Additional Resource - All Vacancies

Senior Brand Marketing Communications Manager

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:13:05 GMT

Strong Brand Marketing and account management skills are what is needed for this permanent opportunity as a Senior Brand Marketing Communications Manager within a large, well established and dynamic Brand Marketing Agency.

This role focuses highly on managing client relationships across four key customers within the agency. They include a major food group with multiple products, a market leader in kitchen appliances and utensils, a medical services group and a financial services group which will allow you to get stuck into a whole host of exciting areas.

On top of this comes the really meaty bit! One of these clients is looking for a total rebranding. This will include above and below the line marketing brand communications, new brand identity and image. You will take full ownership of this, using your creative flair and imagination to completely make over the brand.

This really is a great opportunity for a brand marketing professional to use their creativeness within one of the UK's leading Brand Marketing Agencies.

I.T. Director - Retail Operations

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:17:37 GMT

Please do not apply unless your expertise is in making a difference in the ever changing and fast paced world of retail.

For an ambitious and hugely frustrated IT Manager, held back in a retail IT team structure who knows they can do it themselves and better, this retail brand would be keen to talk to you.

They currently have just under 500 stores and will be pushing this to over 550 this year.

Their systems both in-house and at store level are fit for purpose but will not set the world on fire and set them up for the challenges of the next 10 yrs in retail.

You are likely to be nowhere near this level yet but you know you have the technical skills and the commercial knowledge to review, plan, develop strategy and lead a team to ensure cutting edge systems across all HQ and store functions.

For the frustrated I.T Retail Manager who is far better than the job they are in, can we please see your CV!!!

Product Designer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:57 GMT

Developing and designing products for a major international brand with a real focus on styling, market trends and technical performance, this role is a dream come true for an ambitious product or industrial designer with an interest in designing a range of fashion led equipment and accessories for the consumer markets.

In this role you will be working closely with suppliers across the globe and will be sourcing the highest quality materials whilst managing costs. You will be then involved in overseeing stringent testing of the products to ensure that innovation levels are kept high with durability, the very best! This role will be a complete cradle to grave approach, taking responsibility for all areas of bringing a new product to market.

The ideal candidate for this role has developed high level performance equipment and has dealt with suppliers internationally preferably the Far East. You must have a real eye for quality and the vision and drive to bring the very best into the competitive retail market.

Events Organiser

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:52:18 GMT

This temporary position for an Events Organiser is for a 6 - 8 week assignment helping to organise events within a large Leicestershire institution.

This role will involve helping to organise events to include a VIP reception with around 100 guests, a cultural exchange event and many others. The right candidate will need to have previous experience with events organisation and project management and also have good coordination skills when sending out invitations, booking guest speakers, venues, catering and equipment.

You will also need to be confident and professional as you will be also be working front of house in the events themselves, greeting guests and ensuring the smooth running of the occasions.

If you would like to work on a temporary 6 - 8 weeks assignment in a busy organisation department and would enjoy using your strong coordination and project management skills, this opportunity is well worth a look at.

Sales Administrator

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:32:26 GMT

This Sales Administrator role sits within the sales department of an impressive international distributor for major retail brands. This permanent opportunity requires someone who has experience of managing customer orders, is well organised and is confident on the telephone.

As part of an existing team, you will be supporting the Sales team from managing customer enquiries to processing orders and coordinating key account administration. This fast paced environment will allow you to really get stuck into the role, developing knowledge of the company's products and customers.

This permanent opportunity in sales administration within a company representing major international brands is exciting.

Project Manager - Print and Packaging

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:09:56 GMT

This permanent position for a Project Manager within an exciting manufacturer of products sold into Supermarkets, deals with the process of print and packaging and managing the accuracy of the packaging to ensure the product meets quality specification and the desired result in final production.

This role requires someone with excellent attention to detail to ensure that the packaging and labelling meets specification and is legally compliant. Along with this you will need great interpersonal and communication skills as you will be coordinating across a whole range of different teams from suppliers, manufacturers, graphic designers, repro houses and printers to manage and ensure that any product changes that are required are dealt with accordingly before it hits the shelf.

A background in point of sale, packaging or print is ideal, but attention to detail and organisation is key. This role is a really great opportunity for someone who has experience in Project Managing and would love the opportunity to work for an exciting manufacturer in the FMCG market.

Sales Administration Manager

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:38:08 GMT

This permanent opportunity for a Customer Service Manager supervises a team of After Sales Service Administrators. This role is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in supervising a customer care team, preferably in a service environment, who would enjoy being part of one of the world's largest engineering groups.

One of the key responsibilities of this role is to ensure that the standards for service delivery are met and are regularly reviewed, enhanced and improvements are implemented to ensure the highest level of customer care and engineer support is maintained.

Working as part of the Service Management Team, you will be leading a team of Service Administrators in the running of efficient and professional service administration and customer support to internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity will be one who thrives on adding value as they remain hands on to manage a team effectively and work towards continuous improvement.

Sales and Marketing Communications Planner

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:04:39 GMT

A truly fast paced and hugely interesting role for a Project Manager with first class communication skills both in writing and at meeting who would love to work as part of the team that support a massive field sales function!

Very different role to say the least and exciting! Working alongside a Marketing Communications Manager, your job is all about liaising between Sales and Marketing to ensure all internal communications for the sales team is on time, relevant, punchy and informative.

This could be incentives, field events, promotions, motivation programmes, new product launches and more. Lots of work in pulling together the right messages across e-commerce, print and more.

You are also at the front end of supporting enquiries from representatives and sales managers and auctioning as needed.

To qualify for this opportunity you will ideally have a business focused degree, a good understanding of both sales and marketing communications, great copy writing skills and first class project management abilities. This role could be offered on a more permanent basis after the initial 12 months.

E-Commerce Product Buyer - Fashion Accessories

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:29:52 GMT

Working for a major retailer in the UK, you will be using your Buying and on-line merchandising skills to ensure that products are moving efficiently.

Looking at purchase levels, trends and consumer activity online, you will be making sure that the products are selling to plan, suppliers are working efficiently and you will also be working closely with marketing and merchandising teams to ensure the products are well presented online.

This role requires someone who has a real analytical brain with an interest in fashion and preferably a degree in buying, merchandising fashion marketing or a similar subject.

If a fast past role using your love for fashion and your buying skills could be for you then send your application to us now.

Field Sales - Account Manager

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:15:59 GMT

This is a great opportunity to work for a highly innovative toy and gift company selling into a range of retailers. It could be a great opportunity for a very strong customer service focused account manager looking to take their first steps into territory field based work, or for a field sales professional looking to focus more on account management than new business.

In this role you will be covering a large South West territory, visiting your retailers and ensuring that they are kept up to date with the latest product releases. You will be involved in merchandising the product on POS stands and advising retailers on maximising their floor space and sales with your different retail solutions.

The ideal candidate for this role has very strong account management and order management skills with a real focus on the very best customer service. A creative mind would also be beneficial to come up with innovative POS solutions and merchandising for your retailers alongside enjoyment of selling creative, fashion led fun products. Equally important is a good level of PC literacy to use technology tools for stock and order management.

This role although initially a maternity cover could lead to a permanent role and is a really great opportunity for a talented account manager to prove themselves on the road!

Customer Service Coordinator

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:28:35 GMT

This Customer Service Coordinator role, initially for 12 months but with a view to being made permanent, sits within the UK Customer Service Team of a large international retail brand.

Using previous experience in project management and a Customer Service environment you will work in house alongside the Sales Representatives to support in the management of their customer's requirements and orders.

This role will enable you to be responsible for a group of customers and use your own initiative to manage sales orders and help in raising awareness of promotions and developing relationships with your customers.

Good attention to detail and commercial awareness is ideal for this role as well as an understanding of international trading requirements.

If you have solid planning, prioritising and organisational skills and have previous experience within a customer facing role and project management, this initial twelve month contract within a company that recognises your worth in delivering great customer service, could be a great opportunity.

Graduate Marketing Executive

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:24:23 GMT

This is an amazing permanent opportunity for a marketing graduate to really get hands on with an exciting project.

You will be given the opportunity to go in, look at how the company is selling itself through its marketing across the board, and then to get stuck in and use the theory of your marketing degree to completely modernise the way the business markets itself.

Working closely with the Head of Sales and Marketing you will be advising, guiding and implementing your own ideas while drawing on their specialist knowledge of the industry and their own passion and vision for the way the business should be heading.

To qualify for this role you should have a Marketing or related degree with preferably a strong placement year or a minimum of one years work experience within marketing. Most importantly you must have vision and the drive to really make this project your own!

Pensions Administrator x2

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:54:52 GMT

A well established financial services company in Leicester is looking for Pensions Administrators to join their team.

This company focuses on specialist pensions and prides itself on being one of the most experienced independent providers in the SIPP sector.

Ideally you will have a firm background in financial services as well as previous experience with working in an administrative role. A background in administering the details of policies is essential and ideally you will have some prior experience in detailing pension policies.

If you have a good solid background in financial services and good attention to detail and would like to join a busy and friendly team, this permanent opportunity could be just right for you.

Buyer

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:52:35 GMT

This temporary 6 - 9 month contract for an experienced Buyer is for an immediate start for a company which provides bespoke engineering and product solutions across multiple industries.

Working within the buying team, a background in manufacturing is essential and to enjoy using your own initiative and analytical skills to be decisive and make assertive decisions on behalf of the company.

Reporting into the Purchase Manager, you will need to be keen, and able to learn quickly with a solid work ethic to work successfully in this busy department, using skills in inventory analysis and communication to manage stock and purchasing and supplier relationships.

Ideally but not essentially, you will be CIPS degree qualified and of an automotive background. If you are commercially switched on and would like to use your skills as a buyer in a small, busy company, this could be just the role for you.

Fundraising Volunteers

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:45:51 GMT

On behalf of Rainbows Children's Hospice we are advertising for volunteers to help with promoting their on-going fundraising and support via the telephone.

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People supports in excess of 200 families across the East Midlands with children who suffer from severe disabilities resulting in limited life expectancy.

No previous telephone sales experience is needed as you will be given guidance and support to call businesses and friends of Rainbows to raise awareness of the hospice, promote events that are being held in and around the East Midlands and to gently persuade those who have in the past supported the charity, to continue to attend events, donate or sponsor the charity.

If you are confident and friendly on the telephone and are able to donate any of your time from as little as 2 hours a week or more Monday to Friday, the team at Rainbows would love to hear from you!

To find out more visit their website at www.rainbows.co.uk and apply directly to Emma Gulliver - Telephone Sales Team Leader on 01509 283912 or email at emma.gulliver@rainbows.co.uk

Area Field Sales Representative

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:34:00 GMT

With a territory that stretches across the county of Kent, living in this area is needed. With around 100 customers to call on, good territory planning skills are essential for this Field Sales role.

Want to combine your interest in sport with your skills in sales, do let us know. Our client is keen to see applications across a broad salary spectrum based on levels of experience. A real interest in territory sales and the discipline needed to ensure regular call cycles are planned, sales are maximised on for equipment and accessories and customers stay loyal to the brand, is what is needed here.

Area Field Sales Representative

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:31:18 GMT

This Field Sales role is a little bit different. It needs a field sales representative who would enjoy selling to and managing relationships with independent specialist sports retailers, often owner managers. If you are the type of person who enjoys active sports to include the likes of cycling or triathlon and you have experience in field sales and territory management, you would relate well to this specialist sports market.

With a territory that stretches from Windsor across the M4 Corridor to Swindon and across to Bristol, living in this area is needed. With around 100 customers to call on, good territory planning skills are essential for this Field Sales role.

Want to combine your interest in sport with your skills in sales, do let us know. Our client is keen to see applications across a broad salary spectrum based on levels of experience. A real interest in territory sales and discipline needed to ensure regular call cycles are planned, sales are maximised on for equipment and accessories and customers stay loyal to the brand, is what is needed here.

Assistant Product Manager - Sports Equipment

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:02:10 GMT

This permanent Assistant Product Manager vacancy works alongside a Senior Category Manager and Product Manager in a retail brand and is all about the development of product ranges within their sports equipment category.

This role in product marketing offers variety and responsibility from identifying product gaps and opportunities in the market through analysing customer and consumer feedback and supporting product development through to launch.

Working with overseas teams you will be involved in a whole range of areas within product development from initial concepts, managing the delivery of samples for approval and photo shoots, user trials and testing, to finally supporting the launch of consumer led sports equipment on a global scale.

Educated to degree level or equivalent you will also need to have experience in product marketing and possess the ability to quickly assess and process information to make key decisions.

Product Manager - Licenced and Promotional Product

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:25 GMT

This exciting newly created permanent opportunity for a commercially astute Product Manager sits within the marketing team of a large international retail brand and is responsible for the development of product briefs and brand synergy across their licenced and promotion category.

From needs analysis through to final launch of ranges, this product management role gives ownership of brand strategies and guidelines to impact the sales of a wide range of licenced products.

Working with the Senior Category Manager, the Marketing Team, E Commerce Team, Business Development Team and Regional Product Team, to approve marketing plans and ensure the approval process runs smoothly, you will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and work well at all levels across the business.

Experience with working in a retail or brand environment as well as in the review and negotiation of licenced contracts would be beneficial.

Product Marketing Manager

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:51:00 GMT

This permanent role for a Product Manager sits in a global brand marketing team of a large retail company and needs a product manager with a background in textiles and fashion.

The role is to support the Category Manager in ensuring product ranges are designed and delivered within commercial and brand guidelines, having an active role in influencing the design of exciting retail product ranges with overall responsibility for managing range development.

Preferably with experience in managing others and budgets, you will need real drive and passion in planning and delivering great ranges, which understand and meet the needs of the consumer.

Educated to degree level or equivalent you will have previous experience within a product management role, ideally within a retail, brand or wholesale environment and will have the ability to work in both design and product development, around textiles and fabrics.

Field Sales Account Manager - Packaging Equipment

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:57:21 GMT

An opportunity has become available for a Field Sales Account Manager to cover the Bristol and South West region.

You will be responsible for selling a range of capital equipment into food, pharmaceutical and other manufacturing plants and ideally you will a background linked to selling similar products in a technical/engineering environment. Ideally previous experience will have been gained promoting and selling packaging or product inspection type equipment.

Account Coordinator

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:45:18 GMT

This role for an Account Coordinator is supporting the Senior Account Manager of a large supplier of bespoke design, fashion products into retail.

This role requires you to communicate regularly with the buyers of a major retailer to coordinate orders and liaise daily with overseas factories to check the specification, time frames and quality of these orders are met.

Ideally with a background in fashion and retail and experience of project management, you will be supporting the Senior Account Manager to ensure excellent customer service is delivered.

Personal Assistant to the Directors

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:35:08 GMT

This PA role based in the Loughborough area is truly one of an Executive Assistant supporting a large team of very busy Directors. Reporting to a Senior Executive Assistant, you will share responsibility for ensuring the board of Directors can concentrate on their jobs while you manage their diaries and all that goes along with this.

From juggling meetings across Europe, managing travel, scheduling priorities, preparing a whole host of presentations, spread sheets and other supporting material, this role will keep you on your toes.

Project work is also likely to come your way from involvement in facilities management to liaising with and managing external contracts.

An efficient Account Manager looking after very senior internal customers sums up this role. If you are confident but diplomatic, have great communication skills, strong organisation skills, like to think outside the box, are a wiz on Microsoft Word and in particular Outlook for those constantly moving diaries and love working at a senior level in a PA support capacity, this newly created role has absolutely got to appeal!

Senior Account Manager - Engineering Aftermarket

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:38:10 GMT

A commercially astute Account Manager with skills in developing and maintaining pro-active relationships with a customer base across the UK, is needed to fill this newly created role.

With responsibility for business activities associated with the supply of spare parts, field engineer services and technical product training, this role offers ownership of a significant area of business.

Pricing policies, tenders, quotations and more full under the remit of this interesting and varied opportunity for a commercial sales focused operations manager.

Category Marketing Manager

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:17:29 GMT

Degree level qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience at the sharp end of Category Marketing and available for an immediate temporary contract?

Your skills are needed to support major projects taking place linked to category performance and selection.

We understand there is a possibility of this temporary contract being extended and potentially offered in a more permanent basis.