Engineering Director, Technical Director, Head of Software Engineering, Software Development Manager. Java/AWS Ink Search are representing a prestigious firm in the commodities/energy trading industry. They focus on renewable energy trading and asset optimisation across the UK, European, Swiss, Singaporean, Japanese and Australian markets and have grown from 20 to 2000+ people over the last 8 years. As they embark on another phase of growth, they have a critical recruitment mandate to secure a talented Technical Director to lead their large Software Engineering department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Technology Strategy, Architecture and the execution of the long term Product Vision. You'll define and shape a culture of success across the Engineering teams, managing in excess of 60 engineers, and work closely with the Product, Analysis and Delivery teams to ensure long term scalability, revenue growth and operational success. The successful candidate will have a background in Software Engineering, have experience managing multiple Software Engineering Teams with a heavy Java/AWS emphasis and strong experience leading the build and execution of high frequency, low latency trading platforms/applications in an Investment Bank, Hedge Fund, Commodities Trader or Wealth Manager. The role will require some business travel and requires a smart, strategic, dynamic applicant who appreciates Software Design and Development within a complex low latency Trading setting. This is a superb opportunity to work right at the forefront of the Energy Transition, you'll join the Senior Leadership team of a rapidly expanding market leader and have exponential career growth and learning opportunity. For those interested, or even curious to learn a little more, please don't hesitate to apply and we can schedule an initial exploratory conversation. All applications will be handled with the strictest of confidence.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Engineering Director, Technical Director, Head of Software Engineering, Software Development Manager. Java/AWS Ink Search are representing a prestigious firm in the commodities/energy trading industry. They focus on renewable energy trading and asset optimisation across the UK, European, Swiss, Singaporean, Japanese and Australian markets and have grown from 20 to 2000+ people over the last 8 years. As they embark on another phase of growth, they have a critical recruitment mandate to secure a talented Technical Director to lead their large Software Engineering department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Technology Strategy, Architecture and the execution of the long term Product Vision. You'll define and shape a culture of success across the Engineering teams, managing in excess of 60 engineers, and work closely with the Product, Analysis and Delivery teams to ensure long term scalability, revenue growth and operational success. The successful candidate will have a background in Software Engineering, have experience managing multiple Software Engineering Teams with a heavy Java/AWS emphasis and strong experience leading the build and execution of high frequency, low latency trading platforms/applications in an Investment Bank, Hedge Fund, Commodities Trader or Wealth Manager. The role will require some business travel and requires a smart, strategic, dynamic applicant who appreciates Software Design and Development within a complex low latency Trading setting. This is a superb opportunity to work right at the forefront of the Energy Transition, you'll join the Senior Leadership team of a rapidly expanding market leader and have exponential career growth and learning opportunity. For those interested, or even curious to learn a little more, please don't hesitate to apply and we can schedule an initial exploratory conversation. All applications will be handled with the strictest of confidence.
Job Title: Marketing Manager Location: Guildford Salary: 55k plus Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Format: Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Are you ready to take your marketing expertise to new heights? Our client, a fast-growing organisation, is on the lookout for a dynamic Marketing Manager to join their innovative team of 35! If you're passionate about driving growth through strategic marketing initiatives and have a knack for data-driven decision-making, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! About the Role As the Marketing Manager, you will lead the charge in enhancing the online presence and performance of the organisation's ecommerce platforms. This role is pivotal in the management of multiple Shopify stores across various markets, ensuring they are optimised for performance and user experience. You will collaborate closely with the Marketing Director, developers, and external partners to transform ideas into reality! Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operations of ecommerce websites, ensuring functionality, localisation, and peak performance. Manage relationships with third-party platforms and services to enhance our offerings. Spearhead a significant website redevelopment project to elevate user experience and scalability. Launch new Shopify storefronts as the organisation expands into additional European markets. Collaborate with distributors and external agencies on PPC and SEO strategies to boost traffic and conversions. Monitor key ecommerce KPIs and leverage analytics tools for data-driven decisions. Produce regular reports on sales, traffic, conversion rates, and customer behavior across all markets. Continuously enhance onsite customer experience focusing on navigation, speed, and checkout efficiency. Implement CRO strategies through testing and iteration to optimise the shopping journey. Ensure the cybersecurity of ecommerce sites remains robust. Work closely with the Ecommerce Executive & web developer to develop marketplace strategies. About You We are looking for a confident and proactive professional who possesses: 5+ years of experience in ecommerce with a strong focus on Shopify (ideally Shopify Plus). Proven experience managing international or multi-site ecommerce operations. A solid understanding of SEO, PPC, affiliate marketing, email marketing, and analytics. Commercial awareness with a keen grasp of consumer behaviour. Excellent organisational skills , self-motivation, and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to foster collaboration and drive results. Why Join Us? At our client, we believe in recognising and rewarding talent! Here are just a few of the perks you can expect: 20 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays annually. An extra day off for your birthday! Two additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year. Paid volunteering day to give back to the community. Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. Monthly office lunches and team socials to foster a fun work environment. Hybrid working model - enjoy two days a week in the office! Access to a government-standard pension scheme. If you're excited about making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment and are ready to embrace new challenges, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and growth! Application Instructions: Please apply today if you feel you skills and experience are what we are looking for. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Marketing Manager Location: Guildford Salary: 55k plus Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Format: Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Are you ready to take your marketing expertise to new heights? Our client, a fast-growing organisation, is on the lookout for a dynamic Marketing Manager to join their innovative team of 35! If you're passionate about driving growth through strategic marketing initiatives and have a knack for data-driven decision-making, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! About the Role As the Marketing Manager, you will lead the charge in enhancing the online presence and performance of the organisation's ecommerce platforms. This role is pivotal in the management of multiple Shopify stores across various markets, ensuring they are optimised for performance and user experience. You will collaborate closely with the Marketing Director, developers, and external partners to transform ideas into reality! Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operations of ecommerce websites, ensuring functionality, localisation, and peak performance. Manage relationships with third-party platforms and services to enhance our offerings. Spearhead a significant website redevelopment project to elevate user experience and scalability. Launch new Shopify storefronts as the organisation expands into additional European markets. Collaborate with distributors and external agencies on PPC and SEO strategies to boost traffic and conversions. Monitor key ecommerce KPIs and leverage analytics tools for data-driven decisions. Produce regular reports on sales, traffic, conversion rates, and customer behavior across all markets. Continuously enhance onsite customer experience focusing on navigation, speed, and checkout efficiency. Implement CRO strategies through testing and iteration to optimise the shopping journey. Ensure the cybersecurity of ecommerce sites remains robust. Work closely with the Ecommerce Executive & web developer to develop marketplace strategies. About You We are looking for a confident and proactive professional who possesses: 5+ years of experience in ecommerce with a strong focus on Shopify (ideally Shopify Plus). Proven experience managing international or multi-site ecommerce operations. A solid understanding of SEO, PPC, affiliate marketing, email marketing, and analytics. Commercial awareness with a keen grasp of consumer behaviour. Excellent organisational skills , self-motivation, and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to foster collaboration and drive results. Why Join Us? At our client, we believe in recognising and rewarding talent! Here are just a few of the perks you can expect: 20 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays annually. An extra day off for your birthday! Two additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year. Paid volunteering day to give back to the community. Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. Monthly office lunches and team socials to foster a fun work environment. Hybrid working model - enjoy two days a week in the office! Access to a government-standard pension scheme. If you're excited about making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment and are ready to embrace new challenges, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and growth! Application Instructions: Please apply today if you feel you skills and experience are what we are looking for. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Head of Sales on a permanent basis for a global leading organisation called William Hackett. Job Title: Head of Sales (Marine) Location: UK Wide / Field Based with Offices in Birmingham and Northumberland Package: Competitive Employment Opportunity: Permanent Overview of the role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Sales to lead their sales team within their chains division, which Manufactures and supplies premium welded & mechanically joined chain assemblies, lashing assemblies, fittings, specialist accessories and agricultural equipment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating new markets and closing transformational, complex deals within the likes of the Marine, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Utilities, Renewables, and Sports & Recreation sectors which are relevant to our unique capabilities. This role requires a dynamic seller/a genuine sales professional who has excellent relationship-building and consultative selling skills and a deep understanding of select industries. The role will be tasked with rapid business expansion in both the domestic and European Markets whilst identifying new markets in line with our capabilities. Ultimately this role holder will be a major influencer of the company growth strategy Key Responsibilities are but not limited to: Build and nurture trusted relationships across the client base. Leveraging new business opportunities from existing clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with key client/prospect decision-makers and stakeholders. Develop and execute sales and account plans to achieve revenue and business targets. Identify and create new market opportunities and business plans. Development of new client relationships to drive new business sales revenue and profitability. Lead negotiations and close high-value deals Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful solutioning, pursuit and delivery of solutions. Work closely with pre-sales and delivery management to represent the full opportunity-to-order Sales life cycle: lead management, qualification for the bid/financing, solutioning and staffing, client management, satisfaction and execution governance. Be regarded as industry spokesperson by the industry associations and target customers. Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities. Manage the overall sales process, forecasting and sales funnel management. Provide regular sales forecasts and report to the board of directors to deliver forecasted and profitable business Provide leadership for cross-departmental teams within the organisation Collaborate with internal stakeholders, and external partners, to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies that drive profitable sales growth. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects, leveraging these connections to enhance sales opportunities and expand market reach. Work closely with Business Unit General Manager to optimise business performance To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have: Experience in shaping, leading and winning business deals, with a focus on transformational transactions in the respective sectors. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and growing businesses profitably. Strong negotiation and closing skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, both verbal and written and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Proven ability to build trusted and strategic customer relationships. Strong commercial skills and experience including new business development, negotiating, selling, process, pricing, costing, discount structures, terms and conditions, sales strategy development, execution, and sales proposal development. Experience in authoring complex proposals; experience in negotiating master service contracts and long-term agreements. The individual will have strong business acumen to plan business development, business communication skills to be involved in strategic discussions, technical background to facilitate solutions design, operational excellence to execute and work with internal teams, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders. Deep domain knowledge of the UK&I & Euro markets For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Head of Sales on a permanent basis for a global leading organisation called William Hackett. Job Title: Head of Sales (Marine) Location: UK Wide / Field Based with Offices in Birmingham and Northumberland Package: Competitive Employment Opportunity: Permanent Overview of the role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Sales to lead their sales team within their chains division, which Manufactures and supplies premium welded & mechanically joined chain assemblies, lashing assemblies, fittings, specialist accessories and agricultural equipment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating new markets and closing transformational, complex deals within the likes of the Marine, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Utilities, Renewables, and Sports & Recreation sectors which are relevant to our unique capabilities. This role requires a dynamic seller/a genuine sales professional who has excellent relationship-building and consultative selling skills and a deep understanding of select industries. The role will be tasked with rapid business expansion in both the domestic and European Markets whilst identifying new markets in line with our capabilities. Ultimately this role holder will be a major influencer of the company growth strategy Key Responsibilities are but not limited to: Build and nurture trusted relationships across the client base. Leveraging new business opportunities from existing clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with key client/prospect decision-makers and stakeholders. Develop and execute sales and account plans to achieve revenue and business targets. Identify and create new market opportunities and business plans. Development of new client relationships to drive new business sales revenue and profitability. Lead negotiations and close high-value deals Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful solutioning, pursuit and delivery of solutions. Work closely with pre-sales and delivery management to represent the full opportunity-to-order Sales life cycle: lead management, qualification for the bid/financing, solutioning and staffing, client management, satisfaction and execution governance. Be regarded as industry spokesperson by the industry associations and target customers. Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities. Manage the overall sales process, forecasting and sales funnel management. Provide regular sales forecasts and report to the board of directors to deliver forecasted and profitable business Provide leadership for cross-departmental teams within the organisation Collaborate with internal stakeholders, and external partners, to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies that drive profitable sales growth. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects, leveraging these connections to enhance sales opportunities and expand market reach. Work closely with Business Unit General Manager to optimise business performance To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have: Experience in shaping, leading and winning business deals, with a focus on transformational transactions in the respective sectors. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and growing businesses profitably. Strong negotiation and closing skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, both verbal and written and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Proven ability to build trusted and strategic customer relationships. Strong commercial skills and experience including new business development, negotiating, selling, process, pricing, costing, discount structures, terms and conditions, sales strategy development, execution, and sales proposal development. Experience in authoring complex proposals; experience in negotiating master service contracts and long-term agreements. The individual will have strong business acumen to plan business development, business communication skills to be involved in strategic discussions, technical background to facilitate solutions design, operational excellence to execute and work with internal teams, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders. Deep domain knowledge of the UK&I & Euro markets For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Head of Chain Sales on a permanent basis for a global leading organisation called William Hackett. Job Title: Head of Sales (Marine) Location: UK Wide / Field Based with Offices in Birmingham and Northumberland Package: Competitive Employment Opportunity: Permanent Overview of the role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Chain Sales to lead their sales team within their chains division, which Manufactures and supplies premium welded & mechanically joined chain assemblies, lashing assemblies, fittings, specialist accessories and agricultural equipment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating new markets and closing transformational, complex deals within the likes of the Marine, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Utilities, Renewables, and Sports & Recreation sectors which are relevant to our unique capabilities. This role requires a dynamic seller/a genuine sales professional who has excellent relationship-building and consultative selling skills and a deep understanding of select industries. The role will be tasked with rapid business expansion in both the domestic and European Markets whilst identifying new markets in line with our capabilities. Ultimately this role holder will be a major influencer of the company growth strategy Key Responsibilities are but not limited to: Build and nurture trusted relationships across the client base. Leveraging new business opportunities from existing clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with key client/prospect decision-makers and stakeholders. Develop and execute sales and account plans to achieve revenue and business targets. Identify and create new market opportunities and business plans. Development of new client relationships to drive new business sales revenue and profitability. Lead negotiations and close high-value deals Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful solutioning, pursuit and delivery of solutions. Work closely with pre-sales and delivery management to represent the full opportunity-to-order Sales life cycle: lead management, qualification for the bid/financing, solutioning and staffing, client management, satisfaction and execution governance. Be regarded as industry spokesperson by the industry associations and target customers. Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities. Manage the overall sales process, forecasting and sales funnel management. Provide regular sales forecasts and report to the board of directors to deliver forecasted and profitable business Provide leadership for cross-departmental teams within the organisation Collaborate with internal stakeholders, and external partners, to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies that drive profitable sales growth. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects, leveraging these connections to enhance sales opportunities and expand market reach. Work closely with Business Unit General Manager to optimise business performance To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have: Experience in shaping, leading and winning business deals, with a focus on transformational transactions in the respective sectors. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and growing businesses profitably. Strong negotiation and closing skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, both verbal and written and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Proven ability to build trusted and strategic customer relationships. Strong commercial skills and experience including new business development, negotiating, selling, process, pricing, costing, discount structures, terms and conditions, sales strategy development, execution, and sales proposal development. Experience in authoring complex proposals; experience in negotiating master service contracts and long-term agreements. The individual will have strong business acumen to plan business development, business communication skills to be involved in strategic discussions, technical background to facilitate solutions design, operational excellence to execute and work with internal teams, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders. Deep domain knowledge of the UK&I & Euro markets For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Head of Chain Sales on a permanent basis for a global leading organisation called William Hackett. Job Title: Head of Sales (Marine) Location: UK Wide / Field Based with Offices in Birmingham and Northumberland Package: Competitive Employment Opportunity: Permanent Overview of the role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Chain Sales to lead their sales team within their chains division, which Manufactures and supplies premium welded & mechanically joined chain assemblies, lashing assemblies, fittings, specialist accessories and agricultural equipment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating new markets and closing transformational, complex deals within the likes of the Marine, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Utilities, Renewables, and Sports & Recreation sectors which are relevant to our unique capabilities. This role requires a dynamic seller/a genuine sales professional who has excellent relationship-building and consultative selling skills and a deep understanding of select industries. The role will be tasked with rapid business expansion in both the domestic and European Markets whilst identifying new markets in line with our capabilities. Ultimately this role holder will be a major influencer of the company growth strategy Key Responsibilities are but not limited to: Build and nurture trusted relationships across the client base. Leveraging new business opportunities from existing clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with key client/prospect decision-makers and stakeholders. Develop and execute sales and account plans to achieve revenue and business targets. Identify and create new market opportunities and business plans. Development of new client relationships to drive new business sales revenue and profitability. Lead negotiations and close high-value deals Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful solutioning, pursuit and delivery of solutions. Work closely with pre-sales and delivery management to represent the full opportunity-to-order Sales life cycle: lead management, qualification for the bid/financing, solutioning and staffing, client management, satisfaction and execution governance. Be regarded as industry spokesperson by the industry associations and target customers. Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities. Manage the overall sales process, forecasting and sales funnel management. Provide regular sales forecasts and report to the board of directors to deliver forecasted and profitable business Provide leadership for cross-departmental teams within the organisation Collaborate with internal stakeholders, and external partners, to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies that drive profitable sales growth. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects, leveraging these connections to enhance sales opportunities and expand market reach. Work closely with Business Unit General Manager to optimise business performance To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have: Experience in shaping, leading and winning business deals, with a focus on transformational transactions in the respective sectors. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and growing businesses profitably. Strong negotiation and closing skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, both verbal and written and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Proven ability to build trusted and strategic customer relationships. Strong commercial skills and experience including new business development, negotiating, selling, process, pricing, costing, discount structures, terms and conditions, sales strategy development, execution, and sales proposal development. Experience in authoring complex proposals; experience in negotiating master service contracts and long-term agreements. The individual will have strong business acumen to plan business development, business communication skills to be involved in strategic discussions, technical background to facilitate solutions design, operational excellence to execute and work with internal teams, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders. Deep domain knowledge of the UK&I & Euro markets For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Technical Sales Engineer - Experience in either the rail or marine sector! Location: Poole - Field based role with remote working. Company Overview: Our client, a market-leading manufacturer within the engineering sector, is seeking a dynamic Technical Sales Manager to join their team. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this role is pivotal in driving sales growth and expanding market presence across the UK and Europe. Key Benefits: 33 days annual leave entitlement Private medical insurance Opportunities for UK and European travel Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary (negotiable for the right candidate) What will your day look like? Collaborative Environment: Work in an open-plan office that promotes information sharing and teamwork to achieve collective sales targets. Account Management: Manage existing accounts to boost sales and profitability while creating new business opportunities. New Business Development: Responsible for driving new business sales and customer conversions Territory Management: Oversee and develop your sales territories across Europe. Exhibition Participation: Collaborate with the Sales Director and attend UK and European exhibitions to showcase our products and services. Responsibilities: Drive sales growth through effective account management and business development strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell. Develop new business opportunities by identifying potential clients and markets. Manage and expand sales territories across Europe, ensuring comprehensive market coverage. Collaborate with the Sales Director to align sales strategies with overall company goals. Attend industry exhibitions and events in the UK and Europe to promote the company's products and services. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical sales role, preferably within the engineering sector. Strong understanding of technical products and the ability to communicate their value to customers. Excellent account management and business development skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe. INDCP
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Technical Sales Engineer - Experience in either the rail or marine sector! Location: Poole - Field based role with remote working. Company Overview: Our client, a market-leading manufacturer within the engineering sector, is seeking a dynamic Technical Sales Manager to join their team. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this role is pivotal in driving sales growth and expanding market presence across the UK and Europe. Key Benefits: 33 days annual leave entitlement Private medical insurance Opportunities for UK and European travel Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary (negotiable for the right candidate) What will your day look like? Collaborative Environment: Work in an open-plan office that promotes information sharing and teamwork to achieve collective sales targets. Account Management: Manage existing accounts to boost sales and profitability while creating new business opportunities. New Business Development: Responsible for driving new business sales and customer conversions Territory Management: Oversee and develop your sales territories across Europe. Exhibition Participation: Collaborate with the Sales Director and attend UK and European exhibitions to showcase our products and services. Responsibilities: Drive sales growth through effective account management and business development strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell. Develop new business opportunities by identifying potential clients and markets. Manage and expand sales territories across Europe, ensuring comprehensive market coverage. Collaborate with the Sales Director to align sales strategies with overall company goals. Attend industry exhibitions and events in the UK and Europe to promote the company's products and services. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical sales role, preferably within the engineering sector. Strong understanding of technical products and the ability to communicate their value to customers. Excellent account management and business development skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe. INDCP
Technology Director London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on-site) Up to £120,000 + bonus The Company A global leader in rental housing investment, development, and management, operating across multiple countries and brands. With a diverse portfolio spanning student accommodation, family apartments, and short-stay properties, the business is scaling its European operations and strengthening its technology function. The Role As Technology Director for Delivery & Operations, you will oversee property operations technology across Europe. Working closely with digital product teams and senior stakeholders, you'll be responsible for implementing and enhancing core systems, managing high-value contracts, and ensuring technology enables seamless operational processes across the rental journey. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery and operations of property management systems across European markets. Act as decision-maker and advocate for new technology investments, including business case development. Manage a European delivery team plus offshore resources in India. Oversee implementation and optimisation of platforms such as Yardi, Entrata, and Salesforce. Drive efficiency and consistency in operational processes: from leasing to payments, deposits, and inventory. Candidate Profile Proven experience delivering and managing property management, hotel, or logistics systems. Background in real estate, property, or hospitality strongly preferred (retail also considered). Skilled in managing teams across multiple geographies and working with offshore service centres. Digitally minded, with a focus on operational delivery rather than product development. Confident stakeholder manager, able to operate at Director level in a global business. The Offer £120,000 base salary Annual bonus. Hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week on-site in Central London. Opportunity to shape technology delivery across multiple European markets.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Technology Director London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on-site) Up to £120,000 + bonus The Company A global leader in rental housing investment, development, and management, operating across multiple countries and brands. With a diverse portfolio spanning student accommodation, family apartments, and short-stay properties, the business is scaling its European operations and strengthening its technology function. The Role As Technology Director for Delivery & Operations, you will oversee property operations technology across Europe. Working closely with digital product teams and senior stakeholders, you'll be responsible for implementing and enhancing core systems, managing high-value contracts, and ensuring technology enables seamless operational processes across the rental journey. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery and operations of property management systems across European markets. Act as decision-maker and advocate for new technology investments, including business case development. Manage a European delivery team plus offshore resources in India. Oversee implementation and optimisation of platforms such as Yardi, Entrata, and Salesforce. Drive efficiency and consistency in operational processes: from leasing to payments, deposits, and inventory. Candidate Profile Proven experience delivering and managing property management, hotel, or logistics systems. Background in real estate, property, or hospitality strongly preferred (retail also considered). Skilled in managing teams across multiple geographies and working with offshore service centres. Digitally minded, with a focus on operational delivery rather than product development. Confident stakeholder manager, able to operate at Director level in a global business. The Offer £120,000 base salary Annual bonus. Hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week on-site in Central London. Opportunity to shape technology delivery across multiple European markets.
Rise Executive Search And Recruitment Ltd
Longbenton, Tyne And Wear
Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth etc, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth etc, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Rise Executive Search And Recruitment Ltd
Durham, County Durham
Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets across the Teesside area including Middlesborough, Darlington, Durham, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets across the Teesside area including Middlesborough, Darlington, Durham, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to lead the media planning across multiple geographies in Europe for some of the world's most recognised and iconic brands. The European ICP Lead will be a key part of our continued transformational journey to data-driven brand building and is a crucial role in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. A crucial partner in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. Reporting to the EU Media/ICP Strategy Director, you will be responsible for implementing data-driven Integrated communication strategies, driving awesome market connection plans - ranging from brand awareness through to engagement, conversion and loyalty. You will work across all Pet Nutrition brands and will help shape the KPIs and brand plans to ensure market campaigns and activations exceed expectations. You will work with your regional colleagues, brand and eCom/ DTC teams to coordinate and deploy data-driven Paid & Owned media campaigns through the relevant comms channels. You will need a passion for, and working knowledge of the EU media landscape, as you will serve as an ambassador for the transformation required in through-the-line comms planning with a focus on digital channels and performance. You will need a proven track record in delivering data-driven Paid & Owned media plans across multiple countries. You will need an inquisitive nature, which will be put to good use for creating exciting test & learn plans (Firestarter programme). The focus will be on finding new partners for our communications plans and increasing relevance for our brands. This role will be based in the EU cluster markets and will require 20% travel The European ICP Lead will build close cross-functional relationships with other departments, including: Peers in the Pet Parent Centre of Expertise Martech, Data Strategy & Acquisition, Programmatic, Measurement, Content, Search team & Digital functional IT teams EU regional brand teams and Local customer marketing managers based in-market, including DtC and Ecomm teams External agencies & partners MGS Commercial: Media Procurement You'll love this role if you have a passion for storytelling and conversion-focused content, and a can-do attitude, as there will be a lot of learning on the fly, particularly around new data topics. The EU ICP Lead drives their mission with autonomy and pace. You will be proactive, demonstrating leadership to create, develop and adjust with learning. They will be part of a new team and will actively contribute to creating trustful relationships, strong team spirit, fun and a positive mindset. What are we looking for? Degree-qualified or equivalent digital education Significant years of prior experience in through-the-line media/ comms planning Strong working knowledge of the EU media landscape Preference for understanding of buying media, particularly digital A genuine interest in data-driven marketing approaches & demonstrating clear results for advertisers A passion for cats and dogs would be ideal CPG experience would be preferred Languages: Fluent English required What will be your key responsibilities? LEAD THE PN EU ICP PROCESS PLAN Lead the Integrated Communications Planning process, ensuring teams hit key milestones and timings as planned. Drive the feedback loop for teams on the process (incl. ICP drop-in & end of cycle wash-up) & deliver new tools to support Working closely with the regional CoE retail media, programmatic, brand and local activation teams to ensure an omni-channel approach is delivered through the brand ICP process and plans You will drive the intentionality behind the IAT (integrated agency team) by fostering great relationships with agency partners, in turn driving strategic topics for PN EU. Bring 'outside learning in' to drive new thinking and approaches to connections planning Recommend tools, resources and capabilities to succeed LEAD IN YEARS WORKING IN ADVERTISING BUDGET MANAGEMENT Act as the in-year budgeting cycle champion Lead Input required for quarterly and periodic budget reviews with the Chief Growth Officer + EU LT Own In-year process to manage budget/reconciliation/rephasing with ICP Deployment Heads/Brand team Co-ordination of reconciliation and budget review with A&CP Business Partner FUNCTIONAL LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ICP Strat Manager (T2) PO Exec (B4) LEAD THE PERFORMANCE AND DATA-DRIVEN TEST AND LEARN STRATEGY: FIRESTARTER Create and lead an omnichannel test and learn agenda with the objective of accelerating our data-driven media strategy Co-creation of brand test and learn maps across the three key DDM pillars Lead the teams responsible for the Key task forces beneath the Firestarter program to deliver the planned T&L strategy. Collaborate with D2C and Dcom to integrate performance testing plans into one unified testing agenda Champion test agility and the spirit of agile performance testing to deliver the scale of tests needed to accelerate DDM learning & competency Champion new partners for media, partners for performance and partners for data activation to build a network of media partners that solve for communication 'jobs to be done' and reduce over-reliance on social and traditional reach partners. DRIVE BEST IN CLASS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AND CONNECTIONS PLANS Act as the lead consultant between ICP Strategy and ICP Deployment, enabling strong operational support for the team in the transition from Annual ICP Strategy to In-year Deployment. Be the conduit for ensuring the regional strategies equate to excellent connection plans, with a strong focus on using 1PD data within the plans and KPIs for performance delivery. Drive recommendations for in-year optimisations of media budget/ plans to reach KPIs Develop executable strategies for remarketing & journey (PPJ) pathing with peers in the CoE. UPSKILLING AND INCREASING CAPABILITIES & SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF BRAND BUILDING FOR MUTUAL VALUE Inspire the EU marketing community with new partners & platforms which will drive stronger connection and relevance of Mars brands for new pet parents. Own development of critical strategic playbooks such as 'Social' and 'Influencer' Drive the share out of critical learning from the Firestarter T&L program. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to lead the media planning across multiple geographies in Europe for some of the world's most recognised and iconic brands. The European ICP Lead will be a key part of our continued transformational journey to data-driven brand building and is a crucial role in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. A crucial partner in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. Reporting to the EU Media/ICP Strategy Director, you will be responsible for implementing data-driven Integrated communication strategies, driving awesome market connection plans - ranging from brand awareness through to engagement, conversion and loyalty. You will work across all Pet Nutrition brands and will help shape the KPIs and brand plans to ensure market campaigns and activations exceed expectations. You will work with your regional colleagues, brand and eCom/ DTC teams to coordinate and deploy data-driven Paid & Owned media campaigns through the relevant comms channels. You will need a passion for, and working knowledge of the EU media landscape, as you will serve as an ambassador for the transformation required in through-the-line comms planning with a focus on digital channels and performance. You will need a proven track record in delivering data-driven Paid & Owned media plans across multiple countries. You will need an inquisitive nature, which will be put to good use for creating exciting test & learn plans (Firestarter programme). The focus will be on finding new partners for our communications plans and increasing relevance for our brands. This role will be based in the EU cluster markets and will require 20% travel The European ICP Lead will build close cross-functional relationships with other departments, including: Peers in the Pet Parent Centre of Expertise Martech, Data Strategy & Acquisition, Programmatic, Measurement, Content, Search team & Digital functional IT teams EU regional brand teams and Local customer marketing managers based in-market, including DtC and Ecomm teams External agencies & partners MGS Commercial: Media Procurement You'll love this role if you have a passion for storytelling and conversion-focused content, and a can-do attitude, as there will be a lot of learning on the fly, particularly around new data topics. The EU ICP Lead drives their mission with autonomy and pace. You will be proactive, demonstrating leadership to create, develop and adjust with learning. They will be part of a new team and will actively contribute to creating trustful relationships, strong team spirit, fun and a positive mindset. What are we looking for? Degree-qualified or equivalent digital education Significant years of prior experience in through-the-line media/ comms planning Strong working knowledge of the EU media landscape Preference for understanding of buying media, particularly digital A genuine interest in data-driven marketing approaches & demonstrating clear results for advertisers A passion for cats and dogs would be ideal CPG experience would be preferred Languages: Fluent English required What will be your key responsibilities? LEAD THE PN EU ICP PROCESS PLAN Lead the Integrated Communications Planning process, ensuring teams hit key milestones and timings as planned. Drive the feedback loop for teams on the process (incl. ICP drop-in & end of cycle wash-up) & deliver new tools to support Working closely with the regional CoE retail media, programmatic, brand and local activation teams to ensure an omni-channel approach is delivered through the brand ICP process and plans You will drive the intentionality behind the IAT (integrated agency team) by fostering great relationships with agency partners, in turn driving strategic topics for PN EU. Bring 'outside learning in' to drive new thinking and approaches to connections planning Recommend tools, resources and capabilities to succeed LEAD IN YEARS WORKING IN ADVERTISING BUDGET MANAGEMENT Act as the in-year budgeting cycle champion Lead Input required for quarterly and periodic budget reviews with the Chief Growth Officer + EU LT Own In-year process to manage budget/reconciliation/rephasing with ICP Deployment Heads/Brand team Co-ordination of reconciliation and budget review with A&CP Business Partner FUNCTIONAL LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ICP Strat Manager (T2) PO Exec (B4) LEAD THE PERFORMANCE AND DATA-DRIVEN TEST AND LEARN STRATEGY: FIRESTARTER Create and lead an omnichannel test and learn agenda with the objective of accelerating our data-driven media strategy Co-creation of brand test and learn maps across the three key DDM pillars Lead the teams responsible for the Key task forces beneath the Firestarter program to deliver the planned T&L strategy. Collaborate with D2C and Dcom to integrate performance testing plans into one unified testing agenda Champion test agility and the spirit of agile performance testing to deliver the scale of tests needed to accelerate DDM learning & competency Champion new partners for media, partners for performance and partners for data activation to build a network of media partners that solve for communication 'jobs to be done' and reduce over-reliance on social and traditional reach partners. DRIVE BEST IN CLASS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AND CONNECTIONS PLANS Act as the lead consultant between ICP Strategy and ICP Deployment, enabling strong operational support for the team in the transition from Annual ICP Strategy to In-year Deployment. Be the conduit for ensuring the regional strategies equate to excellent connection plans, with a strong focus on using 1PD data within the plans and KPIs for performance delivery. Drive recommendations for in-year optimisations of media budget/ plans to reach KPIs Develop executable strategies for remarketing & journey (PPJ) pathing with peers in the CoE. UPSKILLING AND INCREASING CAPABILITIES & SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF BRAND BUILDING FOR MUTUAL VALUE Inspire the EU marketing community with new partners & platforms which will drive stronger connection and relevance of Mars brands for new pet parents. Own development of critical strategic playbooks such as 'Social' and 'Influencer' Drive the share out of critical learning from the Firestarter T&L program. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
General Sales Manager (North / hybrid) Our client is a global manufacturer of capital machine tool equipment and with continued growth in their UK and European markets, they are seeking a General Sales Manager to manage their commercial and sales engagement in the North of England and Scotland. Working alongside an existing and established sales and manufacturing organisation in the UK along with 3x direct sales personnel in the territory, you will be based north of Birmingham - ideally along the M62 corridor due to territory distances, and be responsible for helping achieve the annual sales targets through actively promoting and selling a market leading portfolio of CNC machines. This role is critical in unlocking the full potential of our client's brand across a diverse range of sectors and applications. The successful candidate is likely to have a proven sales background, and a proven track record within the CNC machinery / machine tool / metal cutting industry and you will be a pragmatic and credible individual who will portray a positive image of our Client and their globally positioned products to their customer base. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential along with the ability to think innovatively whilst have the capacity for detail and planning. Reporting to the Sales Director, the role responsibilities are as follows: - Lead and inspire a team of sales professionals to exceed performance targets - Deliver regular feedback and coach/mentor to support individual and team growth - Support team's time management and planning capacity - Create and maintain a positive and supportive work environment - Maintain high accuracy in daily sales forecasting using CRM systems - Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and internal/external stakeholders - maintain existing accounts and creating growth - Actively support succession planning and team development through continuous improvement - Ensure correct documentation is in place and internally agreed - Track revenue, profit and sales margins - Monitor and ensure customers meet payment milestones in line with contractual obligations - Successfully work toward and manage a capital sales annual target of c £22 million Person Specification Essential criteria: - A minimum 5 years sales experience selling within the engineering/manufacturing sectors with relevant process/manufacturing experience - Strong sales and negotiation skills working at high value sales values - Confident to present & prepare presentations - Communicate at all levels of the business - Experience of CRM - Skilled in time management, using proven methods to meet deadlines efficiently - Clean driving license Desirable criteria: - Good understanding of the machine tool market preferably with team management exposure. This is a senior sales management working within a world class and highly regarded brand. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
General Sales Manager (North / hybrid) Our client is a global manufacturer of capital machine tool equipment and with continued growth in their UK and European markets, they are seeking a General Sales Manager to manage their commercial and sales engagement in the North of England and Scotland. Working alongside an existing and established sales and manufacturing organisation in the UK along with 3x direct sales personnel in the territory, you will be based north of Birmingham - ideally along the M62 corridor due to territory distances, and be responsible for helping achieve the annual sales targets through actively promoting and selling a market leading portfolio of CNC machines. This role is critical in unlocking the full potential of our client's brand across a diverse range of sectors and applications. The successful candidate is likely to have a proven sales background, and a proven track record within the CNC machinery / machine tool / metal cutting industry and you will be a pragmatic and credible individual who will portray a positive image of our Client and their globally positioned products to their customer base. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential along with the ability to think innovatively whilst have the capacity for detail and planning. Reporting to the Sales Director, the role responsibilities are as follows: - Lead and inspire a team of sales professionals to exceed performance targets - Deliver regular feedback and coach/mentor to support individual and team growth - Support team's time management and planning capacity - Create and maintain a positive and supportive work environment - Maintain high accuracy in daily sales forecasting using CRM systems - Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and internal/external stakeholders - maintain existing accounts and creating growth - Actively support succession planning and team development through continuous improvement - Ensure correct documentation is in place and internally agreed - Track revenue, profit and sales margins - Monitor and ensure customers meet payment milestones in line with contractual obligations - Successfully work toward and manage a capital sales annual target of c £22 million Person Specification Essential criteria: - A minimum 5 years sales experience selling within the engineering/manufacturing sectors with relevant process/manufacturing experience - Strong sales and negotiation skills working at high value sales values - Confident to present & prepare presentations - Communicate at all levels of the business - Experience of CRM - Skilled in time management, using proven methods to meet deadlines efficiently - Clean driving license Desirable criteria: - Good understanding of the machine tool market preferably with team management exposure. This is a senior sales management working within a world class and highly regarded brand. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to lead the media planning across multiple geographies in Europe for some of the world's most recognised and iconic brands. The European ICP Lead will be a key part of our continued transformational journey to data-driven brand building and is a crucial role in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. A crucial partner in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. Reporting to the EU Media/ICP Strategy Director, you will be responsible for implementing data-driven Integrated communication strategies, driving awesome market connection plans - ranging from brand awareness through to engagement, conversion and loyalty. You will work across all Pet Nutrition brands and will help shape the KPIs and brand plans to ensure market campaigns and activations exceed expectations. You will work with your regional colleagues, brand and eCom/ DTC teams to coordinate and deploy data-driven Paid & Owned media campaigns through the relevant comms channels. You will need a passion for, and working knowledge of the EU media landscape, as you will serve as an ambassador for the transformation required in through-the-line comms planning with a focus on digital channels and performance. You will need a proven track record in delivering data-driven Paid & Owned media plans across multiple countries. You will need an inquisitive nature, which will be put to good use for creating exciting test & learn plans (Firestarter programme). The focus will be on finding new partners for our communications plans and increasing relevance for our brands. This role will be based in the EU cluster markets and will require 20% travel The European ICP Lead will build close cross-functional relationships with other departments, including: Peers in the Pet Parent Centre of Expertise Martech, Data Strategy & Acquisition, Programmatic, Measurement, Content, Search team & Digital functional IT teams EU regional brand teams and Local customer marketing managers based in-market, including DtC and Ecomm teams External agencies & partners MGS Commercial: Media Procurement You'll love this role if you have a passion for storytelling and conversion-focused content, and a can-do attitude, as there will be a lot of learning on the fly, particularly around new data topics. The EU ICP Lead drives their mission with autonomy and pace. You will be proactive, demonstrating leadership to create, develop and adjust with learning. They will be part of a new team and will actively contribute to creating trustful relationships, strong team spirit, fun and a positive mindset. What are we looking for? Degree-qualified or equivalent digital education Significant years of prior experience in through-the-line media/ comms planning Strong working knowledge of the EU media landscape Preference for understanding of buying media, particularly digital A genuine interest in data-driven marketing approaches & demonstrating clear results for advertisers A passion for cats and dogs would be ideal CPG experience would be preferred Languages: Fluent English required What will be your key responsibilities? LEAD THE PN EU ICP PROCESS PLAN Lead the Integrated Communications Planning process, ensuring teams hit key milestones and timings as planned. Drive the feedback loop for teams on the process (incl. ICP drop-in & end of cycle wash-up) & deliver new tools to support Working closely with the regional CoE retail media, programmatic, brand and local activation teams to ensure an omni-channel approach is delivered through the brand ICP process and plans You will drive the intentionality behind the IAT (integrated agency team) by fostering great relationships with agency partners, in turn driving strategic topics for PN EU. Bring 'outside learning in' to drive new thinking and approaches to connections planning Recommend tools, resources and capabilities to succeed LEAD IN YEARS WORKING IN ADVERTISING BUDGET MANAGEMENT Act as the in-year budgeting cycle champion Lead Input required for quarterly and periodic budget reviews with the Chief Growth Officer + EU LT Own In-year process to manage budget/reconciliation/rephasing with ICP Deployment Heads/Brand team Co-ordination of reconciliation and budget review with A&CP Business Partner FUNCTIONAL LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ICP Strat Manager (T2) PO Exec (B4) LEAD THE PERFORMANCE AND DATA-DRIVEN TEST AND LEARN STRATEGY: FIRESTARTER Create and lead an omnichannel test and learn agenda with the objective of accelerating our data-driven media strategy Co-creation of brand test and learn maps across the three key DDM pillars Lead the teams responsible for the Key task forces beneath the Firestarter program to deliver the planned T&L strategy. Collaborate with D2C and Dcom to integrate performance testing plans into one unified testing agenda Champion test agility and the spirit of agile performance testing to deliver the scale of tests needed to accelerate DDM learning & competency Champion new partners for media, partners for performance and partners for data activation to build a network of media partners that solve for communication 'jobs to be done' and reduce over-reliance on social and traditional reach partners. DRIVE BEST IN CLASS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AND CONNECTIONS PLANS Act as the lead consultant between ICP Strategy and ICP Deployment, enabling strong operational support for the team in the transition from Annual ICP Strategy to In-year Deployment. Be the conduit for ensuring the regional strategies equate to excellent connection plans, with a strong focus on using 1PD data within the plans and KPIs for performance delivery. Drive recommendations for in-year optimisations of media budget/ plans to reach KPIs Develop executable strategies for remarketing & journey (PPJ) pathing with peers in the CoE. UPSKILLING AND INCREASING CAPABILITIES & SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF BRAND BUILDING FOR MUTUAL VALUE Inspire the EU marketing community with new partners & platforms which will drive stronger connection and relevance of Mars brands for new pet parents. Own development of critical strategic playbooks such as 'Social' and 'Influencer' Drive the share out of critical learning from the Firestarter T&L program. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to lead the media planning across multiple geographies in Europe for some of the world's most recognised and iconic brands. The European ICP Lead will be a key part of our continued transformational journey to data-driven brand building and is a crucial role in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. A crucial partner in realising our ambition to put the needs of pet parents at the heart of our connected communications strategy and media 2030 ambitions. Reporting to the EU Media/ICP Strategy Director, you will be responsible for implementing data-driven Integrated communication strategies, driving awesome market connection plans - ranging from brand awareness through to engagement, conversion and loyalty. You will work across all Pet Nutrition brands and will help shape the KPIs and brand plans to ensure market campaigns and activations exceed expectations. You will work with your regional colleagues, brand and eCom/ DTC teams to coordinate and deploy data-driven Paid & Owned media campaigns through the relevant comms channels. You will need a passion for, and working knowledge of the EU media landscape, as you will serve as an ambassador for the transformation required in through-the-line comms planning with a focus on digital channels and performance. You will need a proven track record in delivering data-driven Paid & Owned media plans across multiple countries. You will need an inquisitive nature, which will be put to good use for creating exciting test & learn plans (Firestarter programme). The focus will be on finding new partners for our communications plans and increasing relevance for our brands. This role will be based in the EU cluster markets and will require 20% travel The European ICP Lead will build close cross-functional relationships with other departments, including: Peers in the Pet Parent Centre of Expertise Martech, Data Strategy & Acquisition, Programmatic, Measurement, Content, Search team & Digital functional IT teams EU regional brand teams and Local customer marketing managers based in-market, including DtC and Ecomm teams External agencies & partners MGS Commercial: Media Procurement You'll love this role if you have a passion for storytelling and conversion-focused content, and a can-do attitude, as there will be a lot of learning on the fly, particularly around new data topics. The EU ICP Lead drives their mission with autonomy and pace. You will be proactive, demonstrating leadership to create, develop and adjust with learning. They will be part of a new team and will actively contribute to creating trustful relationships, strong team spirit, fun and a positive mindset. What are we looking for? Degree-qualified or equivalent digital education Significant years of prior experience in through-the-line media/ comms planning Strong working knowledge of the EU media landscape Preference for understanding of buying media, particularly digital A genuine interest in data-driven marketing approaches & demonstrating clear results for advertisers A passion for cats and dogs would be ideal CPG experience would be preferred Languages: Fluent English required What will be your key responsibilities? LEAD THE PN EU ICP PROCESS PLAN Lead the Integrated Communications Planning process, ensuring teams hit key milestones and timings as planned. Drive the feedback loop for teams on the process (incl. ICP drop-in & end of cycle wash-up) & deliver new tools to support Working closely with the regional CoE retail media, programmatic, brand and local activation teams to ensure an omni-channel approach is delivered through the brand ICP process and plans You will drive the intentionality behind the IAT (integrated agency team) by fostering great relationships with agency partners, in turn driving strategic topics for PN EU. Bring 'outside learning in' to drive new thinking and approaches to connections planning Recommend tools, resources and capabilities to succeed LEAD IN YEARS WORKING IN ADVERTISING BUDGET MANAGEMENT Act as the in-year budgeting cycle champion Lead Input required for quarterly and periodic budget reviews with the Chief Growth Officer + EU LT Own In-year process to manage budget/reconciliation/rephasing with ICP Deployment Heads/Brand team Co-ordination of reconciliation and budget review with A&CP Business Partner FUNCTIONAL LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ICP Strat Manager (T2) PO Exec (B4) LEAD THE PERFORMANCE AND DATA-DRIVEN TEST AND LEARN STRATEGY: FIRESTARTER Create and lead an omnichannel test and learn agenda with the objective of accelerating our data-driven media strategy Co-creation of brand test and learn maps across the three key DDM pillars Lead the teams responsible for the Key task forces beneath the Firestarter program to deliver the planned T&L strategy. Collaborate with D2C and Dcom to integrate performance testing plans into one unified testing agenda Champion test agility and the spirit of agile performance testing to deliver the scale of tests needed to accelerate DDM learning & competency Champion new partners for media, partners for performance and partners for data activation to build a network of media partners that solve for communication 'jobs to be done' and reduce over-reliance on social and traditional reach partners. DRIVE BEST IN CLASS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AND CONNECTIONS PLANS Act as the lead consultant between ICP Strategy and ICP Deployment, enabling strong operational support for the team in the transition from Annual ICP Strategy to In-year Deployment. Be the conduit for ensuring the regional strategies equate to excellent connection plans, with a strong focus on using 1PD data within the plans and KPIs for performance delivery. Drive recommendations for in-year optimisations of media budget/ plans to reach KPIs Develop executable strategies for remarketing & journey (PPJ) pathing with peers in the CoE. UPSKILLING AND INCREASING CAPABILITIES & SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF BRAND BUILDING FOR MUTUAL VALUE Inspire the EU marketing community with new partners & platforms which will drive stronger connection and relevance of Mars brands for new pet parents. Own development of critical strategic playbooks such as 'Social' and 'Influencer' Drive the share out of critical learning from the Firestarter T&L program. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
