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Ball and Hoolahan was set up by marketers for marketers. We have deep roots in the marketing community and have built strong relationships with some of the most talented marketers and leading brands in the industry.
In 2016, Ball and Hoolahan joined forces with Become Recruitment, and became part of the Empresaria Group. As part of a bigger group we have the benefits of support and size that will allow us to grow, without losing the personal touch we are known for, remaining true to our heritage and values.
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Latest Jobs
Social Media Manager
UK
Social Media Manager £40,000 London MUST BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Newly created role for this quirky and well loved drinks brand. Managing one direct report you will be responsible for the development, shaping and implementation of the Social Strategy. This innovative strategy will be delivered across all aspects of the social media channels and you will lead and manage the delivery of all things social, as well as supporting Multi-channel brand campaigns and editorial. You understand how Social can build a brand. You understand how Social can contribute to brand equity. You will have launched products, campaigns and new activity through social, which have delivered against both the business needs and the needs of the customer as well. We are looking for someone who is consumer insight driven, with an eye for detail and analysis and a passion for working collaboratively and getting stuck in! If this sounds like you do get in touch today!
Graphic Designer
North of England
Graphic Designer Blackpool £26,000 Established for more than 20 years, this business has made its name in offering an extensive range of health care and beauty products to major retailers on the high street. The company is part owned by Private Equity and is going through a rapid stage of growth with ambitious future plans. The Role: Working within the Design Team and alongside the NPD team, your responsibilities will include: · Designing and updating primary and secondary packaging, Shelf Ready and Display Packaging, from initial concepts to print ready designs · Designing and updating brochures and creating visual content, (graphics, imagery) for social media channels · Taking and editing product photos · Providing pack mock ups and visuals for customer presentations This role will be ideal for those with: · A minimum of 3 years experience within graphic design with experience of packaging design · Talent and dedication to design with a particular interest in Health & Beauty packaging design · Excellent working knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop & Adobe InDesign as an added advantage · Basic understanding of CMS with WordPress and a good knowledge of social media platforms · Update the company’s in house website, including updating product info, removing and adding product imagery. · Knowledge of the print process and preparing artwork to be print ready · The ability to see projects through from concept to completion, listening and taking on board the views and objectives of other members of the team and accepting of constructive criticism · The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Key Account Manager
North of England
Key Account Manager Based in BLACKPOOL TO £60,000 Established for more than 20 years, this business has made its name in offering an extensive range of health care and beauty products to major retailers on the high street. The company is part owned by Private Equity and is going through a rapid stage of growth with ambitious future plans. The Role: Working within the Sales Team, your responsibilities will include: DRIVING NEW BUSINESS · Proactively engaging with new accounts – high street and online retailers focusing on the development of new accounts with specific focus on driving new business. This will entail approaching the relevant contacts, securing meetings, showcasing our product offering, and O/L product development capabilities. ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT · Managing a selection of accounts, ensuring strategic and sustainable growth through data analysis, planning, store visits and sector knowledge in order to recommend sound commercial opportunities This role will be ideal for those with: · A proven track record of effective account management · Evidence of approaching new retailers and successfully successfully opening new accounts (including: increasing business turnover, gaining new listings, delivering sustainable business growth) · Advanced knowledge of multiple retail sectors including discount, high street and online sectors · Personal credibility and the ability to gain confidence and trust of others · Excellent organisation and communication skills, a passion for growing sales
Brand Manager
UK
Brand Manager £40,000 London Work with the Marketing Director to create the annual brand plans FMCG experience and success with working with cross functional teams and the major mults Be financially accountable- manage A&P, contribute to P&L management and look at ways to improve profitability Identify comms activations to best leverage this fabulous brand Manage the social and digital strategy and activation of the brand Work with the commercial team to identify and unlock key shopper marketing opportunities to help drive brand performance Deliver NPD to market from concept to shelf (concept testing, product development, packaging development, sell-ins) Be responsible for disrupting the category and building brand equity and awareness About you: Proven track record as an ABM/BM in FMCG Able to think both commercially and creatively You have amazing ideas and can foresee how to put these into practise People-focussed, able to build relationships Excellent project management skills Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently and drive projects
Senior Innovation Manager
London & South East
Senior Innovation Manager £65,000 London This is an amazing and rare opportunity for a marketer with a passion for food, food trends and Innovation! You will have a background in FMCG, gained with known consumer brands and you will have a track record of delivery in Innovation. Reporting into the Marketing Director, the Senior Innovation Manager will own the innovation funnel, setting the strategy and defining how to diversify the brand into new sectors whilst maintaining brand standards. - Oversee development of products through from scratch to shelf - Work closely with the technical team to drive the agenda for growth - Challenge the norm and look to deliver ‘breakthrough’ innovation. - Work with internal teams - operations, sales, packaging and supply chain, and external suppliers - Facilitate problem resolution A lively, collaborative working style and a commitment to delivery are all also top priorities for our client!
Brand Manager
London & South East
Brand Manager – Haircare £40,000, London Our client a major player in the health and personal care and haircare categories with global reach. They are looking for a Brand Manager to join their team working on 2 key brands in the portfolio. About the Role You will have responsibility for working across the full marketing mix for 2 well known brands. Both brands are at different stages and have different challenges and opportunities. You will input into the brand strategy and annual brand plans, supporting in brand communications as well as working on the innovation strategy. You will work closely with global teams, cross functional local teams and various agencies (research, comms, etc). You will be responsible for tracking brand KP'Is and reporting on performance and for analysing market data, so it’s important that you are numerically literate and are comfortable working with financial and market information. You must to have the following experience: You will either be an experienced Brand Manager or an ABM looking to step up You will have a really thorough grounding in the full marketing mix, and will have previous FMCG brand experience Prior experience of creating A&P programmes (ATL, BTL and digital/social) Have strong analytical skills – financial and market data UK marketing experience - knowledge of UK grocery and pharma retailers and on-line Ideally experience in international markets About You Results Driven and Commercially focused Excellent interpersonal skills, enjoys working collaboratively Ability to multi-task and prioritise Able to think strategically and be decisive Get up and running quickly, a fast learner Positive, creative and energetic in mindset
Brand Manager- German/ French Speaker
England
Brand Manager £40,000, London Looking for fluent German speaking FMCG brand marketers who are looking to make their mark in this innovative category within personal care. This global business has well known brands across personal care, haircare and more. They have great offices in central London (once businesses do go back to office working!) You will have responsibility for working across the full marketing mix, inputting into the brand strategy, annual brand plans and comms. The brand has a strong presence in European markets and core to this role will be interacting with the brand teams in Germany and France. To apply you will need: FMCG/ Consumer background You will either be an experienced Brand Manager or an ABM looking to step up Proven experience in creating brand strategies and executing annual brand plans Have strong analytical skills – financial and market data Prior experience of creating A&P programmes (ATL, BTL and digital/social) Experience working with relevant retailers - particularly pharma (Boots and Superdrug) as well as on-line retailers Fluent in German and Ideally fluent or conversational French About you: Mature in your approach, great at building and nurturing relationships Energetic and resilient Ability to work autonomously, as well as being part of a wider team Excellent communication and presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills
Product Manager
London & South East
Product Innovation Manager To £40,000 London Working with the Marketing Director and wider Business, you will be responsible for executing against the Product Strategy and approach. Customer insight - you will manage Qualitative and Quantitative inputs to educate decision making and brand and product strategy Manage the creation, development and launch of Products. Market insights and trends - to deliver new products. Be adept at analysing multiple sources to understand Market dynamics, product strategies, new product launches, Marketing executions and Competitor activity. About you: Product management and performance experience - awareness of how products are performing and any gaps in the portfolio. Product, Price, Place, Promotion and how the Marketing strategy will be delivered across these Go to market plan - work with the full Marketing and Sales teams Project management - ability to make sure all stakeholders are kept on track Drive the strategy behind product development, planning and launches. Beer, Wine, Spirits, Product management experience essential. You have experience in running a successful New Product Development process. Experience of launching new, successful products to market. Experience in running/commissioning/interpreting Qualitative and Quantitative Research.
Content Manager
UK
Content Producer to £30,00 Central London Our client is well known alcohol brand with a big personality and a loyal fan base. Reporting into the Head of Brand Marketing, this role will be responsible for the planning, creation, design, filming, creative writing and editing of engaging brand content. You will be a whizz at filming content as well as an expert stills photographer capturing the unique product range. You will be responsible for Producing a wide range of Content with the Marketing Team. This Content will be used across a variety of Channels, particularly Social, supporting the Editorial approach and E-commerce. Key requirements/skills: Knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, and Premier Pro (or similar) Photography, videography, Post-production (including editing, titles, sound, grade), graphic design, copy writing Creative thinker, articulate and persuasive Able to communicate Content plans and initiatives to a broad range of stakeholders Passionate about Design, Art and Music is ideal Experience in Fashion or Brand focused E-commerce is a bonus Degree (or similar) in Videography, photography, design or equivalent experience in the creative or graphic design field is a desirable Portfolio of work that supports skills needed If you are a positive team player who puts their all into a challenge and tick all the boxes above- this could be the dream role for you.
Marketing Director
London & South East
An ambitious, dynamic and fast growing asset management and investment client that we represent is moving into funding a disruptive and exciting new venture; and they are looking for a professional and talented Marketing Director to drive this forward. Working alongside the Directors and in line with the Sales Director, you will be developing and delivering the entire marketing and communications plan to support the sales process and create brand awareness and product demand. With experience across the entire marketing mix, responsibilities will include: Planning and organising all marketing communication activities Analysing the existing client base and competitors to identify new sales verticals Managing internal team relationships and external agencies Budget development and management Conceptualising and producing prestigious events and promotional activity to create a perception of aspirational luxury/desire Arranging participation at relevant trade shows All supporting marketing, communications and PR are to be rolled out across Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and the US/Caribbean so knowledge of working in international markets would be a benefit, as would the ability to conduct business fully and fluently in a second European language. The successful candidate MUST come from a luxury brand or lifestyle background and have experience of working with HNW/UHNW clients and a clear understanding of how to market to this niche audience.
