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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
Assistant Brand Manager
London & South East
Assistant Brand Manager £30,000 - 35,000, Surrey Our client is looking for a talented Assistant Brand Manager with some FMCG experience already under their belt. This is an extremely exciting opportunity to work for a leading UK grocery food company and on a UK No. 1 brand which is doing really well with good market share. Working into the Marketing Manager, this is a 360 degree role - so you will be responsible for marketing and financial KPIs through excellent execution of brand plans and active engagement with the category team. You will own the annual brand plan and contribute to 3 year strategic plans. You will work on campaigns, encompassing ATL, digital, and in-store activation as well as innovation projects. It's a company with a strong and values led culture where there are plenty of opportunities to flex your marketing muscle, and the right candidate should progress quickly. Skills needed for the role Proven marketing experience in FMCG or packaged goods Great commercial skills - understanding market data and P&Ls - good analytics Experience in building up annual brand marketing plans, and presenting them internally and externally to customers and then executing against them. Great project management skills - working closely with the Sales team and with other members of cross functional teams to ensure marketing plans are fully joined-up About You You'll be a sparky, energetic marketer with a creative flair and enthusiasm for FMCG food marketing. Mature in your approach - looking to grow Excellent communication and presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills Our Client A global organisation with a strong UK presence in the food industry -with many best loved, household brand names. Huge ambition to grow those brands beyond the UK, and committed to developing talent. If you are interested in hearing more please get in touch. ** Please note that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we may not be able to respond to every application. If you don’t hear back from us within 3 days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please continue to visit our website and register for job alerts as new opportunities arise daily **
Senior Brand Manager
London & South East
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER, Central London up to £58,000 Senior Brand Manager position in Central London location Full mix FMCG role - White/electronic goods or personal care product experience preferred Our client, a global player in health and personal care products, is looking to recruit a commercially astute Senior Brand Manager with a background in Personal Care or personal grooming , or electronic goods. This brand is well established in the market, but is a new acquisition for the company and a large part of this role initially, will be gaining a deep understanding of the category and then developing strong annual and 3 year brand plans, which will help the brand step change and grow via different channels. You will set pricing strategy, regularly analyse brand and category performance and make recommendations where there are opportunities. You will have full P&L responsibility. You will then work with creative and media agencies to develop powerful brand communications across channels and all disciplines - from creating inspiring briefs to producing engaging and cut through ATL and BTL communications. You must to have the following skills and experience Proven experience in creating brand strategies and executing annual brand plans Prior experience of creating A&P programmes (ATL, BTL and digital/social) Portfolio management experience Have strong analytical skills – financial and market data Excellent communication and presentation skills About You Mature in your approach - looking to grow and learn Excellent interpersonal skills Positive, creative and energetic in mindset If this role sounds just like you, please get in touch. ** Please note that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we may not be able to respond to every application. If you don’t hear back from us within 3 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please continue to visit our website and register for job alerts as new opportunities arise daily **
Head of Insight and Strategy - online subscription
London & South East
Head of Insight and Strategy- online subscription Paying to £70,000 West London Looking for an insight professional with a combination of in-house and agency experience and recent or current experience working within a direct to consumer/online subscription model business. Leading a team of 3 insights professionals, you will be responsible for leading the consumer & customer insight strategy. You will work closely with the brand and growth teams to develop engaging propositions, brand and digital experiences, that continue to grow the brand and create best in class customer experience. Working with the Innovation team you will develop and deliver consumer centric innovation, optimised through consumer research and validation. This is a fast paced and varied environment – so you must be good at managing multiple tasks, juggling and prioritising. About you: Recent or current experience from with an online subscription business An experienced team leader across Insights with the ability to inspire and engage direct reports to be the best they can be Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build cooperative, productive relationships with internal clients and vendors and influence at senior level inc C-suite & CEO Expertise across consumer & customer research including innovation, brand, user experience and shopper/ growth Experience of in-house research tools & methodologies (online sources, surveys, interviews etc.) Experience of managing agency relationships ensuring best business outcomes Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent verbal, written & presentations skills You have bags of energy, proactive and a great collaborator who thrives in a fast paced environment If this role sounds just like you, please get in touch. ** Please note that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we may not be able to respond to every application. If you don’t hear back from us within 3 days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please continue to visit our website and register for job alerts as new opportunities arise daily **
Senior ABM
London & South East
Senior ABM - Surrey Up to £38,000 Our client is looking for a talented Assistant Brand Manager with some FMCG food experience who is ready to take on a bigger role. This is an extremely exciting opportunity to work for a leading UK grocery company and on a UK No. 1 top selling brand. Working into the Senior brand manager you will to work on developing new snacking propositions for both kids and adults - working from concept through to launch in store. You will work on campaigns, encompassing ATL, digital, and in-store activation. It's a company with a strong and values led culture where there are plenty of opportunities to flex your marketing muscle, and the right candidate will progress quickly to Brand Manager level. Skills needed for the role Proven marketing experience in FMCG or packaged goods- preferably food or drink Innovation and packaging experience. Great commercial skills - understanding market data and P&Ls - good analytics Experience in building up annual and 3 year marketing plans, working with designers and agencies to deliver both BTL and ATL marketing activity, and brand activation/execution Digital/social media experience. Great communication skills - working closely with the Sales team and with other members of cross functional teams to ensure marketing plans are fully joined-up Budget management Our Client A global organisation with a strong UK presence in the food industry -with many best loved, household brand names. Huge ambition to grow those brands beyond the UK, and committed to developing talent. If you are interested in hearing more please get in touch. ** Please note that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we may not be able to respond to every application. If you don’t hear back from us within 3 days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please continue to visit our website and register for job alerts as new opportunities arise daily **
Marketing Manager - Beauty
London & South East
Marketing Manager, Beauty £80,000-90,000 Central London Brilliant opportunity for a Senior Marketing Manager with Beauty/Personal Care experience to join a Central London FMCG business. Our client is a well-known player in health and personal care products and this role looks after their flagship brand which is sold in over 70 countries. In this role you would be responsible for the strategic brand plans, innovation and equity both locally and Globally. The opportunity Marketing Manager roles at this level are rarely available on the open market so this is a unique chance to bring your blend of Beauty/Personal Care/Haircare FMCG expertise and strong interpersonal skills to make a fantastic contribution to the team. You will be a self-starter, with a lot of ambition and proven expertise - having lots of examples under your belt where you have delivered a step change for your brands. As Marketing Manager, reporting to a Marketing Director, you will manage and develop strategy and drive growth across a a portfolio of brands and lead a team of 5 direct reports. In summary, you will be responsible for: Strategic brand building Collaborative Business Planning and complete P&L management Innovation- including pipeline funnel Communications Planning and Agency leadership Relationship management To be successful you will need; Brand experience from a classical FMCG company with experience working in personal care/hair care or beauty categories. Line management experience Solid advertising and media planning experience. Strong analytical skills; consumer insights. Strong financial skills - full P&L responsibility; budget planning and management. Commercially aware and connected to the UK retail landscape. You must be able to build strong relationships with sales and trade marketing teams. People orientation – ability to engage and build trust. Demonstrated leadership skills. Mental agility – ability to solve problem Change agility – ability to evolve and drive change. Results driven - proven ability to utilise all elements of the marketing mix to drive the business results. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills If this role sounds just like you, please get in touch. ** Please note that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we may not be able to respond to every application. If you don’t hear back from us within 3 days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please continue to visit our website and register for job alerts as new opportunities arise daily **
Global Digital Planning and Strategy Manager
London & South East
Our client is a well-known and well established business with a global portfolio of leading premium, consumer brands. A collaborative and people-centric culture, a passionate,highly talented team, fully aligned on delivering the business vision. Acting as an in-house digital consultant in the Global brand team, you will be responsible for developing the digital strategy for this portfolio of well-known consumer brands. Partnering with the e-Commerce team to support each other in the development of key brand needs in the digital space Developing global tool kits and helping local markets to make these campaigns relevant and implement locally Supporting brand teams in the identification of suitable agencies Leading and managing agency partners and brand team to effectively communicate global strategy, taking account of different local markets Engage and advise the top markets on their activation plans to ensure effective and efficient campaigns deployment Lead the collation of global post campaign analysis reporting relating to any media or digital activities. Analyse findings and extract learnings/insights/best practice. Grow capability across the team, developing and delivering digitally related training Supporting Communications Planning & Strategy on Thought Leadership projects relating to digital
Senior Brand Manager - Innovation
London & South East
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER – Innovation, Central London Up to £58,000 FMCG Senior Brand Manager with lots of experience launching new brands into the UK market to join major Global player in personal health. Personal Care or Healthcare brand experience preferred. Our client is a £3.5 billion health and personal care business with global reach. They are looking for a talented marketer with good innovation experience to join their team who will work on the feasibility of launching a new portfolio of brands into the UK market. Reporting into a highly experienced Marketing Manager in this challenging new role for the business, you will work with Global teams and assess the feasibility of launching products that exist in other markets to the UK, using consumer insight, market trend analysis and developing a deep understanding of the chosen categories. Using sound judgement and your commercial capabilities (size/scale/competitor analysis) you will identify the correct products for launch and work through a stage gate process to launch in market. You will work with creative and media agencies to develop powerful brand communications across channels and all disciplines - from creating inspiring briefs to producing engaging and cut through ATL and BTL communications. You must to have the following skills and experience Have strong analytical skills – financial and market data – for opportunity assessment Significant experience commissioning and utilising qualitative and quantitative market research Experience in developing brand concepts and developing launch business cases Significant experience of launching FMCG/CPG brands in personal care or B2C healthcare brands – an understanding of claims development is important. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Portfolio management experience Excellent communication and presentation skills Agency management (packaging, advertising, websites) About You Mature in your approach - looking to grow and learn Excellent interpersonal skills Positive, creative and energetic in mindset If this role sounds just like you, please get in touch. ** Please note that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we may not be able to respond to every application. If you don’t hear back from us within 3 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please continue to visit our website and register for job alerts as new opportunities arise daily **
Marketing Manager
UK
Marketing Manager Salary circa £60,000 Based West London You'll be responsible for: Developing tactics to activate the strategy and innovation and plans for Europe and Middle East Leading the development of the annual brand plans and creating compelling internal selling stories and analysis for plans Developing best in class creative & communications plans that deliver into the unique tone of voice Developing deep understanding of consumers, customers and categories Executing consumer research and delivering actionable insights Leading the development of new line extensions and product-related marketing opportunities, from concept to launch (including management of Stage Gate process and complete comms development) delivering this in full and on time. Managing project teams and timelines to launch products and programmes. Strong leadership of cross-functional partners required to ensure successful delivery. Strong collaboration across regions and channels required to gain a deep understanding of their market needs from a consumer and business standpoint. Assisting in defining strategy reflecting competitive and consumer trends and market needs. Creating and /or managing the innovation funnel / roadmap for platforms that deliver against the objectives and strategies with senior marketing manager. You'll need to be a strong, well rounded brand marketer leader with a successful history in developing winning brand marketing, innovation and communication strategies.
Global Head of Marketing
London & South East
Global Head of Marketing Central London A Global Head of Marketing is required to join one of the world’s fastest growing tech companies and take responsibility for developing, driving and executing their go-to-market strategy. With experience of working within emerging markets and managing large, complex marketing projects from strategy development to analysing their impact on the economics of the business, your responsibilities will include: Driving lead generation and customer acquisition efforts globally Using digital platforms to build the brand and product awareness across all markets Finding cost effective ways to attract a large customer base through digital channels Driving digital transformation Overseeing internal and external media and communications Delivering all collateral including brochures, leaflets and merchandise Designing, planning and executing ATL and BTL marketing campaigns Managing an in-house team and global/local partner relationships This is an opportunity to truly influence the strategy of a vibrant, global and fast-growing business, and bring them fully into the 21st century! Knowledge of working in and travel to relevant markets will be expected.
Innovation Manager
London & South East
Innovation Manager £35-40k Moorgate Our client, a national charity dealing with vulnerable young people, seeks an Innovation Manager to take on the responsibility of developing new fundraising products to attract support. Working closely with the fundraising, communications, partnerships and beneficiaries teams, the successful candidate will be managing the innovation pipeline, insight, research, testing and delivery of projects, so will need to be an experienced end to end project manager. Experience expectations include: Leading innovation, co-creation and change management Proven experience of a new product development environment with an ability to demonstrate creativity, take calculated risks and innovation in thinking and practice Confidence in compiling and presenting business cases to key stakeholders Innovation pipeline management/delivery in the charity or commercial sector: Significant fundraising and/or commercial income generation New proposition development Project management Social media marketing knowledge and testing Budget management and financial modelling Agency management Digital build management Qualitative Research Creative facilitation/ideation This is a new role, and an extremely exciting opportunity for a strong FMCG marketer to move into the third sector, or for someone with previous experience in a similar position.
Marketing Communications Manager
England
Marketing Communications Manager Salary circa £50,000 Based North London Do you enjoy outdoor sports and have experience in managing digital and brand campaigns, then this role could be for you... The role of Marketing Communications Manager requires an outstanding communicator with a strong ability to motivate and influence others in a fast moving and entrepreneurial working environment. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, this is a pivotal role in the development of the annual communications plan with engagement from key stakeholders. Lead our communications planning for new product releases, marketing campaigns and brand storytelling. Work with external creative, media and PR agencies to deliver impactful campaigns in line with commercial objectives and our communications calendar. Work with the in-house creative team to create and distribute valuable content to attract, acquire and engage relevant audiences. Own the brand communications calendar for owned channels (email, website and social) Set and report against campaign KPIs. Build strong relationships with our CEO, directors and senior media contacts to identify opportunities and grow media coverage. Work collaboratively with international PR agencies and local marketing execs to proactively pitch stories with local media. Craft interesting content which engages with the media narrative. Develop and lead the global social media strategy. Support the Communications Exec to implement the social media plan on a day to day basis. Support the Communications Exec to engage with local social media owners (direct or distributor) to implement the strategy and guide the creation of local content. Monthly reporting of spend vs budget Annual review of activity and performance to feed into annual planning and budget process.
Regional Marketing Manager
International
European Marketing Manager Germany Our client is looking for a Regional Marketing Manager, preferably from within a premium brand FMCG company to join their fast growing, German based team. The successful candidate will be a creative, dynamic marketer with experience of working on disruptive and innovative campaigns. Responsibilities will include: Ensuring execution of all marketing initiatives Managing market, consumer and competitor insights and ensuring these are incorporated into overall strategies Tracking and reporting on online activity Aligning global and regional strategies Working with channels such as influencers, PR and events Trade marketing experience with some social and digital acumen is required. The ability to speak German would be a plus, and European experience is a must.
Global Head of Marketing
London & South East
Global Head of Marketing Central London A Global Head of Marketing is required to join one of the world’s fastest growing tech companies and take responsibility for developing, driving and executing their go-to-market strategy. With experience of working within emerging markets and managing large, complex marketing projects from strategy development to analysing their impact on the economics of the business, your responsibilities will include: Driving lead generation and customer acquisition efforts globally Using digital platforms to build the brand and product awareness across all markets Finding cost effective ways to attract a large customer base through digital channels Driving digital transformation Overseeing internal and external media and communications Delivering all collateral including brochures, leaflets and merchandise Designing, planning and executing ATL and BTL marketing campaigns Managing an in-house team and global/local partner relationships This is an opportunity to truly influence the strategy of a vibrant, global and fast-growing business, and bring them fully into the 21st century! Knowledge of working in and travel to relevant markets will be expected.
Digital Performance Marketing Manager
London & South East
Digital Performance Marketing Manager Reports into Head of Digital Salary £50,000 - £55,000 Based Greater London An exciting opportunity to join one of the world's largest restaurant groups, recognised as a key market leader in terms of innovation and the talent they recruit and grow. You'll be responsible for: Driving broad, app and loyalty acquisition to hit our commercial objectives Managing all digital performance channels, including paid Social (incl. FB, GCN, mobile, others) PPC, Affiliates networks. Driving down efficient core cost metrics by implementing sophisticated optimisation strategies. Innovate our emerging tech automation stack with new platforms for test Overseeing the full digital campaign planning and analysis process with our wider team and agencies Helping scope the ROI principles for digital media and make them organic within your reporting process Ensuring campaign data tracking is setup correctly and new data additions are implemented by working with the product team and CRM Manager. Assimilate and distribute information from analytics to ensure that the agencies are well informed of the background consumer behaviour Accountable to the Head of Digital and work in collaboration with the CRM manager. You will have: Digital management experience within B2C campaign planning analysis Agency management experience Big budget responsibility
Brand Director
London & South East
Brand Director £70-80k An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Brand Director from the HOTEL, HOSPITALITY or RETAIL sector to join the team of a fast growing business providing flexible workspaces and property management services. Working autonomously and reporting to the CEO and the Marketing and Communications Director, your responsibilities will include: * Developing a high performing marketing campaign and communication plan to attract new and retain existing clients * Creating and executing generic and centre specific strategies for managing customer relationships * Keeping up to date with industry trends, carrying out research into customer needs, and creating methods for measuring and acting upon feedback * Working with the Client Development team to launch online and offline marketing plans for each new centre opening * Delivering a strong social media presence * Managing external agencies and internal stakeholder relationships * Building strong marketing plans for white label products and other partners * Nurturing strong relationships and effective multi-channel campaigns * Taking full responsibility for all content and collateral, putting together marketing guidelines and identifying ways to use technology * Managing budgets With a mix of B2B and B2C marketing experience, the successful candidate will ideally have an understanding of Salesforce.
Digital Brand Manager
London & South East
Digital Brand Manager Up to £45k London Our client is a multinational pharma and beauty business is looking for a superstar Digital Brand Manager to take responsibility for two of their key brands- one is a beauty brand and one is a hair care brand- both well known and have a presence in major phrama channels including Boots. We are looking for a digital marketing expert who has worked on consumer brands that are sold in major UK retailers and has experience in UK&I markets. You will be responsible for the brand’s websites, email marketing, social media & influencer strategy, search engine optimisation and pay-per-click. Key remit: Working with Brand Managers to define and deliver digital strategy for the brands Creating strategy to drive consumers to website and increase online sales via e-retail partners Partnership marketing Creative content development and calendar planning Tracking and analysing on-line success and reporting to business Analysing, refining and optimising digital channel success Briefing and managing agencies Managing responsibility Managing one direct report The successful candidate will demonstrate previous digital marketing experience in a similar environment and have a proven track record of designing and delivering digital marketing strategies in complex organisations.
Senior Commercial Marketing Manager
East of England
A Senior Commercial Marketing Manager is required to join the team of on of the UK’s largest restaurant and hospitality companies. Acting as commercial lead on new projects across a portfolio of brands, your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering customer engagement plans Identifying and executing plans to drive incremental sales through new channels Local site marketing Delivering B2C marketing across all marcomms channels Menu architecture and optimisation Managing/optimising product range/pricing Overseeing the design and creation of customer communication touch-points Translating guest, operational and financial insights into compelling customer facing plans Developing strong stakeholder relationships The successful candidates will be a high performing individual with excellent commercial acumen and who is able to demonstrate a prove track record of driving profitable sales in a multi-site environment, ideally within the retail, hospitality or leisure sector.
Marketing Communications Manager
England
This is a unique opportunity for a sports enthusiast and marketing generalist to join a small, but growing brand. Our client is ready to lead the way in becoming a leading, sustainable sports brand with a strong interest in people and communities. The role: Play a key role in the Brand relaunch and manage ongoing communications Manage agencies and implement a range of marketing campaigns, predominantly online but across PR and Partnerships too You will need: Good digital understanding and ideally knowledge of Shopify, WordPress and Klaviyo Excellent project management and prioritisation Agency management experience Ability to think commercially This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take on more responsibility and work autonomously in a fast paced, small and fast growth business. Working with a small team, you will get immense satisfaction from working in this small, passionate team and seeing your ideas brought to fruition. Based Surrey. Must drive.
