Our client is a leading manufacturing & retail business specialising in children gifts.  They are now looking for a Product Development & Marketing Executive to join a fast-paced product development department within their fast paced, innovative team. Reporting into a Senior Product Developer the Product Developer & Marketing Executive will be involved in all aspects of bringing a new product/category to both UK and International markets- from the initial concept right through to product launch. Ensuring that all products (new, existing and reskinned) delivers against the customers’ standards & values and that innovation & newness reflects customer needs.

Your key role will be to ensure all products developed and managed meet technical, price, production and end consumer parameters. Taking responsibility for successful handover of products to cross functional process colleagues. The Product Developer & Marketing Executive will work closely with key development stakeholder teams to manage the development throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role is to cover MAT leave and will be a 12-month contract with possible scope for extension.

Responsibilities - Product Development & Marketing Executive 

- Partner with merchandiser, supply chain and QA personnel to ensure all projects are delivered on- cost, on-spec, on-time and products are ethical & safety compliant

-Work daily with International office, factories, QA and cross functional team to deliver a successful PDR process

- Collaborate with the Design team on generating new concepts, product ideas, artwork, packaging solutions, copy & sign off of overall packaging artwork

- Build product range proposals considering number of SKUs, pricing architecture and planogram solutions

- Draft and sign off on product specifications and documentation

- Seek, research and develop new product categories with suitable factories

- Make sure that all new products are correctly costed and deliver target return on investment

- Assign, direct and evaluate team’s work assignments and strategically prioritize workload

- Anticipate, analyse and resolve project issues, escalating any problems and giving recommendations for creative solutions

- Present products, ranges & categories to customers reviewing sales and product performance

Required Skills – Product Development & Marketing Executive 

- Proven experience within Toy/Gift Industry and familiarity with Far East sourcing and negotiation

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects & colleagues in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to provide strong leadership to drive innovative and cost-effective product & packaging solutions

- Experience with sourcing, manufacturing, buying and costs for licensed brands

- Experience of working with creative professionals and designers

- Strong attention to detail, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

- Demonstrates a "hands-on" team approach to solving problems.

- Strong analytical skills and commercially focussed.

- Proactive, enthusiastic and discrete in approaching challenges, with a solution-oriented mindset.

The Product Development & Marketing Executive will bring relevant experience, an enthusiastic approach and will be able to add immediate value within an autonomous, creative and customer centric role.  In return for your hard work the role offers great exposure, the chance to work with an amazing team and benefits including life cover and free parking.  You may have gained your previous experience within a range planning, buying, merchandising, product development or project management role. 

Apply now to be considered for the Product Development & Marketing Executive role.  

As a Director- Channel & Alliances, you will take the lead implementing MetricStream strategy to drive revenue growth through the development of new strategic channels and alliances. He/she will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key decision makers in partner organizations to secure new business, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships.
The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of how to leverage and grow new partner relationships for achieving business growth goals. He/she should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value proposition, and work cross-organizationally to build consensus. Success for this individual will be measured by the ability to secure and onboard partnerships that deliver enduring financial and user value to MetricStream and its partners.
This individual should also have a deep understanding of what will be needed to properly resource a partner strategy, and work with all stakeholders to develop a plan for ensuring the success of the reseller, its enablement and post-launch. Driving a channel network requires also a strong sales capacity.
Key Responsibilities
Report to the SVP, Global Channel & Alliances
Work closely with senior executives across various verticals to identify, design, and delivery solutions
Lead and work closely with product, engineering, finance, legal, marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure the proper solution delivery and design through channel
Envision new business opportunities and identify the most promising ones for customer growth by applying both creative and analytical lenses
Analyze, review and formulate a partner engagement framework. Evaluate new partners, markets and own business requirements against the framework to achieve results
Monitor channel progress in the market / monthly sales review
Serve as an advocate for partners and identify areas for growth via partnerships
Work with every function across the company (product, engineering, finance, legal, marketing, sales, and support) to build repeatable playbooks and collateral to enable resellers to sell into customers effectively
Ability to build an incremental pipeline through the channel network
Cultivate executive relationships with partners, optimize their performance and identify additional business opportunities to expand revenues
Identify and coordinate the development of new resources and capabilities across internal teams to achieve partner goals. Identify and communicate new market requirements by translating customer needs and competitive landscape
Reporting out on a regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence to all key stakeholders, with a strong analytical approach and crisp communication style
Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or 6/8 years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the role of Alliances, Partner or Channel management in a software or IT consultant company
Minimum of 4 years of client management experience and client facing activity
Desired Characteristics
MBA or Master’s degree
Partnering with or integrating products in social commerce or network platforms
Client facing digital product development or ownership experience
Strong marketing, creative and analytic skills
Proven ability to influence decision makers; strong negotiating skills
Ability to demonstrate innovation and creative approaches to business needs
Proven ability to work remotely and independently

Your role in our team

Direct all sales activities to maximise software and hardware sales revenue
Direct, mentor and manage the Head of Account Management
Direct, mentor and manage a team of Key Account Managers & Business Development Managers
Accurately forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly revenue streams via Salesforce
Creation, implementation and execution of the UK’s Sales Strategy for VVM & AMR
Direct all sales support activities, including pre-sales and sales administration
Ensure adherence to Körber compliance processes
Review and approve quotes, estimates and contracts
Ensure sales teams are trained on new products, services and pricing
Provide strong leadership, coaching and mentoring to the sales team whilst maintaining a culture of high performance
Manage personnel activities of staff (i.e. hires, trains, coaches, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines, recommends termination as necessary etc.)
Educate sales team on sales strategy and tactics
Perform sales activities on major accounts and support complex negotiations
Engage directly, and on a regular basis, with our largest customers and prospects
Carry out monthly major deal reviews
Attend weekly leadership team meetings and monthly VVM & AMR board meetings
Build and maintain strong cross functional relationships with global and local teams outside of sales
Run monthly 1-2-1s with your team of direct reports and ensure tasks are effectively set, managed and completed on time

Your profile

A proven track-record of successfully building and managing a sales team and achieving sales budgets (minimum 5 years sales leadership experience)
10+ years’ experience of selling software solutions within the supply chain industry
Excellent and engaging presentation skills
Experience of working in a fast-moving sales-led culture
Competent with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce.com
Strong commercial acumen with experience in growing margins from both new and existing customers
Creative problem solver with a willingness to be held to account
Desire to own projects and exceed expectations, with ability to find solutions and deliver results within a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture
Must be proficient at analysing data, building, reporting, and making strategic recommendations based on data and trends

Job Role:  Visiting Development Manager (Ref 5197)

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Salary: £8,018.40 per annum plus benefits

Job Sector:  Retirement - Independent Living 

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-12pm (15 hours per week)

As Visiting Development Manager, you will contribute to our vision of being the UK's favourite residential property manager, as recognised by others by:

• Ensuring there's a welcoming, friendly and courteous environment within the development 
• Making sure the building is well maintained and safe
• Being exceptionally organised to stay on top of all the admin that comes with alongside communicating with the customers about upcoming changes, events or works

The Visiting Development Manager reports directly into the Area Manager.

About You

You will currently be working within or have experience of a customer service environment and have a passion for providing an exceptional level of customer service at all times, ideally in a face to face environment.

Warm and friendly communication comes naturally to you, and you are able to resolve issues and any complaints effectively to the customers complete satisfaction quickly and efficiently.

You have experience of  challenging and/or emergency situations and always remain calm and take the necessary actions with a high standard of professionalism. Health and safety is of great  importance to you, and you have experience of performing daily checks and keeping accurate records to ensure everything is kept on track.

You are self-motivated and pro-active, you enjoy working independently but also enjoy having other supportive colleagues you can build relationships with at regular team meetings.

You are IT savvy and are confident in using laptops / tablets and are fluent in the different MS packages.

Your ideal role will be a varied one, where you're not stuck behind a desk all day; You enjoy working with people and helping to make a difference to enhance their lifestyle on a day to day basis.

About Us

FirstPort is the largest and most experienced residential property manager in the UK, employing more than 3,000 colleagues dedicated to looking after peoples' home. 

Great property management is about more than just bricks and mortar. We recognise and value the contribution our people make to our business and we are committed to ensuring they are skilled and equipped to do the best job they can and that they have the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Our Values set out the commitments we have made to deliver excellent service and they inform the relationships that we have with customers and clients.  They shape our culture and are used in measuring and rewarding performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a high profile around the development / office,  ensure our residents are checked within our requirements. 
• In the event of an emergency, call the appropriate response team or authorities.
• Carry out daily checks ensuring the building is safe and secure, keeping all communal areas, gardens and grounds clean and maintained through effective management of contractors.
• Be responsible for all works being completed, raising orders, managing contractors, monitoring progress and signing off completion.
• Encourage and support the formation of a Residents Association, and work with them to enhance the customer experience for residents.
• Help build a sense of community by encouraging and supporting a Social Committee to plan and run social events for all residents.
• Build and maintain links with residents family members, local authorities; Doctors, Social Workers, Health Authority etc as required and appropriate.
• Maintain records   in line with internal procedures, ensure all data is protected and kept secure at all times.
• Assist in the sale and re-sale of property via estate agents, make new residents feel welcome and help them settle in; where possible being present to welcome them. 
• Work across your local peer team of  Development Managers for advice and day to day support and travel to team / company meetings on a monthly / annual basis

Job Role:  Visiting Development Manager (Ref 5263)

Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Salary: £8,018.40 per annum plus benefits

Job Sector:  Retirement - Independent Living 

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-12pm (15 hours per week)

As Visiting Development Manager, you will contribute to our vision of being the UK's favourite residential property manager by:

• Ensuring there's a welcoming, friendly and courteous environment within the development 
• Making sure the building is well maintained and safe
• Being exceptionally organised to stay on top of all the admin that comes with alongside communicating with the customers about upcoming changes, events or works

The Visiting Development Manager reports directly into the Area Manager.

About You

You will currently be working within or have experience of a customer service environment and have a passion for providing an exceptional level of customer service at all times, ideally in a face to face environment.

Warm and friendly communication comes naturally to you, and you are able to resolve issues and any complaints effectively to the customers complete satisfaction quickly and efficiently.

You have experience of  challenging and/or emergency situations and always remain calm and take the necessary actions with a high standard of professionalism. Health and safety is of great  importance to you, and you have experience of performing daily checks and keeping accurate records to ensure everything is kept on track.

You are self-motivated and pro-active, you enjoy working independently but also enjoy having other supportive colleagues you can build relationships with at regular team meetings.

You are IT savvy and are confident in using laptops / tablets and are fluent in the different MS packages.

Your ideal role will be a varied one, where you're not stuck behind a desk all day; You enjoy working with people and helping to make a difference to enhance their lifestyle on a day to day basis.

About Us

FirstPort is the largest and most experienced residential property manager in the UK, employing more than 3,000 colleagues dedicated to looking after peoples' home. 

Great property management is about more than just bricks and mortar. We recognise and value the contribution our people make to our business and we are committed to ensuring they are skilled and equipped to do the best job they can and that they have the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Our Values set out the commitments we have made to deliver excellent service and they inform the relationships that we have with customers and clients.  They shape our culture and are used in measuring and rewarding performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a high profile around the development / office,  ensure our residents are checked within our requirements. 
• In the event of an emergency, call the appropriate response team or authorities.
• Carry out daily checks ensuring the building is safe and secure, keeping all communal areas, gardens and grounds clean and maintained through effective management of contractors.
• Be responsible for all works being completed, raising orders, managing contractors, monitoring progress and signing off completion.
• Encourage and support the formation of a Residents Association, and work with them to enhance the customer experience for residents.
• Help build a sense of community by encouraging and supporting a Social Committee to plan and run social events for all residents.
• Build and maintain links with residents family members, local authorities; Doctors, Social Workers, Health Authority etc as required and appropriate.
• Maintain records   in line with internal procedures, ensure all data is protected and kept secure at all times.
• Assist in the sale and re-sale of property via estate agents, make new residents feel welcome and help them settle in; where possible being present to welcome them. 
• Work across your local peer team of  Development Managers for advice and day to day support and travel to team / company meetings on a monthly / annual basis

Account Director
Amersham
Medical Communications Agency
An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a medical communications company with a global client base. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Account Managers / Project Managers with a medical communication / pharmaceutical background. Based in Amersham the role will join an existing successful team and is due to company expansion.

Key Tasks:

• Manage all aspects of specific projects within client programs
• Provide an effective interface between the company and its clients
• Manage costs and efficiencies to maximize profit
• Planning and program development
• Project management and delivery
• Client liaison and management
• KOL management and liaison

Key skills required:

• Minimum of a degree, preferably candidates will have a PhD or Medical qualification.
• 3 years + experience within medical communications either agency or client
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to target audience
• Previous experience within a

Remuneration – The salary will depend on the successful candidate but in the region of £45,000 to £60,000.

Services advertised by Candour Recruitment Ltd are those of an employment business.

If you have experience in a digital content or communications role and can create content for professional audiences or the public sector, then we want to hear from you!

Senior Digital Content Executive

£24,000 to £28,000

Loudwater, Buckinghamshire

Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (with half hour for lunch, 37.5hrs / week)

We are a company that provides specialist products and services to the healthcare market and a leader in the medical device market. We are looking for someone to join our fast-paced growing team.  We were established in 1982 and employ hundreds of people and serve healthcare markets around the world.  We are looking for someone with experience ideally in the healthcare, medical or biosciences sector.

About the job:

You will be responsible for recommending, devising, creating, and delivering our content strategy. Catering to a diverse range of B2B and B2C audiences and working alongside the brand and marketing team. The company offers extensive opportunities to further develop your professional skills.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing a high-quality content plan for both B2B and B2C audiences with the aim to drive success at all levels of the customer funnel (awareness, consideration, conversion and retention) and directly contribute to an increase in revenue.
• Build and nurture key relationships with business stakeholders, influencers and suppliers.
• Create and deliver a full mix of digital marketing content across, website copy, video, blog, imagery and other channels. 
• Be the primary contact and owner of our company blog and news channels – identifying new blog prospects and nurturing existing bloggers. You’ll maintain our professional standards, advise on effective topics to write about, and devise ways to encourage high standards of creative output.
• Hold direct responsibility for our social media accounts. Researching, writing and compiling content for monthly scheduling across platforms, sourcing imagery and identifying key influencers to interact with.  
• Providing actionable reports on digital content marketing activities and recognising areas for further development.  
• Provide content and communications support for: events and webinars, writing and editing pages for the company websites, creation of rich media, email marketing copy, ad-hoc campaign landing pages.

About you:

You will need at least 3 – 4 years' experience, delivering engaging content to a mixture of audiences across a full mix of digital channels, ideally with a background in both B2B and B2C communications.

• Excellent written communication skills – ability to research and recognise valuable content and adapt it to a range of formats.  
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.  
• Able to interpret verbal and written briefs and work as part of a team or with little support. 
• Experienced social media user across all main platforms, with knowledge of post scheduling and reporting. 
• Creative thinker – able to spot new trends, emerging technology and willing to put your ideas forward. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll need to network internally and externally and build strong relationships. 
• Extremely organised, able to document plans and processes, work under pressure and take initiative. 

In addition, it is desirable to have:

• Creative design skills and experience of supporting tools/packages in either image or video e.g., photoshop, illustrator, premier, DaVinci etc. 
• Knowledge and experience using CMS systems to post and edit web copy. 
• Understanding of the wider digital landscape and knowledge of SEO, email marketing, link-building, PPC. 
• Previous experience of Analytics such as Google or Adobe. 
• Degree educated in a related subject (Marketing, Journalism, English, Science etc.)

Benefits:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care 
• Life Assurance 
• Subsidised Staff Canteen 
• On Site Free Car Parking

How to apply for the Senior Digital Content Executive job 

If you have the skills and experience required for this Senior Digital Content Executive job, just click “apply” today and watch out for an email giving you more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any other supporting documents you may have.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Suitable skills and experience include: Digital Content, Senior Executive, Management, Communications, Healthcare, Medical, Marketing, Blog, Online Marketing Executive, E-marketing Executive, Marketing Executive, copy writer, digital marketing, content marketing