With a company heritage spanning 125 years, my client is an international manufacturer of stationery products synonymous with high quality, innovative and market leading products, backed up with high visibility merchandise and marketing campaigns within the Grocery, multiple retail, commercial and independent channels.
An outstanding opportunity currently exists for a high calibre professional to head up the marketing function within the UK.
This key strategic management position will include creative input and deliverance on all elements of the marketing mix, whilst working in close liaison with colleagues across Europe to synchronize and engender implementation of collaborative marketing strategy with the necessary local market adjustments.
Experience / Qualifications Required
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role (ideally with some additional experience with European markets).
- Experience in FMCG sector
- Experienced in people management
- Higher education qualification in a Business or Marketing related discipline.
- CIM qualification desirable.
Skills Required
- Understanding of modern marketing strategies, processes and techniques with the ability to deliver established marketing mechanics and core marketing processes.
- Highly commercial and customer focused with a strong operational and strategic approach.
- Able to bring new ideas to the table which are ambitious and exciting but always grounded in reality.
- Work at pace with a high degree of flexibility, deliver multiple projects alongside the "day job" to an equally high standard.
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload.
- A "right first time" mentality.
- Ability to build relationships with all parties and solve issues in an empathetic manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail.
- Strong competency in using MS Office packages.
This position attracts a highly competitive basic salary of up to £40,000 + Bonus + Company car / car allowance + Pension + Private Health care + Mobile phone etc.
To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please submit your Curriculum Vitae in strictest confidence to Adam Gadenne, Knight Street Bureau. Tel: 07850 209373
mad.co.uk -
11 months ago
