How many companies have grown turnover and profits consistently through the recession?  This highly entrepreneurial international marketing business which supplies the major retailers with both food and non-food products has done just that.  In the new position of National Accounts Manager you will work with the Managing Director to drive food sales forward.  It is an opportunity for someone who feels restricted by the 'chains' of blue chip structures to really shine.  Career growth will depend entirely on your achievements and progression to Director and even MD level is a real possibility.  

You must be totally commercial, hungry for new business and prepared to get out and sell.  We need someone who can sniff out opportunities and act on them.  You will be a proven sales performer who understands the food sector and how the major retailers work.  Based in impressive new offices in Hertford, you can expect a highly attractive salary package with considerable bonus potential.  I can tell you a lot more so either telephone Stephen Blaney on 0113 237 3975 or email: stephen.blaney@spearsblaney.co.uk  for a confidential discussion.

One of the leading names in UK education, part of a global group, is continuing to develop exciting new products and is now looking for a Marketing Manager to focus on digital products.  Your task will be to drive the adoption and usage of products which both stand alone and enhance the value of printed material.  Your role will be both strategic and tactical and involve a full range of marketing communications. 

You must have experience of digital product marketing and understand what drives customers.  Influencing and collaborative skills are key as you will be working with colleagues from across the business.  And whilst experience in the education sector would be valuable, it is not essential.  Ideally based in London, you will be working for a powerful business with an excellent remuneration package.  In the first instance, call Stephen Blaney on 0113 237 3975 to talk or email: stephen.blaney@spearsblaney.co.uk  

We have helped several people recently in their search for new employment.  So if you would like to talk over your options then do give me a call.  We can help you focus on where your skills and experience are likely to have most value and advise on presentation, cv preparation and associated matters.  To talk about this, please call Stephen Blaney on 0113 237 3975 or email: stephen.blaney@spearsblaney.co.uk  

On a general basis, whatever your level, if you have a background in educational publishing and are interested in exploring new opportunities, then we are always pleased to hear from you.  In many instances, good publishing expertise, an understanding of the educational market and the ability to spot publishing opportunities, allied to well developed communication skills, are more important than specialist subject knowledge.  If you'd like to explore, then either call Stephen Blaney on 0113 237 3975 or send an email to stephen.blaney@spearsblaney.co.uk    

If you are looking for a new position, please feel free to send your cv together with a covering note detailing what you are looking to do.  We will retain it on our database and get back to you if we come across anything which looks worth discussing.  Address it to stephen.blaney@spearsblaney.co.uk