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Brand Manager 23/01/2012
Company C/O Tarsh LazareLocation Surrey
Description A classic and rigorous FMCG training and exposure to the full mix is ideal. Knowledge of the UK grocery channels is essential. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be commercially strong and enjoy working with data and be comfortable pulling out key insights and most importantly he a superb project manager with a proven track record of delivery. This is a fast paced and very hands on environment where there is no place to hide.

Entrepreneurial food company that is part of a major international business. Structures are lean so attitude is key - this will not suit an ivory tower marketer! Very strong focus on innovation. Culture is relaxed but highly professional.

For more information please visit the website or email.
Salary Up to £40K
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Trading Controller 23/01/2012
Company Landmark WholesaleLocation Milton Keynes
Description Landmark Wholesale is britian’s leading Wholesale Group with 33 members and 2 Associate Members operating through 105 Depots.
Group turnover has reached over £2.7b making us a major player within the Cash & carry and wholesale Delivered Sector. We are aggressive players in both the Retail and Catering market and enjoy a robust business.
We are currently looking to recruit an additional trader with Wholesale experience to join the team. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong business planning skills and strong negotiating ability.

To apply please contact Lynne Dawson, PA to Trading Director.
Salary £Attractive + bonus + car + benefits
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Marketing & Events Co-ordinator 20/01/2012
Company NorbrookLocation Corby, Northhamptonshire
Description Norbrook Laboratories Limited is one of the world’s leading Companies within the Pharmaceutical Industry with a reputation for achieving results within a competitive market place. Due to continued expansion we are currently recruiting for several positions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing marketing and events activity to support sales growth of Norbrook branded products primarily for the GB and Irish markets.

Proven experience of working on their own initiative, highly motivated, efficient, a team player, and ability to communicate with a range of internal and external persons are essential.

To apply please send your CV to the email address below.
Salary On Application
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EU Marketing Co-ordinator 20/01/2012
Company NorbrookLocation EU
Description Norbrook Laboratories Limited is one of the world’s leading Companies within the Pharmaceutical Industry with a reputation for achieving results within a competitive market place. Due to continued expansion we are currently recruiting for several positions.

This will be a challenging and dynamic role, which would suit an individual with sound practical knowledge of healthcare and expertise in working in a multicultural and diverse European environment. The role will require regular and extensive travel across Europe as well as regular visits to offices in Corby, Northamptonshire, to work with the product marketing, creative and web/e-marketing teams.

To apply please send your CV to the email address below.
Salary On Application
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Senior Packaging Designer 20/01/2012
Company NorbrookLocation Corby, Northhamptonshire
Description Norbrook Laboratories Limited is one of the world’s leading Companies within the Pharmaceutical Industry with a reputation for achieving results within a competitive market place. Due to continued expansion we are currently recruiting for several positions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and sourcing of innovative packaging and delivery systems for Norbrook veterinary products, which are creative, ergonomic, user-friendly and environmentally friendly.
The role requires experience of packaging in business to business and consumer markets and ideally expertise within healthcare.

To apply please send your CV to the email address below.
Salary On Application
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Store Manager 20/01/2011
Company Fortnum & MasonLocation London
Description Fortnum & Mason has been trading in Piccadilly for more that 300 years and is unique, inside and out, with its stunning façade and famous window displays that attract admirers from every continent.

You will be more than a leader to the retail team; you will be a role model who’s leading from the front and working with your colleagues on the senior management team to make the company vision a reality.

A proven track record of delivering sales growth and outstanding customer service across a variety of retail environments is also essential.

Please email your CV with salary details to the address below
Salary Attractive + excellent benefits
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Marketing Roles 19/01/2012
Company ArlaLocation Leeds
Description At Arla, we believe that emotionally-led marketing is more engaging, memorable, influences positive brand associations and ultimately creates strong, attractive brands.

That’s one of the reasons why we have three strong growth brands in the UK’s Top 100 Grocery Brands and we’ve won a stack of marketing awards in 2011, including ITV’s ‘Ad of the Year’.

If you share our belief and want to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial marketing team, then we’d like to hear from you.

Currently we are recruiting for a number of marketing roles to match our future growth ambitions spanning all areas of our Marketing Team – Brand, Shopper Marketing, Retailer Brand & Future Creations.

For further details please visit the website.
Salary On Application
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National Account Manager 19/01/2012
Company Unilever Food SolutionsLocation
Description Unilever Food Solutions is one of the world’s leading foodservice businesses. Operating in 68 countries worldwide, employing 4,700 people, including 230 chefs. Unrivalled combination of consumer insight, customer understanding, Chefmanship – culinary passion and experience and well-known brands.

Responsible for delivering stretching growth and share targets in their workstate. This role is responsible for the development, implementation and excellent execution of the UFS/customer Joint Business Plan. The plan will be to deliver specific mutual growth initiatives in one of UFS distributors by utilising the resource available and hitting the targets within budget and time constraints.

To find out more please visit the website.
Salary On Application
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Customer Development Manager 19/01/2012
Company Unilever Food SolutionsLocation
Description Unilever Food Solutions is one of the world’s leading foodservice businesses. Operating in 68 countries worldwide, employing 4,700 people, including 230 chefs. Unrivalled combination of consumer insight, customer understanding, Chefmanship – culinary passion and experience and well-known brands.

We are seeking a motivated sales representative, dedicated to building new business with selected vending Key Regional and National Accounts.

To find out more please visit the website.
Salary On Application
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Distributive Sales Representative 19/01/2012
Company Unilever Food SolutionsLocation
Description Unilever Food Solutions is one of the world’s leading foodservice businesses. Operating in 68 countries worldwide, employing 4,700 people, including 230 chefs. Unrivalled combination of consumer insight, customer understanding, Chefmanship – culinary passion and experience and well-known brands.

Responsible for delivering stretching growth targets on an established territory. This role requires a well motivated, passionate individual who can demonstrate a combination of face-to-face selling, trade customer relationship management and food demonstrations to exploit new and existing opportunities.

To find out more please visit the website.
Salary On Application
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National Accounts / Business Development Manager 19/01/2012
Company Callestick FarmLocation Home Counties
Description A rapidly expanding ice cream business seeks a NAM/ business development manager.
Must have a demonstrable track record, used to working with clients at national account level, and have excellent relationship building, presentation and negotiation skills in order to influence change and increase business opportunities.

Send CV to Callestick Farm, Callestick, Truro TR4 9LL
Salary £Attractive + Bonus
Business Development Executive 19/01/2012
Company British Growers Association (until recently known as PVGA)Location
Description The British Growers Association Ltd provides leadership, representation, co-ordination, and support services to British produce growers, their marketing organisations and specialist crop associations.

To manage a portfolio of specialist fresh produce crop associations and help develop new opportunities.

If you are interested please contact us at the email address below for a full job specification, then write to us telling us how you fit our requirements, enclosing CV and salary expectations.
Salary On Application
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Chief Executive 19/01/2012
Company British Growers Association (until recently known as PVGA)Location
Description The British Growers Association Ltd provides leadership, representation, co-ordination, and support services to British produce growers, their marketing organisations and specialist crop associations.

Due to a planned retirement in the summer of 2012. To lead and manage the organisation and its market research subsidiary Market Intelligence Services Ltd; and maintain a high profile representative role for the organisation and the industry it serves.

The role requires:

• Proven senior management experience, strategic planning skills, and the ability to exercise financial controls
• Leadership, motivational, networking and communication skills
• Understand the issues of the industry

If you are interested please contact us at the email address below for a full job specification, then write to us telling us how you fit our requirements, enclosing CV and salary expectations.
Salary On Application
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Contact Janice Cook
Head of Own Brand 19/01/2012
Company OcadoLocation Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Description We are a pioneering and award-winning online retailer that is revolutionising the way the UK shops for groceries. With revenue currently growing at double digit figures, there’s never been a better time to join us.

You will have the exciting and challenging remit to further develop our own grocery range from its current 600 products to over 1000 by 2013. Along with this you will ensure that appropriate systems, processes and people are utilised for the ongoing management of the range to drive this growth, profitability and product integrity.

We are looking for someone with hands on experience in new product development with hands on experience of all stages of getting a product from an idea to the customer.

For more information on this role, and other vacancies such as Buying Managers and Insight Analysts, please send your CV to the email below.
Salary On Application
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Head of Retail Vacancy 18/01/2012
Company Harrods’ Food HallsLocation London
Description A great opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to manage Harrods’ world-famous Food Halls. The ideal candidate will have senior retail management experience in leading a team of 200 people or more.

As the Head of Retail you will be required to:

• Lead the development of the Food Halls innovative retail strategy
• Ensure the delivery of sales and service targets
• Plan, develop and implement a strategic vision for the business unit
• Manage budgets and analyse and interpret sales figures and trends

To apply please visit the website.
Salary On Application
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Up to 7 Non-Executive Board Members 18/01/2012
Company The Sea Fish Industry AuthorityLocation Across the UK
Description The Sea Fish Industry Authority was established in 1981 to promote the efficiency of the seafood industry in the UK. Since then the industry has changed markedly and now Seafish faces the challenge of securing a sustainable and profitable future for a very diverse industry.

Seafish is changing and has seven board member places available for strategic, industry aware team players. Two members will be independent of the sea fish and sea food industry, drawing from experience at senior level in business or commerce, and may have experience in dealing with complex supply chains.

The five other members will have in depth knowledge of the industry across the whole of the UK supply chain.

For more information on the role, full job descriptions and information on how to apply visit the website above or call.

Salary £5,670 pa based on min of 18 days per year
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Contact Sarah Dobbing
Deputy Chair 18/01/2012
Company The Sea Fish Industry AuthorityLocation Across the UK
Description The Sea Fish Industry Authority was established in 1981 to promote the efficiency of the seafood industry in the UK. Since then the industry has changed markedly and now Seafish faces the challenge of securing a sustainable and profitable future for a very diverse industry.

The role will be extremely rewarding for the right kind of person, with enthusiasm, drive and a proven record of success in overcoming challenges.

For more information on the role, full job description and information on how to apply visit the website above or call.

Salary £9,750 pa based on min 30 days per year
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Contact Sarah Dobbing
European Consumer Insight Manager 13/01/2012
Company C/O Resources GroupLocation Europe
Description A truly varied management role, you will be involved in proposition, concept, product, packaging, NPD work and communications testing to name a few!
This represents a superb clientside move for a researcher looking to expand and develop their research skills in an environment where consumer insights is high profile, fully integrated with brand marketing and action orientated!

To apply please email Deborah Lewis, Director on the email address below.
Salary £ 38 - 44k per annum
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Contact Deborah Lewis, Director
Buyer 10/01/2011
Company Sugro UKLocation Nantwich
Description Sugro UK is the nation’s foremost National Impulse Wholesale Buying Group.

An exciting opportunity now exists at our Nantwich Head Office for a buyer to join the dynamic trading team in making a major contribution to continued commercial success.

You will be responsible for tactical planning, negotiation and implementation of national wholesale marketing initiatives and selected trading terms on behalf of the group.

Please send your CV and covering letter to the email address below.
Salary Negotiable
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Commercial Manager 10/01/2011
Company English ProvenderLocation
Description Our highly-skilled teams produce award-winning dressings, condiments and marinades for many of the UK’s leading food manufacturers and retailers. It’s our passion for good food, fine ingredients and technical excellence that sets us apart.

You’ll need to have excellent communication skills, a proven ability to recognise and convert new sector opportunities and possess the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
Salary Competitive + benefits
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Contact Lindsey Broadbent, HR Manager
EU Marketing Coordinator 10/01/2012
Company Norbrook Laboratories LimitedLocation Corby, Northhamptonshire
Description The position will report to the Marketing, General Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing marketing initiatives and promotional activity to support the market analysis and planning and sales growth of Norbrook branded products across the EU region (non GB or Ireland).

This will be a challenging and dynamic role which would suit an individual with sound practical knowledge of healthcare and expertise in working in a multicultural and diverse European environment. The role will require regular and extensive travel across Europe as well as regular visits to offices in Corby, Northamptonshire, to work with the product marketing, creative and web/e-marketing teams.

The successful candidate will be educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent and possess a minimum of five years marketing and/or marcom experience. Fluency in English and at least two other European languages would be an advantage.

To apply send your CV and covering letter to the email address below.
Salary Competitive
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Associate Director, Category Development (European Group) 10/01/2012
Company Coca-Cola EnterprisesLocation UK & Ireland
Description Leading brands, great people, growth and the reward that comes with it: the raw materials for success are right here. But still, success depends on our skilled management sharing thirst: a thirst for getting more and better from our people and systems, a thirst for pushing limits, and a thirst for the rigour and challenge of a fast-moving business.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in English (and preferably French and/or Dutch)

• Must have FMCG Category Management or Category Development expertise at Senior Management or Director level

• Good understanding of the UK marketplace, ideally with experience or knowledge of the wider European trading environment

• Strong influencing skills and the ability to build good relationships, and develop personal networks up to and including GM level

Please apply to Helen Broughton at Better Placed Executive
Salary Attractive
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Account Executive/Senior Account Executive 05/01/2012
Company C/O StopgapLocation London
Description As Account Executive/Senior Account Executive you will join the shopper marketing team to work on some big name snacking brands, working across shopper, on pack, trade activation, POS, product launches and strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

*Liaising with the creative department to schedule briefs and artwork

*Attending and issuing contact reports for client meetings

*Responsible for artwork form approved concept through implementation and despatch

This is a great chance to work on some exciting brands at a top London agency. In order to be considered for this Account Executive/Senior Account Executive position, you must have:

*Ability to produce creative briefs, briefing in the relevant people and being able to objectively judge the outputs
Salary £20k to £22k
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Marketing Manager 13/12/2011
Company Gu FoodsLocation Shepherds Bush, London
Description To help our rapidly-expanding-but-still-quite-tiny marketing team realise the full potential of this challenger brand, we’re looking for a brilliant Marketing Manager to head up our Brand team. With responsibility for all the brand marketing, from strategy to TV creative, to building a giant pack in Covent Garden, to writing our book, it’s a really sexy job. Much like our puds, we’re looking for a candidate with quality, flair, bravery and big ambitions. A passion for food will help, as will a passion for customers. If you’d love to try and take this up and coming brand to new heights, get in touch. We’re guessing the right person will have about 8 years strong FMCG experience.

Please send your CV with an accompanying letter (including salary expectations/current package) to the email address below.
Salary Competitive
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Manager, Commercial Strategy - Appletiser 13/12/2011
Company Coca-Cola EnterprisesLocation South East (excluding London)
Description This is a very commercial role that will impact on the way in which CCE does business in a number of key areas. The outputs of this role along with your Controller will be a key driver of CCE’s plan delivery (volume, rate, brand activation) going forwards.

The new RGM structure is designed to allow you to have an holistic grasp on the key levers needed to deliver your plan. You will help shape the price, pack and promotional strategy for your brands across your environment clusters. This will include working with your Appletiser Brand Manager to develop the appropriate commercial marketing programmes that make sense for CCE. It will also involve providing Shopper Marketing with the clear direction and tools needed to deliver these plans by environment. In addition it will include working with Trading teams to embed the plans in their customer plans ensuring the correct customer investment to deliver sustainable CCE benefit.

Qualifications · Degree level qualification Experience · Experience including a range of sales, marketing or finance positions · Evidence of dealing with senior management within and/or external to CCE · Line management experience desirable Technical Skills · Strong commercial acumen · Strong planning and organisation skills essential · Strong communication and influencing skills · Strong presentation skills · Good PC literacy and especially presentation construction skills.

To apply please click on the link below.
Salary Negotiable
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Brand Manager 13/12/2011
Company WeetabixLocation Northampton
Description Weetabix is officially the UK’s favourite breakfast! With annual sales worth over £200 million and a much admired portfolio of brands, our client knows a thing or two about successful marketing.

The company’s portfolio features well loved famous brands Weetabix, Alpen, Ready Brek and Weetos, including successful innovations in cereal bars, Oatibix, Weetabix Chocolate and Weetabix Minis.

You will be responsible for developing, communicating and implementing a first class business strategy for the Weetos brand. Utilising rigorous consumer and shopper insight, to fully exploit your marketing spend.

Educated to degree level with previous FMCG brand management experience you will be a strategic thinker with excellent marketing discipline.

To apply call Ben Robson on the number below.
Salary £40k+ with excellent benefits
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0113 203 1607


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