about 1 month ago

Worcestershire

Senior Category Manager

Are you a passionate Category Manager looking for your next challenge? Would you be interested in joining a market leading retail in business in Worcestershire?   We are recruiting for a Senior Category Manager on behalf of one of our clients in Worcestershire - they are a market leading retail business who are looking to grow their team due to continued success.   This is a very important role within the business, which will require you to manage some of the clients’ largest suppliers who have an annual spend of more than £25m per year.     “What would I be doing on a day-to-day basis?” - fairly important question right? Taking ownership and management of a range of strategic categories. You'll ensure that sales, margin, and profit expectations are achieved. Maximising key category performance. You'll have an ability to identify, interpret and implement changes following research on market data and trends. Take responsibility for all aspects of merchandising, ensuring products are presented accurately on the company website. Developing and enhancing relationships with suppliers. Collaborating with the in-house marketing team, suggesting, and influencing commercial initiatives. Leading more junior members of the category and marketing teams.   “What sort of person is your client looking for?” - as our client is a family run organisation, it’s essential that the personality fit is just as strong as the skillset ... therefore, our client wants: A minimum of 5 years’ category management experience. Experience in multi-category FMCG or traditional plumbing and heating purchasing. A keen eye for spotting opportunities and market trends. A skilled negotiator and relationship-builder with a proven track-record of growing revenue and margin. A highly positive, enthusiastic individual who can work independently to drive new and existing categories. A strong sense of urgency and time management skills to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment. Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to react quickly to changes. A commercial, flexible and "customer first” approach. CIPS qualified to Level 4 (desirable).   Our client would ideally be looking for someone who is operating as a Category Manager in an FMCG environment who's looking for their next challenge. If you feel as if you’d be a good fit for this role, let’s have a chat!   You can contact me via mobile (07375 544689) or via email (steve.s@pitchconsultants.co.uk). I’m happy to give you more information on this role.   BB123

about 2 months ago

Birmingham

Content Manager

​ Content Manager Birmingham £30,000 - £35,000   Pitch have been retained to work alongside Wavensmere Homes, one of the largest, privately owner devlopers in the Midlands.  They are looking to recruit a skilled Content Manager to join their team. Established in 2004, Wavensmere Homes is a multi-award winning property developer based in the Midlands. Specialising in Urban place making, regeneration and high-quality restorations, Wavensmere Homes are a bespoke developer with a passion for authenticity. Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, their development locations are across the UK do to their nimble and opportunistic approach. Wavensmere Homes currently has over 2,500 plots in production with a further 2,000 under negotiations.   The Content Manager will be responsible for creating, improving and maintaining content to achieve business goals. Your duties will also include sharing content to raise brand awareness and monitoring web traffic and metrics to identify best practices. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with demonstrable creative writing skills. As a Content Manager, you should perform well under deadlines and detail-orientated. If you are also an expert in content optimization and brand consistency, we would like to meet you! Ultimately, you should be able to oversee all marketing content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency and a positive customer experience.   Day to day will look something like this: Developing and optimising the business’ digital campaigns over all social channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Copywriting and content creation for the website, mailers and other channels as needed. Managing email campaigns, monitoring performance and suggesting improvements. Using scheduling software such as Hootsuite. Basic creative tasks such as photography/videography/editing. Creating SEO optimised copy. Working with external agencies to create branding, brochures and websites. Implementing and monitoring paid digital campaigns. Monitoring integrations between website CMS and CRM systems. Establishing good working relationships with key company stakeholders. To be considered for this role you will have experience in a similar position as Marketing Executive or Manager. This is an office based role, so you will be happy to commute into the office on a daily basis.   RR123

about 2 months ago

Birmingham

Digital Marketing Manager

Are you a digital marketing all rounder? Are you looking for a little bit more responsibility or looking to move into a Digital Marketing Manager role?   We’re working with a fantastic, multi-brand business in Birmingham who are looking to recruit a Digital Marketing Manager to join their growing marketing team.This role will suit a digital marketing all-rounder who has had hands on experience with PPC, SEO and using analytics.   This role will be working across a number of the company’s brands simultaneously, so our client is looking for someone who is comfortable juggling a number of different projects at once.     “What will I be doing in this role?” Working with the Marketing Director to develop and implement the digital marketing strategy across the company’s brands. Managing a Digital Marketing Executive - a new hire due to growth. Managing brand websites to build and maintain their rankings and attract relevant audiences – including leading on the development of new websites as and when required. Working closely with the Content Manager to build and maintain the website presence of the company’s brands, specifically through the development and implementation of a comprehensive SEO and content plan. Taking overall responsibility for acquisition channels: implementing and reporting on paid digital campaigns. You'll have a good working knowledge of CRM systems and integrations with website data. Content writing when required in support of content management. Establishing good working relationships with key company stakeholders Ideally our client is looking for someone who has experience in a similar role, or is looking to take their next step. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience in executing campaigns across social channels and managing the successes of those campaigns.   You will need to possess good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and also be comfortable managing different projects at once.   This role will be based out of their offices in Birmingham. Sound good? Let’s have a chat! You can call me on my mobile (07375544689) or via email - steve.s@pitchconsultants.co.uk   BB123

about 1 month ago

Rugby

Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager. Rugby / Hybrid working £28,000 - £35,000   Pitch are excited to be working with an award wining agency that's on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to join their forward thinking and exciting agency. This agency have a digital specialism, building websites and digital marketing campaigns for a range of clients from boutique businesses to global brands.This agency are real specialists in their field, a team of experts who offer a great solution to the clients they support. They offer a hybrid working model with a couple of days a week in the office along with fantastic in-house training and team bonding social days!   As a Business Development Manager you'll be: Managing existing client relationships, helping to develop and grow accounts. Developing warm leads and scoping out project opportunities. Supporting with developing relationships and on-boarding new clients. Creating quotes and proposal documents. They are looking for a candidate who has: 2+ years’ experience working in a business development role, this isn't a hard sales role, it's about developing and nurturing relationships. Has great commutation skills and is able to quickly build rapport. The ability to work autonomously but within a supported environment. An interest in marketing/digital marketing. For any additional information on this role, please get in touch via email (reece.t@pitchconsultants.co.uk) or my mobile 07415 406 223.BB123

2 months ago

Hertfordshire

Assistant Brand Manager

Assistant Brand Manager Hertfordshire - 2 days office/3 days home £35,000 - £40,000   Pitch is delighted to be supporting this household brand as they look to bring in new marketing talent to the business.   Supporting the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering brand activation campaigns that excite and engage with the end customer. Using data and market research, you will utilise this information to create actionable insight which will then inform campaign plans.   Working with agencies, you will work on concept ideas to ensure that they are delivering results. You will also be responsible for understanding the product portfolio and delivering the marketing activity around new product launches.   What experience do you need? Previous experience in a brand or product marketing role. Integrated marketing campaign experience, with a strong understanding of digital channels. Metric focused and an understanding of how to use consumer data to help shape brand activation campaigns. Some experience within a business that sells via bricks and mortar retail as well as via Amazon and eCommerce. A background in consumer goods, retail or FMCG. This is such a fantastic opportunity to work with a great brand that is sold globally. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to work for a business where you can be part of their growth and share ideas, apply today!   AA123

12 days ago

Worcestershire

Head of Marketing Communications

​ Head of Marketing Communications FTC Droitwich/Hybrid Package Details: Competitive salary - happy to discuss this.  Basic salary is very much dependent on experience.  Flexible working options, ideally 3 days in the office/week  2 direct line reports 37.5 hours/week 25 days holiday  Private pension Private healthcare Pitch are pleased to be a retained partner with Vax, a well known British heritage brand based just North of Worcester, who are looking for a Head of Marketing Communications to join their team for a 12 month maternity cover. The brand are well known within the retail space and now operate across 50 global markets.  With such a strong brand presence, the business put marketing at the forefront of their business, and therefore need an experienced Head of Marketing to step in to continue to define the Marketing and Communications strategy. This role will report into the UK Commercial Director and be responsible for a small team. You will look after large scale projects that will involve creative, product and third-party agency teams. Simply put, there will be a lot to sink your teeth into! The culture at Vax is fast paced, and with no two days the same, it is a varied and exciting role, you can expect to get involved in the following activities on a weekly basis: Leading the strategy planning and execution of brand and product campaigns across core ATL channels. Managing and reviewing the performance of campaigns across TV, Press and PR. Supporting the marketing and communications team to optimise campaign activity and reporting output. Maintaining and managing agency and key stakeholder relationships. Management of key marketing campaign reporting, providing the team with detailed insights into overall campaign strategy and ROI performance, and new ideas to take forward into future planning. Developing and optimising PR content alongside product roadmaps and key marketing activity. Working closely with product management and creative teams to ensure a consistent strategy to optimise, support and manage product launches. Please keep in mind that this is a 12-month FTC, ideally starting in early September. This role offers hybrid working options, however on Mondays and Tuesdays the entire business is committed to being face to face, onsite in Droitwich. To be considered for this role you will have proven experience in a Senior level Marketing and Communications role. You will be confident in managing target budgets and will have managed large scale ATL campaigns. If you are interested in arranging a call, please send your CV over today! RR123

about 2 months ago

Birmingham

Social Media Executive

Are you looking for a new role within Social Media? Wanting more of a challenge with a multi-brand company who support development?   Due to continued growth, we’re working with a fantastic, multi-brand business in Birmingham who are looking to recruit a Social Media Executive to join their growing marketing team. They specialise within property and real estate.   You will be well versed in all things social media, have a diverse and rich understanding of how different content should be catered to appeal to different audiences and be confident to devise, implement and execute successful social media campaigns.     “What will I be doing in this role?” Developing and driving the organic and paid social media strategy and its implementation across several of the business’ brands. Acting as brand guardian for the brands you work across, working in tandem with the PR and Social Media Manager. Working alongside the PR and Social Media Manager and Content Manager to ensure integration with the wider PR and content strategy to increase outreach and maximise engagement. Managing the efficient administration of multiple social accounts - predominantly across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Keeping on top of new social media trends and platforms, relevant to each brand.   Our client are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and someone who enjoys creating compelling content to suit various different audiences.   In addition to this, they are looking for someone who has experience in a similar role, or are looking to take the next step in their career. Video and editing skills are advantageous.   This role will be based out of their offices in Birmingham. Sound good? Let’s have a chat! You can call me on my mobile (07375544689) or via email - steve.s@pitchconsultants.co.uk   BB123

11 days ago

Birmingham

Creative Content Executive

Content Executive Birmingham   Package details: £25,000 - £30,000 Hours: 8:30am – 5.00pm  Monday - Thursday and 4:00pm finish on Fridays Office based role in Birmingham Parking on site   Pitch are partnered, exclusively with a fabulous Birmingham based brand within the beauty sector.  Their marketing team is growing significantly, and this will be the 3rd new addition this year! You will report into the Digital Manager and be responsible for managing all of the content for the website.  You will create engaging copy for product descriptions for all ranges, company updates, offers and treatments.   You will not need to be an expert in SEO and will know how to optimise copy and use key words effectively.   This is a Birmingham based role and offers great development and growth opportunities.  Depending on your background, you may be able to get involved in wider marketing activities such as campaigns and social media. They are busy and need extra hands, on deck, as soon as possible!  Interviews will be in 2 stages and will include a basic writing task to demonstrate your skills.   If you are interested, please apply today!   AA123