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C£open ended

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Are you tired of the corporate office environment? 

Have you had a passion to run your own marketing consultancy but not sure where, or how best to get started, or how you can ensure regular clients? 

Ever thought of taking on a franchise opportunity but felt it would take you away from your marketing career? 

My client is a UK wide franchised network of Marketing Consultants providing full-service marketing solutions to international brands, SME’s and public sector organisations at both a strategic and tactical level. Developed out of an existing agency with a successful twelve-year track record, this pioneering franchise network has grown rapidly since its launch, with 14 outlets currently spanning the UK, from London to Glasgow, and Birmingham to Northern Ireland. 

As the first and only strategic marketing franchise in the UK, they provide an unrivalled opportunity for experienced marketing professionals to set up and run their own consultancy within a proven business model and with the support of a full range of marketing communications services delivered through their Creative Hub. 

Your role as a franchisee will consist of:

·          The exclusive management of a chosen geographical territory.

·          A focus on winning clients both within the defined territory, or from your own personal network of contacts.

·          Developing client relationships and offering continuity.

·          Delivering high quality strategic consultancy projects.

·          Acting as project manager for your client’s tactical requirements.

·          Collaboration with other Franchise Consultants on client work where specific sector experience is required.

·          Attending regular forums to share best practice. 

The Franchisor will provide complete support to you including:

·          Managing and coordinating the network.

·          Providing all tactical services from the Creative Hub in the North West.

·          Mentoring.

·          Continually refining and adding value to the business system.

·          Induction and ongoing training programmes to assist with your continuing professional development.

·          Delivering business development initiatives that enable franchisees to access opportunities and expand their network. 

We are looking for the best. You will be aspiring to achieve a better balance between work and home life to give you the accompanying flexibility and control not easily achieved elsewhere. Ideally educated to degree level, with evidence of continuous professional development i.e. CIM, MBA etc, you may have reached the top of your game or be in search of a new challenge. An impressive marketing pedigree of at least ten years in all or some of the following disciplines is preferred – marketing strategy and planning, branding, design, print, PR, promotions, direct marketing, market research, exhibitions and events or new media, ideally with some understanding of business development or relationship management. 

The ideal franchisee will demonstrate the following traits: Commercial, Strategic, Ambitious, Autonomous, Strong communicator, Aptitude for change, Customer focused.                       

Investment:  A franchisee fee of £35,000 is required for a licence to trade exclusively in a defined territory for 7 years with an option to extend, at no further cost, for another 7 years. This investment also covers all induction training, your stationery starter pack, access to the Franchise intranet and proprietary systems, your Operations Manual, business development support, your lead generation launch pack, PR launch pack and 12 months independent accountancy advice and guidance. 

Ref: PL/1194

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Our client is a privately owned family run business and one of the regions leading independent construction contractors: undertaking a wide range of civil engineering, commercial new build and refurbishment projects they handle contracts ranging in value from £25,000 up to £25million.  The company has a long and proud history, originally established in 1892, it has in recent years grown organically and has seen its turnover rise from £29million in 1999, to more than £110million in 2007.   This success has is no small part been achieved through an innovative and pioneering approach to Tenders and Framework agreements, and the introduction of ‘transparent billing’ for clients.    

The successful applicant will join a small, vibrant and supportive marketing department undertaking a broad range of marketing tasks, these will include: managing the company’s website, PR and press releases, organising events (handing over ceremonies, ribbon cutting, commencement of major projects etc), exhibitions, preparing PowerPoint presentations for proposals and tenders, pre tender responses, etc.  The position is described as having such variety that whoever comes into the role “will definitely not get bored” 

Our ideal candidate, ideally of graduate calibre with an appropriate marketing qualification should possess at least 2 years relevant marketing experience.  If you do not possess a CIM qualification the company have indicated that they will support and sponsor the successful candidate to achieve the accreditation.  You must as an additional minimum requirement be computer literate, and familiar with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and DTP applications such as Photoshop. 

If you see this exciting and challenging role as the logical next step in your already successful career we would like to hear from you.  To find out more in absolute strictest confidence please call Paul Lloyd on 01332 206219 or forward a copy of your CV to  mailto:p.lloyd@garrett-lloyd.com

 Ref: PL/1183  

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You will be responsible for writing, issuing and monitoring press releases, including performance analysis and feedback, managing the PR budget, exhibition planning and support, ongoing maintenance of the company website, general marketing administration and creating monthly newsletters and internal communications. 

In addition to this you will partake in marketing and sales campaign planning including: Exhibitions, PR and Newsletters.  

The role will involve some travel and time away from home, including weekends. The pace of work will be demanding, but rewarding. Working in an environment that is very friendly and open. 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to write and manage press releases and posses either a PR or Marketing Qualification.  Other desirable attributes include the ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form, have experience working with technical products and ideally have two years commercial experience with online and offline mediums. You will be ambitious, self-starting and show great attention to detail.                 

 Ref: PL/1141  

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This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the online strategy of a leading travel company and make a significant contribution to the future success of the business. 

Our client established for more than 30 years is one of the UK’s leading Tour Operators providing escorted holidays to over 80 countries worldwide under three different market leading brands.    

Working closely with the Heads of Brands, and managing a team of 8 direct reports you will be responsible for all aspects of the functionality and online marketing for 3 websites.  You will develop and manage a full range of campaigns across the e-commerce channel and drive the relevant brand strategies.  You will be responsible for campaign scoping, planning, and implementation as well as post campaign analysis across a broad range of online media and will be accountable for the online sales targets.  You will manage external agencies to deliver accurate campaign tracking, SEO, cost efficient PPC activity and productive affiliate partners.  You will continually develop the websites to improve the customer experience and maintain the company’s leading position within the sector.   

Our ideal candidate will have experience and success in delivering cutting edge online capabilities, preferably in a service related business.  You must display a strategic understanding of the current online channel dynamics and an awareness of the future opportunities this channel offers.  A depth of online marketing experience is critical: CPC, SEO, Email, Affiliate networks and partners. You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering online results and must have an aptitude for data insight.  In addition you will be a focussed and dynamic leader demonstrating enthusiasm, motivation and creativity. 

 Ref: PL/1134

Salary & Benefits Package:

c£25k plus benefits

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Our client, a company internationally renowned for the excellence of its engineering and support, require a Marketing Executive. This is a new role, reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director and has responsibility for an assistant.

In this role you will strategically review the market place and the company’s place within it. You will monitor competitor and customers information, incorporate this intelligence into a view of the market and use this data to identify possible strategies for future growth. Following the strategic review, you will develop an integrated marketing communications strategy, to create an effective push/pull strategy for the distribution network and to ensure that the Corporate brand and image is well recognized using Point of Sale, Mail Shots, Literature, Seminars, Trade Shows, P.R., Advertising, Web Site, Promotions and Loyalty programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a professional forward thinking company, which values all team members’ contributions and ideas.  To be suitable for this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Marketing role,

Ideally in a Sales/Industrial environment and be IT literate. Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable track record of effectively liaising with in- house and external organisations are also essential. Experience of working within complex markets and group organisation structures and of channel marketing would be useful. Professional in appearance and presentation, you will be an analytically minded person, fluent in written and spoken English.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email your CV to  mailto:p.lloyd@garrett-lloyd.com  

Ref: PL/1047

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Salary & package: £30-40k

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Our client, a growing, leading independent distributor seeks a Marketing Manager based in their Head Office. This well established company has a large network of branches providing genuine national coverage and at local level, efficient delivery and service.

Reporting to the MD and managing one member of staff, this new role will essentially be concerned with the design and implementation of a range of promotional tools, including the development of retention and acquisition campaigns targeted at industrial and commercial companies, hospitals, emergency services, schools, local authorities, charitable trusts, farms, HM prisons and utilities; provision of brochures, design and content management of the website and use of email marketing.

You will ensure successful deployment of campaigns throughout the national network, provide campaign analysis and report on best practice. As custodian of company image, you will examine processes and where necessary, provide training to achieve image consistency throughout the company.                     

To be considered for this role, you need to have had experience in a marketing communications role and be able to demonstrate experience in the specific areas mentioned. Good project management skills combined with experience writing copy and managing external parties are required. Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills will be required when dealing with the branches

The successful candidate for this new role will have the opportunity to shape the marketing and image of a company which is a leader in its field. This represents a genuine opportunity for the appointed candidate to be part of the growth of the company, and based upon success could provide the platform to progress within the company as the business grows. 

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email your CV to  mailto:p.lloyd@garrett-lloyd.com  

Ref: PL/1020

Salary & Benefits Package:

Salary & package: £18-20k

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To be suitable for the role you will have experience of managing press releases; a track record of promoting stories to the media; strong copywriting skills and the ability to develop good relations with internal and external parties. In addition to strong communication, listening and persuasive skills, you will need tenacity, achievement, drive and initiative. 

This role is a tremendous career opportunity to gain further experience in PR whilst also developing  broader marketing skills and to do so within a company which is very progressive, top of its field and values  the contribution marketing makes to its success.  

Ref: PL/1019

Salary & Benefits Package:

 £20-30K depending on skills and experience

To respond to this advert

Reporting to Marketing Manager, you would be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and associated Internet sites, together with the development, implementation and management of e-marketing campaigns.  In addition, the role will manage online content and links to other key sites, search engine rankings, administration and reporting, as well as the coordination of work with any outsourcing companies. You will work closely with the marketing team to aid design of content and assist the Marketing Manager to develop e-tools to drive traffic to the company's Internet increasing the number of unique visitors

Development, management and implementation of online campaigns within the agreed timeframe and with maximum impact in the market

Develop and manage administration and reporting tools, producing comprehensive web traffic reports

You will ideally have a Marketing qualification, a minimum of 3 years web marketing experience and be passionate about web marketing and delivering to the highest possible standard. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.  This role demands a team player able to work across a range of functions and organizations who demonstrates enthusiasm, drive and team spirit

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email mailto:p.lloyd@garrett-lloyd.com quoting reference

Ref: PL/925