New Business Manager - B2B Market Research

Fantastic chance for a driven and enthusiastic Account Director to join a market research agency right at the top of their game!

The agency is nearing the 50 headcount and works with some of the world's largest tech-focused brands to provide engaging and actionable insights to their clients. The working environment is superb, and they have a very active social side with vibrant and open-plan offices. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

What do they do?

They are an independent market research agency that delivers engaging & actionable insight to some of the world's largest technology brands. They have continued to see significant growth over the last 4 years and punch well above their weight whilst delivering bespoke research and expert client advice. They have an excellent reputation within the industry with plenty of inbound sales

What they would like from you.

• You will need experience in sales and account management within the market research sector and have an affinity for the B2B technology sector.
• You will be passionate about developing new business opportunities and be driven in achieving financial targets and other goals
• Strong knowledge of market research methods, terminology and practices.
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• An ability to collaborate constructively with others on developing accounts, opportunities, marketing campaigns and new products
• Able to prioritise effectively
• Driven to achieve financial targets and wider engagement goals

What's in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary, a competitive quarterly 30% bonus, cool open-plan office with free parking, regular social events, paid for monthly lunches.
Finally, it's an opportunity to work for a company that truly promotes work-life balance and the opportunity to be a part of an exciting company that will push and support you to move forward in your career with the freedom to express yourself within the role.

A UK Top 150 Communications agency is looking for an experienced Account Manager to work on high profile accounts. Industry leading agency, excellent progression prospects and a welcoming, social team await.

The Agency

This top UK agency are the global leaders in providing communications campaigns to their specialist client base. Based out of brilliantly furnished offices in a desirable regional location, the agency is recognised by PR week as being in the top 150 agencies in the UK and they are continuing to grow well even in these uncertain times. With a strong track record for training and development, many of their staff have been with them for much of their careers and anyone joining can expect a welcoming, social and rewarding atmosphere with plenty of opportunity for advancement.

The Role

This role will be well suited to any Senior Executive or Manager level Communications/PR candidate who's looking for a role with personal and professional development prospects. The role will see the successful candidate acting as a primary point of contact for clients as well as overseeing Media Relations and content creation on a regular basis. Objectives of the role include:

• Manage Multiple communications projects of varying scope and size.
• Combine creativity with research and industry knowledge to identify new hooks, angles and thought leaderships themes that deliver for clients
• Mentor Junior staff members to ensure they can develop and thrive
• Become a trusted point of contact for Clients.

What's in it for you?

As a steadily expanding, privately-owned company, the agency offers significant opportunities for long-term career development. A stable, long standing global client base also provides potential for international travel. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PR professional to work with high profile, innovative clients in an agency renowned for developing staff. There is an attractive package on offer here too, Including:

• New Business commission scheme (typically 9%)
• Childcare scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Funding for training and development
• Macbook for each employee
• Access to Perkbox rewards

Operations Director - Inbound Marketing Agency - Berkshire - £70 - 80k bonus

The Company

Passionate about their work and well respected in their sector, this Berkshire based marketing agency has been delivering award-winning B2B marketing strategies for over a decade and recently achieved back to back months of record revenue. With a long-standing client base covering the UK, Scandinavia, Central Europe and the United States, their rates of retention are outstanding - something they are particularly proud of. Based out of easily accessible offices in an attractive Berkshire location, they offer onsite parking and flexible working. Their growing team enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with absolutely no politics and their low staff turnover reflects this. Their ambitious plans now mean they are ready to hire a dedicated Operations Director - ideally someone who has previously helped facilitate the growth and potentially sale of a similar agency.

Broad outline of responsibilities and skills required:

Your main aim will be to evolve the operational efficiency of the business and build on internal processes to ensure the company continues to service their clients successfully as they scale up.

• Review company-wide working practices and operational processes to increase operational efficiency and productivity
• Help ensure the business keeps up-to-date on safety and compliance regulations
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures across all departments
• Being an advocate for and helping to implement company culture across a growing organisation
• Experience with software and technologies that help streamline efficiency within the marketing agency setting.
• Experience in an operational role within a digital marketing agency would be preferred
• Liaising between departments to ensure smooth and efficient cross-departmental communications and workflows
• Helping with the recruitment, training and monitoring of new staff
• Management and oversight of company financial operational processes, and working closely with senior leadership to report on and highlight any issues
• Oversight and responsibility for company GDPR practices
• Lead on and develop company policy
• Proven experience working closely with business leaders and stakeholders to achieve company objectives
• Proven management experience and/or experience coaching team members
• Proven experience leading and delivering projects
• Working knowledge of data analysis, BI and performance/operation metrics
• Fast and confident decision-maker
• Effective problem solver

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful business at senior level. You can expect to receive an generous basic, profit linked bonus, healthcare and 28 days holiday Bank hols.

An industry leading promotional merchandising company are looking for experienced account handlers. Global brands, strong earning potential and plenty of prospects await…

The Company

This central London company are one of the top businesses in their sector. Specialising in the design, production and delivery of promotional products for multiple sectors, they work with over 20 of the World's most valuable brands in sectors including, automotive, finance, food, logistics, technology and retail. The company is proud of its office and work place environment and the large team are a welcoming, diverse and social group. The business continues to perform well - even in uncertain times - and as a result of this growth the company is very keen to speak with experienced Account Managers in the promotional merchandising industry.

The Role

This is an important role for the business and will see the successful candidate working across several key global clients to foster lasting relationships and maximize revenue opportunities. You'll work with top brands from the start and the commission scheme on offer presents very strong earning potential. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain relationships within all key departments for assigned clients, including sales, marketing and procurement contacts.
• Understand client business initiatives, sales and marketing strategy, sales distribution channel, procurement process, brand strategy, brand identity guidelines, event schedules, ad campaigns, anniversaries, product introductions, in order to proactively present product ranges and secure merchandise orders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company's product lines and processes, sales philosophy, and industry conditions to provide innovative support and technical assistance to customers.

The Opportunity

This company are extremely well backed and form part of large global group. They have a commitment to work environment and staff well-being, offer strong progression opportunities, work from home is available and the commission scheme on offer is highly attractive. If you're keen to join a role with potential in a business that's going places, then this role should appeal to you...

Please apply for more information

A UK Top 150 Communications agency is looking for an experienced Account Manager to work on high profile B2B accounts. Industry leading agency, excellent progression prospects and a welcoming, social team await.

The Agency

This top UK agency are the global leaders in providing communications campaigns to their specialist client base. Based out of brilliantly furnished offices in a desirable regional location, the agency is recognised by PR week as being in the top 150 agencies in the UK and they are continuing to grow well even in these uncertain times. With a strong track record for training and development, many of their staff have been with them for much of their careers and anyone joining can expect a welcoming, social and rewarding atmosphere with plenty of opportunity for advancement.

The Role

This role will be well suited to any Senior Executive or Manager level Communications/PR candidate who's looking for a role with personal and professional development prospects. The role will see the successful candidate acting as a primary point of contact for clients as well as overseeing Media Relations and content creation on a regular basis. Objectives of the role include:

• Manage Multiple communications projects of varying scope and size.
• Combine creativity with research and industry knowledge to identify new hooks, angles and thought leaderships themes that deliver for clients
• Mentor Junior staff members to ensure they can develop and thrive
• Become a trusted point of contact for Clients.

What's in it for you?

As a steadily expanding, privately-owned company, the agency offers significant opportunities for long-term career development. A stable, long standing global client base also provides potential for international travel. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PR professional to work with high profile, innovative clients in an agency renowned for developing staff. There is an attractive package on offer here too, Including:

• New Business commission scheme (typically 9%)
• Childcare scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Funding for training and development
• Macbook for each employee
• Access to Perkbox rewards

Research Manager (Senior Research Executives will also be considered)

Up to £35,000 DOE, Berkshire (WORK FROM HOME 3-4 DAYS post-Covid) Immediate start, remote onboarding.

Fantastic chance for someone with 3-10 years market research OR insights experience to join a market research agency right at the top of their game! The agency is nearing 50 staff and works with some of the world's largest tech-focused brands to provide engaging and actionable insights to their clients. The working environment is superb, and they have a very active social side with vibrant and open plan offices. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

What do they do?

They are an independent market research agency that delivers engaging & actionable insight to some of the world's largest technology brands. They have continued to see significant growth over the last 4 years and punch well above their weight whilst delivering bespoke research and expert client advice.

What they would like from you?

• Proven working knowledge of quantitative research methods from work experience in relevant business
• Track record of good client management/interactions
• Ability to analyse data and create a compelling story from it
• Proven ability to work as part of a team in a relevant company
• Strong experience working on multiple projects at different stages at the same time
• Capabilities in the following key areas; accuracy, attention to detail, teamworking, deadline management, workload management

What's in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying between £26,000 and £35,000, a contributory pension plan, a bonus scheme (paid quarterly), cool open-plan office with free parking, regular social events, paid for monthly lunches and more.

Finally, it's an opportunity to work for a company that truly promotes work-life balance and the opportunity to be a part of an exciting company that will push and support you to move forward in your career with the freedom to express yourself within the role.

If you would like to know more about this position, then please click on the link to apply OR reach of directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment