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Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Full Training Provided 25,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE 35-45K year 1) + Progression + Full Training Exeter, City Centre Are you ambitious, tenacious and career hungry? Are you looking to kick start your career in the recruitment industry in a role where you are able to progress all the way to the top? Joining our brand new Exeter branch, you'll have the opportunities and environment of a start up, with the training and backing of a multimillion-pound global business. Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing team with offices in Bristol, London, Miami, Austin and now Exeter! We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company with an emphasis on self-development, progression and ambition. We are specialists in Engineering, Energy, IT and Construction sectors and work with UK, US and European markets. This is a sales based role within which you are the link between candidates and clients. We look for exceptional communicators that are driven to reach their goals by positively changing lives. If you are looking for a big career within which you can see success quickly, progress to directorship and be part of a business that has huge growth plans for the future then this could be for you! The Role: Full life-cycle - 360 recruitment position - Business Development - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required Clients/Businesses : Identifying business partnership opportunities, cold calling, B2B sales, lead generation, relationship development, and securing new clients Candidates : Managing job vacancies from clients, advertising roles, conducting interviews, and overseeing candidate management Project Management : Managing the end-to-end recruitment process At Rise: Career progression to management, leadership and director roles - in Exeter, the UK or overseas Uncapped commission (10-40% of everything you invoice, meaning six-figures has been achieved in year 1 & average first year earnings of 40-60k) Industry-leading training provided by our L&D team & Branch Manager Empowered working environment Winners of REC 2025 Awards - Best Company to Work For (100+ employees category) Awarded in FT 50 Top UK Recruitment Consultancies Named LinkedIn Top 5 Recruitment Companies for G&E Named Business Insiders Top 500 Businesses in the South West 2025 (Top 1%) The Person: Career and goal driven Highly motivated and passionate Resilient and positive Excellent communication skills Seeking a rewarding and lucrative sales-driven role Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Note -Not sure if you meet all of the criteria? At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. So, if you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now' or contact Talent Acquisition at (url removed), we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Maritime Engineering Manager (Shore-based) Location: Gosport, Hampshire Salary: Competitive Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 11th January 2026. Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a new opportunity? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for an experienced maritime engineering manager to join our team. About the role: The shore-based Maritime Engineering Manager will play a key role in sustaining the MSSC's offshore vessels which provide sea-going experiences for cadets (aged 12-18) and in ensuring the safety of all personnel on board. The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the vessels' engineer officers with the engineering management and maintenance needs of MSSC's offshore vessels. Responsibilities: Providing day-to-day support in identifying defects and safety shortcomings, determining solutions, assisting in rectification or organising cost effective professional repairs at advantageous prices and obtaining replacement parts. Producing, overseeing and tracking (technically and financially) the winter maintenance work packages for the fleet. Progressive development of MSSC's Safety Management System & Electronic Planned Maintenance System, related to the technical running and management of each offshore vessel. About you: At MSSC Offshore we value attitude, experience and skills, no matter what route you have taken to build your portfolio. The following examples illustrate the type of person we are looking for, but are not exclusive. So long as you can show an equivalent level of experience and skills, and a willingness to learn more, we absolutely want to hear from you. Personal Attributes: High reliability in personal and professional standards, particularly in timekeeping, workload management and engineering standards. Confident working with a broad range of people; from briefing VIPs or educating cadets, through to assisting engineers with hands-on maintenance. Flexible and resilient, adaptable to change. Satisfactory DBS check or equivalent (arranged by MSSC if not already held). Ability and willingness to work at sea aboard MSSC vessels both during maintenance prior to the training season and as a relief engineer officer during the sailing season. Health and fitness necessary to obtain ENG1 / ML5 medical certification. Qualifications and Experience Engineer with appropriate experience and qualifications for operation up to Area Category 0 under the Small Commercial Vessel Code. Suitable examples include: MCA AEC2; Small Vessel Chief Engineer Other equivalent qualifications will be considered. Experience in both seagoing and shore support roles in the maritime sector. Areas of experience should include safety, equipment operation, maintenance, refit planning and execution. Experience using IT including third-party electronic planned maintenance management systems to support maintenance planning. Fluency with Office 365 core applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Evidence of effective liaison and strong working relationships with third parties, such as ship and shore staff, external authorities, suppliers and contractors. Benefits 25 working days pro rata of paid holiday per annum, plus public and bank holidays observed in England and Wales, increasing to 29 days after two years' service. Life assurance (4x salary) for those who opt to join the pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Pension (employer contribution up to 10%). Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling. Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Shore-Based Marine Engineering Manager, Marine Technical Manager, Fleet Engineering Manager, Fleet Technical Manager, Maritime Technical Operations Manager will also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Account Manager - Retail Location & Setup: Spalding (Hybrid - 3 days on site per week) Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 plus bonus About the Role We're partnering with a leading food business that supplies to UK retailers to recruit an Account Manager for defined categories. You'll manage and grow this key retail account, driving category performance, product development, and commercial success. Working closely with buyers and internal teams, you'll deliver insight-led plans that balance creativity, commercial value, and customer satisfaction. This role would suit someone with experience managing or supporting retail accounts within a similar industry who enjoys combining relationship management with data-led decision making. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day retail account activity across 2 defined categories. Deliver annual account plans and achieve agreed commercial objectives. Review category performance and identify new opportunities for growth. Oversee product development briefs and range updates. Manage forecasts, pricing, and promotions to ensure sales and margin targets are met. Collaborate closely with internal teams in supply chain, operations, procurement, and technical. Track competitor and market trends to support category strategy. What You'll Bring Proven experience managing or supporting retail accounts (preferably within food, fresh produce, or horticulture). Strong commercial and analytical skills, with an eye for detail. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Confident using Excel, PowerPoint, and commercial systems. A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach. Why Join? You'll be joining a business that values creativity, teamwork, and sustainability. This is a great opportunity to make an impact with a leading name within the industry, working with one of the UK's most prestigious retailers. (url removed)

Role Description Job Title: 7.5t Driver Line Manager: Logistics Team Leader Core Responsibilities Provision of logistic support and the movement of vehicles to and from depots across the North East. Responsible for the movement of vehicles for planned and unplanned maintenance. Compliance monitoring for Fleet to ensure MOT's are compliant. Key Duties and Accountabilities Drive vehicles as required, liaising with Control to ensure a smooth handover of vehicles where applicable. Ensure that all vehicles driven have an electronic vehicle daily inspection completed. Ensure that vehicles are fully checked, including equipment, consumable stock, refuelled (inc. Ad Blu), in a clean and presentable condition and placed on charge where possible/required. Be responsible for making sure any vehicles that are spare at Workshops, are fully checked and made available and ready. This may include cleaning vehicles on the inside or outside. Undertake minor vehicle repairs. Communicate clearly and positively with operational crews. Develop strong working relationships with Contractors and other suppliers. System and Policy Responsibilities The role will ensure all relevant policies and procedures for vehicle inspection and compliance are adhered to. To carry out Electronic Vehicle Daily Inspection via mobile device to update database. Working Conditions 38hrs per week equivalent via a rota over 4 days per week including weekends and bank holidays The duties outlined in this job description serve as a guide to the current and main responsibilities of the post. Person Specification Full manual driving license, to include category C1 (7.5t) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Experience in driving both Manual and Automatic vehicles To be able to use and understand Mobile devices. Computer Literate Road Traffic Law (Highway Code) Enthusiastic and amenable. Able to work in a team. Patient with customers Ability to work using their own initiative. Flexible approach to working patterns when required.

National Account Manager Retail Location: Lincolnshire Salary: >£50,000 + benefits Industry: FMCG Role Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a commercially driven Account Manager with a passion for retail, product, and building exceptional customer relationships? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a major grocery retail account within a fast-paced and innovative UK business supplying high-quality products. We are seeking an ambitious, relationship-led Account Manager to lead and grow a high-profile national retail account across both in-store and online channels. You will be joining a collaborative commercial team and play a key role in delivering category growth, range development, and best-in-class customer experience. The Opportunity In this role, you ll be responsible for managing a major UK retailer across a number of areas, shaping category plans, influencing ranging decisions, and ensuring a smooth end-to-end process from concept to delivery. You ll work closely with colleagues in insights, merchandising, supply chain, technical and product development to maximise opportunities and support a strong customer partnership. This is a great role for a commercially minded candidate who thrives on pace, variety and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a strong working relationship with your retail customer, fully understanding their strategy, category plans and processes. Support in developing an annual account plan with clear commercial objectives. Conduct regular business and category reviews, identifying opportunities for growth, improvement and future success. Review product and range performance, initiating improvement programmes where required. Prepare product development briefs and manage range changes and NPD to meet customer requirements and internal financial targets. Monitor competitor activity and provide updates and insight internally and to the customer. Manage weekly forecasting, ensuring accuracy to maintain service levels and meet customer KPIs. Agree promotional and activity plans with the customer and support delivery in line with the commercial plan. Support commercial negotiations including specifications, price, distribution, and volume. Ensure efficient sales administration and accurate reporting. Communicate outcomes of customer meetings across internal teams including Technical, Procurement, Production and Operations. Recommend and support value chain improvements, cost-saving initiatives and efficiency programmes. Provide monthly trading reports highlighting performance vs plan, upcoming opportunities and risks. Lead or support specific commercial projects and new business opportunities. About You Ideally degree-educated or equivalent experience. Experience working with major UK retailers (e.g., grocery or multipliers), preferably within FMCG, horticulture, food, gifting or related consumer goods. Strong account management and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence at all levels. Commercially astute with the ability to analyse market, sales and performance data. Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong communication and presentation skills. Intermediate/advanced IT skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word. A collaborative team player with a flexible, positive approach. Some people-management experience is beneficial but not essential. What You ll Get The chance to work with a high-profile UK retailer and own a key commercial relationship. A supportive, team-focused culture with strong values around collaboration, trust, resilience and sustainability. Opportunities for long-term growth, development and broader commercial exposure. The ability to influence category direction and contribute to the success of an innovative and forward-thinking business.

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Restaurants) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal with frequent visits in our Restaurants. The Role: Working alongside the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager (SPDM) and Restaurant Product Development Technologist (PDT), you will support all related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen and location-based restaurant kitchens. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones and training new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, training and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production and restaurant operations teams to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the restaurant menus. Key Responsibilities: Product Development • Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards, and CPU capabilities with specific focus on restaurant operations restrictions and capabilities. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, nutrition, and compliance. • You will have a good understanding of our restaurant operations and target development of product according to limitations and capabilities. • Support optimisation and growth of the restaurant hot food category through innovation and best practice. • Conduct competitor benchmarking, gap analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities. • Test new operations equipment, processes, packaging, and hot-hold times to optimise product quality and service. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, retailer sell-ins, and customer visits. • Deliver presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Product Development Technologist. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Testing new hot hold times to optimise quality, provide records and recommendations. Quality & Compliance • Define, write, and maintain recipes, costings, QA specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Conduct kitchen-level yield, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging. • Validate and sign off raw ingredients and packaging with procurement and supplier assurance. • Attend taste panels and positive release tastings, providing feedback and signing off quality prior to launch. • Regularly visit restaurants and CPU kitchens to review recipe execution, quality, and consistency, making recommendations for improvement. • Troubleshoot issues and lead corrective actions on recipes, ingredients, or processes either directly in CPU or at restaurant kitchen locations. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, integrity, and company standards. Operations & Training • Lead and deliver training of new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. • Support trials, pre-production runs, launches, and handovers to ensure seamless scale up from development to operations. • Provide post-launch support in site-based restaurant kitchens, ensuring consistent delivery of standards. • Work closely with restaurant teams to identify quality improvement opportunities and embed best practices in restaurant kitchens and central sushi production kitchen. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring food is represented to brand standards. • Support SPDM and Food Director with franchise or company international operations requirements. Supplier & Process Collaboration • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under guidance of the Senior PDM and liaise with suppliers on specifications and amendments. • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Support procurement and supplier assurance on validation, communication, and corrective action processes. • Attend supplier visits, food trawls, and food shows to source innovation and strengthen supplier partnerships. Additional Responsibilities • Share responsibility for maintenance and operation of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Attend photography sessions, preparing samples and props supporting marketing team. • Support hospitality activities for customers, internal events, and high-profile visitors. • Assist the Senior PDM with packaging briefs, sample preparation, and customer-facing sessions. • Stay up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and retail market developments. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing and QSR industry Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing and QSR environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Grocery) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal. The Role: Working alongside the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager and Grocery Product Development Technologist, you will support all grocery-related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen in Park Royal as well as with key manufacturing partners. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production team to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the grocery range. Key Responsibilities: Recipe & Product Development • Develop new recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards and central production capabilities, process standards. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Write and maintain recipes, costings, quality assurance specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Draft initial cooking instructions and collaborate with technical/process teams for validation. Benchmarking & Analysis • Conduct and facilitate competitor benchmarking alongside the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. • Conduct and facilitate gap analysis in partnership with the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. Testing & Validation • Conduct kitchen-level organoleptic and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging, recording results according to standards. • Validate, test, and sign off raw ingredients and packaging in collaboration with procurement and supplier assurance. • Support corrective action processes by attending taste panels and conducting competitor benchmarking and gap analysis. • Attend positive release tastings, reviewing products prior to launch and signing off quality before first delivery. Packaging & Ingredient Sourcing • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under Senior PDM guidance and manage supplier communications on specifications and amendments. Trials, Launches & Handover • Attend pre-production trials, launches, and handover meetings to ensure seamless recipe translation into commercial scale-up. • Provide training and support where required during product transition. • Conduct troubleshooting and support continuous improvement initiatives across recipes, ingredients, quality, and processes. Samples & Presentations • Deliver product presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Grocery Product Development Technologist. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, and customer visits. • Attend photography sessions and retailer sell-in sessions, supporting the Senior PDM with sample production, cooking, and presenting. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring consistent representation of food quality and vision. Kitchen & Compliance • Support the maintenance of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and best practices at all times. Additional Responsibilities • Provide hospitality support for internal activities, customers and high-profile visitors. • Support supplier visits. • Stay updated on food trends, competitor activity, and wider retail market developments. • Support the organisation and participation in food trawls and food shows. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills. Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing industry. Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous, but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!

Brand/Category Manager Are you ready to take full ownership of a brand or category and unlock its full potential? We're looking for an ambitious, commercially astute Brand/Category Manager to lead a thriving portfolio and play a pivotal role in shaping its future. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who's as comfortable crafting long-term vision as they are rolling up their sleeves and executing with precision. You'll be the driving force behind brand performance, trusted by senior stakeholders, and recognised as the go-to expert for your brands across the entire organisation. What You'll Lead & Deliver Brand Ownership & Strategy Take full leadership of an assigned brand/category - owning its performance, direction, and long-term success. Translate global brand strategy into UK-relevant plans, or build entirely new brand strategies when required. Lead the successful integration of new brands into the business, ensuring seamless onboarding and rapid commercial traction. Commercial Impact & P&L Accountability Drive brand profitability, identifying opportunities to grow revenue, margin, and market share. Manage full P&L responsibilities, producing clear, insight-driven monthly reporting. Lead commercial negotiations with brand partners, securing strong commercial terms and exceeding profit thresholds wherever possible. Stakeholder Leadership & Partnership Building Build strong, trust-based relationships with brand partners, fostering shared success and long-term partnership. Serve as the internal expert and advocate for your brand/category, empowering colleagues with the information and insight they need to deliver. Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations and leadership teams to ensure alignment, clarity and momentum. Market Insight & Strategic Thinking Conduct market analysis, category reviews and competitor benchmarking to identify opportunities, threats and emerging trends. Use insights to shape pricing, promotions, positioning and investment decisions that optimise commercial returns. Sales, Channel & Distribution Strategy Define and implement a winning distribution strategy that supports brand growth across all retail and ecommerce channels. Partner with sales teams to craft compelling brand and product presentations that maximise listing opportunities. Develop cohesive pricing and promotional frameworks for all channels, continually refining them to drive best-in-class results. Marketing & NPD Excellence Work hand-in-hand with marketing teams to deliver campaigns and activations that support brand strategy and deliver measurable ROI. Lead the creation and delivery of successful NPD (New Product Development) launch strategies, ensuring every product lands with maximum impact and clarity. What You'll Bring A commercial mindset with experience managing brand or category performance. Confidence in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data and insight into actionable strategies. A strategic thinker who can also execute with precision and pace. A collaborative approach, with the ability to build deep, productive partnerships internally and externally. A passion for brand building, market dynamics and product success. Why This Role Matters In this position, you won't just manage a brand - you'll shape its future. You'll see the direct impact of your ideas, strategies and negotiation skills on the growth of your category and the wider business. This is a role for someone who wants to be at the heart of commercial decision-making, who thrives on ownership, and who is driven by making brands succeed. If the above sounds interesting and you can work 3 days from their office in St Ives, then please send through an updated version of your CV and we can set up an initial conversation. Ideally candidates will already be located in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, East Northants or North Hertfordshire. Zero Surplus is East Anglia's premier recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our sales recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Associate Recruitment Consultant - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required 25,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE 35-45K year 1) + Progression + Full Training Exeter, City Centre Are you ambitious, tenacious and career hungry? Are you looking to kick start your career in the recruitment industry in a role where you are able to progress all the way to the top? Joining our brand new Exeter branch, you'll have the opportunities and environment of a start up, with the training and backing of a multimillion-pound global business. Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing team with offices in Bristol, London, Miami, Austin and now Exeter! We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company with an emphasis on self-development, progression and ambition. We are specialists in Engineering, Energy, IT and Construction sectors and work with UK, US and European markets. This is a sales based role within which you are the link between candidates and clients. We look for exceptional communicators that are driven to reach their goals by positively changing lives. If you are looking for a big career within which you can see success quickly, progress to directorship and be part of a business that has huge growth plans for the future then this could be for you! The Role: Full life-cycle - 360 recruitment position - Business Development - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required Clients/Businesses : Identifying business partnership opportunities, cold calling, B2B sales, lead generation, relationship development, and securing new clients Candidates : Managing job vacancies from clients, advertising roles, conducting interviews, and overseeing candidate management Project Management : Managing the end-to-end recruitment process At Rise: Career progression to management, leadership and director roles - in Exeter, the UK or overseas Uncapped commission (10-40% of everything you invoice, meaning six-figures has been achieved in year 1 & average first year earnings of 40-60k) Industry-leading training provided by our L&D team & Branch Manager Empowered working environment Winners of REC 2025 Awards - Best Company to Work For (100+ employees category) Awarded in FT 50 Top UK Recruitment Consultancies Named LinkedIn Top 5 Recruitment Companies for G&E Named Business Insiders Top 500 Businesses in the South West 2025 (Top 1%) The Person: Career and goal driven Highly motivated and passionate Resilient and positive Excellent communication skills Seeking a rewarding and lucrative sales-driven role Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Note -Not sure if you meet all of the criteria? At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. So, if you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now' or contact Talent Acquisition at (url removed), we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Quest Search and Selection is currently looking for Head of Buying to oversee our Private Label portfolio for Home, building and managing a high-performing range of products such as Tableware / Dining Essentials, Home Furnishings, Toys & Nursery. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in own-brand development-from initial concept and sourcing through to launch-ensuring each product enhances our brand identity and supports overall category growth. The company we are partnering with operates globally, in the omnichannel space and is currently expanding & is looking for someone to lead their non-food category team. The roles & responsibilities of this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey role: Develop and execute the private label strategy, building a competitive and customer-focused own-brand assortment. Lead end-to-end product development, from concept and supplier sourcing to packaging, quality control, and launch. Manage suppliers to ensure strong cost, quality, lead times, and compliance with sustainability standards. Optimise pricing and margins to deliver profitable growth and a compelling customer offer. Partner with marketing to define brand positioning and launch plans that drive awareness and loyalty. Use data, insights, and market trends to identify opportunities and improve performance. Oversee forecasting, stock management, and promotional planning across the category. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution throughout the product lifecycle. Drive innovation, continuously enhancing products, packaging, and propositions. The qualifications of this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey Role: Must have 8 - 10-year experience where you are at a senior, manager, lead or head of level you must have experience in a leadership capacity and scaling up teams Experience within one of more of the Home, (home accessories/ furnishing or home textiles etc) That you have extensive experience within the UK Retail and eCommerce markets. Experience in Private Label / Own Brand and eCommerce brand management. Proven success in product development, supplier sourcing, and full NPD cycles. Strong commercial judgement, balancing cost, quality, and brand value to maximise margins. Skilled in negotiation, relationship management, and project delivery. Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action. Entrepreneurial and adaptable in fast-paced environments. The benefits for this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey Role: Market leading salary, within an early to mid, 6 figure salary. Great head office environment - between 3-5 days in the office. Bonus Month travel Allowance Laptop A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact An exciting chance to shape category strategy and drive growth for a fast-moving e-commerce business, if you have the right experience for the role of Head of Buying - Toys & nursey , please do apply to reference JO-09/C We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Business Development Manager A Drinks / Hospitality background is essential for the Business Development Manager position. Experience with On Trade is essential ! The Package: 35K - 40K Full Benefits portal Company Car Commission scheme 30 days holiday The Role: To deliver profitability for the designated region - Leeds / Yorkshire To increase the number of trading accounts offering great value in the region by exceeding a pre-agreed new business target. To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up selling - offering great value. To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company. The Requirements: Proven track record in sales - field based On Trade experience Fantastic communication and relationship building skills. Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on trade market. Experience considered in hospitality / pubs - those that have a desire and appetite for sales WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

National Account Manager Location: Telford 50,000 to 70,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance Join a leading artisan manufacturer of gourmet meringues. We are looking for a National Account Manager with passion, drive, and a hunger to disrupt. Day-to-day of the role: Manage and expand accounts across multiples, convenience, and specialists. Build strong buyer relationships and lead impactful reviews based on analysis. Deliver tailored promotions and activations. Hit revenue and profit targets for the brand. Deliver clear forecasts and reports. Spot and win new Grocery opportunities. Boost in-store and online visibility through bold activations. Partner with Marketing on disruptive shopper campaigns. Run tastings and sampling to drive trial and loyalty. Stay on top of customer communications, promotions, and performance. Support with orders, invoicing, and admin. Ensure seamless collaboration across Sales, Operations, and Marketing. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in managing and growing Grocery retail accounts (multiples, convenience, or specialists). A door-opener, deal-maker, and challenger-brand champion. Confident in negotiating JBPs, pitching big ideas, and winning shelf space. Strategic, energetic, and laser-focused on delivering sales growth. Hungry to disrupt the aisle with hustle, heart, and serious brand passion. Benefits: Competitive salary with bonus and car allowance. Opportunity to work with bold brands at the start of something big. Products that are indulgent, nostalgic, and genuinely category-breaking. A fast-growing, agile team with huge ambition. To apply for the National Account Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Shopper Marketing Executive Location: Bracknell (Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite- The suitable applicant will be required to work in the Bracknell HQ 4 days a week/ 1 day home working ) Pay Rate: 22.41 - 24.99 per hour Hours: 37.5 per week Duration - 1 year Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours/day Travel: Will include some travel on occasions to customer locations for meetings About the Role We're looking for a dynamic Shopper Marketing Executive to join our team in Bracknell. In this role, you'll lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of shopper marketing initiatives across UK retail environments. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand visibility, consumer engagement, and commercial growth. Key Responsibilities Manage seasonal campaigns, promotions, and consumer communications across multiple UK retail customers. Lead the development and execution of the Shopper Marketing Execution Plan for the Retail and Office District. Handle marketing operations including purchase orders, budget tracking, and SKU creation. Understand shopper behaviours, needs, and habits to tailor marketing strategies effectively. Collaborate with Category Development Managers, Key Account Managers, and Trade Marketing teams to identify and act on growth opportunities. Build strong relationships with customer marketing teams and align on go-to-market strategies. Monitor and analyse marketing performance, ensuring financial viability and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Essential: Degree in Marketing or related field from an accredited institution. Experience in Shopper or Consumer Marketing or Account Management within FMCG (B2C). Strong analytical and project management skills. Excellent communication and influencing abilities. Desirable: Commercial acumen and stakeholder management experience. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects. Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset. Why Join Us? Be part of a globally recognised brand. Work in a hybrid model with a supportive and innovative team. Gain exposure to leading UK retail accounts and high-impact marketing campaigns. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)