Development and Marketing Manager Field-Based / Sheffield, UK

CardGains, built for independents, plays an important role in the greeting card & gift industry, focussing on recruiting and developing independent retailers.

This is a senior full-time role, field based representing the Company to all stakeholders, acting as a public face for the company.

The role will be to research and develop programmes and opportunities to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of the industry, provides a leading-edge service and retains its USP.

This is a full time, field-based role with regular visits to the office in Sheffield.

Revenue Growth

• Develop goals and targets for member recruitment, sales and development of members.
• Drive new business opportunities, develop planned partnerships, and create and implement revenue growth strategies.
• Arrange regular meetings with suppliers.
• Approach and negotiate with potential new suppliers.
• Motivate and manage sales / telesales / marketing team.
• Oversee brand development and representation with focus on relationships.
• Contribute to and oversee marketing activities, including newsletter, website etc.
• Produce reports for quarterly board meetings.
• Represent the company and host at events, shows, celebrations and in negotiations.
• Attend trade shows and events throughout the year, including overseeing the planning, staffing, design and POS.
• Address day-to-day challenges and provide solutions.

Qualifications/Training

• Extensive experience in greeting card and gift industry.
• Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree level or equivalent qualification in marketing preferred.

Remuneration

• Competitive package depending on experience and expertise.
• Private health insurance.
• Company pension.

Interested in this role? Please send your CV, cover letter and remuneration expectations to MD, Penny Shaw. penny@cardgains.co.uk

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