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The Commercial Communications Council - the Comms Council for short - is the industry body for advertising, media & communications agencies in New Zealand. Our key priorities are to grow the stature of our industry, deliver value benefits to our member and attract, train and retain the right talent!The role of Future Talent Manager is critical to the latter priority, building awareness of our industry as a valid career pathway to students at school and university, running our… Show more The Commercial Communications Council - the Comms Council for short - is the industry body for advertising, media & communications agencies in New Zealand. Our key priorities are to grow the stature of our industry, deliver value benefits to our member and attract, train and retain the right talent!The role of Future Talent Manager is critical to the latter priority, building awareness of our industry as a valid career pathway to students at school and university, running our recruitment programme and building the Comms Council employer brand. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Tribe is an innovative New Zealand owned recruitment agency established in 2014, with the ethos of culture first and leaving no stone unturned within the search process. We have three brands: Tribe Recruit, Tribe Tech and Tribe Leadership (Executive Search) and recruit temp, perm and contract recruitment across NZ. We are unstoppable at helping people find not just a job, but their tribe.My role is to help find AMAZING people who want to be a part of this great Tribe!… Show more Tribe is an innovative New Zealand owned recruitment agency established in 2014, with the ethos of culture first and leaving no stone unturned within the search process. We have three brands: Tribe Recruit, Tribe Tech and Tribe Leadership (Executive Search) and recruit temp, perm and contract recruitment across NZ. We are unstoppable at helping people find not just a job, but their tribe.My role is to help find AMAZING people who want to be a part of this great Tribe! Recruiting for recruiters across all disciplines including Tech, Sales & Marketing, Digital & Data, Supply Chain & Operations, Finance & Accounting, Business Support, Call Centre and People & Culture. Show less

Responsible for overall commercial and marketing strategy and growth platforms to deliver significant value growth. Ideation, development of new product/brand opportunities for Hubbards. Analyse market/category data and competitor activities to identify opportunities and make recommendations on how to capitalise on these.Work closely with external agencies to ensure integrated brand, media and channel activation aligned to brand proposition and latest insights.Commercial… Show more Responsible for overall commercial and marketing strategy and growth platforms to deliver significant value growth. Ideation, development of new product/brand opportunities for Hubbards. Analyse market/category data and competitor activities to identify opportunities and make recommendations on how to capitalise on these.Work closely with external agencies to ensure integrated brand, media and channel activation aligned to brand proposition and latest insights.Commercial responsibility for all aspects of the projects P&L, management of and presentation of NPD projects P&L to the Executive for Gate approval.Contribute as part of Hubbards leadership team, reporting on commercial and brand results as well as contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Reporting on monthly share and market performance for all Hubbards and competitive brands at monthly executive management meeting Show less

Newmarket

• Responsible for managing a range of existing products, developing and launching new products in the fresh butchery category for Tegel in the domestic retail market.• Develop and execute category plans to deliver on agreed targets and sustainable growth for Tegel and our customers. Drive innovation and challenge ways of performing better for our customers and consumers.• Work with Category team using industry data to keep abreast of market trends and sales to drive brand and category… Show more • Responsible for managing a range of existing products, developing and launching new products in the fresh butchery category for Tegel in the domestic retail market.• Develop and execute category plans to deliver on agreed targets and sustainable growth for Tegel and our customers. Drive innovation and challenge ways of performing better for our customers and consumers.• Work with Category team using industry data to keep abreast of market trends and sales to drive brand and category planning.• Be the marketing champion for the category - develop the strategic marketing plan and execute elements of the full marketing mix covering all ATL and BTL activities. Focus on establishing digital presence for Rangitikei.• Work collaboratively – build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and understand deliverables for customers/consumers• Project manage multiple and complex projects comprising team members from across the business to deliver NPD and other projects on time and delivering to forecast profit. Lead the team to work together, on time, within budget to deliver key projects.• Brief and manage external agencies in the areas of packaging design, advertising, digital marketing, trade marketing, social media marketing, activation and PR.• Manage end-to-end new product development (NPD) projects, from ideation to launch for both Tegel and Rangitikei Free Range brands. Multiple touch points across the business and with external agencies/suppliers.• Commercial responsibility for all aspects of the projects P&L, management of and presentation of projects P&L to the Executive for Gate approval. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The goal of the NZ Chamber is to grow the business and career opportunities for members in Malaysia and the region by extending their networks. Working closely with the team from NZTE and the NZ High Commission, we work to build relationships between New Zealanders working in Malaysia, Malaysian graduates of NZ universities and NZ companies operating in the region. As well, facilitating a range of events to drive membership, deliver value to members and sponsors and the opportunity for NZ… Show more The goal of the NZ Chamber is to grow the business and career opportunities for members in Malaysia and the region by extending their networks. Working closely with the team from NZTE and the NZ High Commission, we work to build relationships between New Zealanders working in Malaysia, Malaysian graduates of NZ universities and NZ companies operating in the region. As well, facilitating a range of events to drive membership, deliver value to members and sponsors and the opportunity for NZ businesses to be involved: business and education talks, networking drinks and social cultural events. Show less

Beirut, Lebanon

The importing, selling and distribution of Micro branded scooter products from Switzerland into Lebanon. Involved dealing with import agents, freight, warehousing, retail customers and general public. Successfully secured the rights to distribute in neighbouring countries, but sold the business to a local contact as we were required to move to South Africa with my husbands job.

Auckland

Working with major FMCG organisations to assist in recruitment and selection of senior sales and marketing positions. End to end development of the cycle from taking job brief, writing advertisement, interviewing, shortlisting and recommendation to client. Continual post placement follow up with candidate and client.

Auckland

Work closely with eCommerce team to develop and implement emarketing initiatives to drive "foot traffic" to woolworths online shopping site. Develop briefs and liaise with advertising agencies to drive ATL activity. Secondary function to be responsible for marketing of the WW house brands including liaising with the development team on product development, customer research, merchandising etc. Management of a Brand Manager.

Auckland, New Zealand

Started as a promotions manager, assisting the brand manager in planning and execution of marketing strategy and tactics to drive sales. Promoted to brands manager responsible for the Bacardi-Martini and Glenmorangie portfolios. Key responsibility was communication with overseas brand principals in relation to maintaining brand image and strategy alongside sales driving initiatives. Management of significant marketing budget, working closely with external media, promotional and advertising… Show more Started as a promotions manager, assisting the brand manager in planning and execution of marketing strategy and tactics to drive sales. Promoted to brands manager responsible for the Bacardi-Martini and Glenmorangie portfolios. Key responsibility was communication with overseas brand principals in relation to maintaining brand image and strategy alongside sales driving initiatives. Management of significant marketing budget, working closely with external media, promotional and advertising agencies. Show less

Auckland

Sales representative, business development representative in FMCG industry. Calling on existing customers and cold-calling for new business.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.) With Honours, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

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