SOME OF OUR CURRENT CANDIDATES...

ACCOUNTS

Accounts Payable Ref: WK007627

Reporting into and working closely with the Financial Controller this superb accounts payable expert has experience of supervising a team of 2, whilst processing a large volume of invoices daily from all overseas suppliers, requiring daily conversion rates from dollars to sterling, with orders worth $3 million, making and overseeing all department payments on a bi-weekly basis directly by BACs. Investigating and resolving complex accounts queries and taking full responsibility for all marketing spend. Competent in using Excel, JD Edwards, Great Plains and basic SAP.

Credit Control Ref: LS001951

An experienced and successful credit controller who has worked in various sectors including recruitment, engineering and security in a business to business capacity. Responsibility for up to 600 accounts, including visiting clients with respect to more complex queries, arranging re-payment plans, maintaining a debtor ledger in excess of £37 million. A persistent and hard working individual with experience in using various systems including Sage, Excel and Word.

ADMINISTRATION

Trainee Administrator Ref: WK007663

Completing a GNVQ in Business Studies this applicant has spent the last four years working with a large insurance company processing and checking a variety of claims within a team of 12. A detail focused role, collating large paper files and updating system with all claim data ready for assessors to action. A strong team player, with a hard working and mature approach to work, with a positive and cheerful disposition.

SAP Systems Administrator Ref: LS007651

An efficient and effective systems administrator who has worked for an international IT software consultancy for the past seven years, supporting a large team of external consultants with the activating of all processes through the internal SAP system. Running monthly billing reports and raising purchase orders, whilst also completing all timesheets & expenses for the team. Extremely hard working with the ability to work under pressure achieving tight deadlines.

Sales Support Administrator Ref: WK002825

Over four years experience supporting business development and channel sales teams within fast moving technology business, providing up to the minute sales / forecast / KPI statistical information in various forms, manipulating and pulling off data from both Excel and Siebel CRM system. As a super user of Siebel, responsibilities include training new staff and coordinating / tracking all loan equipment for demo purposes, as well as processing quotes and raising POs.
An advanced user of Word, Excel & Siebel with basic PowerPoint.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer Response Consultant Ref: LS007633

A bright and conscientious individual who has been working in a customer focused role for the last four years, in a busy, targeted call centre environment. Initially in an outbound calling team progressing to Senior Consultant, to now providing telephone support to large numbers of existing customers within the customer service team, responding to complaints and resolving these, requiring real empathy and passion for getting it right!

Customer Services Executive Ref: LS003406
A committed people person who is familiar working under pressure within a commercial environment. GNVQ Advanced Business and Finance with over seven year's administration experience and skills in maintaining long term relationships with clients. Current position involves managing export orders, organising the shipping, liaising with customs and providing sales support. An intermediate level of Word and Excel.

DESIGN

Graphic/Web Designer Ref: CJ007660

Versatile designer with a broad spectrum of skills and experience both in print and web design. An enthusiastic and passionate designer, hungry for knowledge and constantly updating and learning new skills. Excellent attention to detail and capable of managing a print project from concept to production. In addition to web design and planning, has taken responsibility for the implementation of web standards and accessibility. Advanced user of CS3, QuarkXpress, HTML & Dreamweaver, intermediate Flash and Actionscript.

Middleweight Graphic Designer Ref: CJ007330

A talented, client facing designer with a strong, varied portfolio. Excellent conceptual skills used to delivering effective solutions to ‘blue chip’ companies across many business sectors. Comfortable managing conceptual briefs through presentation to final print and taking ownership of the final result, whilst managing the budget throughout the project. An adaptable middleweight designer from a multi-disciplined agency background who has freelanced for Venus with consistently good feedback. Advanced user of CS3 and QuarkXpress, basic Dreamweaver and Flash.

Junior Graphic Designer Ref: CJ007606

2:1 graduate with two years agency experience who presents a creative portfolio demonstrating excellent attention to detail. A clear and concise thinker with an excellent work ethic, used to operating within demanding budgets and deadlines from concept through to print. Equally comfortable working in a team or independently, possessing effective communication skills and the ability to liaise with both clients and suppliers. Advanced skills in CS3 and QuarkXpress, basic Dreamweaver and Flash.

3D Digital Artist Ref: CJ007599

A highly skilled graduate in Computer Visualisation and Animation with excellent commercial technical skills. A creative visualiser with a strong eye for detail who always strives for perfection and hungry to learn new skills. Used to working with and motivating a team with eight years of both agency and freelance experience to offer. A results driven candidate, used to delivering under pressure and looking to build on current 3D experience. Advanced 3D Studio Max, Maya, VRay and After Effects, intermediate Flash, Vector Works, Premiere Pro, 20-20, Director & CS3.

Senior Creative Ref: CJ007544

A first class, highly experienced creative with an innovative, energetic approach to design. Used to delivering and directing consistent creative solutions across a national and global client base, specialising in brand identity and communications. Has pitched to high profile organisations and taken responsibility for managing the budgets of multiple projects simultaneously from brief to final production. Demonstrates strong art direction skills and a broad knowledge of print production and the costing thereof. Effectively maintains strong client relationships and remains focused on the growth of the client base. Advanced user of CS3 and QuarkXpress with basic Flash.

EVENTS

Events Coordinator Ref: WK007500

An energetic and passionate events professional who has worked in both agency and in-house scenarios. Responsible for organizing a variety of events in locations throughout the world. Initially taking the brief, sourcing the venue options, negotiating competitive pricing to delivering and winning the pitch! Events have included roadshows, kick off days and conferences through to smaller bespoke training courses for a variety of industry clients. Exceptionally well presented, articulate and personable with ten years specialist experience.

HR Manager Ref: WK005625

Fully CIPD qualified HR Manager who has grown with this national distributor during their rapid growth over the last five years, reaching 500 staff to date. Directly responsible for a small number of staff including a HR advisor, administrator and payroll officer. Working within a multi cultural environment, has required up to date employment legislation knowledge and strong advisory skills to the line managers, plus the ability to implement and train managers with respect to new policies and procedures. Actively involved in disciplinaries and grievances including employment tribunal cases, as well as a number of redundancy programme roll outs.

HR Officer Ref: CJ005328

High calibre graduate who has spent the last three years building HR experience following a brief period after university in recruitment and head hunting. Currently in a stand alone role taking responsibility for 100 employees over 4 sites. A proactive individual who has streamlined the recruitment process and implemented new policies and procedures to comply with current employment law. Ambitious candidate, currently studying for CIPD qualification who has managed the HR process through from recruitment and training to disciplinary, grievance and redundancy.

Recruitment Account Manager Ref: LS001928

A committed and focused account manager currently supporting the company’s largest key client acting as a master vendor. Working in a demanding and pressurised environment sourcing high quality staff to fulfil large numbers of vacancies, whilst taking responsibility for all forms of advertising, interview coordination, making job offers and facilitating negotiations with 3rd party suppliers when necessary. An excellent administrator with superb communication skills with a positive and self motivated attitude.

LANGUAGES

International Sales and Marketing Executive Ref: RR006457

International marketer with six years experience working within sales and marketing, with fluent French and conversational Spanish. Educated to masters level in marketing, currently working with major IT brands alongside the UK sales teams supporting global accounts, acting as the first point of contact for customers, whilst complementing and supporting external sales force with future sales.

Bi-lingual Administrator Ref: AW006486

Fluent Spanish speaker who is reliable, diligent and loyal with ten years experience working in customer service and administration. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure meeting constant deadlines. Most recent role has been involved in the production of bid submissions, maintaining databases and supporting the MD. Advanced Word and Excel.

LEGAL

Legal Secretary

Ref: WK007517

A highly competent and personable secretary with excellent audio typing skills and experience in various fields of legal, predominately conveyancing although also supported matrimonial, wills, probate and personal injury teams. A real people person with energy and enthusiasm who is able to “roll up sleeves” and “muck in” in all aspects of office support, including reception.

MARKETING

Senior Marketing Executive Ref: CJ005862

CIM qualified professional with experience marketing to B2C and B2B audiences. A collaborative, approachable individual used to liaising with suppliers, customers and internal teams. Recently involved in a full company re-branding and, working within a tight budget, has been responsible for the production of the full mix of marketing collateral including a high volume of POS. A committed, creative individual possessing a wealth of commercial marketing knowledge, consistently meeting demanding deadlines through an abundance of energy and drive. Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.

Marketing Assistant Ref: CJ005862

An ambitious candidate who has recently gained an MSc in Marketing following a BA in Business Administration specialising in the 3rd year in Marketing. A proactive individual who filled the year between BA and Masters with relevant work experience and continued to juggle 3 positions whilst studying for the MSc. Experience includes press and radio liaison, online PR including social networking, events coordination and the production of marketing literature for a variety of sectors. A motivated candidate looking to build on the experience gained so far and progress in a challenging role. Intermediate Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Copywriter/Marketing Assistant Ref: CJ007630

A bright graduate with excellent copywriting skills who has spent the last two years writing copy for a consumer audience across a wide variety of marketing collateral. Has previously worked as a copywriter/marketing assistant for a company specialising in online and email marketing. In this position gained knowledge of both B2B and B2C markets and relating the copy effectively for these audiences. A customer focused individual with a talent for generating innovative ideas and writing effective marketing copy. Intermediate to advanced Word and PowerPoint, basic Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver and HTML.

Marketing Executive Ref: CJ007630

An enthusiastic individual who graduated in Retail Marketing in 2007 and, since then, has gained solid marketing experience within a company from the entertainment sector. A focused and hardworking candidate who has taken responsibility for the marketing across 10 brands and communicating to audiences via TV, trade and consumer press, POS and events. Personable, confident and looking for a new challenge that will offer progression. Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint, intermediate Photoshop & InDesign, basic Dreamweaver and HTML.

PART TIME

Part Time Accounts Ref: WK001096

Great all rounder in accounts with experience of using both Sage Line 50 and Iris (payroll), particularly strong in bought ledger receiving between 50-100 invoices per week. Experience also includes daily bank/ledger reconciliation, raising invoices, credit control and payroll. Available to work between 25 – 30 hours a week in any combination.

Part Marketing Coordinator Ref: WK001583

A strong background in sales and marketing, working for the last four years as a marketing coordinator. Responsible for event management, promotional literature and managing the marketing budget, which includes sponsoring or funding external marketing campaigns. Highly IT literate, able to self manage and motivate with first class communication skills. Totally flexible with regards to hours prepared to work.

PR Executive Ref: CJ007609

An adaptable NCTJ trained public relations professional used to working across a range of diverse industries. Specialist in gaining coverage across local, regional, on-line, trade and national press with a proven track record in writing in various styles tailored to the audience. Can demonstrate client testimonials praising the accuracy, relevance and flair applied to editorial. A personable individual with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people and prepare detailed briefs to ensure client satisfaction. Intermediate Word & PowerPoint, intermediate CS3 and basic Dreamweaver.

Online PR Executive Ref: LS007634

A bright and outgoing graduate with a 2:1 in Journalism. Having recently returned from traveling is now looking to move back into a creative environment. Previously working for a dynamic e-marketing company, writing web content for over 30 websites, managing blog pages attracting over 3,000 visitors per month, along with writing articles and press releases. A highly capable and determined candidate with excellent attention to detail and exceptional writing skills.

SALES

Field Sales Ref: WK007668

Technology background, initially working within major IT distributor, re-establishing relationships with non billing accounts, building a desk to regularly billing £300,000 per month. More recently working as a UK field sales rep for leading specialist monitoring systems technology business, selling predominately to the public sector, generating own appointments through to presenting and closing the final sale. An exceptionally mature minded and ambitious applicant with a genuine passion and interest in technology.

Sales Executive Ref: LS007566

Highly motivated and successful sales executive with four years experience in telephone sales for an established recruitment agency specialising in Construction, Mechanical, HVAC, Lighting and Electrical sectors. Used to working in a demanding and pressurised environment predominately driving new business, liaising at senior Director level. Profit and target driven with thorough and accurate matching skills with a tenacious and professional disposition.

Internal/External Sales Ref: WK007661

An exceptional sales professional, who for the last five years has been working in consultative sales within the training industry, predominately targeting new business, achieving top sales person consistently for three years, billing in excess of £350,000 per annum. Previously working within insurance and leisure industries, this self motivated and highly driven candidate has been comfortable working in both internal and external field sales roles.

Telesales Ref: WK007669

Classic telesales training gained whilst working for major call centres in Glasgow, selling to both SMEs and residential customers. Disciplined and structured with sales techniques making a high volume of calls on a daily basis; typically closing the sale in first call! Industries include advertising and search engine optimisation, personally winning numerous sales incentives and maintaining ranking as one of the top performers consistently within these highly competitive businesses.

Internal Sales Manager Ref: CJ007603

Target driven, motivational professional with ten years experience within internal technical sales. Managing small sales teams, responsible for mentoring and monitoring team performance and setting personal objectives and targets. Through effective account management and cold calling has maintained and consistently grown sales revenue, whilst providing first class product knowledge, pre and post sales for client base within electronics industry.

SECRETARIAL

PA/Office Manager Ref: CJ007607

First class, professional PA with ten years experience across varied sectors including entertainment, publishing and finance. A versatile individual who works well collaborating with a team or independently and used to supporting at all levels including a high profile Editor-in-Chief. In addition to PA duties has taken full responsibility for the office environment including all staff issues and payroll, office maintenance, IT and health & safety. Dedicated and able to respond calmly to challenges and demands, maintaining professionalism and diplomacy as well as a great sense of humour!

PA Ref: CJ006180

Professional and personable PA who consistently works to the highest standards. Currently supporting the MD of a pan European company with complex diary and travel management, coordination of VIP visits and events plus task organisation for senior management teams. A reliable, hard working individual who effectively influences and manages senior management expectations using a mix of assertiveness and humour. Advanced Word, intermediate Excel and PowerPoint and a good working knowledge of MS Publisher, Sage & Oracle.

Project Team Secretary Ref: WK002946

An efficient and highly personable candidate who has supported senior Directors and managers within sales and programme offices, including bid groups in hi-tech industries. Managing complex UK and international travel arrangements, including some diary management, administering expenses and booking meetings on behalf of the teams. Used to preparing and maintaining essential bid documentation & filing system, whilst arranging weekly progress meetings, taking minutes and following up actions through to completion. A super user of Siebel, advanced Word & PowerPoint and intermediate Excel.

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