<p>Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer of automotive diagnostics tools and solutions. This global company specialises in cutting-edge products and services, including diagnostic tools and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), with a strong focus on technological innovation, research, and development. For the right candidate, this role offers a salary of up to £45,000, bonus, company van and mobile.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a driven and technically proficient <strong>Area Sales Manager</strong> to expand sales and market share for innovative automotive diagnostic solutions within the London and Kent market</p><p><strong>Must have a valid driver's licence as this is a field-based role with a company van and must also be based in or around London and Kent</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Create and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets for diagnostic tools across the region.</li><li>Identify and nurture new business opportunities with independent garages, workshops, dealerships, and other automotive aftermarket channels.</li><li>Manage existing customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention.</li><li>Deliver technical product demonstrations and showcase the benefits of the solutions to various stakeholders.</li><li>Conduct training sessions to support optimal product usage and customer awareness.</li><li>Stay updated on automotive technology trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to inform sales efforts.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams across marketing, technical support, and training for seamless customer service delivery.</li><li>Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and market data.</li><li>Attend trade shows and industry events to promote products and network effectively.</li><li>Utilise CRM systems to maintain accurate records of interactions and sales activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Must have automotive experience.</li><li>Strong technical understanding of modern vehicle systems, electronics, and diagnostics.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Self-motivated and organised, capable of working independently.</li><li>Experience in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the region.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMTgwMTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The successful Brand Manager will join the UK & Ireland Marketing team, reporting to a Senior Product Manager.</p><p>The Brand Manager is responsible for supporting the development and execution of long-term strategies across a core product category within the UK and Ireland. </p><p>The position contributes to strategic decision-making including product assortment, innovation forecasting, go-to-market planning and channel prioritisation, alongside trade marketing activity to support commercial execution.</p><p>This role is a hybrid role based in west London and is looking for someone to be able to start asap! This will be a 6- 8 contract role. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Brand Manager Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support the Senior Product Manager in developing and delivering long-term category strategies across the UK and Ireland.</li><li>Manage day-to-day brand and category activity, including promotional planning, assortment optimisation, pricing recommendations, innovation forecasting, consumer activation, go-to-market strategies, and commercial and financial tracking, working cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales and Category teams.</li><li>Develop high-quality presentations and materials and present to internal stakeholders and external customers as required.</li><li>Liaise with regional and global teams, sharing local market insight and data to support decision-making and upcoming launches.</li><li>Lead the development of selling tools, packaging, point-of-sale and display materials, coordinating with sales teams, internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Own local processes for new product setup, ensuring accurate information flow, challenging assumptions to manage complexity, and maintaining agreed timelines.</li><li>Review and support copywriting, research materials and other content developed by central teams.</li><li>Deliver product knowledge training for internal teams and customers when required.</li><li>Support the wider marketing team on the planning, execution and optimisation of marketing communication campaigns.</li><li>Prepare, manage and track brand support budgets in collaboration with the wider team.</li><li>Develop a strong understanding of market dynamics and share actionable insights across the business.</li><li>Deliver presentations across leadership, sales and customer forums as required.</li><li>Travel within Ireland and Europe on an ad hoc basis where necessary.</li></ul><p> <strong>Ideal Brand Manager Profile: </strong></p><ul><li>Degree-level education preferred (Marketing or Business advantageous but not essential).</li><li>At least four years' relevant experience within marketing, sales, category management or an agency environment.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.</li><li>Experience working within UK & Ireland retail or a comparable commercial environment preferred.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuODMzMTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Senior Marketing Manager position bridges strategy and execution, supporting the Head of Marketing to turn high-level plans into practical delivery.</p><p>The role combines hands-on content creation and campaign coordination with agency and stakeholder management. It is ideal for someone who understands the intermediary market, has strong full-service marketing experience, and can operate confidently across PR, content, social, digital and events. </p><p>This is a permanent, hybrid role based in central London.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Senior Marketing Manager Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Support the delivery of the marketing strategy.</li><li>Translate divisional goals into actionable marketing plans and campaign briefs.</li><li>Deliver tactical marketing activity to engage brokers and support business growth.</li><li>Identify opportunities to add value and consistency within campaigns.</li></ul><p><strong>PR and Communications</strong></p><ul><li>Manage trade press activity, including press releases, deal announcements, case studies, and people news.</li><li>Maintain relationships with journalists and media partners to ensure visibility in the specialist lending market.</li><li>Coordinate with PR agencies to deliver accurate and timely communications.</li><li>Source stories and updates from sales, underwriting, and leadership teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Content and Social Media</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and manage LinkedIn strategy, including posting, resharing, and amplifying campaigns.</li><li>Draft, edit, and proofread marketing content, including case studies, articles, email campaigns, and sales collateral.</li><li>Ensure content accuracy, tone, and compliance.</li><li>Coordinate with the marketing team on website updates.</li><li>Experience with design tools like Canva desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Events and Sponsorships</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate participation in national and regional events, exhibitions, awards, and panels.</li><li>Manage logistics, collateral, and branded materials.</li><li>Source and manage merchandise and event supplies.</li><li>Support senior leaders with briefing and preparation.</li></ul><p><strong>Agency and Partner Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day relationships with creative, PR, and media agencies.</li><li>Coordinate media planning and advertising schedules, monitoring performance and deadlines.</li></ul><p><strong>Budget, Process, and Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support budget management, invoicing, and financial tracking.</li><li>Maintain content calendars and campaign trackers.</li><li>Evaluate marketing activity and produce performance summaries with insights and recommendations.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Senior Marketing Manager Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>B2B marketing experience in financial services, property lending, or related sectors.</li><li>Proven experience managing PR, social media, and integrated campaigns.</li><li>Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent organisational and project management skills.</li><li>Experience managing agencies and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Confident managing budgets and evaluating campaign performance.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMjE3NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="366" data-start="144">We are looking for a <strong data-start="165" data-end="220">Director of Business Development & Customer Success</strong> for the UK & Europe. This senior, hybrid role combines strategic leadership in business growth with a focus on long-term customer satisfaction.</p><p data-start="368" data-end="597">Reporting to the Managing Director, the role will define and implement go-to-market strategies, drive revenue growth, and develop a world-class customer success organization. This position is hybrid and based in Central London.</p><p data-end="625" data-start="599"><strong data-start="599" data-end="623"> <strong data-end="220" data-start="165">Director of Business Development & Customer Success </strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p data-end="653" data-start="627"><strong data-start="627" data-end="651">Business Development</strong></p><ul data-end="1143" data-start="654"><li data-end="744" data-start="654"><p data-end="744" data-start="656">Contribute to regional strategic planning, providing insights on market opportunities.</p></li><li data-end="818" data-start="745"><p data-end="818" data-start="747">Develop and implement strategies to identify and secure new business.</p></li><li data-end="889" data-start="819"><p data-start="821" data-end="889">Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure.</p></li><li data-end="966" data-start="890"><p data-start="892" data-end="966">Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads, focusing on key accounts.</p></li><li data-end="1055" data-start="967"><p data-end="1055" data-start="969">Collaborate with marketing on messaging, campaigns, and lead generation initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="1056" data-end="1143"><p data-start="1058" data-end="1143">Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1145" data-end="1167"><strong data-end="1165" data-start="1145">Customer Success</strong></p><ul data-start="1168" data-end="1601"><li data-start="1168" data-end="1236"><p data-end="1236" data-start="1170">Define and execute the vision and strategy for customer success.</p></li><li data-start="1237" data-end="1331"><p data-start="1239" data-end="1331">Oversee the entire customer lifecycle, ensuring smooth onboarding, adoption, and renewals.</p></li><li data-end="1416" data-start="1332"><p data-end="1416" data-start="1334">Monitor customer health, proactively address at-risk accounts, and reduce churn.</p></li><li data-end="1511" data-start="1417"><p data-end="1511" data-start="1419">Promote product adoption by understanding customer goals and demonstrating solution value.</p></li><li data-end="1601" data-start="1512"><p data-start="1514" data-end="1601">Serve as the voice of the customer, providing feedback to inform the product roadmap.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1619" data-start="1603"><strong data-end="1617" data-start="1603">Management</strong></p><ul data-start="1620" data-end="1798"><li data-end="1711" data-start="1620"><p data-end="1711" data-start="1622">Lead, mentor, and develop a team of business development and customer success managers.</p></li><li data-end="1798" data-start="1712"><p data-start="1714" data-end="1798">Set clear goals, provide coaching, and foster professional growth within the team.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1833" data-start="1800"> </p><p data-end="1833" data-start="1800"> <strong data-end="220" data-start="165">Director of Business Development & Customer Success Ideal Profile: </strong></p><ul data-end="2267" data-start="1834"><li data-start="1834" data-end="1934"><p data-start="1836" data-end="1934">Leadership experience in business development, sales, and/or customer success at a senior level.</p></li><li data-end="1996" data-start="1935"><p data-end="1996" data-start="1937">Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.</p></li><li data-end="2082" data-start="1997"><p data-end="2082" data-start="1999">Comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle and customer lifecycle management.</p></li><li data-end="2194" data-start="2083"><p data-end="2194" data-start="2085">Strategic thinker with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for building lasting client relationships.</p></li><li data-end="2267" data-start="2195"><p data-start="2197" data-end="2267">Bonus: Experience in the entertainment sector and/or SaaS platforms.</p></li></ul><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuNjAxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Commercial Finance Analyst | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £50,000-£55,000</p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst into their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance analyst to own budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis at a senior level, delivering actionable insights that directly influence growth, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making across a dynamic media and advertising business.</p><p>The business operates across multiple markets and offers exposure to senior stakeholders across editorial, sales, production, and marketing - providing an excellent platform for development within a fast-paced and creative environment.</p><p><br />📊 About the Position</p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director and supported by a Commercial Analyst, you'll take ownership of key financial planning, forecasting, and acquisition-related processes, producing high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p>* Project managing the quarterly budgeting and forecasting process to ensure timely consolidation into the Group P&L for US reporting.<br />* Ensuring that the timing and phasing of upcoming releases are accurately reflected in forecasts.<br />* Collaborating with editorial, sales, production, and marketing teams to gather key data inputs.<br />* Producing comprehensive budget and forecast packs for presentation to UK senior leadership.<br />* Developing strong working knowledge of Hyperion Planning to support forecasting and budgeting processes.<br />* Reviewing and reporting on the financial performance of previous campaigns and releases to inform future commercial decisions.<br />* Preparing investment cases for new acquisitions and liaising with stakeholders across multiple departments.<br />* Creating draft P&Ls and scenario models for potential acquisitions, highlighting key commercial drivers.</p><p><br />📋 What We're Looking For</p><p>* Part-qualified or finalist-level accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).<br />* Strong commercial acumen with proven experience handling large and complex data sets.<br />* Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial planning systems.<br />* Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modelling capabilities.<br />* Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and present findings clearly.</p><p><br />🤝 What's on Offer</p><p>* Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum.<br />* Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the Central London office.<br />* Work within a high-energy, collaborative environment where creativity meets commercial finance, with regular opportunities to interact with editorial, sales, and marketing teams.<br />* Exposure to complex, multi-market financial operations and high-profile projects that directly influence business decisions.<br />* A benefits package designed to support you beyond the office: private medical, dental cover, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and dedicated mental health days.<br />* Structured personal development and training opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and career progression within a growing finance function.</p><p><br />💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to combine commercial insight with financial rigour in a fast-paced, creative industry. You'll gain hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and acquisitions while influencing key business decisions across a high-profile media and advertising group.</p><p>You will work closely with senior leadership, providing analysis that directly shapes strategic decisions and drives growth. The role gives exposure to multiple areas of the business, including editorial, sales, production, and marketing, allowing you to build a deep understanding of how financial planning and commercial strategy intersect.</p><p>This is also a chance to develop your technical and commercial skills in a real-world environment, working with complex financial models, large data sets, and high-impact projects. For a motivated finance professional, it's a stepping stone to greater responsibility, including leadership opportunities within a growing finance team.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzAzNDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 2-3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 2-3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts, including analytical review of the results and communicating underlying trends to the FD.</li><li>Lead the development of annual budget and quarterly financial forecasts.</li><li>Review of nominal ledger and balance sheet accounts, including posting of accrual journals in line with budget and real time knowledge.</li><li>Review of accrued and deferred net sales in line with revenue recognition principals and preparation of journals</li><li>Monitor and manage the agency's cash flow to ensure liquidity and prevent financial risk and reporting to HQ</li><li>Oversee billing and credit control function</li><li>Lead year-end reporting and audit</li><li>Oversee WIP management</li><li>Sign-off payment runs and bank transactions</li><li>Track and analyse financial performance, identifying key trends and potential areas for improvement.</li><li>Acknowledges the full extent of responsibilities and can prioritise a workplan that facilitates both the team and their reporting deadlines.</li><li>Provides insight and expertise to strengthen finance expertise and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Can work with theoretical insight and information to draw recommendations.</li><li>Lead charge ability and utilisation reporting meeting with annotated analysis and recommendations.</li><li>Reviews overhead budgets vs actual.</li><li>Can advise how to better improve EBITDA without compromising on ROI</li><li>Understands the requirements of cash flow for project work, assisting internal and external teams accordingly.</li><li>Helps drives commercial understanding and financial process throughout the client service team.</li><li>Work with clients on financial matters related to project budgets, invoicing, and payment schedules.</li><li>Completes Performance review meetings with direct reports and provides feedback on wider team when requested.</li><li>Helps support project teams, upskilling, training, inducting as required.</li><li>Manage and mentor the finance team, ensuring their professional development and effectiveness.</li><li>Working closely with the Managing Director and Heads of Departments, including their account management and operations team to provide financial guidance and support for commercial decision making.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will be either part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by experience and ideally have previous experience experience working in Creative, PR, Advertising, Marketing or Media.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Media business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £22.50 - £27.50 per hour, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjczNjM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
