Current Vacancies

Marketing Executive

Reference: 154305
Location: Washington
Salary: £20 - £24k + package

NRG is delighted to be recruiting for a Marketing Executive based in Washington. This is a permanent position within a growing manufacturing business. You will be a key member of the marketing team and will report to and provide a supportive role to the Marketing Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the overall marketing objectives are carried out to meet customer requirements whilst managing and controlling the relationship between products and the target audience.

Key Responsibilities:

A diverse role covering all aspects of the marketing mix, including strategic planning, advertising, promotion, public relations, product development, distribution and market research.
Creation and execution of marketing plans to support product placement.
Involvement, with new product launches to ensure that marketing aims are clear and implemented into the launch strategy.
Gain an understanding of the Company's main markets and distribution policies to ensure that marketing actions are appropriate to varied channels.
Research into potential markets with regard to existing product or new product penetration; reporting, including conclusions and recommendations.
Database creation will be required to assure a full understanding of market needs, existing competitors and the Company's positioning.
Mail shot development and delivery will be a direct requirement, with accurate recording of responses.
Pricing analysis, for varied markets and products will be required: including analytical reports and presentation of findings to the Marketing Manager.
Competitive pricing & monitoring will be required.
To ensure the development of the Company, and it's associated divisions, corporate identity and brand image.
Working together with graphic designers, outside agencies, printers, photographers on concepts ideas and projects to build and maintain contacts with the media.
To proof read all promotional material to ensure accuracy and convey key communication messages.
Review of all promotional activity and reporting on success rate.
Write and collate copy and imagery to ensure all communications are approved and delivered on time.
Track and report email activity and make recommendations for improvement.
Organise and attend events and exhibitions where necessary.
Initiate and manage website updates and ensure the Company websites are running to their maximum potential.

Personal Competencies:

Can do attitude, enthusiastic with high level of energy.
Systematic, controlled and organised.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to confidently deliver presentations.
Excellent inter-personal, communication and influencing skills.
Highly motivated and able to build close relationships internally and externally.

Essential:

Degree educated
Marketing professional: CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing would be desirable
At least 2 years' experience working in a marketing department, preferably in a manufacturing company
Highly computer literate (Microsoft Office package)
Copy writing skills and experience
Experience of working with a CRM system would be desirable
You must be able to provide examples of success within marketing, and bring with you ideas and structures of how to approach the market and ensure success.

Please forward your CV and covering letter to julieedmondson@nrgplc.com and feel free to call me on 0191 260 4443.

Sales Administration Manager

Reference: 154345
Location: Washington
Salary: £30 - £35k + package

NRG is delighted to be recruiting for a Sales Administration Manager based in Washington. This is a permanent position within a growing manufacturing business. You will be a key member of the sales team, will report to the General Sales Manager and will be responsible for ensuring that current processes are improved, the appearance of the Company is optimised and customer service excellence permeates the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop process to improve interface with customers.
Instigate KPI's for departmental performance.
Implement cohesive suite of customer communication formats (quotations, CVI/PPI, CCA, letters, faxes, e-mails, etc.) in conjunction with marketing.
Establish information level required to manage key accounts monthly.
Ensure key customers are serviced excellently.
Understand requirements of each internal department and their interactions with sales.
Develop efficient processes to enhance these interactions.
Coach and mentor personnel to assist in development of departmental operations.
Consistently improve interdepartmental interaction and relationships.
Deputise for General Sales Manager as required.
Effectively collate and communicate all market information to Marketing department and Company Senior Management Team.
Effective use of company mainframe computer system (EFACS) and other software (MS Office etc.)
Fully utilise EFACS sales modules.
Raise quotations in line with company procedures.
Adhere to internal ISO9001.2000 management procedures.
Respond to customer requests and questions.

Personal Competencies:

Self motivated, with drive and enthusiasm for completing the project within the timeframe.
Initiative to explore new opportunities, new techniques, new ideas to satisfy market requirements.
Clear evidence of working with people to get results.
Ability to learn new techniques and be open to trying new ideas or concepts for product development.
Analysis: clear evidence of maximising performance, accuracy of findings and clear judgement shown in recommendations and ability for them to succeed.
Planning and organising: plans should show clear time management capabilities, with adherence to set time frames with clear identification of project leadership.
Ability to view the follow up and information monitoring of the projects with ready availability of data to support findings.
All written communication of a high standard with a drive to improve existing levels of communication and information. Clear demonstration that the project has been thought about clearly and that all questions from a sales, marketing, production & financial perspective have been considered.
Ability to work under pressure: ensure all tasks are completed within set timelines.
Ability to achieve desired results and work as an effective team player to achieve results.

Essential:

Professional: degree level candidate.
2 years' experience within a line management role.
5 years' experience within an office environment.
High level of computer literacy and full working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Please forward your CV and covering letter to julieedmondson@nrgplc.com and feel free to call me on 0191 260 4443.

Commercial Accountant

Reference: 154581
Salary: £40,000

Educated to degree level and CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified the successful candidate will provide a back up to the Group Financial Controller and will assume the role of deputy. They will have 3 years experience in a finance function within the private sector as well as exposure to export trading and international accounting. The role requires a self-motivated, strong confident personality. Managerial experience would be a benefit.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Undertake projects, which will improve profitability and efficiency
Monitor trends and performance and feedback to UK and divisional management
Forecast financial performance and cash resources, making recommendations
Visit Group Companies
Budgeting
Assume Managerial role over department finance staff
Build up relationships with other departmental managers to assist with the smooth running of company
Assist with special projects and the provision of information
Audit current systems and identify improvements, implementing changes
Produce enhanced budgeting and forecasting system improving targets
Manage year-end audits
Ad hoc project work

Please forward your CV and covering letter to stephanieramstedt@nrgplc.com and feel free to call me on 0191 260 4436.

Supply Chain Coordinator

Permanent
Location: Tyne & Wear
Salary: £18,000 - £26,000
Reference: 154423

NRG is delighted to be recruiting for a Supply Chain Coordinator based in Tyne and Wear. This is a permanent role paying a salary of between £18,000 - £26,000.

As Supply Chain Coordinator you will work as a key member of the Purchasing team, working within all areas of supply chain management. The role will supervise and coordinate purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of material.

Key Responsibilities: