Author Archives : Ian

Home  >>  Author : Ian

Sales Manager

On March 24, 2011, Posted by , In Uncategorized, By , , With Comments Off on Sales Manager

* Job Title: Sales Manager * Function: Sales * Reports to: General Manager/Sales Director Job Purpose: To manage the sales performance and resources in the business unit in order to achieve the agreed business plan targets. Scope: Financial * Small £5 million * Medium £5 to £25 million * Large…

Group/Multi Site Sales Director

On March 24, 2011, Posted by , In Uncategorized, By , With Comments Off on Group/Multi Site Sales Director

* Job Title: Group/Multi Site Sales Director * Function: Sales * Reports to: Managing Director Job Purpose: To develop and implement a sales strategy and budget for a division/multi-site business which successfully wins and keeps customers by utilising the strengths of the business and creates sustainable growth, profit and return…

Operations Manager

On March 24, 2011, Posted by , In Uncategorized, By ,,, , With Comments Off on Operations Manager

* Job Title: Operations Manager * Function: Manufacturing * Reports to: General Manager/Managing Director Job Purpose: To manage all production operations and associated support departments to meet business/customer requirements and to continually improve manufacturing efficiencies, reducing costs and achieve all key operational performance objectives within a demanding and volatile environment….

Managing Director

On March 24, 2011, Posted by , In Uncategorized, By , With Comments Off on Managing Director

Function: General Management Reports to: Board/Group Managing Director Job Purpose: To provide strategic direction and an operating framework whilst effectively managing unit General Managers and integrating multiple business units. Ensuring human and capital resources are utilised, developed and integrated to optimum levels to meet company objectives, satisfy customer requirements and…

Glaxo Smith Cline

On March 8, 2011, Posted by , In Testimonials, With Comments Off on Glaxo Smith Cline

All candidates submitted by Mercury met the brief and GSKs exacting standards and we have now successfully closed this campaign.

Beware False Economy

On February 17, 2011, Posted by , In Blog, With No Comments

  The scale of the packaging industry drives many towards preferred supplier lists (PSL’s) and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) where an external supplier effective manages recruitment via a PSL.  Without this the size of the organisations can lead to a fragmented approach and spiralling costs.  Whilst it is clear that…

On the Interview day – Top Tips

On February 9, 2011, Posted by , In Resources for Candidates, By , With Comments Off on On the Interview day – Top Tips

We understand that it can be stressful on the interview day. We’re here to help keep you calm and make sure you’re ready for the day ahead, know what to expect and impress your future employer. See our top tips below. Before you leave the house Dress smart (clean your…

Preparation Before the Interview

On February 9, 2011, Posted by , In Resources for Candidates, By , With Comments Off on Preparation Before the Interview

Interviews are stressful, one way to control the stress if to make sure you’re prepared. See our top tips for preparation before the interview below. Research the role Key responsibilities? How is performance measured? Key skills required? Research the company What do they do? Who are their customers? News: recent…

Why use Search and Selection

On February 9, 2011, Posted by , In Resources for Employers, By ,, , With Comments Off on Why use Search and Selection

The simple answer is that when trying to recruit at a senior level, where specific market or product knowledge is required or in an area of particular skill shortages head hunting is the only realistic way of attracting suitable candidates. Advertising is a very passive form of communication and relies…

Writing a Great CV

On February 1, 2011, Posted by , In Resources for Candidates, By , With Comments Off on Writing a Great CV

Paying proper attention to your CV will pay dividends. Whilst a good one won’t actually get you the job, a bad one can ruin your chances. It is so important to understand the purpose of a CV; it’s to get you an interview, not a job. Typically a CV gets…