Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking, in the consumer electronics, auto, OEMs, telecom, e-commerce/retail, apps, ads, gaming, or technology industries. 7 years of experience in the messaging industry working directly with messaging providers (e.g., Sinch, Infobip, Twilio), messaging platforms, brands (e.g., banks, airlines, ecommerce, etc.) or in similar business development roles in the messaging industry. Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management. Preferred qualifications: 7 years of experience managing events or participating in industry forums in collaboration with external partners. Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, communicating customer requirements, and presenting concepts to external partners and brands. Understanding business processes, teams, and partnerships, build consensus and communicate and develop relationships at multiple levels, both external and internally in cross-product area fashion. Ability to close customer or partnership agreements while navigating ambiguity around immature, fast moving products and maintaining a healthy pipeline. About the job Google's line of products and services to our clients never stops growing. The Partnerships Development team is responsible for seeking and exploring new opportunities with Google's partners. Equipped with your business acumen and extensive product knowledge, you are right on the front line of interacting with our partners, and helping them find ways to grow using Google's newest product offerings. Your knowledge of relevant verticals and relationships with key industry players will help shape our great applications and content for products such as YouTube, Google TV and Commerce. In this role, you will work with leading partners, large brands and cross-product area (xPA) teams to scale a safe, helpful, and business messaging experience for RCS users in UK. You will unlock business-generating use cases that differentiate the Android messaging ecosystem, improve the day-to-day experience of Android and iOS RCS users across UK and create the foundation for a thriving click to message ads economy around RCS in partnership with Knowledge and Information product area and other PAs across Google. The Global Partnerships organization is responsible for exploring new opportunities with Google's partners. Google's Global Partnerships team works with a wide range of partners to bring the best of Google to power their business. The Global Partnerships team supports Google's own Product teams with essential partnerships to help Google's user experiences in advertising, Search, Assistant, Maps, Travel, Shopping, Payments and more. Teams create product-enabling partnerships, go-to-market strategies and incubate business growth for a variety of products. Responsibilities Shape and execute the UK RCS go-to-market (GTM) strategy to drive awareness and adoption, partnering with Carrier BD, Android Partnerships, and cross-functional peers in Global Business Organization (GBO) and Knowledge and Information. Engage with UK brands, specifically Large Customer Sales (LCS)/Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sized, to drive RCS adoption while working with local partners and cross-functional peers. Identify and execute with leading omni-channel platforms and software providers(e.g., CSPs, ISVs, etc.)to scale RCS adoption with large enterprise customers. Lead channel GTM motions including business enablement, co-marketing, and joint business plan with C-suite and business leadership at partners, coordinating with Carrier BD/Android on carrier events. Establish relationships with local teams (e.g., Knowledge and Information/Ads, Android, Cloud) to support RCS adoption by large brands in pursuit of objectives and key results (OKR). Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking, in the consumer electronics, auto, OEMs, telecom, e-commerce/retail, apps, ads, gaming, or technology industries. 7 years of experience in the messaging industry working directly with messaging providers (e.g., Sinch, Infobip, Twilio), messaging platforms, brands (e.g., banks, airlines, ecommerce, etc.) or in similar business development roles in the messaging industry. Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management. Preferred qualifications: 7 years of experience managing events or participating in industry forums in collaboration with external partners. Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, communicating customer requirements, and presenting concepts to external partners and brands. Understanding business processes, teams, and partnerships, build consensus and communicate and develop relationships at multiple levels, both external and internally in cross-product area fashion. Ability to close customer or partnership agreements while navigating ambiguity around immature, fast moving products and maintaining a healthy pipeline. About the job Google's line of products and services to our clients never stops growing. The Partnerships Development team is responsible for seeking and exploring new opportunities with Google's partners. Equipped with your business acumen and extensive product knowledge, you are right on the front line of interacting with our partners, and helping them find ways to grow using Google's newest product offerings. Your knowledge of relevant verticals and relationships with key industry players will help shape our great applications and content for products such as YouTube, Google TV and Commerce. In this role, you will work with leading partners, large brands and cross-product area (xPA) teams to scale a safe, helpful, and business messaging experience for RCS users in UK. You will unlock business-generating use cases that differentiate the Android messaging ecosystem, improve the day-to-day experience of Android and iOS RCS users across UK and create the foundation for a thriving click to message ads economy around RCS in partnership with Knowledge and Information product area and other PAs across Google. The Global Partnerships organization is responsible for exploring new opportunities with Google's partners. Google's Global Partnerships team works with a wide range of partners to bring the best of Google to power their business. The Global Partnerships team supports Google's own Product teams with essential partnerships to help Google's user experiences in advertising, Search, Assistant, Maps, Travel, Shopping, Payments and more. Teams create product-enabling partnerships, go-to-market strategies and incubate business growth for a variety of products. Responsibilities Shape and execute the UK RCS go-to-market (GTM) strategy to drive awareness and adoption, partnering with Carrier BD, Android Partnerships, and cross-functional peers in Global Business Organization (GBO) and Knowledge and Information. Engage with UK brands, specifically Large Customer Sales (LCS)/Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sized, to drive RCS adoption while working with local partners and cross-functional peers. Identify and execute with leading omni-channel platforms and software providers(e.g., CSPs, ISVs, etc.)to scale RCS adoption with large enterprise customers. Lead channel GTM motions including business enablement, co-marketing, and joint business plan with C-suite and business leadership at partners, coordinating with Carrier BD/Android on carrier events. Establish relationships with local teams (e.g., Knowledge and Information/Ads, Android, Cloud) to support RCS adoption by large brands in pursuit of objectives and key results (OKR). Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
About RedCloud The global supply chain is broken-creating a $2 trillion inventory gap where essential consumer goods fail to reach the people who need them. Brands miss sales, distributors mismanage stock, and retailers face empty shelves. The result? Higher prices, slower growth, and lost opportunity across the board. RedCloud is fixing this. Our RedAI digital trading platform, bulk and retail trading exchanges connect key parts of the supply chain-enabling bulk inventory exchange, streamlined digital payments, and generating vast quantities of aggregated market data. By applying AI and machine learning techniques, we deliver predictive market insight and trading recommendations straight back to the trading environment-facilitating smarter everyday business decisions for our customers, from factory to warehouse to store. Headquartered in London, RedCloud became a publicly listed company on Nasdaq (RCT) in March 2025. With a diverse team spanning many nationalities and operations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America, we're building a more connected and efficient global trade network. Our AI labs are busy exploring the next generation of smart AI agents and deeper FMCG market intelligence for the benefit of our customers across a growing operational footprint. The role We are seeking a highly skilled VP Infrastructure & Security to lead our infrastructure development strategy, cloud operations, and security posture as we scale our AI led technology platform. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in cybersecurity, DevOps practices, and cloud native architectures with strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Key Responsibilities Security Leadership Define and implement the company's IT security strategy, policies, and frameworks. Lead risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant standards. Oversee incident response and monitoring to ensure rapid detection and remediation. Champion a security first culture across engineering, research, and business teams. DevOps & Infrastructure Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Architect and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Collaborate with data science and engineering teams for AI/ML workloads. Implement observability practices (monitoring, logging, alerting). Drive SRE best practices and disaster recovery strategies. Leadership & Strategy Act as the guardian of guardrails while empowering product squads to move fast. Partner with product vertical leads (Trade, VAS, Data) to align platform services with business needs. Drive a culture of secure by design and AI first engineering practices. Lead and grow the Security and DevOps teams and develop infrastructure roadmap. Partner with CTO, CISO, and other executives to align strategy with business goals. Act as SME for security and resilience in board/client discussions. Evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and practices in DevSecOps and AI infrastructure. Platform & Architecture Governance Define and enforce architectural standards, reference designs, and reusable frameworks. Oversee core infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and observability. Lead architectural reviews and ensure system scalability, resilience, and maintainability. AI Productivity & Enablement Deploy, manage, and optimize AI coding assistants (Copilot, ChatGPT API, etc.). Build and maintain prompt libraries, reusable code templates, and automation workflows. Train teams to maximize AI adoption in development, QA, documentation, and operations. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay ahead of AI trends and evaluate emerging tools for adoption. Champion automation and "shift-left" practices for QA, security, and compliance. Drive efficiency and developer happiness by reducing friction in development workflows. Required Skills & Experience 15+ years of experience in IT security leadership and DevOps/SRE management. Strong expertise in Cloud security & architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP). Knowledge of IAM, Zero Trust, SIEM, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Experience supporting AI/ML platforms and GPU clusters is a plus. Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP). Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Security Specialty. Experience in AI focused or data intensive companies. Proven track record of building and scaling high performing teams. Benefits Working with a pioneering provider of eCommerce solutions you will have the opportunity to join an international company who are growing massively, we encourage ambition and creativity. Plus, you will get: 25 Days Annual leave, increasing to 26 days after 12 months in the business Pension Life Insurance Dental cover Private Healthcare Stock / Equity Check out the links below to see what our CEO Justin Floyd has to say about our plans for growth for the year ahead, and to see our latest video on the mission we're on! RedCloud I We're growing! RedCloud I Red101 App I Open Commerce
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
About RedCloud The global supply chain is broken-creating a $2 trillion inventory gap where essential consumer goods fail to reach the people who need them. Brands miss sales, distributors mismanage stock, and retailers face empty shelves. The result? Higher prices, slower growth, and lost opportunity across the board. RedCloud is fixing this. Our RedAI digital trading platform, bulk and retail trading exchanges connect key parts of the supply chain-enabling bulk inventory exchange, streamlined digital payments, and generating vast quantities of aggregated market data. By applying AI and machine learning techniques, we deliver predictive market insight and trading recommendations straight back to the trading environment-facilitating smarter everyday business decisions for our customers, from factory to warehouse to store. Headquartered in London, RedCloud became a publicly listed company on Nasdaq (RCT) in March 2025. With a diverse team spanning many nationalities and operations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America, we're building a more connected and efficient global trade network. Our AI labs are busy exploring the next generation of smart AI agents and deeper FMCG market intelligence for the benefit of our customers across a growing operational footprint. The role We are seeking a highly skilled VP Infrastructure & Security to lead our infrastructure development strategy, cloud operations, and security posture as we scale our AI led technology platform. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in cybersecurity, DevOps practices, and cloud native architectures with strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Key Responsibilities Security Leadership Define and implement the company's IT security strategy, policies, and frameworks. Lead risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant standards. Oversee incident response and monitoring to ensure rapid detection and remediation. Champion a security first culture across engineering, research, and business teams. DevOps & Infrastructure Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Architect and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Collaborate with data science and engineering teams for AI/ML workloads. Implement observability practices (monitoring, logging, alerting). Drive SRE best practices and disaster recovery strategies. Leadership & Strategy Act as the guardian of guardrails while empowering product squads to move fast. Partner with product vertical leads (Trade, VAS, Data) to align platform services with business needs. Drive a culture of secure by design and AI first engineering practices. Lead and grow the Security and DevOps teams and develop infrastructure roadmap. Partner with CTO, CISO, and other executives to align strategy with business goals. Act as SME for security and resilience in board/client discussions. Evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and practices in DevSecOps and AI infrastructure. Platform & Architecture Governance Define and enforce architectural standards, reference designs, and reusable frameworks. Oversee core infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and observability. Lead architectural reviews and ensure system scalability, resilience, and maintainability. AI Productivity & Enablement Deploy, manage, and optimize AI coding assistants (Copilot, ChatGPT API, etc.). Build and maintain prompt libraries, reusable code templates, and automation workflows. Train teams to maximize AI adoption in development, QA, documentation, and operations. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay ahead of AI trends and evaluate emerging tools for adoption. Champion automation and "shift-left" practices for QA, security, and compliance. Drive efficiency and developer happiness by reducing friction in development workflows. Required Skills & Experience 15+ years of experience in IT security leadership and DevOps/SRE management. Strong expertise in Cloud security & architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP). Knowledge of IAM, Zero Trust, SIEM, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Experience supporting AI/ML platforms and GPU clusters is a plus. Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP). Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Security Specialty. Experience in AI focused or data intensive companies. Proven track record of building and scaling high performing teams. Benefits Working with a pioneering provider of eCommerce solutions you will have the opportunity to join an international company who are growing massively, we encourage ambition and creativity. Plus, you will get: 25 Days Annual leave, increasing to 26 days after 12 months in the business Pension Life Insurance Dental cover Private Healthcare Stock / Equity Check out the links below to see what our CEO Justin Floyd has to say about our plans for growth for the year ahead, and to see our latest video on the mission we're on! RedCloud I We're growing! RedCloud I Red101 App I Open Commerce
Executive Assistant Recruitment Contracts Consultant London, United Kingdom Posted on 02/11/2025 Salary & Package Market rates + excellent commission + bonus Date Opened 02/11/2025 Job Type Permanent Skills Required EA, Sales, Recruitment, Business, Marketing Education/Qualifications Graduate Degree 2.1+ Category Recruitment Right to Work in Country Unrestricted UK Right to Work City London State/Province City of London Country United Kingdom About Us Advisory, Executive Search, Senior Appointments, Interim Management Consultants Job Description Founded in 2015, BluZinc are looking for a brilliant part Assistant to the CEO and part Recruiter / Researcher / Resourcer / Executive Search / Recruitment Consultant. Attached to London, a remote based job opening for our boutique talent acquisition and selection consultancy, growing based on exceptional performance results over the last 4 years; in response to client and candidate demand. Most our client clients have awesome digital marketing and eCommerce operations and technology teams, remote based, with head offices near Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Isle of Man, Durban, London and other cities. Client contacts include CEO, COO, CMO, CTO, CFO, VPHR, Senior Managers of small (under $100MM ARR in the USA), rapidly expanding, successful B2C consumer companies in health, wellness, fitness, food supplements, functional beverages, herbs, nutrition, nutraceuticals, organic skincare, fashion, and B2B eLearning (teaching marketing or business growth), Marketing Agencies and a some medium (over $100MM) to large size clients, all with a strong focus on Direct to Consumer business and sales/service models, mostly in the USA with more clients planned in London! Around 70% of this role is supporting recruitment consultancy sales, service, business development, candidate acquisition and selection, to help the CEO scale who will bring on more clients, jobs and then build out the internal BluZinc team of recruiters. This role could become General / Operations Manager or you will in the future help hire that type of person and move into a full time EA / PA. type focus.We have an established outsourced relationship for accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping. To be considered an ideal applicant, we need your experience, abilities, knowledge, goals, interests and aspirations to include most of: Support to the CEO and be a recruiter, esnuring that the clients he manages are being serviced, experienced in customer sales & service, digital marketing, operations, people, process, procedures, digital technology (including Google Workplace) Be point of contact for suppliers, affiliates, partners, reception, meeting management, travel, events, data, analytics, CRM, compliance, training, recruiting, HR, finance, credit, accounts (less than 3 day a month currently due to ousrourced suppliers and excellent digital proceses and efificiencies) A good understanding of Digital Marketing, Media, Communications, Online Shops, eCommerce, Operations and comfortable with modern digital HR / recruitment marketing technology for sourcing and managing business Effective in sales, relationship management, rapport building, listening, questioning, persuasion, influencing, negotiating and always learning or open to coaching (this is important with candidates and for a future management role in this company) If you are an experienced new business Marketing, eCommerce, or Operations recruiter with client contact relationships in funded start-upsor small, medium size growing companies or PSL relationshions in large corpoates, you can manage your own clients and be paid full commission and bonuses as per a Recruitment Consultant with extra financial rewards for bringing on clients Knowledge of winning, developing and delivering with repeat business in recruitment or marketing / advertising / digital agency services or D2C eCommerce consumer brand Headhunting, publishing adverts, emails, calls, interviews, managing the candidate relationships, ATS process, lead generation, marketing etc while being coached over several months on how to develop your own small client portfolio of high quality relationships that are enjoyable and lucrative or you may prefer to stay candidate focused and sales support rather than in a new business client facing role Contingency or retained Search and Selection services for Executive Recruitment, either confidential or client paid dual branded advertised selection, with base salaries are $80K-$400K+ Contractor Placements or Interim Executive Management (only if you have existingclient contact relationships as a 360 degree consultant) Home Based / Remote (USA positions will be self employed / 1099 consultants/ freelance) High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, rapport building, intelligent, critical thinking, initiative, competitive winner, amazing planning, prioritising and organising skills You are an excellent networker, charismatic, proactive in client and/or candidate development, self confident, self motivated, aware of integrated advertising, sales and marketing, will enjoy providing blog/vlog content for your branding communication andfor all the right reasons,be memorable on calls, in meetings and at industry events Assessment and selection, accurate, objective judgment, to ensure conversion to long term client/candidate culture fit and sustainable teams in profitable companies Our busiest operational times are UK afternoon and some early evenings due to many USA clients conducting Zoom interviews with potential candidates for our clients We rarely work beyond UK 7pm except for an emergency or when great things happen like managing offers and acceptances for new placements and it makes sense to do it today rather than tomorrow At present our mein manageemtn weekly meeting is on a Wednesday and a sales meeting on Thursday 2.1/1st Class University degree or equivenlwent / similar caliber Excellent communication skills in all mediums and formats including Business level English fluency We are a creative team, focused on quality, for constructive, productive and enjoyable experiences with everyone we work with including you! Your career with us can be focused around resourcing candidates for a senior consultant or end to end on your own customer portfolio and/or team management or exec support while always contributing to fee earning with exceptional prospects and rewards. We can informally, confidentially connect with the curious or for those more serious about a career change, lets progress more swiftly to offer and joining over the short or medium term future.For more insight to our brand, values, services, clients, jobs, talent and culture search online for: BluZinc and apply ASAP!
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Executive Assistant Recruitment Contracts Consultant London, United Kingdom Posted on 02/11/2025 Salary & Package Market rates + excellent commission + bonus Date Opened 02/11/2025 Job Type Permanent Skills Required EA, Sales, Recruitment, Business, Marketing Education/Qualifications Graduate Degree 2.1+ Category Recruitment Right to Work in Country Unrestricted UK Right to Work City London State/Province City of London Country United Kingdom About Us Advisory, Executive Search, Senior Appointments, Interim Management Consultants Job Description Founded in 2015, BluZinc are looking for a brilliant part Assistant to the CEO and part Recruiter / Researcher / Resourcer / Executive Search / Recruitment Consultant. Attached to London, a remote based job opening for our boutique talent acquisition and selection consultancy, growing based on exceptional performance results over the last 4 years; in response to client and candidate demand. Most our client clients have awesome digital marketing and eCommerce operations and technology teams, remote based, with head offices near Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Isle of Man, Durban, London and other cities. Client contacts include CEO, COO, CMO, CTO, CFO, VPHR, Senior Managers of small (under $100MM ARR in the USA), rapidly expanding, successful B2C consumer companies in health, wellness, fitness, food supplements, functional beverages, herbs, nutrition, nutraceuticals, organic skincare, fashion, and B2B eLearning (teaching marketing or business growth), Marketing Agencies and a some medium (over $100MM) to large size clients, all with a strong focus on Direct to Consumer business and sales/service models, mostly in the USA with more clients planned in London! Around 70% of this role is supporting recruitment consultancy sales, service, business development, candidate acquisition and selection, to help the CEO scale who will bring on more clients, jobs and then build out the internal BluZinc team of recruiters. This role could become General / Operations Manager or you will in the future help hire that type of person and move into a full time EA / PA. type focus.We have an established outsourced relationship for accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping. To be considered an ideal applicant, we need your experience, abilities, knowledge, goals, interests and aspirations to include most of: Support to the CEO and be a recruiter, esnuring that the clients he manages are being serviced, experienced in customer sales & service, digital marketing, operations, people, process, procedures, digital technology (including Google Workplace) Be point of contact for suppliers, affiliates, partners, reception, meeting management, travel, events, data, analytics, CRM, compliance, training, recruiting, HR, finance, credit, accounts (less than 3 day a month currently due to ousrourced suppliers and excellent digital proceses and efificiencies) A good understanding of Digital Marketing, Media, Communications, Online Shops, eCommerce, Operations and comfortable with modern digital HR / recruitment marketing technology for sourcing and managing business Effective in sales, relationship management, rapport building, listening, questioning, persuasion, influencing, negotiating and always learning or open to coaching (this is important with candidates and for a future management role in this company) If you are an experienced new business Marketing, eCommerce, or Operations recruiter with client contact relationships in funded start-upsor small, medium size growing companies or PSL relationshions in large corpoates, you can manage your own clients and be paid full commission and bonuses as per a Recruitment Consultant with extra financial rewards for bringing on clients Knowledge of winning, developing and delivering with repeat business in recruitment or marketing / advertising / digital agency services or D2C eCommerce consumer brand Headhunting, publishing adverts, emails, calls, interviews, managing the candidate relationships, ATS process, lead generation, marketing etc while being coached over several months on how to develop your own small client portfolio of high quality relationships that are enjoyable and lucrative or you may prefer to stay candidate focused and sales support rather than in a new business client facing role Contingency or retained Search and Selection services for Executive Recruitment, either confidential or client paid dual branded advertised selection, with base salaries are $80K-$400K+ Contractor Placements or Interim Executive Management (only if you have existingclient contact relationships as a 360 degree consultant) Home Based / Remote (USA positions will be self employed / 1099 consultants/ freelance) High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, rapport building, intelligent, critical thinking, initiative, competitive winner, amazing planning, prioritising and organising skills You are an excellent networker, charismatic, proactive in client and/or candidate development, self confident, self motivated, aware of integrated advertising, sales and marketing, will enjoy providing blog/vlog content for your branding communication andfor all the right reasons,be memorable on calls, in meetings and at industry events Assessment and selection, accurate, objective judgment, to ensure conversion to long term client/candidate culture fit and sustainable teams in profitable companies Our busiest operational times are UK afternoon and some early evenings due to many USA clients conducting Zoom interviews with potential candidates for our clients We rarely work beyond UK 7pm except for an emergency or when great things happen like managing offers and acceptances for new placements and it makes sense to do it today rather than tomorrow At present our mein manageemtn weekly meeting is on a Wednesday and a sales meeting on Thursday 2.1/1st Class University degree or equivenlwent / similar caliber Excellent communication skills in all mediums and formats including Business level English fluency We are a creative team, focused on quality, for constructive, productive and enjoyable experiences with everyone we work with including you! Your career with us can be focused around resourcing candidates for a senior consultant or end to end on your own customer portfolio and/or team management or exec support while always contributing to fee earning with exceptional prospects and rewards. We can informally, confidentially connect with the curious or for those more serious about a career change, lets progress more swiftly to offer and joining over the short or medium term future.For more insight to our brand, values, services, clients, jobs, talent and culture search online for: BluZinc and apply ASAP!
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
City, London
Overview At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. The Opportunity At Sephora UK, we're driven by the mission to create the most loved beauty community in the world. In this role, you will be the champion and owner of your assigned category, responsible for delivering a compelling, customer-first range that aligns with our brand promise. You will work closely with brand partners to maximise marketing plans, optimise sales potential and ensure Sephora remains differentiated and competitive. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial strategy with true beauty expertise. You will partner with internal teams and external brands to deliver exceptional results in both stores and online, ensuring our customers can always discover, love and shop the very best in beauty. You Will Also Be Responsible For Tracking omni-channel category performance against set KPIs, monitoring trends and making recommendations to drive growth. Analysing weekly and monthly sales data at brand and category level, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans to drive results. Conducting market mapping to identify new brands and preparing business cases for new partnerships. Leading new brand set-up and launch planning with key internal stakeholders. Negotiating and reviewing trading terms and contracts, ensuring productive assortments aligned with our commercial goals. Building and executing annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and joint business plans with suppliers. Managing brand execution on our ecommerce platforms and working with digital teams to optimise online performance. Planning and securing animation opportunities in-store and online to deliver customer-centric, commercially effective campaigns. Partnering on new store floorplans and existing store retrofits to optimise brand placement and space productivity. Collaborating on planogram management, stock management, order planning and delivery schedules to ensure strong execution. Supporting the Senior Category Manager in key meetings, deputising where needed and overseeing the workload of Assistant Category Managers and Category Administrators. Supporting and developing junior team members to achieve their goals and drive business success. What You'll Bring You will have proven experience in the beauty industry with strong commercial acumen. You know how to build and maintain outstanding brand relationships, negotiate successful deals and manage categories for maximum impact. You will be analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences across every touchpoint. Your collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and adaptability will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift and creativity is highly valued. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess Significant beauty industry experience with 6+ years in buying or brand/category management. Confidence in analysing data and translating insights into commercial action. A deep understanding of the beauty industry, ecommerce and high street retail. Strong relationship-building skills with brands and partners at all levels. Comfort with change and ambiguity, with a self-motivated and proactive approach. Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement. A collaborative spirit, ready to partner across departments to achieve shared goals. Creativity and problem-solving ability with a logical, structured approach. Credibility, articulation and confidence in delivering clear recommendations and presentations. Here, you will find Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference Join us and belong to something beautiful.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Overview At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. The Opportunity At Sephora UK, we're driven by the mission to create the most loved beauty community in the world. In this role, you will be the champion and owner of your assigned category, responsible for delivering a compelling, customer-first range that aligns with our brand promise. You will work closely with brand partners to maximise marketing plans, optimise sales potential and ensure Sephora remains differentiated and competitive. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial strategy with true beauty expertise. You will partner with internal teams and external brands to deliver exceptional results in both stores and online, ensuring our customers can always discover, love and shop the very best in beauty. You Will Also Be Responsible For Tracking omni-channel category performance against set KPIs, monitoring trends and making recommendations to drive growth. Analysing weekly and monthly sales data at brand and category level, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans to drive results. Conducting market mapping to identify new brands and preparing business cases for new partnerships. Leading new brand set-up and launch planning with key internal stakeholders. Negotiating and reviewing trading terms and contracts, ensuring productive assortments aligned with our commercial goals. Building and executing annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and joint business plans with suppliers. Managing brand execution on our ecommerce platforms and working with digital teams to optimise online performance. Planning and securing animation opportunities in-store and online to deliver customer-centric, commercially effective campaigns. Partnering on new store floorplans and existing store retrofits to optimise brand placement and space productivity. Collaborating on planogram management, stock management, order planning and delivery schedules to ensure strong execution. Supporting the Senior Category Manager in key meetings, deputising where needed and overseeing the workload of Assistant Category Managers and Category Administrators. Supporting and developing junior team members to achieve their goals and drive business success. What You'll Bring You will have proven experience in the beauty industry with strong commercial acumen. You know how to build and maintain outstanding brand relationships, negotiate successful deals and manage categories for maximum impact. You will be analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences across every touchpoint. Your collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and adaptability will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift and creativity is highly valued. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess Significant beauty industry experience with 6+ years in buying or brand/category management. Confidence in analysing data and translating insights into commercial action. A deep understanding of the beauty industry, ecommerce and high street retail. Strong relationship-building skills with brands and partners at all levels. Comfort with change and ambiguity, with a self-motivated and proactive approach. Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement. A collaborative spirit, ready to partner across departments to achieve shared goals. Creativity and problem-solving ability with a logical, structured approach. Credibility, articulation and confidence in delivering clear recommendations and presentations. Here, you will find Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference Join us and belong to something beautiful.
Assistant Manager Amazing Retailer £28,500 - £30,000 Zachary Daniels have a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading retailer as their new Assistant Manager! You will ensure that all day-to-day operational aspects of the store are managed effectively. As an Assistant Manager you will be at the forefront of creating an exceptional environment for customers to come in and shop and inspire the team to deliver brilliant customer service. This role is a great mix of commercial, operational and service, we want an Assistant Manager who wants to progress, can add value to this store and inspire your team. This is a brilliant starting point in the business which WILL lead to Store Management. Responsibilities as an Assistant Manager: Lead the team in store to achieve results Drive performance and sales through great visuals and service Create an environment that creates an excellent experience for customers Enjoy what you do and show this to your team Take pride in your store and merchandising standards Motivate all colleagues to work well in a fast paced environment As an Assistant Manager we are keen to have the following qualities and experiences Retail experience in either store management or senior management Working within a fast paced environment Currently managing KPIs and budgets to improve their current store performance Has a track record of driving sales and performance Enjoys retail and makes sure its a fun place to work! We are working with a great retailer who are ambitious, continue to thrive and are high successful. As an Assistant Manager you will be passionate about retail and work hard to succeed and progress. If you are a high energy manager who wants a new challenge, then apply now! Our client can offer a competitive salary, strong earning potential with bonuses. Varying other benefits as well internal progression and promotion opportunities. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH34965 JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Assistant Manager Amazing Retailer £28,500 - £30,000 Zachary Daniels have a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading retailer as their new Assistant Manager! You will ensure that all day-to-day operational aspects of the store are managed effectively. As an Assistant Manager you will be at the forefront of creating an exceptional environment for customers to come in and shop and inspire the team to deliver brilliant customer service. This role is a great mix of commercial, operational and service, we want an Assistant Manager who wants to progress, can add value to this store and inspire your team. This is a brilliant starting point in the business which WILL lead to Store Management. Responsibilities as an Assistant Manager: Lead the team in store to achieve results Drive performance and sales through great visuals and service Create an environment that creates an excellent experience for customers Enjoy what you do and show this to your team Take pride in your store and merchandising standards Motivate all colleagues to work well in a fast paced environment As an Assistant Manager we are keen to have the following qualities and experiences Retail experience in either store management or senior management Working within a fast paced environment Currently managing KPIs and budgets to improve their current store performance Has a track record of driving sales and performance Enjoys retail and makes sure its a fun place to work! We are working with a great retailer who are ambitious, continue to thrive and are high successful. As an Assistant Manager you will be passionate about retail and work hard to succeed and progress. If you are a high energy manager who wants a new challenge, then apply now! Our client can offer a competitive salary, strong earning potential with bonuses. Varying other benefits as well internal progression and promotion opportunities. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH34965 JBRP1_UKTJ
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the leading online retailer in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio includes brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty, forming our core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. With over 2500 employees worldwide, from Manchester to New York, we foster a culture of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. LOOKFANTASTIC Europe's No.1 online destination for premium beauty, partnering with over 800 top brands like MAC, Kerastase, GHD, Tom Ford, and YSL to offer a wide range of beauty products globally. Our goal is to become the world's No.1 beauty destination. We are excited to announce the opening of our new LOOKFANTASTIC store in Bristol, a unique destination for experiencing beauty. Assistant Store Manager Role The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in daily operations and leads the store in their absence. Focused on delivering exceptional customer service, motivating the team, and driving sales, the role includes staff education and event planning. Responsibilities include: Providing personalized customer service and building relationships using CRM. Creating a welcoming environment and ensuring a seamless customer journey. Resolving customer queries professionally and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Achieving retail financial goals and KPIs. Supporting business planning aligned with marketing campaigns, including product launches and events. Planning and executing store events and initiatives to increase traffic. People Management Leading by example on the shop floor. Acting as Duty Manager when needed. Inspiring and coaching the team to deliver outstanding service. Providing feedback and supporting staff development. Handling HR conversations professionally and respectfully. Operational Standards Adhering to procedures and health & safety regulations. Maintaining store standards, hygiene, and visual merchandising. Completing audits and managing stock, including POs and stock loss reports. Supporting shrinkage prevention initiatives. Requirements: Leadership experience required. At least 2 years of beauty industry experience. Highly organized with full availability, including weekends and bank holidays. Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Teams. THG is a proud Disability Confident employer. If invited for an interview, please inform us of any adjustments needed to support your application. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all community sections. Due to high application volumes, we aim to respond within 14 days. For questions, please contact our Talent team.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the leading online retailer in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio includes brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty, forming our core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. With over 2500 employees worldwide, from Manchester to New York, we foster a culture of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. LOOKFANTASTIC Europe's No.1 online destination for premium beauty, partnering with over 800 top brands like MAC, Kerastase, GHD, Tom Ford, and YSL to offer a wide range of beauty products globally. Our goal is to become the world's No.1 beauty destination. We are excited to announce the opening of our new LOOKFANTASTIC store in Bristol, a unique destination for experiencing beauty. Assistant Store Manager Role The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in daily operations and leads the store in their absence. Focused on delivering exceptional customer service, motivating the team, and driving sales, the role includes staff education and event planning. Responsibilities include: Providing personalized customer service and building relationships using CRM. Creating a welcoming environment and ensuring a seamless customer journey. Resolving customer queries professionally and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Achieving retail financial goals and KPIs. Supporting business planning aligned with marketing campaigns, including product launches and events. Planning and executing store events and initiatives to increase traffic. People Management Leading by example on the shop floor. Acting as Duty Manager when needed. Inspiring and coaching the team to deliver outstanding service. Providing feedback and supporting staff development. Handling HR conversations professionally and respectfully. Operational Standards Adhering to procedures and health & safety regulations. Maintaining store standards, hygiene, and visual merchandising. Completing audits and managing stock, including POs and stock loss reports. Supporting shrinkage prevention initiatives. Requirements: Leadership experience required. At least 2 years of beauty industry experience. Highly organized with full availability, including weekends and bank holidays. Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Teams. THG is a proud Disability Confident employer. If invited for an interview, please inform us of any adjustments needed to support your application. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all community sections. Due to high application volumes, we aim to respond within 14 days. For questions, please contact our Talent team.
