Experience

Square7 Media

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Director

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Square7 Media is an independent multimedia publishing and advertising sales agency. We specialise in membership, charity, and customer communications, producing magazines and newsletters across print and digital channels. Primarily targeting the over 50´s market in the UK. We offer a highly targeted distribution model, home-mailed, part of a membership, and or a subscription. Reaching over 1.8M UK adults, and growing!! The brands we have are: Chemistry World - Members of… Show more Square7 Media is an independent multimedia publishing and advertising sales agency. We specialise in membership, charity, and customer communications, producing magazines and newsletters across print and digital channels. Primarily targeting the over 50´s market in the UK. We offer a highly targeted distribution model, home-mailed, part of a membership, and or a subscription. Reaching over 1.8M UK adults, and growing!! The brands we have are: Chemistry World - Members of The Royal Society of Chemistry Commentary - Members of The Royal College of Physicians Engineering & Technology - Members of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) Freemasonry Today - Members of United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) Helipad - Supporters of Devon Air Ambulance Trust Pennant - Members of the Forces Pension Society Podium - Members of the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) RCN Bulletin - Members of The Royal College of Nursing Shout! - Supporters of The Firefighters Charity Stroke News - Supporters of The Stroke Association The Broker - Members of The British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) The Journalist - Members of the National Union for Journalists (NUJ) The Pensioner - Members of the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance (CSPA) Wag - Supporters of The Dogs Trust Charity If you want to reach, NURSES, FIREFIGHTERS, FREEMASONS, CIVIL SERVANTS, PHYSICIANS, ENGINEERS, DOG OWNERS, ARMED FORCES, CHEMISTS, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, CHARITY SUPPORTERS & RETIREES. Then get in touch... Show less Square7 Media is an independent multimedia publishing and advertising sales agency. We specialise in membership, charity, and customer communications, producing magazines and newsletters across print and digital channels. Primarily targeting the over 50´s market in the UK. We offer a highly targeted distribution model, home-mailed, part of a membership, and or a subscription. Reaching over 1.8M UK adults, and growing!! The brands we have are: Chemistry World - Members of… Show more Square7 Media is an independent multimedia publishing and advertising sales agency. We specialise in membership, charity, and customer communications, producing magazines and newsletters across print and digital channels. Primarily targeting the over 50´s market in the UK. We offer a highly targeted distribution model, home-mailed, part of a membership, and or a subscription. Reaching over 1.8M UK adults, and growing!! The brands we have are: Chemistry World - Members of The Royal Society of Chemistry Commentary - Members of The Royal College of Physicians Engineering & Technology - Members of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) Freemasonry Today - Members of United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) Helipad - Supporters of Devon Air Ambulance Trust Pennant - Members of the Forces Pension Society Podium - Members of the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) RCN Bulletin - Members of The Royal College of Nursing Shout! - Supporters of The Firefighters Charity Stroke News - Supporters of The Stroke Association The Broker - Members of The British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) The Journalist - Members of the National Union for Journalists (NUJ) The Pensioner - Members of the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance (CSPA) Wag - Supporters of The Dogs Trust Charity If you want to reach, NURSES, FIREFIGHTERS, FREEMASONS, CIVIL SERVANTS, PHYSICIANS, ENGINEERS, DOG OWNERS, ARMED FORCES, CHEMISTS, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, CHARITY SUPPORTERS & RETIREES. Then get in touch... Show less



Career Break

• Sabbatical / Travelling

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  In August 2019, I decided to take a personal career break, a year out, to travel, experience living overseas, learn a new language and study. The 'Global Pandemic', did disrupt my initial plans. Resulting in relocating back to the family home in March 2020, to shield and look after my family. Whilst my initial plans were temporarily put on hold, they resumed once able to do so. Having traveled, learned basic Spanish, and have studied. Successfully acquiring three diplomas, gaining… Show more In August 2019, I decided to take a personal career break, a year out, to travel, experience living overseas, learn a new language and study. The 'Global Pandemic', did disrupt my initial plans. Resulting in relocating back to the family home in March 2020, to shield and look after my family. Whilst my initial plans were temporarily put on hold, they resumed once able to do so. Having traveled, learned basic Spanish, and have studied. Successfully acquiring three diplomas, gaining accreditation to skills that I had already gained in my career, along with keeping abreast of the latest trends. Reinforcing my determination, and grit to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Show less In August 2019, I decided to take a personal career break, a year out, to travel, experience living overseas, learn a new language and study. The 'Global Pandemic', did disrupt my initial plans. Resulting in relocating back to the family home in March 2020, to shield and look after my family. Whilst my initial plans were temporarily put on hold, they resumed once able to do so. Having traveled, learned basic Spanish, and have studied. Successfully acquiring three diplomas, gaining… Show more In August 2019, I decided to take a personal career break, a year out, to travel, experience living overseas, learn a new language and study. The 'Global Pandemic', did disrupt my initial plans. Resulting in relocating back to the family home in March 2020, to shield and look after my family. Whilst my initial plans were temporarily put on hold, they resumed once able to do so. Having traveled, learned basic Spanish, and have studied. Successfully acquiring three diplomas, gaining accreditation to skills that I had already gained in my career, along with keeping abreast of the latest trends. Reinforcing my determination, and grit to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Show less



Future

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Brand & Trade Marketing

  • May 2018 - Sep 2019

  The primary function of the Head of Brand & Trade Marketing runs a small global team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer of Global Marketing. Deliver Future's marketing strategy in the areas of Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sales Marketing, collaborating with Sales, Editorial, colleagues elsewhere in Marketing, and the Executive Leadership Team to get things, done! The Team consisted of the following core disciplines: Corporate Communications &… Show more The primary function of the Head of Brand & Trade Marketing runs a small global team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer of Global Marketing. Deliver Future's marketing strategy in the areas of Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sales Marketing, collaborating with Sales, Editorial, colleagues elsewhere in Marketing, and the Executive Leadership Team to get things, done! The Team consisted of the following core disciplines: Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Sales & Trade Marketing Press & Publicity, Social Market Research & Insight Consumer & Customer Brand Experience & Events Sales and Brand Training on a Global Scale Direct Core Responsibilities: Managing and mentoring a team of approximately 4 Delivering the strategy across all 11 markets/sectors / 184+ brands Integrate Acquisitions & Mergers / 11+ Land the Future story to the right audience at the right time, be they, corporate investors, advertisers, journalists, or the public Supply Sales teams with consistent sales/marketing collateral materials Lead by Future's values at all times Maintain Future's reputation for continuous innovation by delivering industry-leading techniques to reach and engage our audiences Execute global training in the following areas: Brand Guidelines, Research and Insight, and How to Create Collateral via compelling storytelling Show less The primary function of the Head of Brand & Trade Marketing runs a small global team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer of Global Marketing. Deliver Future's marketing strategy in the areas of Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sales Marketing, collaborating with Sales, Editorial, colleagues elsewhere in Marketing, and the Executive Leadership Team to get things, done! The Team consisted of the following core disciplines: Corporate Communications &… Show more The primary function of the Head of Brand & Trade Marketing runs a small global team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer of Global Marketing. Deliver Future's marketing strategy in the areas of Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sales Marketing, collaborating with Sales, Editorial, colleagues elsewhere in Marketing, and the Executive Leadership Team to get things, done! The Team consisted of the following core disciplines: Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Sales & Trade Marketing Press & Publicity, Social Market Research & Insight Consumer & Customer Brand Experience & Events Sales and Brand Training on a Global Scale Direct Core Responsibilities: Managing and mentoring a team of approximately 4 Delivering the strategy across all 11 markets/sectors / 184+ brands Integrate Acquisitions & Mergers / 11+ Land the Future story to the right audience at the right time, be they, corporate investors, advertisers, journalists, or the public Supply Sales teams with consistent sales/marketing collateral materials Lead by Future's values at all times Maintain Future's reputation for continuous innovation by delivering industry-leading techniques to reach and engage our audiences Execute global training in the following areas: Brand Guidelines, Research and Insight, and How to Create Collateral via compelling storytelling Show less



Bauer Media Group

• Germany
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Brand Director - Empire and heat

  • Mar 2013 - May 2018

  Sitting uniquely between; sales, marketing, publishing, and editorial. Leading successful brand development by creating clear strategies, brand positioning, and engaging sales collateral, with insightful and persuasive brand stories. Providing leadership to the sales teams, including personnel development plans to drive all key strategies, objectives, and revenues for both brands and the wider entertainment portfolio across their multiple touch-points; Print | Tablet | Digital | Social… Show more Sitting uniquely between; sales, marketing, publishing, and editorial. Leading successful brand development by creating clear strategies, brand positioning, and engaging sales collateral, with insightful and persuasive brand stories. Providing leadership to the sales teams, including personnel development plans to drive all key strategies, objectives, and revenues for both brands and the wider entertainment portfolio across their multiple touch-points; Print | Tablet | Digital | Social Media | Mobile | Radio | Events Working directly with the head of magazine brands, actively taking part and incorporating this role into mine in their, absence.

• Group Advertising Sales Manager - Grazia & More!

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2013

  Print, Digital & iPad Client & Agency facing Management of sales teams both Brand & Trading Across Brands - Grazia & More! Training, coaching, mentoring and developing sales staff

• Film Manager - Empire / FHM / Q / Mojo / Kerrang / Zoo

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  Empire, FHM, Q, Mojo, Kerrang, Zoo



Future

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entertainment Account Manager - Total Film

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Total Film, DVD Review, SFX & Metal Hammer & Classic Rock. Client direct & agency, print, Digital & creative solutions

• Central Agency Account Manager - Total Film and ENTS

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

  Central agency team, Across whole future portfolio: film, games, music, tech, cycling, parenting, women's interest & AV



Swan Publishing

• Publishing

• Advertising Sales Manager - reFRESH

  • Jul 2002 - Jan 2007

  ReFRESH Magazine ReFRESH Magazine



Hibu

• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Business Consultant

  • Sep 1999 - Jul 2002

  Print & digital Print & digital



Trinity Mirror Group PLC

• Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Senior Sales Executive

  • Oct 1997 - Aug 1999