What we do

William Reed is an innovative and market leading media company based in West Sussex. In business for over 150 years we are a respected name in the industry and we are still family run.
 We have offices in the UK, France, Chicago and Singapore and we&rsquo;re always looking at new ways we can innovate.
 Our main sector areas are food, drink, grocery, retail, and hospitality with numerous respected brands including The Grocer, World&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants, Food &amp; Drink Expo, The Morning Advertiser, British Baker and Food Navigator. We produce print magazines, digital sites and a range of events including award ceremonies, conferences, exhibitions and networking events.
 We offer career progression and a supportive work environment.

Who you'll work with

Everyone at William Reed is dedicated and passionate about what they do and we have a strong mix of people across editorial, sales, marketing, events, IT, finance and HR. As we are an international company you are surrounded by different cultures and ways of working.

What you'll get

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Position: 6 Month FTC - Full or Part-time We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week. What you’ll be doing: Develop and execute creative marketing campaigns to acquire new subscribers and increase retention rates. Analyse market trends and customer behaviour to identify opportunities for growth and optimization. Utilise various marketing channels, including digital, email, social media, and events, to promote subscription offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the subscriber journey and enhance the customer experience. Report on key performance metrics, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. Monitor industry developments and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making. Occasionally attend brand and company events where necessary to promote subscriptions. What you’ll need: Proven experience in subscription marketing or related roles within the media or publishing industry. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights. Effective copywriting skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficiency in marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and analytics tools. Passion for the retail industry and a desire to stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies. Company Benefits Include: · 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays- increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days. · An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our &quot;MeDay&quot;. · A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community. · Opportunity for hybrid working · Contributory Pension · Life Assurance Scheme · Group Income Protection · Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements · Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme and a 12-month wellness calendar for company-wide health, wellbeing, diversity &amp; inclusion awareness dates. · Cycle to Work Scheme · Electric Car Scheme Why work for us: We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Subscriptions Marketing Manager - 6 Month FTC

Are you experienced sales professional with a consultative approach to developing long-lasting, trusted relationships with customers? Are you looking for a new challenge to seek out new business in industry sectors that are currently underdeveloped? We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to join our Global Brands team. Global Brands offers market-leading digital platforms and face-to-face events to deliver new insights, innovation and drive the debate across our respective markets, including the food &amp; beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, AgTech and animal feed industries. This is a global role, positioned within our EMEA team and closely collaborating with our US and APAC colleagues. Our valued customers range from major blue-chip organisations through to dynamic SMEs. As Account Executive you will be working across both established accounts and new business via warm leads but also self-acquisition (via our prospecting tools and with full support from the Commercial Director). We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week. What you’ll be doing: Developing new industry categories and previously unidentified prospects Achieving monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets, strategic and tactical components in respect of established guidelines, rules and processes Utilising our lead generation resources to seek new targets Setting exemplary client acquisition and then retention standards Achieving a high standard on daily sales outreach via online meetings/calls, digital communication and client visits Developing multiple points of contact and work towards key account management Maintaining a strong/measurable sales pipeline Developing strong needs analysis and consultatively recommending best fit solutions Attending relevant global trade shows and other F2F events Contributing actively to the EMEA sales team and to broader brand development initiatives Openly sharing feedback on potential business opportunities and ideas Diligently maintain the CRM Requirements Proactive sales professional with an ambition to secure the next deal A consultative and solutions-oriented sales approach Self-motivated with a drive to consistently surpass sales targets Excellent verbal and written communication skills A strong team player and ability to work under pressure Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a motivated sales team Ability to attend UK and international events when required Other information Company Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays- increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days. An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our &quot;MeDay&quot;. A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community. Opportunity for hybrid working Contributory Pension Life Assurance Scheme Group Income Protection Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme and a 12-month wellness calendar for company-wide health, wellbeing, diversity &amp; inclusion awareness dates. Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Why work for us: We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Account Executive

Are you a proactive, brand focused and experienced account manager? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Partnerships Account Manager to join our 50 Best team, focusing on the servicing and retention of our extensive partnership portfolio. Reporting to the Operations Director and supported by two Partnerships Account Managers you will ensure the needs and expectations of our partners are exceeded. In the office, you will be in regular contact with partners, problem-solving and helping them plan their involvement in the events. On-site, you will ensure partners are satisfied with the execution of their brand activities. Equally important will be the clear communication of partner assets to the operational and content departments, to ensure partner messages are delivered effectively. 50 Best is the global leader in premium gastronomic awards events, widely recognized as the leading innovator within our field. Our brand portfolio now includes The World’s 50 Best Hotels, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, 50 Best Discovery, as well as The World’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Since the list was created in 2000, we’ve hosted event programmes across the globe, to name a few: Thailand, Australia, Spain, Singapore, France, Colombia, Peru and America. We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work at least three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) a week alongside colleagues in our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week. What you’ll be doing: Managing the Partnerships Account Management team ensuring timelines, key documents and details are tracked and actioned Ensuring the sound Account Management of 80 key accounts Distilling Partner contracts. Making sure all key milestones and KPIs are communicated internally and successfully fulfilled Working closing with internal stakeholders and attending planning meetings Overseeing the coordination of key partnership tasks for international and regional sponsors for the 8 annual event programmes 50 Best delivers. Communicating regularly with some partners, primarily via telephone and email Working closely with the Managing Director to negotiate and deliver Host Destination contracts Directly managing some of the larger accounts Overseeing production of post-event reports Attending face to face meetings with Host Destinations and key accounts What you'll need: Significant experience in a commercial or account management environment Experience in working with senior client decision makers to deliver long term marketing solutions to meet their business growth objectives. Exceptional written and verbal sales skills. Outstanding communication, networking and interpersonal skills, as well as being goal orientated, assertive and a problem solver. Digital proficiency with demonstrable skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong attention to detail Organised, efficient and driven to meet deadlines Creative minded, pro-active and brand focused Knowledge of and passion for premium food and beverage brands Sound understanding of sponsorship and the sponsorship industry Experience of experiential events and brand activations Familiarity with legal contracts and terms Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally Company Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays- increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days. An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our &quot;MeDay&quot;. A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community. Opportunity for hybrid working Contributory Pension Life Assurance Scheme Group Income Protection Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme and a 12-month wellness calendar for company-wide health, wellbeing, diversity &amp; inclusion awareness dates. Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Why work for us: We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Senior Partnerships Account Manager

Are you someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a knack for organisation and detail? Are you looking to leverage your strong communications and administration skills to build a career in HR and Recruitment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an HR &amp; Recruitment Assistant to join our supportive team, dedicated to shaping an inclusive workplace culture. In this role you’ll be working across both the HR &amp; recruitment functions throughout the entire employee journey, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, ongoing employee support, and managing leavers. We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week. What you’ll be doing: HR: Onboarding new starters onto our HR system, Cezanne, ensuring that all tasks are completed by the due date set and the new starter notification process is followed, including right to work checks. Processing leavers on Cezanne, sending leaver’s information to employees and ensuring that the leaver notification process is followed and processing reference requests when received. Assisting with the internal moves process, updating the spreadsheet, and ensuring actions are completed. Monitoring the HR inbox, forwarding emails to relevant team members to action or responding where appropriate. Supporting with payroll administration and preparation. Ensuring the completion of probationary reviews by monthly deadlines and escalating outstanding reviews to HR colleagues when necessary, preparing and issuing letters to employees upon completion of probationary period. Updating Cezanne with training records, organising training sessions and providing admin support for HR colleagues. Assisting with the processing of casual workers and freelancers, ensuring that spreadsheets are updated, agreements are issued, timesheets are collected, and Cezanne is used to onboard where necessary. Supporting on administrations projects such as the organisation and transfer of employee files to a digital system. Recruitment: Meeting with hiring managers to get a deeper understanding of the role requirements and developing a suitable interview process. Writing compelling job adverts and advertising roles on our recruitment system and other relevant job boards. Coordinating all stages of the recruitment cycle - from screening and shortlisting applications, to arranging interviews and making offers. Ensuring a positive candidate experience by communicating with the candidate throughout the recruitment process, keeping them informed of the status of their application and providing them with feedback if they are unsuccessful. Proactively sourcing direct candidates via LinkedIn and other sources to build a pipeline of candidates. Building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, agencies, universities, and apprenticeship providers. Providing hiring managers with guidance on interview best practice and supporting on interview structure and knowledge sharing on areas such as unconscious bias. Occasionally attending careers fairs and networking events to represent William Reed What you’ll need: Organisation and prioritisation to effectively manage task list and multiple competing deadlines. Communication to work in a collaborative environment, effectively communicating with team members, external stakeholders, and candidates. Administration skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate record keeping, communications, scheduling of interviews and compliance. Interpersonal skills to cultivate positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, supporting colleagues ensuring a positive candidate experience. Previous experience of working successfully in an administration role in a busy and complex work environment. Confident speaking with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of expertise, and able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and situations. Comfortable in situations with a requirement to think critically, question and determine when to seek guidance or escalate a potential problem. Company Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays- increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days. An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our &quot;MeDay&quot;. A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community. Opportunity for hybrid working Contributory Pension Life Assurance Scheme Group Income Protection Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme and a 12-month wellness calendar for company-wide health, wellbeing, diversity &amp; inclusion awareness dates. Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Why work for us: We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.