Michael Martin

· Oversee point of sale and other Marketing Promotions projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, to budget and to the necessary quality and safety standards.

· Liaise with all divisions and imprints, to understand their marketing materials requirements – and to implement these from concept to delivery.

· Establish, maintain and cultivate relationships among the stakeholders – both internally and externally.

· Participate in customer meetings on request to ensure that the projects are correctly briefed.

· Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best product at the best price and seek opportunities to save money wherever possible across the business.

· Maintain awareness and understanding of Penguin’s ethical purchasing strategy, and ensure that this is adhered to when purchasing items globally.

· In line with Production Purchasing Strategy – and working with line manager, oversee the annual supplier review / tender.

· Liaise with internal and external designers on appropriate file set up/supply for POS and Marketing print.

· Keep up to date with technical advances and developments within the company and the greater industry to enhance skills and working practices.

· Work with new members of the Marketing Divisions to provide training in relevant guidelines and procedures.

· Proactively seek out new and improved materials and concepts and share with the business.

· Ensure communication between Central Group Marketing and other departments/suppliers is always carefully considered and issues are communicated upwards as appropriate.

· Remain flexible and be prepared to assist stakeholders where necessary outside of role.

· Give support to members of the wider production teams where needed.

· Adapt to differing business priorities.

· Oversee the production of Book Proofs for a numerous imprints within the business

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
• Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.