Harbourne Associates

About the Company

Harbourne Associates focus their attention on the Sales, eCommerce, Marketing and Management sectors. They work with a large number of key industries, including FMCG, retail HQ, premium/luxury brands, pharma, foodservice, drinks, high-end fashion, hair and beauty, drinks, construction and engineering. Already partnering many global leading organisations, we want to be the preferred supplier for advice and support.. Our consultants really understand the business drivers of our clients and tailor the selection process to ensure best candidate fit. That way our chosen candidates know that we understand their expectations and our clients will only see candidates who fit their profiles exceptionally well.

Purpose
To continuously improve recruitment expectations with curiosity, hard work and core values.

Mission
To deliver such a high level of service, that 100% of clients and candidates who work with us will recommend us without hesitation

Principals
Determination - Everything we do is focused on client and candidate satisfaction.

People - We will build solid long-term relationships and treat everyone the way we expect to be treated ourselves.

Quality - Our systems and processes are designed to deliver a gold star service.

Success - We will help businesses to grow by introducing the best candidate to the ideal employee.

Openness - Dealing honestly, ethically and providing transparency throughout our organisation.

Certainty - We won’t make promises we can’t keep.

Simplicity - Clear language and easy to use forms all aimed at helping you get what you want.

Get in touch with a member of the team directly should you be looking to hire within our areas of expertise, alternatively should you wish to explore said opportunities.

01892822833
www.harbourneassociates.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Harbourne Associates

Job Title

National Account Manager

Job Description

**Job title:** National Account Manager **Role Summary:** Spearhead national account strategy and execution for a fast‑growing FMCG drink brand. Lead an external sales agency, optimize distribution across retail, convenience, and on‑trade channels, and foster deep customer relationships to drive revenue, market share, and brand equity. **Expactations:** - 5+ years in FMCG sales, commercial, or account management, preferably in drinks or related category. - Proven success managing national/key accounts, external sales teams, or distributor networks. - Strong commercial & financial acumen: budget management, trade spend, and P&L impact. - Excellent negotiation and stakeholder influence skills at all corporate levels. - Ability to juggle multiple priorities, stay organized, and adapt to changing markets. - Entrepreneurial, results‑driven mindset with passion for purpose‑led brands. - Willingness to travel across the UK as required. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and inspire a third‑party sales agency to meet and exceed performance targets across all channels. - Monitor sales metrics, own target attainment, extend distribution, and improve rate of sale. - Negotiate pricing, trade terms and co‑marketing spend with key customers, and develop joint business plans. - Collaborate with the Commercial Director on pricing strategy, trade spend, and profitability. - Partner with marketing to align brand and channel plans and steer trade marketing activation. - Execute in‑store and point‑of‑purchase activations flawlessly. - Leverage customer and shopper insights to unearth and exploit commercial opportunities. - Safeguard and enhance brand reputation while driving sales and market share growth. **Required Skills:** - Advanced sales and account management expertise in FMCG. - External agency leadership and distributor relationship management. - Data‑driven decision making with a focus on revenue and margin. - Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication abilities. - Financial analysis: budget control, trade spend optimisation, P&L ownership. - Project management and organisational prowess. - Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive, solution‑oriented approach. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or equivalent. - Commercial or sales certifications (e.g., Chartered Institute of Marketing) preferred.

London, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

17-11-2025

Company Name

Harbourne Associates

Job Title

Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

**Job Title** Supply Chain Manager **Role Summary** Lead forecasting, sales analysis, inventory management, and staff development for a health & beauty distribution business. Drive supply‑chain efficiency to maximize sales, maintain optimal stock levels, and support customer satisfaction. **Expectations** - Deliver accurate, data‑driven forecasts that guide production and distribution. - Maintain balanced inventory, minimizing stockouts and overstock. - Identify and resolve potential supply chain issues proactively. - Manage and develop a junior Supply Chain Graduate to build team capability. - Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, sales, suppliers, freight partners, and senior leadership. **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare and update sales forecasts that determine manufacturing slots and ensure steady customer supply. - Analyze sales data from EPOS and customer feeds to uncover trends and forecast demand. - Conduct low‑stock/high‑stock analyses; generate actionable reports. - Identify potential future stock issues and recommend improvements to maximize sales. - Manage finished‑goods stock levels through behavior analysis and integration with MRP & planning systems. - Directly supervise and coach a Supply Chain Graduate. - Communicate findings and recommendations to all levels, from operational staff to senior directors, and liaise with suppliers and freight providers. **Required Skills** - Minimum 2 years forecasting experience in FMCG or manufacturing supply chains. - Strong analytical and numerical abilities, including product cost analysis. - Excellent organizational skills; capable of multitasking across projects. - Commercial acumen with a clear understanding of business impacts. - Effective communicator across all business levels and external stakeholders. - Self‑starter, deadline‑driven, resilient under pressure, and adaptable to change. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline (preferred). - Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, SCPro, or Six Sigma are advantageous but not mandatory.

Peterborough, United kingdom

On site

Junior

05-12-2025

Company Name

Harbourne Associates

Job Title

Associate Marketing Manager

Job Description

**Job Title** Associate Marketing Manager – EMEA **Role Summary** Execute and optimize B2B marketing campaigns for financial services products across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Develop go‑to‑market strategies, collaborate with product, digital, commercial, and content teams, and ensure campaigns are data‑driven, brand‑consistent, and commercially focused. **Expectations** - Deliver integrated campaigns that meet or exceed performance targets. - Translate complex product details into clear, engaging B2B messaging. - Work independently in a fast‑paced, global environment while coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities** - Plan, launch, and manage multi‑channel B2B marketing campaigns targeting institutional financial clients across EMEA. - Develop and refine go‑to‑market positioning, messaging, and collateral for new and existing products. - Align with product and commercial teams to prioritise growth initiatives and add commercial relevance to campaigns. - Oversee execution across digital, content, events, and paid media channels, ensuring brand consistency and best marketing practices. - Analyse campaign performance data, generate insights, and report on key metrics to senior stakeholders. - Maintain campaign calendars and budget adherence, ensuring timely delivery and ROI optimisation. **Required Skills** - Minimum 3 years of B2B marketing experience in financial services, fintech, or asset management. - Proven ability to plan and execute complex, cross‑functional campaigns. - Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and project management capabilities. - Ability to simplify technical product information into compelling marketing content. - Proficiency in digital marketing, paid media, event marketing, and content creation. - Data‑driven mindset with experience analysing performance metrics and optimising campaigns. - Self‑starter comfortable in a dynamic, global team setting. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. - Relevant marketing certifications (e.g., HubSpot, Google Ads, or similar) are an advantage. ---

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

12-12-2025

Company Name

Harbourne Associates

Job Title

Business Development Manager

Job Description

**Job Title:** Business Development Manager **Role Summary:** Drive growth in the timber and building materials sector by securing new merchant, contractor, and distributor accounts, while managing and expanding existing customer relationships. Own a defined region, develop a high‑quality sales pipeline, and represent the company at industry events. **Expectations:** - Deliver measurable revenue growth for timber products (battens, carcassing, cladding, specialist lines). - Maintain a disciplined pipeline and accurate forecasting. - Operate autonomously in a fast‑growing organization, adapting to market dynamics and internal priorities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Identify, approach, and close new merchant, contractor, and distributor accounts. - Grow and retain existing customers by increasing repeat orders and product uptake. - Build and maintain a structured sales pipeline with accurate forecasting. - Represent the company at site visits, merchant counters, and industry events. - Provide market insight and feedback to support product development across key timber categories. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience in timber sales and deep product knowledge of key timber categories. - Established UK network of merchants and contractors. - Strong track record of winning, developing, and retaining accounts. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills. - Ability to work independently with confidence in a growing organization. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience). - Relevant industry certifications or training are a plus, but not mandatory.

South east, United kingdom

Remote

26-01-2026