Careers with Debrett's

Business Development/Sales Executive

Debrett’s is always seeking driven, creative and talented individuals to join the dynamic and vibrant team. If you are considering your future and are looking for somewhere to make a difference in a company that offers great opportunities and professional growth please take a moment to have a look at the list of current vacancies in the UK and overseas.

Company background

With its 250-year heritage, Debrett’s remains the trusted source on British social skills, etiquette and style. This expertise is reflected in the range of products and services that Debrett’s provides. The Debrett’s Academy trains both corporate and private clients, whilst its leather products and stationery, publications and sought-after commentary and editorial engage with brands and luxury consumers across the globe. Furthermore, with its vast network of around 22,000 of the highest achievers and most influential people of today, Debrett’s combines its people with its products and training through carefully curated brand partnerships and its charitable Foundation.

Job description

Based in the heart of Mayfair, this role suits a driven, creative and confident individual, looking to further their experience in the luxury sector with a renowned British brand. The company is undergoing a dynamic and exciting phase of expansion, having recently opened internationally.

From HSBC, Hong Kong to Harvey Nichols, London, the company is dedicated to providing cutting-edge luxury services and products to a range of clients and corporates across the world. The successful candidate will be expected to sell Debrett’s products and services including: leather goods, publications, partnerships, and training with the Debrett’s Academy.

Applicants must have strong communication skills, both spoken and written including good copy-writing skills. They will be responsible for writing pitches and presentations and will have ownership of salesforce activity across the team.

Activities:

·         Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails
·         Creating detailed proposal documents – mostly in Powerpoint and Indesign
·         Recording and monitoring sales activity in the CRM database, Salesforce
·         Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations
·         Acting as a brand ambassador and attending networking events to build contacts
·         Acting as the team coordinator to support the training and sales managers and directors

Qualifications:

A minimum of two years sales experience gained in any commercial area is beneficial, preferably with a luxury lifestyle brand
Any degree subject is acceptable

Key skills:

·         Strong written skills – particularly for writing copy in customer proposals
·         Creativity in business
·         IT skills – particularly Powerpoint and Excel. Experience with CRM databases is useful. Salesforce preferred but not essential.
·         Design skills – a basic knowledge of Indesign and Adobe Photoshop is preferred but not essential
·         Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
·         Maturity
·         Confidence
·         Perseverance
·         Patience
·         Commercial awareness

Please send your CV to Ali Moss-Thomas at alimoss-thomas@debretts.co.uk and include a cover letter detailing your particular interest in the position and relevant experience.

Starting Salary £20,000-22,000 depending on experience – OTE £35,000 – additional to be earned on the achievement of specific sales targets

MARKETING MANAGER

Overview

Debrett's now has an exciting opportunity for a talented marketing professional to join its Mayfair-based team.

We are looking for an ambitious, career-minded individual to take ownership of the full marketing strategy and its implementation (with a focus on customer marketing, partnership, and digital/online) across a varied product portfolio including leather goods and stationery, etiquette training, books and content licensing as well as a private client event service.

The ideal candidate will be highly creative in their outlook, a skilled communicator, culturally savvy and with a strong interest in heritage and/or luxury lifestyle. A background in working with a variety of different lifestyle brands is preferred, with online and ecommerce experience an advantage.

Activities

Strategy

Work closely with the marketing director on setting the overall brand strategy and determining the marketing strategy per product type
Produce a monthly calendar of all promotional marketing activity
Proactively look for brand partnership opportunities and ways in which to promote the various branded products through different initiatives
Work closely with CRM team to develop marketing ideas for the member database

Online/Digital

Create and implement all online marketing and promotional activity
Work with external agency on all digital advertising
Work with design team to develop and implement online promotions
Optimise all marketing and ecommerce activity to increase visitor numbers and drive product sales
Analyse, evaluate and adapt marketing activity to maximise ROI

Print, Design and Editorial

Work with marketing and design team on the production of all creative collateral, managing timelines and process
Work closely with editorial manager on all content creation relating to marketing
Work closely with production manager on production timelines where relevant

Third Party Promotions

Act as liaison with third party promotional partners
Coordinate third party marketing initiatives
Attend meetings with brand partners

Other

Support marketing director in all areas as an when required
Attend networking events as a Debrett’s brand ambassador
Support the sales team as and when required with supporting information, presentations or research
Work with Debrett’s partner businesses as a marketing liaison
Work alongside external PR agency to ensure all marketing efforts are supported and coordinated with relevant PR activity and vice versa

Social Media

Work alongside the designer and the events and social media coordinator to monitor and coordinate content and social media platforms, ensuring they are being used properly to support all company activity including promotions, events and partnerships
Coordinate content syndication with relevant affiliate platforms

Qualifications and Experience

5+ years relevant marketing experience with a lifestyle or luxury brand
Experience managing the development of marketing materials, including print, advertising, direct marketing and web creative.

Key Skills

Understanding of design and print processes
Proficiency in Word and Powerpoint
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign preferable but not essential
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Highly organised, a strategic planner and creative thinker
A talented networker and brand ambassador with strong industry contacts
Acute commercial awareness and a strong understanding of the brand’s luxury positioning and media attention
Creative flair and ability to translate messages into strong marketing ideas

Salary: £30,000 pa

senior Designer

Overview

Debrett's now has an opportunity for a cutting edge senior designer to join its Mayfair-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented creative to take ownership of the design function, playing a pivotal role in shaping all visual aspects of the Debrett’s brand to incorporate the heritage influence with todays luxury lifestyle trends, including digital, print, social media and marketing communications. An understanding of the luxury market is preferred.

Activities

Branding and marketing

Building on Debrett’s existing luxury brand positioning to expand it’s recognition to new audiences and disciplines – in the UK and globally.
Support all innovative business development plans to varying target audiences.
Producing both print and digital marketing material for Debrett’s including magazines, newsletters, brochures and invitations.
Maintain constant awareness of commercial as well as aesthetic imperatives.

Product Design/Publishing

Creative planning and research tasks to aid product development.
Liaising with manufacturers to ensure an efficient and cost effective process.
Experience of project management including production.
Publishing/print design and production including cover design and implementing all content. An understanding of print processes is essential

Website Management

Keeping the website up-to-date and relevant by regularly changing images and content.
Using e-commerce website software.
Managing product listings and promotional online offers.

Photography

Taking and editing product and lifestyle images.
Sourcing relevant images for external companies working with the brand.

International

Liaising with the office in China to produce relevant dual language marketing material.
Providing materials for external international parties working with the brand.
Imagery updates for the website in China.

Desired Skills and Experience

Personal Attributes

Debrett’s is a diverse business so work is highly varied throughout – requiring an open mind and flexible attitude.
Quick learning and adaptation to the working environment is key to success. Expect to meet tight deadlines.
Care and attention to detail are necessary for every project.
A range of organisational skills are required, including: time management; prioritising work load and managing multiple projects at one time.
Communication is key. Working alongside the creative director and various departments means strong visual and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications & Experience

Any degree subject in a creative area is acceptable. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience gained in any commercial area is beneficial, luxury preferred

Key Skills

Good knowledge of imagery for both print and digital use
Understanding of typography, illustration and image layout
Highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
An efficient and motivated character, who is able to work independently and manage his/her own time
An effective visual and verbal communicator
Strong creative skills, and an ability to be highly conceptual
Strong photographic skills beneficial but not essential

Company Background

Salary £26,000-£28,000 depending on experience

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to alimoss-thomas@debretts.co.uk

EVENTS AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP AT DEBRETT’S

This internship is designed to give a recent graduate excellent exposure and experience within the events and marketing sectors of a luxury British brand.

Languages: English
Length: 3-6 Months
Location: Mayfair, London
Type of internship: Full-time
Remuneration – National minimum wage

The daily tasks the intern should expect to learn about and undertake include:

Event management and planning
CRM, Ecommerce and Strategic Marketing support
Social media planning and strategy along with general digital marketing approach
Developing relationships with partners relating to seasonal events and marketing partnerships
Communicating the brand and services at events and client meetings
Using the contact database for external PR, marketing and event activity
Events and marketing administration support
General office administration and support

Further information:

This role suits a recent graduate looking to gain work experience in the luxury sector within a renowned British brand, based in Central London, working with prestigious clients and partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for British heritage along with a desire to learn about and gain experience within the luxury industry. The candidate should be professional, self-motivated, adaptable, diplomatic and enthusiastic with the ability to work as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail as well as strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills are required. Related degrees or previous work experience are a bonus but not a necessity.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to alimoss-thomas@debretts.co.uk