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Three-quarters of firms 'set to hire more permanent staff'

22 July 2011 15:51:09

Almost three-quarters (74 per cent) of companies in the UK are planning to hire more staff over the coming three months, according to new research.

The JobsOutlook from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) revealed that business confidence is rising in the country, which is good news for everyone searching for sales jobs.

An additional 66 per cent of the businesses polled said they would be looking to boost their permanent workforce in the next year.

The report showed that redundancies, pay freezes and reduced hours have all dropped significantly over the past few months, while more firms have increased their headcount over the same period.

"Employers are more positive about their hiring intentions, which reflects an improvement in overall business confidence," said Roger Tweedy, director of research at the REC.

He added: "Employers are recognising the need to ramp up their recruitment activity in order to attract high-potential candidates and move their business forward."

Recently, Antony Wroe, chair of REC Sales & Retail, said that sales recruitment professionals need to have "considerable skills" to succeed in the industry.

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Sales and marketing 'top concerns' among UK firms

17 May 2011 15:25:30

The top business concerns among small firms at the moment are sales and marketing, according to a new report by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).

Research carried out by the body found that focusing on developing a firm's sales and marketing strategy is a priority for over one in five smaller firms in the engineering industry.

This was followed by recruitment, training and employment law, which was a key concern for 13.4 per cent of companies, and shows that these issues are vital to success in the modern business world, explained Phil Orfod, chief executive of the FPB.

"Getting sales and marketing right is crucial for small engineering companies - especially as they are acknowledged as one of the main sectors to lead the country to a sustainable private sector recovery," he added.

Meanwhile, recent figures released by the Internet Advertising Bureau and PwC showed, on a like-for-like basis, online advertising experienced a bumper year in 2010 as marketing budgets were boosted.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Majority of senior executives 'seeking a new role'

12 May 2011 15:38:17

The majority of senior executives are seeking a role in a different organisation, with recruitment rates rising steadily during the last 12 months, a new report shows.

Research carried out by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) as part of its first quarter report shows that seven out of ten senior executives are currently looking for a new role, marking a seven per cent rise on the data recorded in the final three months of 2010.

In particular, activity was high in the technology and financial services industries, with a significant boost in searchers since the last quarter.

Peter Felix, president of the AESC, commented: "Our first quarter industry statistics demonstrate that demand for executive talent is being sustained at the recovery levels of 2010 and that a solid foundation is being created for further growth in 2011."

It comes after data issued by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG showed that the number of permanent job placements in the UK, including those in sales recruitment, rose once again in April, the latest industry figures have revealed.

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Posted by John Oak

3 in 4 workers 'know they'll get royal wedding bank holiday'

18 April 2011 15:49:28

One in four workers, some of whom might be in sales recruitment roles, are unsure as to whether they will get a bank holiday for the upcoming royal wedding.

Despite the government declaring April 29th a bank holiday, and three in four employees knowing they will have the day off, around a quarter of workers still do not know if they will need to be at work, the survey of 1,000 people by Badenock & Clark found.

Lynne Hardman from the company said the onus is on employers to communicate "clearly and effectively" to their staff whether they will have the day off.

"If not correctly managed, employers may find workers react badly to what appears to be a last-minute decision - leading to low morale amongst employees," she warned.

Employers choosing not to allow their workers a bank holiday could find flexible working practices on the day might "alleviate the bad news", Ms Hardman suggested.

A recent survey by workplace provider Regus revealed that two-thirds of employers support the idea of a royal wedding bank holiday.

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Career success 'linked to teenage reading habits'

08 April 2011 14:21:57

People who want to have a successful career, perhaps in a sales recruitment role, should ensure they take up reading at an early age, new research has revealed.

There is a clear link between reading for pleasure and achieving a high-flying job, the research, conducted by Mark Taylor from Nuffield College at the University of Oxford, found.

Some 17,200 people born in 1970 were quizzed about their extra-curricular activities at the age of 16 for the study.

The research showed 16-year-olds who read at least one book every month were more likely to have obtained a professional or managerial position by the age of 33, compared to non-readers.

Mr Taylor also looked at the effects other after-school activities, such as sports or playing a musical instrument, had on career development and achievement, finding they had no impact.

"According to our results, there is something special about reading for pleasure - the positive associations of reading for pleasure aren't replicated in any other extra-curricular activity," he said.

Recent data from the Chartered Management Institute and Xpert HR revealed that fewer workers resigned, retired or were made redundant in 2010.

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Workers 'fear redundancy' due to rising unemployment

07 April 2011 16:12:34

Rising unemployment levels in the UK are causing many workers, some of whom might have sales recruitment jobs, to fear redundancy.

Almost half the country's working population are afraid they might lose their jobs, while two-thirds are concerned they do not have the right skills to switch industry, research from Gumtree revealed.

Due to the latest unemployment data from the Office for National Statistics showing eight per cent of the population are without a job, only 11 per cent of those surveyed said they are 'very confident' about keeping their post.

If they were to face the prospect of redundancy, 49 per cent of those polled said they would not have the right qualifications to go into a new field.

Sam Taylor from Gumtree said: "The study shows working Brits are feeling the strain and increased pressure to keep their jobs.

"The prospect of finding a job can be daunting and jobseekers in 2011 will undoubtedly have to take a savvy approach."

Recent research by international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer revealed that companies are currently concerned that the government's decision to phase out the default retirement age could hamper job creation.

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Posted by John Oak

Scrapping DRA 'won't help retain valued older staff'

06 April 2011 14:23:11

The government's decision to phase out and eventually abolish the default retirement age (DRA) will not help them in their bid to retain valued older workers, some of whom might be engaged in sales jobs, it has been suggested.

Dr David Lain from the University of Brighton Business School, said: "Employers ... need to recognise that legal changes alone will be insufficient for retaining valued older employees."

He explained that older workers often have a number of responsibilities outside work, such as caring for others, and they choose to engage in leisure activities as well.

These staff members are likely to be more in favour of the "potential attractiveness of gradual retirement", which allows them to reduce their working hours over time.

Recent research from international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer also highlighted concerns about the impact of the abolition of the DRA.

A survey conducted by the firm revealed that two-thirds of people believe job creation could be affected by the decision and it could potentially harm the recovery of the UK economy.

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Posted by John Oak

Job creation 'could be affected by scrapping of DRA'

05 April 2011 16:11:59

Companies, some of which might employ staff in sales jobs, fear the scrapping of the default retirement age (DRA) could have an impact on job creation.

Two-thirds of the firms surveyed by international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer believe phasing out the DRA could affect companies' ability to hire new staff and might potentially harm the economic recovery.

In the short term, the companies polled said they fear job creation might be affected more through the abolition of the DRA than other legislative changes in the UK.

However, despite the concerns of many firms, more than half (54 per cent) said they supported the government's decision.

"There's no doubt that removing the default retirement age has led to widespread concern about the effects on the workforce and the implications for businesses and the economy as a whole," said Caroline Stroud, co-head of Freshfields' London employment practice.

John Cridland, director general at the Confederation of British Industry, recently said the Budget announcement could boost job creation among UK businesses.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

To keep top staff, companies need to be flexible

04 April 2011 15:39:26

Companies need to be flexible if they are to keep top staff, some of whom might be working in sales recruitment roles, one commentator has suggested.

Adrienne Burgess, head of research at the Fatherhood Institute, said employers are aware of the fact their workers have lives outside the office and in order to "keep the brightest and the best you need to be flexible".

She said this is very much the case when employees have children, as they have numerous responsibilities outside work, meaning it is even more vital for their companies to be flexible in order to retain their skills.

Her comments came as the government's paternity leave rules came into effect on April 3rd.

Recent research from uSwitch.com revealed that more than a third (39 per cent) of small business owners believe companies of their size should be exempt from the legislation.

Only 21 per cent of small firms polled by the website said they thought the rules should also encompass businesses of their size.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Most SMEs have put off hiring 'due to economic climate'

01 April 2011 14:56:44

The majority of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have not hired new staff recently because of the economic climate, a new poll has revealed.

Some seven in ten SMEs polled by huddlebuy.co.uk said the uncertain economic situation in the UK has affected their willingness to recruit new employees, possibly including some in sales jobs, reports Recruiter.

The research by the business group buying website also revealed that 95 per cent of small firm owners believe the government does not do enough to help SMEs in the country.

After the Budget announcement last week, SMEs expressed concerns that they will not see a significant impact from the proposals, according to a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses.

Nearly half (45 per cent) of those surveyed by the business group said they thought it would have little effect on the day-to-day operation of their business. However, a third said they thought it would boost their cashflow.

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Govt urged to make it easier to hire staff

23 March 2011 11:15:18

Chancellor George Osborne is being urged to make it easier to hire staff - including more people in sales jobs - when he announces the Budget today (March 23rd).

Speaking to Recruiter, Samantha O'Byrne from accountancy firm Grant Thornton, said many businesses in the UK have faced tough economic conditions recently.

"To stimulate and encourage a job-generating market, the government needs to ensure it introduces and implements policies that make it easier for businesses, particularly SMEs, to take on new people," she said.

She called for the coalition to consider extending the National Insurance holiday for businesses to make it more "wide reaching", encompassing firms in the south-east and London as well.

Ms O'Byrne added that she would like to see the contributions holiday also apply to companies which take on staff who were previously unemployed, as this will help get more people in employment.

Jes Ladva, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's London regional director, recently said there will be more jobs created in the UK over the next 12 months, particularly in the capital.

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Posted by John Oak

Executive recruitment 'is surging'

07 March 2011 16:07:12

There has been a surge in the number of people being hired into executive positions in the last year, which includes executive sales recruitment, according to a new report.

The Association of Executive Search Consultants' (AESC's) 2010 Annual Report on the retained executive search industry shows that executive recruiting is now at its third highest level ever.

This is mainly due to a "dramatic resurgence" in demand last year, said Peter Felix, president of the AESC.

He noted that, overall, the industry grew by an average of 28.5 per cent in 2010, as organisations around the world were quick to realise that a shortage of talent is being exacerbated by the "tremendous tasks" facing management.

"Leadership today is at a premium since organisations cannot ignore the challenges of new competition, evolving technology, industry convergence and globalisation," Mr Felix added.

It follows an international survey carried out by Antal which showed that 52 per cent of firms will be taking on new staff in the next three months, while many are also focused on implementing staff retention measures.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Number of over-65s in work increases

03 March 2011 15:53:55

The number of people aged over 65 but still in full-time employment, including sales jobs, is on the rise, according to the latest official figures.

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that 2.7 per cent of over-65s, or 270,000, were working full-time in 2010, up from the 1.2 per cent recorded in March 2001.

The data also showed that the 870,000 either full or part-time workers aged over 65 comprised three per cent of all workers in December 2010, compared with 1.5 per cent of the UK in March 2001.

"In October to December 2010, of those aged 65 and over and working, 83 per cent had been continuously employed for five years or more, with just over two in five working in the same job for 20 years or more," the ONS revealed.

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment found that 86 per cent of workers in sales jobs had been in the industry for five years or more, with ten per cent having in excess of 30 years' experience.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Finding the right talent 'is crucial for reform'

10 November 2010 13:11:35

The recent Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) has "underlined" the need for fundamental reform in the way that staff are recruited and which candidates are chosen, it has been claimed.

According to the Association of Executive Recruiters (AER), a group within the Recruitment and Employment Confederation there is a "huge leadership challenge" facing all organisations, including those in the sales recruitment field.

Commenting on how executive search firms can help in the process, Derek Smart, chair of the AER said finding the right talent to drive the transformation agenda has to be one of the "immediate" post-CSR priorities.

"New ideas and approaches will be required. As well as harnessing untapped pockets of expertise and innovation within current structures, bodies will need to find ways of attracting new talent to work," he explained.

Recently, Richard Nott, website director at CWJobs.co.uk, said that there is a chance that public sector cuts as a result of the CSR will lead to more talented and skilled workers moving to the private sector, which includes sales recruitment roles.

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Demand for sales executives 'on the rise'

11 October 2010 11:31:30

The demand for executives in the sales recruitment sector continues to rise in the UK, according to the latest figures.

Data issued by InterExec concerning the first six months of the year show that, of the top six professional disciplines sought by recruiters between January and June, IT and management consultancies were most in demand.

This was followed by sales professionals and chief executives, as companies began to recover from the effects of the economic downturn.

Commenting on the statistics, Kit Scott Brown, InterExec chief executive, pointed out that there was an 84 per cent jump in demand for sales executives.

"The demand for senior executives across almost all industry sectors is increasing, but top executives need to remain alert if they are to identify the best new opportunities," he added.

It comes after Kevin Green, chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, said that it is essential that firms are rewarded for boosting sales recruitment and creating jobs in other sectors.

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Senior executives 'being highly sought' in 2010

22 September 2010 12:00:38

There is a growing demand for senior executives who can add experience to a company, according to a new report.

The latest survey findings by Ipsos MORI for the Interim Management Association (IMA) show that the use of interim managers has increased by nine per cent over the first two quarters of 2010.

According to the data, the proportion of private sector interim assignments has increased to 52 per cent, which highlights how experience is vital to firms escaping the recession, according to Paul Botting, chair of the IMA and managing director of Odgers Interim Commercial.

"Our latest results demonstrate clearly how senior, experienced executives are being sought to lead and change organisations in business-critical operations," he explained.

Earlier this month, Claudio Da Rold, vice president at research analyst Gartner, said that firms are beginning to increase expenditure as they shrug off the effects of the economic downturn and managers become more confident.

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Financial stability 'will lead to recruitment boost'

03 August 2010 14:49:19

Many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are waiting until their financial outlook is clear before commuting to hiring more staff, a new survey has revealed.

A report carried out by Administaff as part of its Business Confidence Survey found that 61 per cent of small business owners, which may include packaging firms, will delay their expectation of an economic rebound until 2011 or later, while over 18 per cent feel a turnaround will happen in 2010 and 20 per cent are unsure.

Paul Sarvadi, Administaff's chairman and chief executive officer, said that many firms are seeing an improvement in their financial situation, however, and this will lead to more workers being hired in the coming months.

"Many owners of SMBs seem to be hesitant to commit important financial resources in the face of current economic uncertainty. However, they appear to be ready and willing to make those positive decisions as soon as key fiscal elements are in place," he explained.

It comes after Martin Warnes, managing director of reed.co.uk, said that hiring managers within the sector are becoming more active in anticipation of the industry experiencing a boost in demand and productivity in the coming months.

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Jaguar Land Rover sales help produce £32m profits

28 May 2010 15:49:31

The impressive sales of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles have helped the respected brand to post profits of £32 million after an impressive start to the year.

Jaguar Land Rover's parent company Tata Motors was even more successful with sales totalling £13.7 billion, which is compared with £10.5 billion last year.

An expert has put the success down to the company switching its sales focus from its traditional 4x4s to smaller, more affordable vehicles, which could interest those looking for sales jobs.

Professor Rhys, president of the Centre for Automotive Research at Cardiff Business School, told the Birmingham Post: "Land Rover has done incredibly well because they have changed their emphasis from the larger 4x4s – which they still make – to things like the Freelander, which are more affordable and very popular."

Kingspan Renewables has recently been able to create more than 160 jobs after the success of its manufacturing sales team helped it to secure £6.5 million of investment from Invest Northern Ireland.

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Environmentally-friendly packaging 'growing in importance'

07 May 2010 17:04:56

The trend towards companies deploying environmentally-friendly packaging is likely to continue, an expert has asserted.

Sam Jarvis, spokesperson for Waste Watch, highlighted the fact that packaging changes are being made to a growing range of fast moving consumer goods.

People applying for packaging sales jobs should be aware of this trend, as the representative predicted that the cost savings it confers on companies are likely to remain important in the foreseeable future.

He said: "I think that it is a trend that probably will continue because it's a much lighter weight to transport and that means that there are fewer carbon emissions as a result."

Mr Jarvis listed some of the advantages of the packaging, including its lower carbon footprint and the cost savings on raw materials and transport.

His comments followed the news that supermarket chain Waitrose has announced that it will be launching wine in plastic bottles as a ploy to make the most of the festival-goer market this summer.

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Managers 'looking for personality' in sales jobs roles

16 February 2010 16:23:16

Many managers look for personality when interviewing a candidate, a new survey has revealed.

A report carried out by workplace psychologist OPP has found that 25 per cent of recruiters will hire an applicant for a sales job if they like the individual on a personal level, over other factors such as qualifications.

Furthermore, 70 per cent of managers have admitted that they have made recruitment errors in the past and would go back and change their minds if they could.

Dr Robert McHenry, chief executive of OPP, commented: "Mistakes range from overestimating the potential of a person to discovering information further down the line that would have changed the decision. In any case, these decisions are often made covertly and in the absence of hard facts."

Meanwhile, minister for higher education David Lammy recently said that internships are an excellent way for graduates to increase the chances of gaining sales jobs success.

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Posted by John Oak

Sales recruitment: Women occupy high-status roles

12 August 2009 15:59:56

Women are more likely to have high-status sales jobs compared to their male counterparts, although there is still a gulf between the amount of money each gender is paid, according to new research.

The University of Cambridge conducted the study, which could interest people searching for sales jobs.

Karen Gill, co-founder of everywoman, a provider of training and support services for women, said that there is much to be done in order to bring true equality to the work place.

She said: "Women should be encouraged to aspire to the very top of their career, but once there, they deserve to expect the same opportunities, recognition and remuneration as their male colleagues."

Employment specialists Experteer recently conducted a study of UK executives which found that although there are ten times fewer female managing directors than male, women are likely to get into senior positions quicker than men.

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Female sales executives progress quickly

30 July 2009 15:52:33

Women vying for senior positions such as sales executives are progressing quicker than their male counterparts, according to new research.

Employment specialists Experteer conducted a study of executives in its UK database and found that although there are ten times fewer female managing directors than male, they are likely to get into senior positions quicker than men.

People applying for sales jobs maybe interested in the research, which also highlighted a pay gap between female and male workers that meant some women could be earning £13,000 less per year than a man in the same job.

Torsten Muth, managing director of Experteer.co.uk, said: "Our research does suggest a brighter future, as today's female executives become tomorrow's managers there is hope that the situation will improve."

In other sales recruitment news, more than 40 per cent of sales executives said they were not going on holiday this summer as they aim to work their way out of the economic downturn.

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Sales executives 'giving up holidays'

22 July 2009 06:45:57

Almost half of top executives will not be going on summer holidays this year as they try to focus on work, according to one survey.

Executive advice website TheLadders.co.uk released the figures which showed that 43 per cent of those in top sales jobs would not be going abroad this summer.

Derek Pilcher, managing director of TheLadders.co.uk, said: "Having a strong work ethic is admirable in times of economic difficulty but with commercial pressure comes great stress."

He added that those in executive sales jobs need to be able to put some distance between themselves and the office as it can bring greater perspective.

The website asked more than 500 of the UK's executives about their summer holiday plans and found that 53 per cent did not intend to go away.

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Executive candidates 'need job seeking system'

12 June 2009 16:55:24

By John Oak

Executive jobseekers need to put an effective system in place in order to tap into the unadvertised job market, it has been claimed.

According to career coach Mary Elizabeth Bradford, job candidates, such as those looking for sales jobs, should try direct mail campaigns and phone calls to secure positions, rather than spending a great deal of time on recruitment boards.

She commented: "Weeks of submitting your resume on job boards with never getting any response, can be very demoralising.

"I talk to a lot of really deserving and intelligent executives that just don't have the right information."

Ms Bradford added that to find unadvertised positions, executives need to develop a system to replace their dependence on job boards.

Earlier this month, Richard Pearson, a former vice president with four travel companies, commented that candidates looking for sales jobs must be proactive, understand their options within their own company, know how to network, find a mentor and learn to accept disappointment.

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Sales executives 'should be patient in job searches'

09 March 2009 17:30:31

Sales executives looking for new employment should be patient in their job searches, it has been claimed.

According to research carried out by the Korn/Ferry Institute, 83 per cent of top-level management believe they will be hunting for more than four months for their next opportunity, while 43 per cent believe the process will take seven months or longer.

Cheryl Buxton, global managing director of client services for the organisation, commented: "We counsel both our clients and candidates to be patient in the search process and the current economic environment only reinforces that need."

She went on to say that lengthy job searches are not confined to poor economies and it takes time to find the right cultural and functional fit for each position and each candidate.

Last week, recruiter Heritage Partners International claimed there has never been a greater depth of talent among executives seeking employment in the pharmaceutical sales industry.

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