Your Future in Sales & Marketing
A podcast that can help you make great decisions to get the most out of your Sales & Marketing career. Your host, Mike is a professional Sales and Marketing Director and his biggest frustration is seeing the careers of too many people slow down before they should. Be introduced to an incredible group of leaders who tell their story and how they have made it to the top.
Episode 83: Paul Tucker talks recruitment, luxury FMCG brands and the intersection of life and career
Join us for an insightful chat with Paul Hennessy, Sales Director for Moet Hennessy.
Paul has had an amazingly fascinating career as a citizen of the world, having worked both overseas and locally for big brand names including: Wella, Loreal, Diageo and, now, Moet Hennessy. In this chat, he talks about:
his start in recruitment and the old school methodology (think Yellow Pages!); why he made the move to FMCG from recruitment; the importance of brand; the intersection of life and career; and the best interview question he has...Mini Pod: Paul Tucker, Sales Director at Moet Hennessy
In this mini-pod, Mike Dickson gets to know Paul Tucker, Sales Director at Moet Hennessy with 5 rapid fire questions!
Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
Episode 82: Getting Interview Fit with Phillipa Moig, Jade Lish & The Marketing Academy
Join Mike Dickson as he guides Philippa Moig, Group Business Director &
New Business Lead of PHD, through a live interview-preparation session, offering invaluable tips on enhancing the storytelling aspect of her career journey, leveraging her strengths, addressing development areas, and mastering the art of answering competency-based questions.
Philippa also shares insights from her transformative experience in The Marketing Academy, a prestigious program in the marketing industry.
Episode 81: 2024 job market predictions with Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle
What happened in the job market for Sales, Marketing and Category in 2023 and what can we expect to see in 2024?
In this episode, Mike is joined by [axr] Sales & Marketing Consultants, Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle as they share their insights on the year that was, predictions for the year ahead, and the roles that will be in high demand in 2024. Highlights include:
* Organisations will have to be more creative in their approach to retention
* Flexibility is still very much an important consideration
* There's been an increase in roles in the innovation space - part...
Episode 80: How to work with a recruiter with Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle
In this special episode in our "How to" series, Mike Dickson sat down with [axr]'s Sales & Marketing Consultants, Andrew Cannock and Amelia Kettle to discuss how candidates can work with a recruiter effectively in order to get the best value out of the relationship.
Key insights include:
* Recruiters can only place about 5% of people that they meet - but they can help with career goals, directions and how you can best position yourself for success.
* Do your research
* Be clear about your career goals
* Be honest and authentic
* Don't wait until yo...
Episode 79: [axr] special event - Who runs the business?
In this special event podcast episode, we answer the age old question of who really runs the business?
Broadcast live at the Campari Offices and with over 80 guests in attendance, we assembled an expert panel of senior FMCG leaders across Sales, Category, Marketing & Finance to put forward their case for why they think their function actually runs the business!
There was lots of very healthy debate from our panelists (listed below) and some fantastic questions asked from our highly engaged audience. It's an episode not to be missed!
Episode 78: John Foong - staying curious, being open to opportunity and harnessing the power of your network
In the latest episode of the Your Future in Sales and Marketing Podcast, we speak to the engaging and effervescent John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer for Domain.
John has had an incredibly impressive career, working at powerhouses from the likes of Google, Uber, and now at Domain.
He talks about:
Mini Pod: John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer, Domain
In this week's Mini Pod, you'll hear quick-fire career insights from the Chief Revenue Officer for Domain, John Foong.
Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
Episode 77: The Sales & Marketing Crossover with Nicole Parker
From Sales to Marketing and everything in between, Nicole Parker, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Weber Barbecues, has had a very interesting and diverse career.
We were lucky enough to sit down with her to find out what she has learnt along the way, the advice she has for others wanting to take that step in up in their marketing career or if they want to pivot to a new area.
She shared some excellent career advice, including the importance of:
✅ Taking control and being in the driver's seat of your career
✅ Celebrati...
Mini Pod: Nicole Parker, Director of Marketing and eCommerce ANZ, Weber Barbecues
In this week's Mini Pod, you'll hear quick-fire career insights from the Director of Marketing and eCommerce ANZ with Weber Barbecues, Nicole Parker.
Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
