Welcome to the Talking Tables Careers pages.

You can view and apply for our current vacancies below. And if we have no current jobs listed, or if we aren't advertising roles for the skills you have, feel free to contact us.

To apply for a position please send your resume and cover letter to the email indicated below:

 

Senior Merchandiser

We are looking for a Merchandiser to join our Grocery Hub team and lead the merchandising functions with support of the junior merchandiser. You will be expected to have a background of working with the supermarket chains and have dealt with delivering stock either DDP, EXW, FOB.  You will be ensuring our customers stock is delivered on time and in full!  You must be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the booking in process for FOB orders and dealing with Chinese factories delivering both LCL and FCL consignments. The role is very fast paced, and you will be expected to work quickly but accurately to meet our customer’s high expectations.  You will report into the Commercial Manager and work closely with the Account Managers across our key customer accounts.

• Knowledge of delivering orders DDP, EXW, FOB, preferably supplying supermarkets
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel & Outlook
• Ability to prioritise is a must
• Multi tasker and a quick learner

Download job description here.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to Matthew@talkingtables.co.uk

Date posted: 27/05/2020

Social Media Manager An opportunity to own our social media, to develop and deliver social media strategies; reach out to the relevant influencers and to message and interact with our online community. You will have the opportunity to look after all social media campaigns from start to finish and to work within a cross-functional “social team”. Lead on sharing content via social media, blogging, LinkedIn and influencer channels. Have proven experience in boosting number of followers on social media to significant numbers. You will have a passion to grow a tribe of followers, who will repeat purchase and who will number beyond 100,000 followers (from a starting base of some 20,000). Be involved in the full process of brainstorming, creating, implementing and analysing creative content campaigns. Be a creative thinker with strong communication skills. As a hands-on role, it is perfect for someone who is always willing to go the extra mile to secure coverage, with creative, bold ideas and gets genuinely excited by developing content and building links. You, as part of a wider team, will also own the challenge of driving brand awareness. Within an established B2B business, you will be a key element of the ambition to become a substantial B2C business. If you love the challenge of building a tribe that love our brand, we want to hear from you. If you love being a host and gathering with friends and family, even better! Download job description here If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to clare@talkingtables.co.uk Date posted: 03/07/2020

 

Design Manager

As the Design Manager it is your responsibility to lead the creative design team and oversee the day-to-day operations of the design department. They ensure that design excellence is achieved on every brief to the brand and customer expectations of the business, within the agreed budget and timeline.

Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience in a similar role, and at least 5 years experience in an in-house Studio. You must have commercial design experience, and be familiar with a fast paced environment.

• BA Hons degree or equivalent in Art & Design, Graphics, Illustrations or similar
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on Illustrator
• Experience managing direct reports
• Able to differentiate design positioning for different markets (UK, US, EU) and different sectors (premium department store; grocery)
• Have an understanding of colour management (ISO 12647) and a good knowledge of manufacturing processes and their impact on design.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense with a keen eye for detail
• A team player, natural and authentic leadership skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, handles pressure well, calm and efficient
• Great communication skills, extremely organised and able to deliver to a deadline
• A self-starter with initiative and a can-do, positive attitude
• A genuine interest in party products and how customers use them

Download job description here.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to clare@talkingtables.co.uk

Date posted: 06/07/2020

 

Internships

Bright, keen and able interns wanted. We love to give the younger members of the workforce a stepping stone in their career path. We have a busy office and would love a helping hand in the following areas/teams:

1. Marketing: Creating marketing material e.g. videos, gifs and selling imagery. Skills required: An eye for design/styling and the following software; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and video software/platforms e.g Premiere Pro.
2. Website: Uploading new products and content, helping to optimise the site.
3. Amazon: Are you an Amazon whizz kid? We'd love support to optimise our current product listings.
4. Translations: Are you multi-lingual? we would love support to translate our listings to other European languages such as German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Proposal:

• Four week internship
• Based in our lively London office in SW4, nearest tube Stockwell.
• Safe environment with social spacing in place
• Expenses provided

Next Step:

Please send your CV to clare@talkingtables.co.uk
Say which role you are interested in.
Say why you would make a great intern.
Tell me which is your favourite product on our website and why.