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Issue 29
- Feb/Mar 2012
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bulletpointEaster smiles
Easter is a special time for bringing springtime happiness says Jenny May Forsyth

bulletpointMotherly love
With Mother's Day approaching we look at mum-related products

bulletpointCHSI show and product preview
Wendy Gardiner previews a taster of what will be on offer

bulletpointCreative cards
Following a desire to improve her work/life balance, Lisa Donati set up Psychopants

bulletpointUp and coming - a pot pourri of crafts
Turning a hobby into a work from home business has been a dream come true for Amber Waugh


Job vacancies at KD Media Publishing

We are always on the look out for ambitious and hard working people who take pride in their work and who wish to join an expanding forward-thinking organisation.


Production Assistant, 15-25 hours per week (flexible)

A confident individual is required to assist a busy design team within a Witham-based publishing company. The successful candidate will work across an expanding portfolio of magazines, to file artwork, liase with clients by email and phone and generally help with the administration of the department.

This position would suit an individual with administrative experience looking to expand their knowledge of the publishing industry, must be able to work flexible hours dependent on the departments workload.

The candidate must:

  • Be fluent in spoken and written English
  • Have a confident telephone manner
  • Have strong organisational skills
  • Be computer literate, Mac and Adobe Creative Suite 4 experience preferred but not essential
  • Have a good eye for detail
  • Be able to work well under pressure
  • Be able to work on own initiative
  • Have excellent time management skills
  • Be a team player

Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE. Our apologies now if we cannot respond to all applicants, however all shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please email a covering letter, CV and PDF examples of recent work to sarahb@kdmediapublishing.com

Deadline for applications: Friday, 3rd February 2012


Advertising Sales Executive

Salary: NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
ON TARGET EARNINGS £25-£30K

We require intelligent self motivated and mature sales people to sell advertising in a range of consumer and business magazines including twelve county based wedding magazines under the County Wedding Magazines brand and a number of trade magazines for the Gift, Craft, Fashion Accessories and Bridal market .

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year media advertising experience (although not essential), a proven track record of achievement and an enthusiastic approach to winning business.

Responsibility will be given from the outset (after product training) and good sales people will soon reach OTE's of £30k+.

This is not a call centre style sales environment and there will be a requirement to visit some exhibitions and trade shows, so client facing skills are also important.

Additional skills required:

  • Proactive, energetic approach
  • Sales orientated, results driven
  • Strong organisational ability
  • Strong communication & interpersonal skills
  • Clear & concise telephone manner
  • Flexible & adaptable manner
  • Team player
  • Computer literate

Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

For the right candidate it might be possible to work remotely from your own home or office.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE. Our apologies now if we cannot respond to all applicants, however all shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please email a covering letter and CV to markw@kdmediapublishing.com


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