David Jenkins
Managing Director
SPEAK TO AN EXPERT
The Vertical Advantage Sales and Marketing team is headed up by David Jenkins, so if you're looking for some insight on the market, who to hire and how to build your team, he'll be able to help.
Email David, call him on 0207 438 1565 or drop him a message on LinkedIn.
Helping the FMCG community throughout COVID-19
‘Business as usual’ has been replaced by ‘adapt and support’ since the outbreak of COVID-19. We are in... Read more
Blue Chip vs SME: What's best to progress your career
As a sales and marketing manager with experience working with both blue-chip businesses and SMEs (small and medium-sized... Read more
How to navigate a career in the fast-changing world of eCommerce
eCommerce is a continually growing and changing sector, and if eCom is your passion, now is a perfect... Read more
Moving jobs? How to prevent feeling pressurised to accept an offer
Let’s face it: No one wants to feel rushed or forced when making any decision so why should... Read more
Your ultimate guide to CV writing
If you’re looking for a job, you’ll most definitely need a winning CV. Whether you’re writing your first... Read more
What our clients say about us when we're not in the room
We think we’re pretty great… but don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our happy clients... Read more
Career success starts with happiness. Where does happiness end?
Being happy in your career is the foundation to being successful. As Albert Schweitzer said, "success is not... Read more
Anyone for drinks? How you could leverage current trends in the drinks industry to land your dream job.
The rise of the start-up is as prominent in the drinks industry as it is in other FMCG... Read more
The underlying problems in FMCG sales hiring and what to do differently
Clients often put it to me that there’s a scarcity of qualified professionals looking for that second or... Read more
From Hong Kong to Manchester in 1460 days
As we all get used to waking up in the year 2017 I am once again starting a... Read more
Employee Rights: Navigating New Flexible Working Laws
The wheels of change are turning as the new flexible working laws have finally come into effect, marking... Read more
Salary Savvy: Tips for Negotiating Your Pay
Are you tired of feeling undervalued in your job? Have you ever wondered if you're being paid what... Read more
H1 Market Review 2023
What are some noteworthy hiring trends observed in 2023? We conducted an analysis based on data from 85... Read more
Interview tips 101 - Mastering the STAR technique
People like hearing stories – they are a proven technique for making sure people remember the point you’re trying... Read more
Top 5 Interview Tips
Like most things in life, the foundations of a great interview are all about getting the basics right.... Read more
Activating DE&I in Supply Chain
Here’s an interesting stat: 93% of large supply chain organisations have DE&I goals, versus only 37% of small... Read more
7 reasons why you should hire an apprentice
The potential rewards of hiring an apprentice applies to businesses of all sizes across most industries, so if... Read more
Hiring within FMCG – a review of Q3 and predictions for Q4
As the owner of a recruitment consultancy that specialises in the FMCG and related consumer goods markets, I... Read more
What consumer goods sectors are thriving in the midst of the chaos?
The pandemic has rocked the consumer goods sector and has been a wake-up call on agility and staying... Read more
10 hidden costs of an empty seat
Are you familiar with the butterfly effect; a concept highlighting the possibility that small causes can have momentous... Read more