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For marketing and sales professionals, our career advice resources are handy wherever you are in your career journey. From interview tips to salary guides, our insights can help you to avoid pitfalls and make the most of every opportunity.

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What does a Business Development Executive do in the UK?

Posted April 11, 2024

A Business Development Executive wears many hats when working in law firms. This multifaceted role acts as the bridge between the firm’s legal expertise and a commercial market. Business Development Executives are constantly working to attract new clients, strengthen existing relationships, help deliver the firm’s business plans and marketing strategies, and ultimately achieve its financial […]

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How much does a Marketing Executive earn in Australia?

Posted March 11, 2024

As a Marketing Executive your role is primarily focused on building a brand, driving profits and promoting products and/or services through the implementation of marketing campaigns. Marketing Executives can be responsible for a diverse range of duties, these may include planning marketing strategies, tracking promotional results, managing marketing content, building brand awareness, event management, public […]

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How much does a Marketing Executive make in the UK?

Posted February 14, 2024

In the United Kingdom, a Marketing Executive is a junior to mid-level marketing professional who typically reports to a Marketing Manager, Head of Marketing or Marketing Director depending on the structure of their marketing team. Traditionally, their previous role was a Marketing Assistant and the next step in their career is a Senior Marketing Executive. […]

Living and working in Saudi Arabia

Posted December 12, 2023

Introduction to Saudi Arabia Geographical and cultural overview Saudi Arabia, located on the Arabian Peninsula, boasts a diverse landscape that ranges from vast deserts to lush oases. The culture is deeply rooted in Islamic traditions, and the country’s rich history can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Nabateans. Arabic is the official language, […]

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Living and working in Abu Dhabi

Posted October 25, 2023

Is Abu Dhabi a good place to work and live? The United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi, has a vibrant job market and offers professional opportunities in a number of sectors, including technology, healthcare, oil and gas and finance. Residents profit greatly from tax-free income, which enables them to maximize their earnings. Families’ health and […]

Interview with Ansar Babu: putting AlUla, an ancient city of innovation and possibilities on the map

Posted August 8, 2023

At Carter Murray, we support sales professionals across the globe and the full marketing spectrum. Our own Olivia Roberts is a specialist in executive search and directs our B2C sector in the Middle East region. In her latest industry leaders’ interview, Olivia sat down with Ansar Babu, Director of Global Distribution and International Operations at […]

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Finding the perfect match for UK businesses and interim marketing professionals

Posted August 8, 2023

What is the demand like for interims? What are you seeing in your markets? There has been an increase in demand for contractors due to uncertainty in the market, particularly across financial services. A lot of this has come from a struggle to recruit permanently, structural changes and to help support with projects or fill […]

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Top tips for updating your LinkedIn profile

Posted May 13, 2022

Our webinar “Optimising your LinkedIn profile” was hosted by Neil Cuthbertson, senior consultant at Carter Murray. Neil was joined by guest speaker Katie Moon, Global Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn. With over 650 million members, LinkedIn is the most comprehensive database of working professionals and the go-to resource for recruiters, agency recruiters and line managers. […]

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