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Welcome to the first issue of The Pivotal Update! Is this just another LinkedIn newsletter? Nope. 📷 It’s a snapshot of Marketing, Sales and Tech – in 5 minutes. See inside: ✅ The latest trends across brand, agency and AdTech ✅ Resources to help you hire smartly ✅ Hot jobs you won’t find elsewhere ✅ Updates from the Pivotal team ✅ Thought leadership, our new podcast, and more! Check it out, and subscribe to receive monthly issues. Let us know what you think in the comments 😊

🚀 Account Executive, Agency 💷 £28k | 📍 London | 💻 Hybrid | ❌ Sponsorship not provided Are you ready to join an agency that’s as innovative as it is dynamic? 💡 This agency leverages cutting-edge technology and creative strategies to help brands like Volkswagen, McDonald's, Diageo, and PepsiCo perform at their best. ⚡ ✨ Why this role is amazing: ✅ Work closely with clients, media, and creative agencies to deliver successful campaigns. ✅ Take the lead on project timelines, ensuring everything runs seamlessly. ✅ Be part of a fast-paced, supportive, and entrepreneurial start-up culture – with the security and resources of a global network behind you. 💪 Your role will include: 🎯 Building strong relationships with clients, media, and creative teams. ⏰ Managing project timelines to ensure smooth delivery. 🔍 Tracking campaign performance and providing valuable insights. 💡 Identifying growth opportunities for clients and helping them achieve even greater success! About you: - You have at least one year of experience in a client-facing or account role (digital marketing or paid media experience is a plus!). - Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. - A passion for learning, collaborating, and growing in a creative, fast-paced environment. 🌱 If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact and accelerate your career, this is your opportunity! 🚀 📩 Get in touch: sophief@pivotallondon.co.uk

Our brand new podcast is out NOW! Make sure to check out the first episode, 'The Retail Media Revolution' with Paul Stafford 🎙️

*NEW ROLE* I am currently working with one of the worlds largest travel tech companies who are seeking a senior affiliate analyst. Looking for someone with experience in affiliate marketing/partnerships within a standalone or wider marketing role who has strong SQL and Python skills. Salary up to £65,000 + bonus, remote working with occasional office working. Email calum@pivotallondon.co.uk or DM for more info

The job market right now? Mixed. Some businesses are flying, hiring with confidence and speed, while others are feeling the strain. Spotting clear trends isn’t easy - market dynamics vary widely depending on sector, vertical, funding stage, growth trajectory, product-market fit, and broader economic conditions. Global uncertainty around tariffs and trade tensions is adding another layer of complexity, making long-term planning even harder. With so many moving parts, the job market is set to remain #Mixed. What we’re seeing in #Marketing, #DTC, #E-commerce, #ConsumerTech, and #Media & #Advertising? - The market has picked up pace - placements are up 50% in the last four weeks. - Companies that are hiring are making faster decisions, moving candidates through with intent. - But at the CMO/VP level, things are quiet - many businesses are opting for fractional strategy support while doubling down on mid-level hires, the hands-on ‘doers’ driving execution and making impact - Meanwhile, candidate registrations are down 11% - fewer new candidates entering the market means the best talent is in even higher demand. It’s easy to get caught up in the noise - market confidence shifts quickly. But right now, the reality is simple: hiring is happening, strong candidates are moving fast, and businesses who act decisively are seeing results. #talentacquistion #recruitment #hiring #marketingjobs

International Women’s Day is once a year, but the marketing gender pay gap is year-round ⚠️ Women in marketing earn 15.6% less than men on average, and while they are well-represented at mid-management levels, their numbers drop sharply in senior leadership with men occupying most of the positions. What’s holding women back, and what can employers do to change this? 💡 We spoke to senior marketing leaders, Emilia Korczynska, Sharon Hegarty, Jessica Nesbitt, Tamsin James and Sophie Brisbourne-Rhodes about the barriers women face and the strategies needed to close these gaps. From inclusive policies for mothers to better pathways into leadership, read the full article to learn how you can take action. https://lnkd.in/d_qza853 #GenderPayGap #WomenInMarketing #IWD25

* NEW ROLE * I am working in an exclusive partnership with the biggest Ed-Tech company in the UK and top 10 in the world to hire a Head of Marketing for the US market. Reporting to senior leadership the role will focus mostly on the acquisition across organic channels however we are looking for someone who also has experience across retention and paid. US experience is a must have within edtech, SaaS or b2c scale up. For more info dm me or email calum@pivotallondon.co.uk

Yesterday morning, we celebrated International Women's Day with a tasty breakfast for the incredible women of Pivotal 😊 A small way to show our appreciation for the hard work, talent, and impact they bring to our team every day ✨ And the perfect way to start a sunny March day! #IWD25 #InternationalWomensDay

🚀 AdTech Hiring Trends – Market Bounce in February 🚀 There’s been a real shift in hiring momentum since January. While some companies have made cutbacks, hiring appetite is increasing across in-house teams, agencies, and adtech/media owners. There has been funding and multiple acquisitions taken place this week too. At Pivotal London, we’ve placed with 36 companies in 2025 so far. Here’s what we’re seeing within the AdTech space in particular: 📈 Hiring is picking up. Our placements are up 50%, and 1st interview-to-placement conversions have increased by 47% – companies are making faster, more decisive moves. 🌱 New job briefings are up! Our Adtech team has been briefed on 12 new roles in February, signalling hiring momentum in the market. 📉 The talent pool is tightening. Candidate registrations are down 11%, meaning top talent is in higher demand and getting multiple offers. 🔥 Agency sales roles (£45-75k) are fiercely competitive. One of our candidates had five final interviews at once – companies are competing more for talent at this level. ⚡ Speed matters. 4 out of 5 placements we made in the last two weeks reached offer stage within 21 days. A clear 2-3 stage process is helping companies hire efficiently and secure the right people faster. 🎯 Selling roles is key. Candidates have more choice again, and the companies that actively sell the opportunity at every stage are securing the best talent. What Sales Candidates Expect Right Now: 💼 Hybrid working – 3 days a week in the office/client-facing is the norm. 💰 Salary increases – On average, candidates moving from one company to another are seeing a 15% salary jump. 📊 Commission transparency – With many firms adjusting commission structures, candidates want clarity. 📍 Patch clarity – What’s the agency patch like? Are there trading deals in place? If not, how strong are the relationships? 🔍 More research before making a move – people are being more selective after the challenges of the last couple of years. Good news for agency sellers in the adtech space! Are you seeing similar trends? #Adtech #HiringTrends #SalesRecruitment

Women in marketing deserve more than just recognition. Our latest research reveals insights into the gender pay gap and glass ceiling. Thanks to Jessica Nesbitt, Tamsin James, Sophie Brisbourne-Rhodes, Sharon Hegarty, and Emilia Korczynska for contributing! Read the full article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/d_qza853