Your Future in Sales & Marketing

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A podcast that can help you make great decisions to get the most out of your Sales & Marketing career. In this podcast, Your hosts from [axr]’s specialist sales and marketing recruitment team will introduce you to the [axr] network of established senior leaders, and a handpicked group of future aspiring leaders who have it all in front of them.   You’ll learn what it’s like in the top job and how to get there.   You can also expect bonus career episodes on how to work with recruiters, write a resume and smash an interview, as well as our very popular market updates.   It’s the podcast that has it all. You just can’t get this career advice anywhere else!

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 134: [axr] Career Advice | How to Get the Most out of your Recruitment Process as the Hiring Manager

    Send us a text In this AXR How-To Series special of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we flip the recruitment lens and speak directly to hiring managers. Mike is joined by Beth Holgate, Ben Carnegie, and Andrew Cannock, this episode breaks down how to get the most out of your recruitment process - whether you’re hiring for the first time or looking to level up your approach. The conversation covers the fundamentals of recruiting well, from getting the basics right and building a clear hiring brief, to stepping up your process as roles become more senior or specialised. The team share practical insights on working effectively with specialist recruiters, running structured and meaningful interviews, and delivering candidate feedback that’s timely, constructive, and human. The episode also dives into one of the most delicate stages of hiring: negotiating the offer. You’ll learn how to balance commercial realities with candidate expectations, while protecting both your employer brand and long-term retention. Packed with real-world advice and actionable tips, this episode is essential listening for sales and marketing leaders who want to hire better, faster, and with confidence.

    10 min

  2. JAN 22

    Episode 133: [axr] Career Advice | How to Navigate the Recruitment Process as the Candidate

    Send us a text In this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike is joined by Beth Holgate and Ben Carnegie of the Sales and Marketing team at AXR, for another special episode of the How to series.  We cover how to build a strong, results-driven resume that highlights your skills and impact, and how to effectively use LinkedIn to grow your personal brand, expand your network, and attract opportunities. You’ll learn how to work strategically with recruiters, what they look for in candidates, and how to make yourself recruiter-ready. The episode also walks through how to prepare for interviews, as well as how to approach and succeed in case studies. Finally, we discuss how to confidently negotiate a job offer, ensuring you understand your value and secure the best possible outcome. This episode is your roadmap to turning ambition into action and setting yourself up for long-term success.

    12 min

  3. JAN 15

    Episode 132: [axr] Career Advice | How to Make Great Career Decisions

    Send us a text In this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike is joined by fellow co-host Andrew Cannock, for another special episode of the How to series.  In this episode, Mike and Andrew share insights to help you make great career decisions. You’ll hear actionable advice on navigating early career choices, making smart transitions, and avoiding common pitfalls that can stall growth. Whether you’re a student, a career switcher, or a professional planning your next move, this episode offers clear guidance to help you build a career that’s both fulfilling and resilient.

    8 min

  4. JAN 8

    Episode 131: [axr] Career Advice | How to get promoted

    Send us a text In this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike is joined by Nick Constain, Host of From Go to CFO for a special episode of the How to series.  Mike and Nick break down the real-world strategies behind getting promoted. From demonstrating value beyond your job description to navigating conversations with leadership, they share practical advice, personal experiences, and actionable steps listeners can apply immediately.  Whether you’re aiming for your next title or simply want to position yourself for growth, this episode offers a straightforward guide to standing out and moving your career forward.

    11 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    Episode 130: James Deysel | How Field Sales Shaped a Marketing Leader

    Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with James Deysel, Marketing Director of SnackBrands, to explore a career built on resilience, values, and strategic growth. Raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, James shares how his early life shaped a strong sense of fairness, justice, and hard work - principles that helped him earn a full university scholarship and set the foundation for his professional journey. James takes us through his academic path at the University of Johannesburg, where he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, and into his early career juggling full-time work and part-time postgraduate studies. Starting on the front lines as a field sales representative at Clover, he provides insight into how hands-on sales experience sharpened his commercial instincts before progressing into an assistant brand manager role. The conversation then follows James’ move to Mars Petcare, where he broadened his marketing expertise across a global organization, eventually leading to an international relocation to Australia. Now a Marketing Director, James reflects on the skills, mindset, and career decisions that enabled his growth across markets and roles. This episode offers aspiring sales and marketing professionals practical lessons on starting from the ground up, leveraging education and values, and embracing global opportunities to shape a future-focused career.

    39 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    Episode 129: MindPick Special: Shaping Tomorrow’s Talent: Insights from MindPick Mentors Jon Bradshaw & Chris Baddock

    Send us a text In this MindPick Special edition of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we sit down with two seasoned business leaders - Jon Bradshaw and Chris Baddock - who have each carved out influential careers before establishing their own coaching and consulting practices. Now serving as mentors in the MindPick peer-to-peer mentoring program, Jon and Chris open up about their journeys, their leadership philosophies, and why they’re passionate about developing the next generation of commercial talent. Chris Baddock reflects on his early years, growing up in Melbourne before moving to Sydney at age seven, and how his father’s career at Wrigley’s - rising from state manager to national sales manager - inspired his own path into sales leadership. After building his career within major liquor businesses, Chris shifted his focus toward coaching, dedicating himself to helping emerging leaders grow through his own development practice. Jon Bradshaw shares his globally diverse story, beginning in England and spanning continents through his time with Diageo, which took him to the United States before ultimately bringing him to Australia. With a career that has woven through iconic companies such as Mars, Diageo, Lion, and Virgin, plus experience in start-ups and the non-profit space with Outward Bound, Jon brings a rich and varied perspective on what great leadership looks like across environments. Together, Jon and Chris dive into the power of mentorship, what makes the MindPick program unique, and why fostering open, peer-driven conversations is essential for shaping the future of sales and marketing leadership. Whether you're early in your career or already on the path to leading teams, this episode offers valuable insights from two leaders deeply invested in helping others thrive.

    44 min

  7. 11/27/2025

    Episode 128: Alanna Gibson and Grant Howard | Two Paths, One Purpose: How Fever-Tree’s Leaders Built Careers in Sales & Strategy

    Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with two of Fever-Tree’s key leaders - Grant Howard, General Manager, and Alanna Gibson, Head of Strategy - whose very different journeys converged at one of the most dynamic brands in premium beverages. Originally from York in the UK, Alanna’s entrepreneurial spirit showed up early. From lemonade stands to crepe carts and ice-cream stores, she spent her school years discovering a love for business that led her to study at the University of Bath and later to Australia through a six-month exchange at the University of Queensland. Her career began in consulting, where she worked across everything from fast-food expansion to retail loyalty programs before relocating to Australia to advise major retailers and consumer goods companies. Grant’s path began on the opposite side of the world. Born and raised on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, he developed a passion for sales and customer service through early roles at NAB and Woolworths while studying Business at the University of Newcastle. He went on to spend 16 years at Lion and completed an MBA along the way. Together, Grant and Alanna share insights on career building, cross-industry learning, leadership, and how their unique backgrounds inform their work at Fever-Tree. If you’re exploring your future in sales, marketing, or strategy - or simply love a great career story - this episode is packed with sharp lessons and inspiration.

    39 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Episode 127: Adam Vine-Hill and Tess Gerrand | From Rowing to Revenue: Navigating Career Transitions, Family, and the FMCG World

    Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Adam Vine-Hall and Tess Gerrand - a true FMCG power couple whose story blends elite sport, business transformation, and family life. Tess, a former Olympian turned Head of Customer Category & Execution at Kraft Heinz, shares her journey of retiring from sport at just 26 and navigating a new professional identity. From the recommendation of Coca-Cola Amatil’s Managing Director to join a cross-functional leadership graduate program, to discovering her passion for sales through hands-on experience across strategy, procurement, and transformation, Tess’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and reinvention.  Her husband, Adam, brings his own depth of experience as Director of Operations and Transformation at Circana, having transitioned from nearly a decade in rowing coaching into the world of insights and operational excellence. Together, they discuss how their sporting mindset has shaped their approach to business, leadership, and balance. We explore how Adam and Tess use their networks across sport and industry to open new doors post-athletic career, how they navigate the demands of raising a young family, and what the corporate world can do better to support working parents. This is an inspiring conversation about growth, adaptability, and redefining success - on and off the field.

    51 min
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A podcast that can help you make great decisions to get the most out of your Sales & Marketing career. In this podcast, Your hosts from [axr]’s specialist sales and marketing recruitment team will introduce you to the [axr] network of established senior leaders, and a handpicked group of future aspiring leaders who have it all in front of them.   You’ll learn what it’s like in the top job and how to get there.   You can also expect bonus career episodes on how to work with recruiters, write a resume and smash an interview, as well as our very popular market updates.   It’s the podcast that has it all. You just can’t get this career advice anywhere else!

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  • Creator
    Your Future in Sales & Marketing
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 [axr] Recruitment & Search - Your Future in Sales & Marketing
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