Sales and marketing jobs in United Kingdom - Page 18

This is a full-time on-site role for a Events Marketing Executive, located in Central London. The Events Marketing Executive will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing B2C events to drive engagement and sales. Duties include market planning, market research, developing marketing strat

As the on-site Sales Executive, you’ll be the face of the development — managing the full sales journey from initial enquiry through to completion. You’ll drive sales performance, maintain strong relationships with local agents, and ensure the marketing suite and show homes reflect the highes

Looking to start a fun, exciting sales assistant career?.Want to start immediately as a sales assistant?.The question is - would you enjoy representing clients in a fun, lively, well established and fully motivated sales assistant environment?.Our client are a Sales and Marketing Company which is we

They are now looking for an exceptional Business Development Director to devise the overall Business Development, Sales and Marketing Strategy for a key business division pursuing ambitious growth objectives over a 3-5 year window. Our client is an unusual and exciting proposition; a FTSE 250 listed

Work alongside the Marketing Director to shape Product and Sales GTM strategies, market segmentation, and lead handover processes. Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across email, paid media, LI, and events. Collaborate with the Marketing Director and Sales on the execution of ABM progr

Marketing & Promotions Manager Needed!. We are working with a leading live music venue in London to find a dynamic and creative Marketing & Promotions Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging marketing campaigns that drive ticket sales, elevate brand awar

They are seeking a commercially astute leader to take ownership of the performance and merchandising strategy for direct-to-consumer digital channel across Europe. Develop and execute profitable trading and marketing strategies across digital channels. Based in London ,You'll drive sales growth, max

Telesales Executive - Move Abroad.High earning potential | Relocation support | Accommodation provided | Offices in Madrid, Porto and beyond.Take your sales career to the next level with a global marketing and sales provider supporting a range of industries worldwide.With high earning potential, rel

The role involves account-based marketing sales prospecting, reaching out to new leads, qualifying them and pushing them further down their sales funnel. Sales Development Representative. They are looking for an experiences Sales Development Representative (SDR).

The Sales and Insights Manager. They are responsible for reporting and in-depth analysis of sales and data with the aim of better understanding our audience and delivering creative, data led, and results driven marketing campaigns. Take a strategic and data first approach to marketing and promotinig

Are you a recent graduate or sales individual who wants to earn high figures? With offices not just in the UK but in Europe and the USA, our client is looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who want a fast paced sales role. Training: Develop skills in sales, negotiation, and marketing throu

Technical Marketing, Content and Social.Hybrid – 2 days per week in the Vitality London Office.We are happy to discuss flexible working!.Join a team that powers innovation! As part of our Technical Marketing group, you’ll be the vital bridge connecting R&D brilliance with sales strategy

As our Senior Sales Consultant you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of the day to day running of the sales and marketing suites in accordance with the Company Policies. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Sales Consultant to join our team within Vistry West London, based at our

JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers.

Located in Watford, our client has become one of the countries top sales, customer service and marketing companies with associated sales and customer service companies both nationally and internationally and are now offering,. Sales and Customer Service Assistant - Immediate Starts (Full time equiva

Are you ready to turn shopper insights into growth for iconic FMCG brands? Advocate Group is proud to represent a leading global FMCG business in their search for a Customer Category Manager to join their commercial team. Collaborate cross-functionally with Trade Marketing, Sales, and insight agenc

Junior Business Development Representative (SaaS Solutions). Do you want the opportunity to work in a sales team that is supported by a marketing experts and lead generators to help drive a healthy pipeline of leads?. On offer is a chance to join a thriving business, with clear progression, training

Pear Recruitment Credit Controller Lee. Our client award winners for best estate agent in 2024, with a recognition for marketing, customer service and sales and lettings results are based in the South East London area and looking for a Candidate to join their team as a Credit Controller.

This sales and customer service role will include the following aspects:. If you would like to kick-start your career in sales, marketing, or customer service, apply online now by clicking the 'Apply' button and completing the online job application process. Entry Level Sales and Customer Service Ro

Are you ambitious, eager to learn, and ready to take on a new challenge? Relay Direct, a leading face-to-face sales and marketing agency, is looking for motivated Trainee Sales Consultants to join our growing team! No experience? No problem! We provide full training and support to help you succeed.

We’re the next generation brand and design agency: boutique in mindset, entrepreneurial in spirit, global in scale. Worldwide, we’re over 500 divergent talents, across 18 locations, united in a seamless end-to-end methodology with our parent company, sgsco. Our focus is on ‘adaptive’ delivery, the fuel that powers our clients to move fast, move forward and move confidently. We are currently seeking an Account Director to join our Client Services team. Client Services are the voice of the client within Marks. You will help our client to shine by identifying and shaping the clients' business, brand and personal needs into actionable briefs, ensuring we deliver against them on time, on budget and with excellence. In this role, you will have opportunity to work with an award winning team, and with our most prestigious and largest EMEA client, working directly with them and our team to shape and build 'jewel in the crown' brands globally. Ideally, you will be an established Client Services leader, and use your knowledge of brand development and strategic design processes to add richness and value to every conversation and touchpoint. This is a hybrid working role, and we are happy for the successful candidate to be based at either our Birmingham or London office. In this role you will: • Strengthen client relationships at the highest level, understanding their business plans and marketing challenges now and in the future –understanding the role Marks and sgsco can play, identifying and selling our services against our end-to-end capability., • Act as a strategic design and brand consultant, drawing upon your considerable design and brand experience to inspire, add insight and best practice to every touchpoint, • Set the highest standard for yourself and the agency across: quality of brief, clarity of project plans, crafting engaging client presentations and robust project proposals, • Follow financial procedure. Own the accuracy of our forecast, sales tracker, accrual data, • Partner with the Client Service Director to establish profitable, realistic business plans, set achievable targets, ensure Marks delivers against its competitive pricing proposition, • Create a high-performing Client Services Team, seeking feedback and acting accordingly You will have: • 8-12 years experience within a Brand or Design/Packaging agency, in Client Service roles, • Understanding of HR and Financial best practice, • A degree or equivalent, in Marketing, Advertising, Design or related field, • Excellent brand development, life-cycle and strategic design process knowledge, • Strong team leadership, coaching mindset and influencing skills, • Strong understanding of design, artwork, print and manufacturing processes, • Commercial drive and focus We will offer: • 25 days holiday per annum + additional 'Me Day', • Flexible working during summer hours, • Pension Scheme, • Voluntary SGS Europe Group Healthcare Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Healthcare Digital GP Service, • Holiday purchase scheme, • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, • City Bike Scheme (London only), • Employee referral program And of course, it goes without saying that we are committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, therefore welcome and encourage applications from all. Marks prides itself on a truly inclusive culture at all levels that respects different opinions and points of view, providing everyone with the opportunity to experience connection and sense of belonging.

About Us \n SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. \n We are building a world-class global social media and marketing organization to drive brand and sales growth. SharkNinja is rich with data sources and has a data-driven culture; we need analytic experts (like you!) to cut through the noise of social data, surface what matters, and guide immediate action. \n This role will join a growing Global Marketing Analytics Team, transforming data into clear actions that optimize marketing performance and guide media, social, and creative strategies. The ideal candidate will thrive in SharkNinja’s fast-moving culture — balancing rigor with pragmatism, and using data not only to measure performance but to influence decisions and spark the next opportunity. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Social Media Analytics: Lead reporting and insights across all social media activity (organic, earned, influencer, and paid). Quantify what drives virality, and raise the odds of it happening. \n\n\n, • Turn Data into Decisions: Provide fast, actionable analysis of campaign and creative performance to drive the next viral SharkNinja product. \n\n\n, • Creative Effectiveness: Partner with creative and social teams to evaluate content performance, run A/B testing, and recommend quick pivots to maximize impact. \n\n\n, • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with media agencies, internal media, and social partners to align on measurement, reporting, and learnings. \n\n\n, • KPI Development: Cut through the noise of vanity metrics and define the metrics of success for social media marketing and ensure performance is tracked and understood. \n\n\n, • Executive Reporting: Deliver tailored, action-oriented reporting for different audiences (tactical vs executive) and automate where possible. \n\n\n, • Best Practices & Benchmarks: Conduct rapid analyses to set standards and evolve measurement approaches. \n\n\n, • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field. \n\n\n, • 5+ years of experience in performance marketing analytics, social media analytics, or creative measurement. \n\n\n, • Strong track record analyzing social platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) and distilling insights into actions. \n\n\n, • Advanced experience with Excel functions such as pivot tables, formulas, and data plug ins. \n\n\n, • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI. \n\n\n, • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to prioritize speed-to-insight. \n\n\n, • Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive decisions at pace. \n\n\n \n We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at \n

Are you a passionate and driven sales and events professional with experience managing social and corporate events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? If so,. We're looking for an Event Sales and Marketing Manager to work with us!.

Ready to kickstart a rewarding career in sales with incredible perks from the start Our client, a thriving company in field sales and marketing, is looking for enthusiasticEntry Level Sales Advisors to join their vibrant self employed team in London!.

Are you a passionate and driven sales and events professional with experience managing social and corporate events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? If so,. We're looking for an Event Sales and Marketing Manager to work with us!.

Customer Sales Representative (No Experience Required) - Croydon. Due to significant growth in client demand, exciting sales roles are now available within their fast-paced and dynamic sales and marketing team.

Your next career starts with Acosta Europe.We are part of one of the largest Sales and Marketing agencies in the world and are currently seeking a.Our purpose is to build A Better Tomorrow™ by reducing the health impact of our business through offering a greater choice of enjoyable and less risky

Development Sales Lead - New Homes. You’ll lead by example, overseeing the marketing suite and show homes, liaising with local agents, and ensuring all aspects of the development reflect the high standards expected of a flagship project. Build strong relationships with local estate agents to driv

Positions include - External Sales, Internal Sales, Field Sales, Specification Sales, Branch Managers, Assistant Branch Managers, Sales Management, National Sales Managers, Key Account Managers, National Account Executives, Sales Directors, Marketing, Export Sales Managers and more. For more informa

As part of their exciting growth journey, they are expanding their sales and marketing function by launching a new team of Field Sales Executives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales or marketing professional to join a rapidly growing business in a dynamic role, offering an inclus

Role Overview They are now looking for an exceptional Business Development Director to devise the overall Business Development, Sales and Marketing Strategy for a key business division pursuing ambitious growth objectives over a 3-5 year window. This will be primarily achieved through establishing

Sales Assistant - Immediate Start - Full time equivalent availability - Central London. Our client is one of the countries leading Sales, Customer Service and Marketing companies based in Central London. The ability to enhance your face-to-face communication, sales and customer service skills.

Working closely with the Sales Manager and the General Manager, you will also assist in formulating the Sales & Marketing strategy for the business. This will also encompass delivering New Business sales from competitor accounts. The ultimate target is to drive sustainable financial growth through b

A leading Covent Garden based America style restaurant is looking for a Hospitality Marketing Executive to increase event bookings (weddings, birthdays, corporate events) from the existing level of 100 to 200 +. Your role will be to maximise marketing collateral, increase outreach and be creative in

VP, Product Management – Environmental Performance (EP) We’re looking for an experienced Vice President of Product Management to lead strategy and execution for a growing Environmental Performance (EP) software portfolio. In this role, you’ll shape product vision, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that support sustainability, safety, and sustainability initiatives worldwide. What you’ll do: • Define and execute product strategy and roadmap, • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to bring new products to market, • Guide product lifecycle management, from launch to optimization, • Leverage market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to inform strategy, • Act as a visible product evangelist internally and externally What we’re looking for: • 5+ years in Product Management, Strategy, or Consulting (with leadership experience), • Background in Environmental, Health & Safety, or sustainability software strongly preferred, • Strong track record in strategic planning, product development, or go-to-market execution, • Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred This is a high-impact opportunity to lead product innovation in a fast-growing, mission-driven software environment.

Segment Marketing Manager - Financial Services or Professional Services Are you passionate about marketing lead generation programs? Are you ready for the next step in your marketing career? About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritises using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case About the Role: LexisNexis is looking for a strategic and collaborative Segment Marketing Manager to lead marketing efforts within the Financial Services industry or Professional Services industry. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams-including Sales, Product, and Enablement-to develop campaigns and content that address the unique needs of financial services clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning market insights into compelling messaging and integrated campaigns that drive engagement and growth. Responsibilities: • Develop a strong understanding of financial services or professional services, including customer needs, market trends, and regulatory developments., • Monitor industry news and competitive shifts to inform marketing strategy and content., • Advocate for customer perspectives across internal teams to ensure relevance and impact., • Craft inclusive, audience-specific messaging, personas, and value propositions., • Lead the creation of content for global, multi-channel campaigns and collaborate on integrated strategies., • Partner with cross functional teams (sales, product, sales enablement and marketing) to align efforts, share insights, and support effective engagement. Requirements: • B2B marketing experience (financial services or professional services)., • Ability to turn market trends into actionable strategies., • Strong communication and storytelling skills., • Experience working across teams and managing multiple projects., • Familiarity with ABM, CRM, and marketing automation tools., • Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days, • Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits, • Wellbeing programs, • Life assurance, • Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme, • Save As You Earn share option scheme, • Travel Season ticket loan, • Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Optional Dental Insurance, • Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children, • RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you, • Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer, • Access to extensive learning and development resources, • Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the business LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

Our client is a well-established company specialising in equipment and clothing for outdoors sports. They are currently looking for a German-speaking Customer Service Executive to on a remote basis with their friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge in a thrilling industry. This position is a 4-months Fixed-Term Contract until 26th February 2026.\n \n Your responsibilities will include:\n\nProviding customer service support in English and German. \nHandling and resolving complaints with empathy and efficiency.\nProviding sales support, such as processing orders, handling refunds and exchanges, liaising with other teams to ensure the correct processing of all orders, etc.\nOffering translation support for marketing and corporate materials.\nSupporting the independent sales representatives across the relevant markets.\n About you:\n \n The successful candidate will be a customer-focused individual, confident and well-spoken in French as you will be dealing with a variety of customers. As a French speaking Customer Service Executive, you will become part of a diverse, friendly and motivated team within a fast-growing multinational organisation. \n \n Profile:\nRequired to be fluent in German and English, both written and spoken\nPrevious experience in a Customer Service role.\nGreat eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills\nAbility to multitask and prioritise workload effectively\nGreat organisational and time management skills\nStrong communication skills and able to work well in a team\nBe detail-oriented, analytical, driven and motivated\n See details here:\nGerman-speaking Customer Service Executive\nLanguages: German (required), English (required)\nLocation: Fully Remote. Option to work from the office in London available.\nDuration: 4-month fixed-term contract November 2025 - February 2026\nPay: £25,500 per annum (pro rata)\nType: Full-time\n To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alvaro. \n languagematters is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Business Development Manager, £70K, London (Remote)\n\nWe're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help drive growth and strengthen our presence in the digital transformation space. In this role, you'll identify new business opportunities, build relationships with senior stakeholders, and promote cutting-edge Microsoft and cloud-based solutions that enable clients to modernise and thrive.\n\nYou'll work closely with internal delivery teams and strategic partners to shape tailored digital solutions that deliver measurable business value. This is a hands-on, client-facing role suited to someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical sales execution.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop and execute sales strategies to identify and win new business opportunities across UK and international markets.\nProactively generate leads, manage client meetings, and present tailored technology solutions.\nBuild and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and strategic partners.\nAnalyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to refine go-to-market strategies.\nCollaborate with marketing and technical teams to develop compelling proposals, bids, and presentations.\nMaintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline data using CRM systems.\nProvide feedback and insights to support product innovation and marketing initiatives.\nConsistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets. \n\nSkills & Experience:\n\nProven track record in business development or sales within IT or digital transformation.\nExperience meeting and exceeding commercial targets.\nStrong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.\nAbility to build rapport and credibility with clients at all levels.\nStrong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nProficiency with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Dynamics 365.\nSelf-motivated and results-driven with a consultative approach. \n\nIf you are interested in this position please send your CV to (url removed) or call me +(phone number removed) to discuss this role in further detail

AV Operations Manager London, UK ¿35,000 to ¿38,000 (dependent on experience) Your perspective: • Private Healthcare, • Employee supported volunteering, • Enhanced family leave provisions, • Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme, • Company sick pay, • Employee recognition scheme, • Generous employee referral scheme, • Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way), • Access to state-of-the-art technology, • Global presence and opportunities worldwide Working in some of the best venues and hotels in the UK you will play an integral part in the planning, preparation of some amazing events and will be responsible for the delivery and set up from small meetings through to large scale productions. • Main point of contact for clients on a day-to-day basis to ensure customer expectations and requirements are fulfilled., • Along with the technicians you will prepare, rig and de-rig equipment prior to events within the hotel/venue and be available on-site for ad hoc technical issues., • Pro-actively contact clients well in advance of their event to develop and build sales potential, interpret technical solutions, arranging meetings where necessary to establish their requirements., • Build, establish and maintain a portfolio of standard set designs/visuals enabling the client to visualise the possibilities for a particular room., • Maximising sales potential by up-selling services at every opportunity with the view of increasing turnover, i.e. increasing the different elements involved within conferences and events e.g. production, video editing etc., • Participates in capture rate discussions and suggests ways to capture lost business., • Monitors sales files to review upcoming groups and to ensure that sales processes are followed., • Foster good relations with all sales team members to maximise new leads. Educate the team in terms of all services and introduce incentive schemes to encourage the team to distribute potential sales leads., • Develop a database of clients who have visited the hotel/venue. Proactively correspond with clients after their event to pursue future business. Gain feedback on performance to improve on service., • Ensure all areas of responsibility are within budget parameters and to negotiate preferential rates. Utilise all in-house services before out-sourcing i.e. crew & equipment. Be aware of turnover targets and actively strive to increase revenue., • In conjunction with hotel team/Sales & Marketing in London, develop sales and marketing literature specific to the hotel/venue, to increase awareness and build exposure., • Report to the hotel/venue and attend weekly staff meetings within the hotel/venue to ensure that communication does not break down at any stage., • Cultivate good relations with all hotel/venue staff, i.e. sales team, banqueting team and front of house., • Creates development plans with hotel teams to improve service levels. Addresses and provides solutions for concerns or complaints communicated by the Hotel or customers., • Foster good relations with all of the London team and all sites (particularly London) to ensure that full back-up support is provided from front of house/warehouse., • Attend regular meetings with the London office to ensure that all delegated duties are carried out effectively and efficiently, meeting all deadlines and objectives., • Create and standardise information systems where by the local London office can clearly see equipment movements and requirements within the hotel, including quotations and turnover reporting., • Develop dry hire shows and large scale events with involvement in the tender process and pre-production for new/existing clients and ensure that implementation of the project is handled by the appropriate parties, i.e. utilise Event Producers on a consultancy basis as required., • Build long-term customer loyalty by converting on-off Hotel corporate clients events to established client accounts,, • Monitor competitor activity of production companies using the Hotel and where possible approach clients with the view of targeting for future activity., • Delegate technical responsibility to on-site technician, ensuring all duties are achieved within the deadline., • High School Diploma, Mathematics and English GCSE or equivalent is preferred., • Strong AV / live events experience would be preferred, • Previous experience within the Service and Hospitality industry would be preferable. Encore strives to create workplaces that reflect the communities in which we work and live, and where every individual has a full sense of belonging. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion fuels innovation, collaboration, expertise and excellence, while connecting us more closely to our customers.

Work with media agencies, internal media, and social partners to align on measurement, reporting, and learnings. We are building a world-class global social media and marketing organization to drive brand and sales growth. SharkNinja is rich with data sources and has a data-driven culture; we need a

Entry Level Sale Assistant Role (Immediate Starts Available). A leader in marketing and sales in London, our client specialises in.

Entry Level Customer Sales Assistant Role - London - Immediate starts available (Full time equivalent). Requirements for this sales and customer service assistant role includes:. Located in London, our client's sales and marketing company is well-established, successful, and continuously growing.

Working as part of the Strategic Marketing team, you will be responsible for creating marketing resources and tools for the sales team as well as identify the needs of internal stakeholders. International IT Marketing Executive.

Were looking for a dynamic Senior Sales Consultant to join one of the UKs most respected residential developers. Leading prospective buyers through the entire sales journey from first enquiry to legal completion. Collaborating with construction, marketing and after-sales teams to deliver a seamless

Do you have sales experience and are looking to make the transition into recruitment? Our client offers uncapped commission, no glass ceiling on your career progression and major incentives. Training: Develop skills in sales, negotiation, and marketing through a structured training programme.

Entry Level Customer Sales Assistant - Kick start your career in sales! - Central London - Immediate starts available. Customer Sales and Marketing Assistants, representing their fast-paced, lively and dynamic direct sales team! Whether you're a recent graduate taking your first step or you're ready

Working closely with marketing, sales, and operations teams worldwide, this role will manage new product introductions, provide technical support, and help drive innovation and growth within key product lines. Product Manager - RF & Board-to-Board Connectors. We're looking for a Product Manager to j

Previous experience in sales or customer service is not required as you will have access to full client and product specific coaching; however previous retail, hospitality, call centre, warehouse, direct marketing, customer service or sales experience is welcome. This is a great opportunity to gain