"Better Trained Marketers Lead to Better Products" Gavin LlewelLyn - CIM Course Director

27 Feb

Written By AnaRo

Gavin Llewellyn Shares His Career Story on Your Marketing Big Sister Podcast — **ABOUT GAVIN LLEWELLYN**

Gavin Llewellyn is a Chartered Marketer and a Course Director for the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Oxford College of Marketing.
Throughout his career, Gavin shaped marketing strategies and led digital initiatives for large brands, such as Pizza Hut, PepsiCo and Nationwide Building Society.
As Managing Director of Walrus Marketing, he now creates and implements integrated marketing programmes that deliver measurable growth for B2B, B2C and not-for-profit sectors, FTSE 100 companies and start-ups.
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What a fantastic episode, if I may say so myself!

Gavin is a marketing powerhouse and in this interview, he kindly shared insights from his successful 15-year career in marketing. We talked about his key career decisions that helped him move forward, the ‘T-shaped’ marketer and what it means, the value of training for novices, the societal benefits of skilled marketers, and how to interview well.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Risk-taking can lead to significant career growth opportunities.
Understanding both client and agency perspectives enhances marketing effectiveness.
"Interviews are a necessary evil in job searching." Research the company thoroughly before an interview. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.
Managing nerves is crucial for interview success.
Collaboration among marketers can enhance professional growth for all those involved.

I hope you’ll enjoy this episode as much as I did.