Demand for promotional marketing and merchandise industry specific sales jobs is on the increase, according to research from Bta Sales Recruitment.

The research, conducted by Bta’s marketing department, reveals a significant surge in promotional marketing and merchandise sales positions has occurred since the turn of the year, up 26% on this period a year ago.

Ian Harwood, Bta’s UK managing director, says: “In our sector, UK organisations are creating jobs left, right and centre and this is particularly true in the promotional marketing industry.”