• SFR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Month: February 2021

Vacancies

Inventory Planner: Devon

Feb 15, 2021 , , , by sfrrecruitment
  • £20,000 – £25,000
  • Newton Abbot, Devon.
  • Permanent
  • Door Hardware
  • Job Ref: JS169

SFR Recruitment Solutions are supporting a leading manufacturer of Door Hardware. The role we are recruiting for Inventory Planner.

Primary objective

To ensure full availability of Inventory to meet customer orders and forecast requirements in

accordance with customer demand and inventory targets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop existing supply chains

• Accurate interpretation of forecasts in support of Purchase Order placement

• Integral part of the Planning team and key liaison between Sales, Product Management, Quality, Customer Service, Operations etc.

• Ensuring Purchase Orders are shipped on time from suppliers – expediting when necessary.

• Liaising & co-ordinating Inbound consignments with Freight Forwarders to ensure maximum efficiencies are obtained.

• Maintaining accurate detail pertaining to products on Microsoft AX and Syspro.

• Compilation, analysis and presentation of key data related to Inbound Supply to Management within the business.

Main Duties

• Monitor customer forecasts and associated demand, ensuring optimum inventory levels are ordered when required.

• Communicate with overseas suppliers & freight forwarders.

• Daily communicate with customer services in respect of stock availability to meet customer orders.

• React to changes in customer demand and take necessary action to mitigate risk to the business where possible, with existing purchase orders.

• Enter/maintain accurate data onto ERP systems

• Work closely with the Group central purchasing team to leverage best value.

Functional competencies

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Teamwork

• Customer Focus

• Problem Solving

• Continuous Improvement

• Leadership

• Planning and Organisation

Special Competencies:

• Multitasking

• Flexible

• Analytical

For further information regarding the role please contact Jamie at SFR Recruitment Solutions

07512602081

jamie@sfrrecruitment.co.uk 

Vacancies

Internal Sales Representative: Birmingham

Feb 15, 2021 , , by sfrrecruitment
  • Competitive Salary
  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Architectural Ironmongery
  • Job Ref: MR168

SFR Recruitment Solutions are pleased to be supporting a leading Architectural Ironmongery Manufacturer and supplier.

The role we are recruiting for is An Internal Sales Representative based in Birmingham.

Job Purpose

Principally working alongside the existing Specification Sales Team & Business Development Manager (UK) to manage, maintain and convert the existing company quote bank, ensuring an upward growth curve. Interaction with the Main & Sub Contractor customer base (internally) to provide high levels of customer service, also proactively assisting an allocated Specification Sales Consultants quote bank to ensure all projects, at whatever stage, are continually followed up, with report status current and next actions clearly communicated.

Previous Experience.

Internal Sales Experience. preferably within the Main Contractor & Joinery Sub-Contractor Sectors

Duties.

  • Develop trusting relationships with identified Joinery Sub Contractors, and ensure they have a contact within the business.
  • To understand the needs and requirements of our customers and continue to build relationships with new and existing customers.
  • To serve as the link of communication between key customers and the Specification team.
  • Regularly liaise with the Specification team and chase quotes to increase the conversion rates.
  • To resolve customer queries and complaints, and ensure trust is always maintained.
  • Generating new sales from offering knowledge and guidance on non-company Specified projects helping to build our long-lasting contractor relationships.
  • On a monthly basis, report successes, losses and constraints to the Business Development Manager (UK) and work towards building a clear path between specification and order receipt.
  • Review of the lost report each month with your line manager, agreeing on a plan of action relating to each.

Key Competencies

  • Results Focus-Focused on delivering results and demonstrates accountability for actions with a high level of quality        
  • Initiative – the capacity to search and develop new solutions, solve problems and spontaneously suggest improvements 
  • Adaptability & Resilience-Resiliently embraces change in structure, processes, requirements or cultures
  • Customer Focus– Constant desire to satisfy one’s customers, whether outside or inside the organization
  • Teamwork– The capacity to work in interaction with others, in mutual support

Key Skills

  • Ability to problem solve
  • Communication skills both oral and written
  • Negotiating and Persuading
  • Strong but fair negotiator
  • Planning and Organizing
  • IT skills, proficient in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CRM data inputting and management

Get in touch if this sounds the role for you!

Vacancies

Field Engineer: Berkshire

Feb 8, 2021 , , , , by sfrrecruitment
  • £30,000 – £33,000 + Company pension & Company vehicle
  • Berkshire / Hampshire / Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Roller Shutters/ Industrial Doors / Security gates & Barriers
  • Job Ref: JS166

The Company

Our client specialises in all aspects of perimeter security including gates, roller shutters, barriers, automatic and manual doors, access control and CCTV. 

We are looking to recruit field engineers to join the team.

The Position

Located in Berkshire, the role primarily involves undertaking installations, repairs and maintenance to all types of industrial doors & roller shutters, gates, barriers, auto and manual doors. 

We are looking for a positive “solution provider” and someone who is willing to assist with other areas of work as and when required. 

This is a permanent full time position.

  • Engineering background
  • Practical experience with either/and roller-shutters, sectional doors, gates, barriers, auto doors.
  • Electrical, Welding or hydraulics experience desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Experience recommending further works to be carried out on site.
  • Current clean driving licence

In return you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • All power tools and hand tools provided.
  • Professionally racked company vehicle.
  • Uniform
  • Salary dependent on experience and qualifications

If this sounds like the role for you please contact Jamie at SFR Recruitment Solutions today for further information!

07512602081

jamie@sfrrecruitment.co.uk 

Vacancies

Internal Sales Representative: London

Feb 4, 2021 , , , by sfrrecruitment
  • £30,000 – £40,000 + Bonus
  • London South East
  • Permanent
  • Security hardware/locking solutions
  • Job Ref: MR165

The Position:

Due to the continued expansion, our client is now recruiting for a Technical Sales Representative in London.

The Role:

  • Your role will be to identify, develop and close profitable sales opportunities for the company, through developing excellent customer relationships and provision of technical support. 
  • Target key architects and develop strong relationships to develop specifications of architectural ironmongery, door sets, balustrades and security products.
  • Identify through effective communication with customers details of specific projects: budget, timescales, product requirements, alternatives, competition.
  • Identify and follow up with key decision-makers on projects and develop strong relationships to influence decisions.
  • Gain information of competitor quotes to compare and identify key differences and or value engineer more price effective solutions
  • Identify where the wider group, regional or national opportunities may occur and liaise with line manager about how these may be progressed.
  • Use relevant internal IT and processes (CRM) to help prioritise workload and remain fully updated at all times.
  • Be accountable for the conversion of enquiries into sales orders at appropriate margins. Liaise with estimators and provide any information required to maximise conversion rates.
  • Pre-qualify all enquiries and provide key information to the estimating team to aid with quote preparation.
  • Ensure live projects are tracked in real-time to ensure they are secured.
  • Be prepared to support other areas of the business as required.

The Candidate:

  • The ideal candidate will have a similar experience
  • Previous sales experience and working towards targets
  • Methodical and organised in your approach
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills

Please apply or contact Matthew at SFR Recruitment Solutions for more information!

07512602431

matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Vacancies

Ironmongery Sales Executive: East Anglia

Feb 3, 2021 , , , , by sfrrecruitment
  • £25,000 + Bonus & travel allowance
  • East Anglia (Home-based)
  • Permanent
  • Architectural Ironmongery

Position & Responsibilities

Drive sales of Architectural Ironmongery and Door Hardware products through local contractors, builders, developers through reactive and proactive telephone/pc based activities.

This role requires a self motivated and well organised individual with a passion for sales and excellent levels of customer service. 

Our client is business that is family-owned with aspirations to grow the team whilst generating new sales opportunities in the East Anglia and North London area. 

This business stocks high and has excellent delivery times, whilst priding themselves on first class customer service. 

Phone, IT and company software is provided for home based work. 

If this sounds like the role for you please contact Matthew at SFR Recruitment Solutions for further information!

Email: matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07512602431

SFR Recruitment Solutions