• SFR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Month: June 2024

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager – SFR420

Jun 19, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

With rigid core Company Values and a strong Group Vision, we are the UK’s foremost bespoke steel door manufacturer.

We offer a friendly, fun working environment whilst aiming to be more corporate and professional.

We believe in the value of our people; be they colleagues of long standing or new recruits. Everyone has the opportunity to make a valid contribution to our success.

Benefits:

  • Supportive culture
  • Excellent management team
  • Growth opportunities
  • Extremely competitive remuneration
  • Discretionary bonus

Key Tasks:

  • Covering the South West of England.

• Communicate with existing customers to ensure opportunities to quote and secure

contracts.

• Use Sales Database to track and contact existing and potential customers. Use other

resources i.e. internet, trade journals etc with a view to potential future business.

• Locate and target new markets for our products.

• Plan and prioritise activities and customer / prospect contact towards achieving agreed

business aims, including costs and sales.

• Plan and manage agreed territory according to an agreed market development strategy.

• Manage product pricing and margins according to agreed aims.

• Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant

information held in these systems.

• Respond to and follow up Sales enquiries using appropriate methods.

• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and

information.

• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to

facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.

• Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other

company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.

• Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.

• Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment.

Key Requirements for Role:

• Full, clean driving license.

• A good standard of Maths and English.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.

Person Specification:

• Ideally 3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Ideally familiarity with door manufacturing and hardware.

• Familiarity with modern manufacturing techniques.

• Professional demeanour.

• Self-motivated.

• A resilient nature.

• Target-driven

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

Vacancies

Project Design Coordinator – SFR419

Jun 13, 2024 , , , by sfrrecruitment

North London HQ – Hybrid role.

About Our Client

One of the leading suppliers of quality fire and acoustic door components in the world. Known for quality, innovation and impeccable service.

About the job

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Design Coordinator to elevate our Sales team’s capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining project requirements and designing compliant timber door systems within the scope of the businesses extensive Field of Applications, EXAPS and listings, whilst ensuring efficient and accurate project delivery.

Duties

  • As a member of the sales team, you will work closely with our Business Development Managers & Architectural Ironmongers and will also liaise with other departments to fulfil your role such as Technical, Operations and Marketing. The main responsibilities are:
  • Managing enquiries, running through project/tender document packs (such as drawings, surveys, and schedules) and developing compliant door system designs in alignment with client expectations, project requirements, and industry standards.
  • Organising file path/structure from templates, downloading, and saving all information, and requesting any outstanding initial documentation required.
  • Collaborating closely with architects, specifiers, contractors, and project managers to determine project requirements.
  • Producing detailed door schedules, drawings and specifications for projects and recording them on the drawing register.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design coordination in the door industry.  
  • Experience in estimating/door schedule production also desirable.
  • Familiarity with CAD programs, particularly AutoCAD.
  • Excellent organisation and adaptability to changing demands and tasks.
  • Strong prioritisation and proactive approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Clear and concise communication through the chain of command.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and self-review of work output.
  • Problem-solving and a lateral thinking mindset.
  • Proficient written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel. Teams and Outlook.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Exciting and challenging projects in a dynamic work environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

Vacancies

Digital Paid Media Specialist – SFR412

Jun 12, 2024 , , , by sfrrecruitment

We are looking for a confident and creative Digital Marketing Paid Media Specialist to use their impressive knowledge and experience to support building our brands across digital & social platforms to increase awareness, build brand loyalty and ultimately drive revenues through direct and indirect channels.

This exciting role will be integral to this small, fast-paced department that works across the portfolio of residential brands within locking solution & window and door hardware.

You would also:

Work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager to deliver creative, effective multi-channel marketing campaigns, focused on growing audiences for our products and services within our B2C & B2B paid channels.

Initiate, design, execute and manage performance marketing campaigns, including PPC activity and Paid Social Activity across all business units.

Management of Affiliate Marketing strategy.

Support in the execution of new product launches through paid channels.

Utilise data for marketing campaigns, interrogating the data to improve the customer experience end-to-end at all relevant touchpoints.

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who has:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a B2C or B2B marketing position.

Successful track record managing paid media campaigns.

Experience with digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing.

Strong project management skills and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

The role will be hybrid: 3 days a week in the office in Willenhall and 2 days working from home.

Vacancies

Merchant Key Account Manager – SFR418

Jun 4, 2024 , , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading European Manufacturer and one of the world’s leading providers of mechanical locking and security products.

About the role

Merchant Key Account Manager

The successful candidate will be tasked to retain and develop business within the existing account base and find new and profitable business through direct supply, and via business partners. Reporting directly to Sales Director he/she will be expected to identify business opportunities and develop long term relationships with both customers and colleagues.

The UK network consists of Builders, Agricultural & Engineers merchants, DIY, Electrical wholesalers. In addition distribution & sales into Locksmiths, Architectural Ironmongers, Security Installers, System Integrators and other Security Suppliers.

 Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (rising to 28 after 1 year of service)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Flexibility – home based role
  • Necessary product knowledge training

If you would like to learn more about this position please get in touch with SFR Recruitment Solutions for a confidential chat.

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager – SFR417

Jun 4, 2024 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high security mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware and locking systems.

Due to continued success of the Eastern territory our client would like to recruit a Regional Sales manager.

Description

The successful candidate will be tasked to retain and develop business within the existing account base and find new and profitable business through direct supply, and via partners. Reporting directly to Sales Director he/she will be expected to identify business opportunities and develop long term relationships with both customers and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain and develop the existing regional accounts in the defined area, adding new prospects as appropriate to grow the business Network. The UK network consists of Locksmiths, Architectural Ironmongers, Security Installers, System Integrators and other Security Suppliers.

Develop and maintain the network of influencers in the region creating a ‘pull sales strategy’ within your regional and our national accounts.

Develop new business within end user clients within multiple sectors as identified. EG. Commercial, retail, health, education, industrial, government.

To presentations to Architects, Security Consultants and other interested bodies as required.
Work closely with the Sales Teams targeting end users to identify, qualify, negotiate and close new business.

Maintain current relationships and the corresponding revenue streams for mechanical and electromechanical locking products.

Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and demonstrations showing the capabilities of the products.

Provide accurate forecasting and activity information to the Sales Director on a planned and agreed basis.

Additional
Represent proactively and positively the company at Industry events.
Forecast future trends.

Complete sales-associated paperwork and reporting tools.
Achieving budgeted (as a minimum) product revenue and margin – monthly & yearly.

Achieving targeted sales budgets and targets.

Monitor Competitor/Customer activity in conjunction with the Project Tracking and Administration activity operated via CRM system

Ensure that you operate in an ethical and responsible manner whilst protecting the interests of the business

Experience Required

Knowledge and experience of dealing with UK distribution for security products would be essential, and dealings with Locksmiths / AI’s / System integrators / other OEM customers beneficial

Generation of specification sales involving architects, end user clients, contractors.
Effective territory management including distribution network.

Managing/achieving sales budgets
Knowledge of current construction procurement methods and routes to market

3 or more years’ field sales / territory management experience

A proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

A proven track record in prospecting and winning profitable new business

A proven track record of existing customer development and relationship building

Strong Rapport Building and Customer Service skills

Strong Presentation, Negotiation and Closing skills

Strong analytical and literacy skills

Microsoft Office Competent (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Competent when using iPads, Mobile Phones and APPs

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.

SFR Recruitment Solutions