• SFR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

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Vacancies

Sales Manager – Built Environment – MR301

Aug 18, 2022 , , , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are very excited to be working on this exciting Southern Sales Manager opportunity. We are working closely with a business built on innovation and technology.

They offer complete commitment to providing high quality service to customers and throughout the Residential, Heath, Education, Commercial and University sectors.

Vacancy Description

This role requires a driven & high calibre, NEW BUSINESS FOCUSED SALES MANAGER looking to enhance their career with one of the Pioneers and industry innovators in sustainable Locking Systems, Electromechanical Locks, Cylinders, Digital Locking Systems & other closely aligned solutions.

Due to growth and expansion, we are seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated SALES MANAGER to join the team with responsibility for promoting the full portfolio of Digital Locking products and solutions to the built environment in London. Built environment covers hospitals, schools, student housing, property management, but to let, office rental, etc.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Sales, The SALES MANAGER will be responsible for:

  • Prospect for new clients by networking, drawing on existing contacts and relationships, cold calling, site visits or other means of generating interest along with be responsibility for maintaining, growing, nurturing and developing existing key accounts.
  • Plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with our clients based on facts.
  • Develop a rapport with new clients, set targets for sales and provide support that will continually improve customer relations.
  • Grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new products, solutions and services to clients by working with mid and senior level management, marketing, and technical staff.
  • Introduce controlled sales growth by strategic planning and target KPI’s.
  • The sales team ultimate aim is to create market pull for products, supports and trains the dealer partners and designers and also helps the end customers by defining their needs and offering suitable solutions from the product offering.
  • The candidate’s responsibility is to create market pull by actively meeting and consulting potential end customers about the benefits of their products vs mechanical access systems and to identify new business opportunities. This is critical to be successful in the role.
  • The successful Candidate will also actively develop partner network in the area and take care of area sales and support of the end customers.
  • The successful Candidate will proactively participate in the marketing of the products and solutions by promoting the company actively on relevant business fairs, events and social media along with demonstrating a high level of commercial acumen with competitor activity and the development of competing products.
  • The 3 year plan is for the Sales Manager to have a turnover in excess of £1M per year.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated sales professional that is digitally and technically minded with at least 5 years professional sales experience, of which at least 3 years should be ideally working within a B2B sales role within a similar product sector: EAC, A.I, Door Entry, Locks, Locking Systems, Security Products, Lifts & Escalators or any other relevant mechanically biased technically orientated product sectors related to a partner network etc

Sector experience

  • Advantage to have experience and connections with my clients  primarily targeted customer segments; Residential & student housing, Schools and public facilities, Hospitals, offices, buy to let ,property services.

Technical skills

  • Technical skills that enable the candidate to understand the locking industry or access control industry.
  • Good IT skills. Need to have drivers license.

Salary & Benefits            

Basic salary + very lucrative uncapped commission structure + bonus + car + pension + 25 days holiday + mobile + laptop + excellent career development opportunities.

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

Vacancies

Marketing Manager – SR300

Aug 15, 2022 by sfrrecruitment

Our client is looking for an experienced and versatile Marketing Manager to join the growing team. The ideal candidate has experience developing and executing marketing campaigns whilst also managing and inspiring a team.

The Marketing Manager will be comfortable with day-to-day marketing activities, as well as long-term strategy, and will ideally have a background with the lock and door hardware industry.

Objectives of this Role

  • Establish positioning, identify target audiences, and develop marketing plans with specific objectives across different channels and segments
  • Lead the execution of marketing programs from start to finish
  • Analyse customer insights, consumer trends, market analysis, and marketing best practices to build successful strategies
  • Create, maintain, and conduct analytics reporting across multiple platforms and extract key insights for future campaign development and go-to-market strategies

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

  • Head up strategy and implementation for Email Marketing, SMM, PPC, PR, and Content Creation
  • Work with our team of designers to oversee all creative projects including videos, 3D product design, catalogues, visual merchandising, and more
  • Oversee design and development for exhibitions and trade shows including creating stand design briefs and managing build partners
  • Manage the design and production of packaging for products
  • Gather customer and market insights to inform outreach strategies, increase customer conversions, and generate more qualified leads
  • Identify effectiveness and impact of current marketing initiatives with tracking and analysis, and optimise accordingly
  • Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs, strategies, and budgets

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience within the lock and door hardware industry preferred
  • Proven experience developing marketing plans and campaigns
  • Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to think creatively and come up with new ideas

If this exciting opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch with SFR Recruitment Solutions.

Vacancies

Specification Sales Manager

Aug 14, 2022 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a trusted manufacturer and distributor of furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade and specifiers.

They desire someone located in the South East and London region, with major project experience, and contacts within architects, interior designers and main contractor businesses. Experience within a similar product range is preferable.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required

  • To demonstrate a competitive and results-driven character with a pragmatic approach when dealing with specifiers in the specification role
  • To be able to communicate effectively, engage with and influence senior stakeholders in the decision-making process
  • To maintain experience and knowledge in the Architectural Ironmongery industry and associated product ranges with regards to influencing those stakeholders
  • To take a positive and pro-active approach to decision-making and to grasp opportunities
  • To be able to utilise the business project tools effectively (CRM/SAP/ Specification tools)

Key Responsibilities

  • To maintain and increase profitable business from your given area on company Specification Sales
  • To develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, to ensure a high standard of customer care is maintained at all times, to assist in overcoming problems and to report to the Head of Specification Sales where it is felt improvements can be implemented
  • To ensure that the Salesforce CRM database is updated daily, with activities entered and completed on time and that all customer records are updated on a regular basis
  • To ensure all outstanding contractor quotations are followed up on a monthly basis and accurate 3 monthly predictions are provided to your Specification Sales Manager at the beginning of each month
  • To ensure that all outstanding specifier quotations are followed up, and CRM records are kept up to date on a weekly basis
  • To discuss with the Head of Specification Sales yearly targets for your given area
  • To promote products from all our manufacturing and 360 supply chain categories in specification and give the required priority to ensure that all agreed product targets are achieved
  • To participate fully in all sales training and sales conferences as arranged at regional or national levels
  • To coordinate and liaise with the Head of Specification Sales on contracts where assistance is needed
  • To liaise and co-operate fully with the Sales Management and the Internal Projects Team to ensure contracts are secured, service is maintained and the business value is increased
  • To maintain contact with and to assist personnel in other key departments with regard to all contracts ordered. Draw the attention of contracts at the earliest opportunity to any project requiring urgent attention
  • To ensure that all information entered onto Salesforce CRM has been downloaded to the central server on a regular basis 
  • To ensure that all branded company standards for external letters, internal and external emails are adhered to
  • To arrange with the assistance of the Marketing department, local exhibitions and corporate entertainment and be available to support national exhibitions when required
  • To follow and use the sample procedure including the active retrieval of samples after a reasonable period of time
  • You may be required from time-to-time to perform certain tasks that are not part of your job description for which you will be viewed as capable of performing.  This reflects the Company’s approach to job flexibility in which you are expected to participate

Key Accountabilities

  • To represent the business UK to architect and interior designers in your region
  • To promote the relevant business product range for specification in project business
  • To formulate and expand a friendly database of architects, QS and specifiers to consolidate relationships that will forge ongoing and repeat business for Project products and services
  • Maintain and develop a deep understanding of the AI market in relation to designated sectors for projects including (but not limited to) customers, competitors and market trends

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

matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk – www.sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Vacancies

Territory Sales – SFR298

Jul 28, 2022 , , , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer of entrance and security systems, including automatic doors, turnstiles, speed lanes and access control.


Following continued growth and internal promotion they are now seeking to hire an experienced Salesperson to join our team to primarily promote our Automatic Door and Entrance Systems, in the South London and South East area of the UK.

South East Postcodes include: RG, GU, RH, TB, CT, BN.

The role demands an active, project focused Salesperson ready to deal with End Users, Contractors, Architects and Specifiers to generate demand and maximise on company profit.

YOUR TASKS

As a Salesperson, your role will focus mainly on winning new business and so you will be expected to develop the territory and our customer base to ensure continual achievement of targets.

In addition to securing new business, you will also be responsible for:

  • The creation and implementation of future thinking business plans, in line with Company objectives to target new customers and business opportunities.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients with previous examples to prove this.
  • Sourcing, generating, and chasing enquires and convert into orders.
  • Presenting CPD’s (Continual Professional Development) to Architects.
  • Carrying out site surveys ensuring provision of sufficient information to enable reliable, accurate and competitive quotation preparation.
  • Continually supporting all customers to ensure they receive first class customer service, from the business to facilitate repeat business. 

YOUR SKILLS

  • Previous experience of selling a similar product and dealing with Specifiers and Architects.
  • You be results orientated and be able to provide examples of where you have exceeded sales targets.
  • You will have strong verbal and written communication skills, and experience of presenting to clients.
  • Experience with a CRM system, Salesforce desirable.
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • A full UK driving license is necessary for this position.

Offering an attractive salary offering, company car and bonus scheme, we also provide the following benefits:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)
  • Life Assurance
  • Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
  • Health & Welling App inc Digital GP Service
  • Employee Discounts Available

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

Vacancies

Key Account Administrator – SFR297

Jul 27, 2022 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading door manufacturer.

We are seeking a Key Account Administrator to be a dedicated point of contact for major corporate key accounts. Providing support and management for existing contracts for the maintenance, reactive repairs and new installations of security, fire and environmental doors across the UK.

Key Account Administrator / Account Manager Key responsibilities:

  • Manage customer expectations and achieve KPI targets
  • Asset management
  • Prepare quotations for reactive works
  • Arrange emergency call-outs
  • Manage and renewal of maintenance contracts
  • General account administration
  • Sales order processing & Purchase order processing
  • Providing reporting account information for clients
  • Updating of Customer portals

Key Account Administrator / Account Manager Skills Experience:

  • Strong interpersonal, organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Effective and dedicated customer service or facility management background is necessary
  • Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Evidence of successfully working to KPI’s
  • Commercial awareness

Key Account Administrator / Account Manager Benefits Include:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • 22 days annual leave rising to 25 after 6 years’ service

Option to purchase additional holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

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

Vacancies

Key Account Manager – SFR296

Jul 27, 2022 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer of Pedestrian Doors and Entrance Solutions. As the business grows, they are looking to recruit a National Business Developer to grow Key Accounts. The role will report into the Sales Director to develop plans for new end user targets and develop & integrate supply only channel to achieve target sales of £1.6 million annually.

Key Responsibilities;

• Achieve monthly & annual sales targets

• Follow up on enquiries & achieve personal KPI’s

• Management of Monthly order forecasts, Quotation pipelines & customer project schedules for each calendar year

• Become the “Go to person” for automatic doors. Our Brand will become the brand of choice.

• Agree T&C’s with end users & contractors

• Ensure all activities are recorded onto CRM system

• Have good working relationships with all departments Sales, operations & finance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong Sales skills, commercial acumen & presenter.

• Attention to detail

• Structured & Professional approach

• Customer focused

• Ability to take the initiative & work under pressure.

• PC Literate & be familiar with CRM systems

• Highly numerate & articulate with excellent communication and telephone / customer facing skills

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

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – SFR295

Jul 26, 2022 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high security entrance Solutions, selling into the commercial  sectors of the market.

Business Development Manager

Location: Field Based (North)                               

General Summary

Manage the Northern Area within a defined sales postcode map to ensure that he/she meets the UK Sales Strategy and that this is executed in accordance with the targets set and defined within the Company Business Plan and Commission Schedules, whilst protecting the best interests of the company and providing good customer service at all times.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive an increase in new equipment sales values for the given region

Contribute to an increase in company profitability

Provide accurate monthly and weekly Forecasts

Identify opportunities for an increase in quality project related enquiries

Develop meaningful relationships with Architects, Contactors, Façade Contractors and End Users

Provide detailed specifications to Architects and End Users

Deliver company presentations and CPD to all clientele, but especially Architects

Carry out site surveys to facilitate the best solution based offer to the client

Maintain all CRM activities in a timely manner

Gather and share any market intelligence so we make the most of any opportunities

Increase market awareness and promote the Business.

Meet (or exceed) all KPI as set by the UK Sales Director

Ensuring clear, proper and detailed records are maintained on all projects

Ensuring the Company receive full details in writing relating to any orders received; discuss/arrange handovers of order with operations to ensure that the company is able to fulfil the order. Ensuring, prior to handover and order, that the terms of order are acceptable to the company.

Liaising with other departments and suppliers to ensure technical, contractual and financial matters are properly dealt with.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Excellent communication and people management skills

To demonstrate a prolonged period of successful sales results

Experienced in selling and specifying a technical product

A high standard of commercial awareness

Have the ability to convey technical information precisely

PC literate and able to utilize MS Office applications 

Accustomed to professional use of CRM systems and disciplines

Be a confident presenter and used to presenting to large groups of people

Previous Field Sales experience, with strong emphasis on B2B

Possess a valid European Union Passport 

Ensure confidentiality is respected and maintained in all matters relating to the company operations

Display at all times, a courteous and responsible attitude towards work colleagues and customers

Special Competencies required:

Must be competent with all Microsoft applications

Must have a deep understanding and belief in CRM systems

Must be licensed to drive in the UK

Preferably a good understanding of the UK Specification & Construction market • Must be able to read and understand construction drawings

Additional Information:

Available to stay away from home when required, to provide suitable territory coverage

Prepared to work longer hours and outside of regular office hours if necessary

Must be totally trustworthy and of the highest integrity

Ideally located on the M62 corridor.

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

Vacancies

Architectural Hardware Sales Consultant – SFR294

Jul 20, 2022 , , by sfrrecruitment

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.

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.

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

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

Vacancies

Area Sales Manager – SFR293

Jul 13, 2022 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a successful and established independent sealant manufacturer in the UK producing a wide range of products for the Construction, Industrial and Transportation markets.

Due to continued growth we are now recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to cover the South of England reporting to the National Sales Manager  

The role will be managing and developing the existing and new construction customers in the South with the main emphasis on Commercial Glazing, Replacement Windows and Sealant Contractors. The candidate will need enthusiasm, a technical ability and be good at relationship building.

We are looking for a sales professional who has experience in selling construction products preferably into a similar customer base. The person will be ambitious and driven and looking to progress their career with a leading manufacturer.

Package Competitive Salary + 20% Bonus + Company Car

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

Vacancies

Technical Sales – National – SFR292

Jun 27, 2022 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading distributor of Security hardware products and locking solutions for both household, commercial and automotive.

The role/position is UK Technical Sales – (Manager/Executive is not particularly relevant) – the individual is primarily a technician who understands the mechanics of the product and key cutting machines but at the same time is fully engaged in the commercial/sales process.

Technical Team

•             Assist the Technical Manager in the day to day running of the department.

•             In the absence of the Technical Manager provide cover and be the main point of contact.

•             As part of the team be prepared to lead by example and ensure we maintain high standards of operation.

•             Take responsibility to ensure customers receive a prompt, quality reply to any technical issues that arise.

•             Work with the Key Cutting department to build closer and stronger links between the sales department and develop the customer reach.

•             Use reporting to ensure specific requests and queries are kept on top of.

•             Provide explanations of the solutions provided to help the sales team grow their knowledge and provide input to the Group technical team.

Key Machine Sales, Demonstrations and Leasing

•             Develop with the Technical Manager the most cost effective process of securing leasing deals for machines.

•             Where training is required develop with the Technical Manager the program for demonstrations onsite.

•             Work with the relevant Business Development Managers on identifying business potential and opportunities for machine sales.

•             Be prepared to represent the technical department at exhibitions, roadshows, presentations.

We work as a team and the individual contribution is valued, this role being field based is about not only enhancing the technical service we can offer but fundamentally driving machine sales for  products to a much higher level. Okay not specific but realistically we should be looking for £500k of machine sales to support the role. Additionally, we want the UK Technical Sales to become an expert in automotive and look to establish product in a stronger way in the automotive sector.

A van will definitely be required to fulfil the role and this will be kitted out with machines along with associated other products e.g.

Lead generation will be a combination of the UK Technical Sales own activity supported by the BDM’s, Internal office and specific agreed objectives drawn up in collaboration with the Technical Manager and UK Sales Manager.

Importantly anyone coming into the business must be prepared to work within the team to move the business objectives forward – this role is an investment position where we expect the individual to be a self- starter, market aware with a solid technical background. Success will be rewarded accordingly and initially this will be results driven.

Please get in touch with Matthew at SFR Recruitment Solutions if you wish to learn more or apply for this position.

SFR Recruitment Solutions