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Vacancies

Technical Manager – SFR395

Feb 1, 2024 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is family owned Manufacturing group and one of the UK’s leading providers of timber window and door accessories.

Product of choice for fabricators, joiners and DIY enthusiasts.

Key Responsibilities – Lead the development of new products and solutions. – Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. – Manage the testing and certification process for all products. – Product design, including through the use of CAD software with the team. – Provide technical support to the sales team and customers. – Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and partners. – Positive representation of the group to the public and customers. – Staying up-to-date with the latest industry product and solution requirements and potential future directions. – Represent the company at industry-wide association events and seminars, engaging with the industry to help shape its future. – Interpretation of research to help identify new applications, solutions and target customers.

Requirements – Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical management. – Strong background in passive fire protection products, including fire stopping solutions and fire door seals. – Experience of other market sectors as well will be beneficial but not a requirement. – IFE Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Passive Fire Protection qualification is preferred. – Experience in product design, including through use of CAD software. – Excellent communication and leadership skills. – Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. – A keen interest in manufacturing processes and flexibility to support engineering colleagues as needed. – Ability to develop technical knowledge of products quickly and accurately, and not necessarily just passive fire related.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Family owned business
  • 22 days holidays plus bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 year of service)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Training and personal development

If you would like to learn more about this position please get in touch for a confidential chat 📞

Vacancies

Area Sales Manager – SFR393

Jan 22, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading European Manufacturer and one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking systems, access control, and contactless mobile key solutions.

About the role

We are looking for an Area Sales Manager

The main goal of this role is to be responsible for meeting short-term business objectives while achieving long-term growth and increased levels of customer satisfaction, with the mission of achieving revenue growth targets. 

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including, construction and security sales.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Work-Life-Balance, Flexible working hours, home office based
  • Health, Monthly fitness allowance, Employee Assistance Program on all life issues
  • Family & More, Monthly day-care allowance for children (up to school age), exclusive employee discounts, high-quality, advertising-free company car for private use
  • Growth & Development, Structured & inspiring onboarding process, hands-on training, mentoring on development and career paths
  • Culture, Infectious spirit, flat hierarchies, a colourful team from 13 nations.

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Drive sales by providing solutions to end-customers
  • Support and expand the regional network of installers
  • Identify, develop, maintain and strengthen effective relationships with key customer contacts to deliver business growth and increased market share
  • Develop sales plans that support objectives for sales, market-share and competitive account penetration
  • Participate in trade shows and industry associations
  • Pro-actively and constructively analyse of customer accounts to determine potential for both present and future solutions and needs

If you would like to learn more about this position please get in touch for a confidential chat 📞 01522 452423

Vacancies

Product Manager – SFR392

Jan 12, 2024 , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is an established and leading global brand of both mechanical and electrical locking solutions and door hardware products. Products designed for your safety and security.

The business is now looking to recruit a Product Manager located in the West Midlands to look after the mechanical range of door hardware products that are supplied to the retail sector.

The Role

What does the role involve?

To develop, implement, manage and drive the agreed product range strategies and plans, in order to achieve market share, sales turnover and gross margin objectives.

The Person

  • Ideally located in the west midlands
  • Experience of product management
  • Worked in a similar position for 2+ years.
  • This is role is mainly office based but with some home working flexibility.  

The Benefits

  • A salary dependent of experience
  • Working for a global business
  • Pension 6%
  • 25 Days Holiday  
  • On site parking
  • Hybrid working

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

Business Development Manager – SFR391

Jan 11, 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

Architectural Ironmongery Focused:

Develop existing accounts within the architectural ironmongery sector, maximizing sales revenue while maintaining an agreed GM%.

Identify opportunities for new business through new trade partners or back selling to end customers.

Work towards or maintain GAI Diploma level 3 for Architectural Ironmongery-focused candidates.

Cover designated post code areas (B, WV, CV, OX, RG, CH, L, and M) unless negotiated otherwise.

Locksmith Focused:

Pioneer a new and exciting move for this business by tapping into the locksmith sector.

Develop untapped business opportunities by opening new accounts and bringing in new business from the locksmith sector.

Flexibility to call on architectural ironmongery partners as needed by the business.

Benefits

The successful candidate will join one of the industry’s most respected lock and cylinder manufacturers, benefiting from the wealth of knowledge and experience within the organization. Renowned for high-quality products, excellent customer service, and swift deliveries. This role provides an opportunity for career development and guidance to achieve career goals and aspirations.

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance £450 per month
  • Annual Bonus £6,000
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Flexibility – home based role
  • Necessary product knowledge training
  • Death in service

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

📞 01522 452423

Vacancies

Account Manager – SFR389

Jan 8, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

Account Manager

Our client is a leading European Manufacturer of with over 80 years of expertise beginning as a mechanical lock manufacturer, is now one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking systems, access control, and contactless mobile key solutions.

With worldwide sales, installation, and technical support that covers over 125 countries, they have become a leading provider of innovative facility technologies.

About the role

We are looking for an Account Manager based in the Midlands.

The main goal of this role is to be responsible for meeting short-term business objectives while achieving long-term growth and increased levels of customer satisfaction, with the mission of achieving revenue growth targets. 

You will secure revenue through direct sales and distributors, ensuring that our offers are accepted by customers.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Previous sales experience selling a technical offer
  • Demonstrable experience with account management
  • Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative attitude with unyielding ethical standards
  • Ability to cooperate as a strong open minded team player
  • Current UK driving license

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Handling all sales enquiries received from potential and existing customers.
  • Preparation of quotations.
  • Executing the strategic plan for the appointment of the network of distributors in the assigned area, maintaining high quality control over their performance.
  • Prospecting of potential customers.
  • Proactively gathering business intelligence and information regarding potential competitors, contracts, etc. and keeping relevant internal stakeholders updated about major happenings and relevant trends.  
  • Promoting the products and solutions to drive sales growth.
  • Completion of accurate monthly forecasting.
  • Sales of both new systems and upgrades.
  • Realizing strategic objectives and developing plans to achieve revenue growth  in coordination with the Country Manager.
  • Meeting the budget assigned for each area in terms of sales and margins.
  • Performing win/loss analysis to assist the Country.
  • Attending sales meetings with local team and annual sales meeting with the EMEA sales team.
  • Assist to implement new strategies and where necessary optimizing the lead-to order process.
  • Working together with Project Management, Technical Support and Customer Support to ensure successful installations, training, and handover to customers.
  • Liaising and cooperating with other departments within the company to facilitate effective operation.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle
  • 24 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Flexibility – home based role
  • Necessary product knowledge trainings

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

Vacancies

Key Account Manager – SFR388

Dec 13, 2023 , , , 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

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 for a confidential chat

SFR Recruitment Solutions 📞 01522 452423

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – SFR387

Dec 12, 2023 by sfrrecruitment

Position – Business Development Manager South

Our client is a leading British Manufacturer of fire resistant doors and timber doors. Ideal for use in Apartments, offices, schools and similar public buildings.

Benefits

Attractive salary, bonus and car allowance

Ambitious and driven management team

Stability and longevity 

Excellent earning potential

Company Car

Person

Ability to cover the south

A background in Fire doors or fire related products/timber windows or building products

5 years in a similar role

Passionate and driven

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES

To take ownership of designated geographical area for sales and business development and achieve agreed sales objectives.

Service existing accounts to maximise full business potential by securing all relevant sales opportunities.

Using your own initiative, explore and uncover new business opportunities within the region. This can include Glenigan, historical business data, networking, email campaigns, industry professional social media platforms etc.

Regular face to face meetings with new and potential customers to build and strengthen relationships to gain enquires and secure business.

Record all customer interaction on Calwin including meetings, emails, enquiries, project progress and contact details.

Work with the internal sales office to support their activities and liaise daily to ensure a firm understanding of all area activity.

Attend exhibitions as an exhibitor and/or as a visitor to gain knowledge and network with existing or potential customers.

Forecast and report on area activity to assist in the UK and business strategy.

Attend sales meetings and contribute with competitor and regional market intelligence.

Complete and submit all mileage records monthly, along with any reasonable and agreed expenses as required.

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

Specification Sales Manager – SFR386

Dec 12, 2023 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is an established and leading supplier of Architectural Ironmongery and Hardware products to the Construction sector.  

To manage and maintain all new and existing projects and quotes held within the company quote bank.

Nurture relationships with our Architects, Interior Designers and Contractor customers.

Benefits

  • Working for an established London centric Ironmonger.
  • Well established and secure business
  • Travel costs paid for
  • Excellent Package
  • Training provided to a high standard.
  • Support with further education
  • Continuous improvement
  • Distribute company generated specification enquiries to relevant team.
    • Work with team to identify opportunities for growth.
    • Develop strategic actions to deliver opportunities.
    • Analyse specification reports from team and update accordingly.
    • Conduct customer visits.
    • Prepare an ironmongery schedule if needed.
    • Liaise with other channel Managers and Directors on strategic tasks.
    • Conduct monthly performance meetings with individual team members.

Key Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Specification or management role
    • Dip GAI preferred
    • Ability to write and prepare an ironmongery schedule

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

Trade Counter Assistant – SFR384

Nov 30, 2023 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is an established family business and leading supplier of Ironmongery and Builders Hardware.

Benefits

  • Family business
  • Growing division
  • On site parking
  • Great facilities
  • Supportive culture
  • Excellent management team
  • Working hours are 08.00 to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 08.00 to 5.00pm on Friday (41 hours per week)
  • Salary of £11.44 per hour (£24,390)

Role Description
Service customer’s requirements & providing technical support as required. Key measures of success are the efficient handling of sales enquiries, avoiding unnecessary discounts & accurate order processing. Assist with general warehousing activities as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications

  • Process customer orders accurately.
  • Ensure the customer’s requirements are carried out in a timely & efficient manner.
  • Provide technical support & advice.
  • Appraise your manager of product developments & new sales opportunities.
  • Make your manager aware of customer complaints.
  • To work closely with the other members of the sales team, estimating, warehouse & transport.
  • Maintain a tidy & accurate stock
  • Ensure goods returned are dealt with promptly & accurately, making sure they are in a suitable condition to be returned to stock or suppliers.
  • Work within the set discount structure unless authorised by your manager.
  • Help in other departments including despatch and goods inwards.
  • Stock taking.
  • Key cutting & basic locksmith work.

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

Ironmongery Estimator – SFR383

Nov 28, 2023 , , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Estimator – Glasgow

Benefits

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

Role:

  • Dealing with a manufactured range of performance doorsets and ironmongery
  • Managing all inbound enquiries via telephone and email
  • Build and develop relationships with architects and tier 1 contractors
  • Deal with any other general admin and technical enquiries
  • Dealing with multiple order and enquiry values up to circa £1m

Requirements:

Must have estimating experience within the construction industry

Ideally will have experience working with doors, doorsets, hardware & ironmongery.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

High levels of attention to detail and organisation

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

SFR Recruitment Solutions