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Vacancies

Area Sales Manager (Midlands) – MR269

Mar 16, 2022 by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading brand of Architectural Hardware products selling to the trade, merchant and distribution channels.

Due to an internal promotion, they are looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager with architectural ironmongery and builders’ merchants sales background to develop our growing business and manage existing customer based in midlands.

Responsibilities

  • To manage existing architectural ironmongery and builders merchant accounts
  • Develop new sales business with existing accounts in the territory
  • Actively developing new business accounts

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 17:00

1 hour lunch break

Salary – £30,000.00 – £35,000.00 dependent on experience (negotiable)

Company car and fuel card

Non – contractual bonus based on sales/ non- contractual spot bonuses

Family run business with a low labour turnover

Auto enrolment into the government workplace pension scheme

Expenses paid for.

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

Vacancies

Marketing Executive (Part-Time) – MR266

Feb 28, 2022 , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working closely with a leading brand of architectural and window and door hardware.

Purpose of the Role

For marketing (new) products, our client has effective sales and marketing plans defining target groups and customer groups (distribution channels) as well as determining the relevant sales arguments, communication key points and means.

Principle activities

  • Develop sales and marketing plans on behalf of the Head of Sales and Marketing and/or Head of Market, including the selection of central offers of Advertising
  • Define communication measures and media plan
  • Set up local product launch concepts
  • Support Head of Sales and Marketing and/or Head of Market in implementation
  • Set up and assume responsibility for the advertising budget at market level
  • Formulate market requirements with regard to advertising and PR; prepare Budget for approval; monitor and control spending
  • Implement local communication measures
    • Liaise and co-ordinate with PR agency
    • Create copy for campaigns
    • Book advertising online and offline
    • Organise digital, design/print, imagery/CGI, photography and video
    • Maintain online catalogue via AX
    • Printed materials
    • Social media
    • Co-ordinate the Company’s presence at events, expos, supplier events and exhibitions
    • Provide updates to Company’s website
    • Ensure all marketing complies with corporate guidelines and is submitted through the Group approval process
  • Record success in terms of degree of target achievement of the measures implemented
    • Prepare report for quarterly Board meetings

Other duties and responsibilities

  • Ensure effective communication with colleagues       
  • Build strong internal relationships
  • Develop technical knowledge

These duties and responsibilities may be varied from time to time by your Manager, based upon the changing needs of the Company and your personal development

Demonstrate a commitment to the Company’s Vision and Values at all times

•    Maintain a clean and tidy workspace

•    Comply with Company regulations regarding Employee / Company confidentiality

  • University educated with a minimum of 2 years‘ professional experience or a commercial education with several years of experience in comparable areas
  • Has above-average communicative skills to develop and convey convincing concepts
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing
  • Basic understanding of our product offer
  • Ability to use Crossbase and Microsoft AX

•    Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint) effectively

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

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – MR267

Feb 28, 2022 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a globally recognised and successful company with the architectural hardware and access solutions market. Due to continued growth and new product innovation they wish to recruit a Business Development Manager to cover the UK.

Your main role will be to establish a direct and indirect pipeline for product to generate sales and develop a partner network to pull sales into the market.

Other responsibilities will include:

Keep in contact with all customers, follow up on all leads working with our internal teams to ensure we maximise on all potential opportunities.

Be involved in the development of the sales strategy to enable market growth and positive sales success.

Work alongside product development teams to agree methods to penetrate market share.

Take responsibility for growing the company direct/partner business and manage the sales process from end to end e.g., liaising with marketing, completing quotes and solution engineering.

Monitor progress through our CRM system (Salesforce) to be able to track active sales, provide feedback on the market and evaluate competitor activity.

We are looking for:

We are looking for candidates with previous experience working in a Sales environment, preferably selling similar access control solutions.

As a full sales role, we are looking for an experienced salesperson, who has the motivation to succeed and shares our passion for the products.

You will be a confident communicator and have experience dealing with a range of stakeholders, across all levels of a company.

The role is a home based position, however, this is a national sales role and so you would be expected to cover the whole of the UK.

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)

• Life Insurance

• Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme

• Employee Discount Platform

• Internal Recognition & Reward Schemes

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

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager (South) – MR268

Feb 28, 2022 , , by sfrrecruitment

Within the frame of a strong expansion of the commercial activities in the UK, our client is looking for a Regional Sales Manager South.

Job description

You are responsible for the follow-up and the expansion of the customer portfolio of your region in the UK. For both the product range of mechanical components (Fence & Gate Accessories) and the new fast-growing department of Automation & Entrance Control.

  • After your training at the headquarters you will take full responsibility of the turnover of your region.
  • You manage, advise and support your current customers (manufacturers and dealers).
  • You closely collaborate with the buying and engineering department of your customer/manufacturer, or with the sales team of your dealers. You advise them on the product range, product launches, and provide training if necessary.
  • You are responsible for the primary technical support (both by phone and on site) of the direct and non-direct channels to your account. You will look for new business opportunities and consult with the business after-sales services team if required.
  • Together with an internal sales assistant you manage the sales procedure from A to Z.
  • You will directly report to the Head of UK sales.

Qualifications

  • You will have minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in B2B, preferably in the branch of technical products.
  • You have a strong interest in electro-mechanics and electricity/electronics.
  • You like to build relationships: you enjoy making new contacts and developing a network.
  • Liaising with existing customers, actively responding to enquiries, looking for up-selling opportunities and closing deals is your second nature.
  • You are Self-motivated with the ability to manage own time and prioritize workload.
  • Pro-active and a positive attitude with a flexible approach to working makes you fit in our sales team.
  • Your perseverance and performance orientation enable you to achieve your commercial objectives.
  • You live in the Southern UK region.

Why our client?

Because our team is passionate and talented, we have the speed and flexibility of a SME and the international spirit of a multinational. Our products are all around so you can easily identify yourself with our company.

Being a fast-growing company, we are always looking for new people with whom we can actively build our and your future.

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

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager (South East) – MR265

Feb 18, 2022 , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working with a market leader in the intruder protection and Intruder alarm sector.

We are seeking to recruit a Regional Sales Manager based in the South East of England.

Key responsibilities and duties are to: 

  • Take responsibility for planning sales strategy within the territory in agreement with the Head of Sales & Marketing and ensure implementation to deliver business growth.
  • Manage, develop and motivate select accounts within a specified territory in order to achieve company objectives and strategy.
  • Achievement of sales on a monthly, quarterly and YTD basis. 
  • Ensure timely follow up and reporting of all sales enquiries on the territory including end
  • Acquire and develop new installers 
  • Work off own initiative to develop installer sales via core database
  • Ensure a constant flow of new business activity whilst maintaining and developing existing business levels
  • Deliver accurate sales and budget forecasts
  • Monthly analysis of sales activity (Min 30 prospect/customer visits per month) by appointment/account in order to implement new initiatives if required to reach company objectives.
  • Monitoring and reporting market trends and competitor activity within the territory.
  • Record all prospect/client communications on company CRM as well as diary activity.
  • Provide support to installers by providing sales training, pre-sales support, and demonstration of equipment
  • Participate in and organise exhibitions, events etc.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Possess exceptional self motivational skills and will have demonstrated a good track record of building relationships and have the drive and determination to meet the company’s objectives.
  • Be able to demonstrate clear knowledge of a trade and B2B environment.
  • Have clear evidence of achieving targets and delivering both customer and product driven growth.
  • Have previous experience of electronic security systems
  • Be experienced in internal / external relationship development experience
  • Have experience working as part of a team
  • Have an outgoing personality with a determination to succeed
  • Have excellent planning, prioritisation skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines

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

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager (South West) – MR264

Feb 18, 2022 by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working with a market leader in the intruder protection and Intruder alarm sector.

We are seeking to recruit a Regional Sales Manager based in the South East of England.

Key responsibilities and duties are to: 

  • Take responsibility for planning sales strategy within the territory in agreement with the Head of Sales & Marketing and ensure implementation to deliver business growth.
  • Manage, develop and motivate select accounts within a specified territory in order to achieve company objectives and strategy.
  • Achievement of sales on a monthly, quarterly and YTD basis. 
  • Ensure timely follow up and reporting of all sales enquiries on the territory including end
  • Acquire and develop new installers 
  • Work off own initiative to develop installer sales via core database
  • Ensure a constant flow of new business activity whilst maintaining and developing existing business levels
  • Deliver accurate sales and budget forecasts
  • Monthly analysis of sales activity (Min 30 prospect/customer visits per month) by appointment/account in order to implement new initiatives if required to reach company objectives.
  • Monitoring and reporting market trends and competitor activity within the territory.
  • Record all prospect/client communications on company CRM as well as diary activity.
  • Provide support to installers by providing sales training, pre-sales support, and demonstration of equipment
  • Participate in and organise exhibitions, events etc.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Possess exceptional self motivational skills and will have demonstrated a good track record of building relationships and have the drive and determination to meet the company’s objectives.
  • Be able to demonstrate clear knowledge of a trade and B2B environment.
  • Have clear evidence of achieving targets and delivering both customer and product driven growth.
  • Have previous experience of electronic security systems
  • Be experienced in internal / external relationship development experience
  • Have experience working as part of a team
  • Have an outgoing personality with a determination to succeed
  • Have excellent planning, prioritisation skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines

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

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager (East Anglia) – MR263

Feb 18, 2022 , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working with a market leader in the intruder protection and Intruder alarm sector.

We are seeking to recruit a Regional Sales Manager based in the East Anglia area.

Key responsibilities and duties are to: 

  • Take responsibility for planning sales strategy within the territory in agreement with the Head of Sales & Marketing and ensure implementation to deliver business growth.
  • Manage, develop and motivate select accounts within a specified territory in order to achieve company objectives and strategy.
  • Achievement of sales on a monthly, quarterly and YTD basis. 
  • Ensure timely follow up and reporting of all sales enquiries on the territory including end
  • Acquire and develop new installers 
  • Work off own initiative to develop installer sales via core database
  • Ensure a constant flow of new business activity whilst maintaining and developing existing business levels
  • Deliver accurate sales and budget forecasts
  • Monthly analysis of sales activity (Min 30 prospect/customer visits per month) by appointment/account in order to implement new initiatives if required to reach company objectives.
  • Monitoring and reporting market trends and competitor activity within the territory.
  • Record all prospect/client communications on company CRM as well as diary activity.
  • Provide support to installers by providing sales training, pre-sales support, and demonstration of equipment
  • Participate in and organise exhibitions, events etc.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Possess exceptional self motivational skills and will have demonstrated a good track record of building relationships and have the drive and determination to meet the company’s objectives.
  • Be able to demonstrate clear knowledge of a trade and B2B environment.
  • Have clear evidence of achieving targets and delivering both customer and product driven growth.
  • Have previous experience of electronic security systems
  • Be experienced in internal / external relationship development experience
  • Have experience working as part of a team
  • Have an outgoing personality with a determination to succeed
  • Have excellent planning, prioritisation skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines

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

Vacancies

Sales Manager – MR262

Feb 18, 2022 , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working closely with a leading manufacturer and brand of Architectural Hardware, Door Hardware and Access Solutions.

We are looking to recruit a Sales Manager for the distribution channel and account management team.

Key areas of responsibilities would be:

  • Maintaining and increasing sales of company product and services
  • Implementing sales strategies
  • Drive CRM usage
  • Building relationships with customers, new and current
  • Setting team targets and monitoring their performance
  • Develop and motivate team to ensure success
  • Collating customer data to constantly improve service

YOUR SKILLS

You will have strong experience in managing relationships with major customers as you will be responsible for dealing with major clients and need to be able to increase business opportunities through a variety of routes to market. You must be result orientated and have evidence of maintaining and increasing sales for company products and services.

You will have a proven track record in managing a successful team of Sales Professionals who consistently exceed sales targets. The role is accountable for developing and implementing comprehensive sales plans that will contribute towards revenue and profit. To ensure the success of the team you will need to optimise sales performance through on-going motivation, training, coaching and support.

The successful candidate will have had previous experience within a sales environment, ideally in a similar industry or construction related sector.

A message from our client; We care for our employees and so as well as an attractive salary offering, company car and bonus scheme, we also provide the following benefits:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • SMART Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)
  • Life Insurance
  • Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • Internal Recognition & Reward Schemes

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

Vacancies

Internal Sales Representative – MR261

Feb 16, 2022 , by sfrrecruitment

Birmingham B19

37.5 Hours a week.

8.30 – 5pm Monday through to Friday.

25 Days Holiday.

Competitive Salary and incentives.

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

Business Development Manager for Midlands/South West England – MR260

Feb 8, 2022 by sfrrecruitment

Full time

Permanent

Our client supplies a large range of Locks, Security and Hardware products, to the Locksmith and Hardware trades. 

We are looking for a professional, competitive, enthusiastic business development manager with the ability to promote and sell our clients products. It will be down to your tenacious attitude to grow your customer base and boost your sales.

This is an exciting and challenging role, with the opportunity to join a flourishing company. The role will be a combination of managing existing accounts and also to develop new business opportunities to secure new customers. The role reports directly into the UK Sales Manager and has the overall objective of increasing the turnover and profitability of the business in the Midlands and South West inc. South Wales.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Visiting existing database of Independent Locksmith, Hardware & Shoe Repairer businesses
  • Be proactive, always looking to expand your customer base
  • Planning and organising your routes efficiently
  • Achieve and maintain your sales targets
  • Submit orders collected from customers to the sales office
  • Be proactive in learning the range of products
  • Ability to demonstrate ‘Key Cutting’ and ‘Security’ products to customers
  • Participate in trade shows and other sales events throughout the year

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Hard working and self-motivated
  • Sales experience desirable
  • Presenting a clean and professional appearance at all times
  • Driven to achieve your sales target
  • Great personality – positive, likeable, good sense of humour, builds relationships easily

Holiday entitlement is 25 days plus bank holidays. Our client offers company pension scheme, additional leave for length of service and other company benefits. You will have use of a company car, phone and tablet.

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

SFR Recruitment Solutions