• SFR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Category: Vacancies

Sales Estimator: St Albans

  • Competitive Salary
  • St Albans
  • Hours – Monday to Thursday 08.45-17.00 Friday 08.45-16.30 (37 per week, 30 min lunch)

Here at SFR Recruitment Solutions, we are working closely with our client who is a market leader in specialist fencing and perimeter security.

We are looking for an Sales Estimator based in St Albans. 

Purpose of role  

To prepare estimations of work by gathering specifications, proposals, material costs and labour. The role will include building relationships with clients whilst promoting business products and services to maximise sale opportunities.

Duties

  • Provide quality and timely estimating service to customers based on their needs and budget.
  • Offer advice and guidance to customers and deliver excellent customer service. 
  • Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare estimates. 
  • Maintain accurate records of estimates and sales. 
  • Achieve KPIs and sales targets. 
  • Gain a clear understanding of customer’s business needs. 
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required in which you adequately trained to carry out. 

Personal Skills

Essential: 

  • High level of attention to detail. 
  •  Effective communication skills. 
  • Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads. 
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships 
  • Positive work ethic.
  • Committed to delivering the utmost service/support to the business and our customers. 
  • Reliable team player.

Experience: 

Essential: 

  • A wealth of experience working within a similar role 
  • Good knowledge of perimeter protection products 
  • Good at building working relationships 
  • Practical approach to work and problems 
  • Ability to understand drawings and plans Desirable: 
  • Experience within the construction or engineering industry

Get in touch if this sounds like the role for you.

Email: matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07512602431

Lead Installer: Doncaster

  • Lead Installer – Mechanical 
  • Competitive Salary
  • Doncaster (covering the north region)
  • Hours – 45 hours per week (30 min lunch), Monday to Friday 08:00-17.30

Here at SFR Recruitment Solutions, we are working closely with our client who is a market leader in specialist fencing and perimeter security.

We are looking for a Lead Installer based in South Yorkshire. 

Purpose of role

To carry out quality installations of demarcation products to a high standard and in an efficient manner. The role will work as part of a team and will have a focus on health and safety and customer service at all times.

Work environment and requirements

This role is based predominantly outdoors and as such will require you to work in all different weather conditions incorporating health and safety requirements. The role also involves extensive travel to different sites in a variety of locations and may require occasional overnight stays.

Duties

  • Carry out and conduct all Health, Safety, and equipment checks. Check drawings for the site to ensure installation in the correct area. 
  • Adhering to Health and Safety regulations at all times. 
  • Ensure the area of work is cordoned off and in a place where work entails working near public areas. 
  • Carry out product inventory checks to ensure all products will fulfill the job requirement completely. Verify alignment of structures and equipment and position structural components. 
  • Measure and lay-out fence lines and hole positions following the instructions detailed on the drawing specification. 
  • Mark reference points on construction materials. 
  • Use digging equipment in line with breaking ground protocol guidelines. 
  • Ensure appropriate PPE is worn for each task undertaken i.e., face masks for concrete mix, etc. 
  • Ensure full communication with clients/customers and supervisors/managers to ensure the smooth running of the job and that any problems are immediately identified for resolution.
  • Ensure the customer/client and Installation Supervisor is kept informed and that finished work is checked for accuracy, quality and completeness.

Skills, qualifications and training

Essential: 

  • Driving License. 
  • CSCS Card.
  • Basic English and Maths skills.

Desirable: 

  •  CAT & Genny Training Certificate. 
  • Abrasive Wheels Certificate. 
  • SSSTS Card.
  •  SMSTS Card. 
  • First Aid at Work Certificate.

Personal skills

Essential: 

  •  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to resolve issues appropriately.
  • Collaborative with the ability to work as part of a team. 
  • High level of personal and professional commitment. 
  • Open and honest approach. 
  • Positive work ethic.

Experience

Essential: 

  • Previous work experience in Demarcation Installation. 
  • A wealth of experience working in installations. 
  • Flexible, with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight timescales. 
  • Ability to understand drawings and plans.

Desirable: 

  • Good knowledge of perimeter protection products.

Get in touch if this sounds like the role for you.

Email: matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07512602431

Internal Sales: Inverness

  • £25,000 plus incentives
  • Inverness
  • Permanent
  • Ironmongery & Fixings

SFR Recruitment Solutions are pleased to be working with an established leader of ironmongery and fixings across the north of Scotland. 

We are looking for an Internal Sales Ironmongery and Fixings person to sell company goods and services to existing, new, and potential customers from an office base over the phone and by email.

Main Duties & Accountabilities:

  • Successful conclusion of all sales related activity arising from sales enquiry pick-up. 
  • Where and when necessary ‘cradle to grave’ order progression.
  • Ensuring, along with other Tele-sales staff, that there is departmental service coverage during business hours.
  • Assisting external Ironmongery sales team where possible and required
  • Updating product training and skills to maximise customer options.
  • Carry out all functions relevant to the customer sales relationship. 
  • Receive, and progress to a conclusion, customer sales inquiries and orders received by telephone, fax, and e-mail.
  • Advise customers of Company products and services.
  • Price customer orders and advise the customer of goods availability. Allocate those ordered goods which are stocked, and, when necessary, order goods direct from relevant suppliers.
  • Regularly review and update overdue customer orders.
  • Produce Ironmongery schedules following through to order in conjunction with external sales.
  • Produce specifications and quotations for the external sales team
  • Expedite supplier order delivery.
  • Communicate as necessary with customers and suppliers, and resolve any issues they may have.
  • Document, progress, and advise those necessary, of customer returns
  • Provide support to other team members as and when required
  • Ensuring all sales and quotations are up to date.
  • The Company has a health and safety policy, which outlines its responsibilities as an employer, and the responsibilities of its employees in respect of health and safety. All employees need to be aware of this policy and comply with its content.
  • Complying with industry regulations and Health and Safety legislation, policy, and procedures.
  • Carrying out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by the line manager or management team.

Requirements:

  • Extensive knowledge of Ironmongery & Fixings with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. 
  • The ability to negotiate with customers and suppliers.
  • Proven skills and knowledge.
  • Good eye for detail and a willingness to learn.
  • The ability to work on their own and make decisions relevant to the successful outcome and conclusion of the sales process. 

Get in touch if this sounds like the role for you.

Email: matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07512602431

Business Development Manager: South East – MR141

  • £40,000 – £45,000 + Car + Bonus + Pension
  • South East
  • Permanent
  • Architectural Ironmongery
  • Job Ref: MR141

SFR Recruitment Solutions have a brand-new opportunity for a Business Development Manager in the South East of England. 

The Company:

Our client is a leading company of Architectural Ironmongery, doorset and access solutions whom are looking for a highly skilled and established individual to join their team as Business Development Manager.

The Position:

To maintain growth our client requires a self-motivated, confident individual to drive further sales across the UK. The individual will have the support of directors, marketing team and logistics to provide continued exceptional service for the customer.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Ability to work both within and team and individually.
  • It is essential that you demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Architectural Ironmongery with GAI qualifications
  • Brilliant track record of relationship building, sales and results in the Architectural Ironmongery / Door hardware Market.
  • This is specification sales role focuses on Architects, Building Developers, Contactors, Interior Designers. Knowledge and experience of working with this audience is essential.
  • Confidently use a wide range of products to all levels of the marketplace.
  • Pro-active decision maker

Why should you apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity for a hard-working, sales focused individual to join a dynamic business with excellent long-term career opportunities + competitive salary package and brilliant pension.

If this sounds like a fit for you please do not hesitate!

Contact Matthew today for further information!

07512602431

matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Sales Executive: Home based

  • £25,000 – £28,000
  • Home based – Preferably North West or West Midlands based
  • Permanent
  • Security Products – Intruder Alarm
  • Job ref: MR140

Our Client is a leading manufacturer of intruder alarm equipment. A thriving business that is experiencing significant growth.

An experienced Sales Executive is required to work from home, preferably based in the North West or West Midlands. As a growing business there is potential for career progression.

Duties:

  •  Generating high quality sales leads for the business.
  • Setting appointments for sales consultants to meet with potential customers.
  • Working closely with the rest of the Inside Sales team.
  • Identifying potential opportunities for new business within other parts of the company.
  • Following up on sales enquiries from customers.
  • Account management when required for existing customers.
  • General sales administration as required.

Requirements:

  • Driven and ambitious individual with a strong desire to succeed. 
  • Excellent sales skills and a proven track record of achieving KPI’s.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build rapport with senior executives.
  • Previous experience in an inside sales role within a similar business.

If this sounds like a fit for you, please do not hesitate!

Contact Matthew today for further information!

07512602431

matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk   

Contracts Manager: London

  • £50,000 + Car & travel allowance
  • London
  • Permanent
  • Steel and Timber doors

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of steel and timber door sets. A growing and ambitious business leading from the front with exceptional levels of customer service.

They now require a Contracts Manager to be based in London and look after a number of major customers and associated projects.

Primary objective of this position:

Responsible for the management of contracts from receipt of contract to delivery on site ensuring high levels of customer service while meeting budget expectations

Main Duties & Accountabilities:

· Full understanding of all contract documentation to include scope of works, contractual responsibilities, revenue, costs and budgets.

· Ownership of successful project delivery for both our client and the customer.

· Working with the Installation Manager to determine resource levels according to the programme.

· Provide technical support and resolve technical issues through design, manufacture and installation process and help to develop and implement appropriate solutions.

· Ensure compliance throughout projects with all relevant specifications, standards and safety regulations.

· Regularly review job progress and costings, and liaise with the Quantity Surveyor in order to identify and quantify variations.

· Instruct and liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and other site workers as required to ensure contract deadlines are met and projects completed in an expedient, timely and cost effective manner.

· Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships including regular site meetings regarding project performance, in order to resolve any customer queries.

· Contribute to the development of the short, medium and long term strategies for the company and provide input to the business planning process. · Working to agreed budgets.

· Prepare and present project performance information and forecasts for senior management team.

Experience :

Essential

· Experience in working with CAD generated and mechanical drawings

· Knowledge of contract law

Desirable

· A minimum of 3 years experience in contract management, and the management of onsite teams in a related industry

· Experience of health and safety management

· Computer literate in MS Project software

Get in touch if this sounds like the role for you.

Email: matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07512602431

Specification Sales Consultant: South East

  • £40000 + Bonus and Car!
  • South East
  • Permanent
  • Job Ref: MR110

SFR Recruitment Solutions have a brand-new opportunity for a Specification Sales Consultant

The Company:

Our client is a leading company of Architectural Ironmongery whom are looking for a highly skilled and established individual to join their team as Specification Sales Consultant.

The Position:

To maintain growth our client requires a self-motivated, confident individual to drive further sales across the UK. The individual will have the support of directors, marketing team and logistics to provide continued exceptional service for the customer.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Ability to work both within and team and individually.
  • It is essential that you demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Architectural Ironmongery with GAI qualifications
  • Brilliant track record of relationship building, sales and results in the sector.
  • It is essential that you possess a keen interest in standards at a particularly sensitive time in the market.
  • Confidently use a wide range of products to all levels of the marketplace
  • Pro-active decision maker

Why should you apply? This is a brilliant opportunity for a hard-working, sales focused individual to join a dynamic business with excellent long-term career opportunities + competitive salary package and brilliant pension

Do you possess these exact skills and experience required to suit our client’s Specification Sales Consultant Role?

Please contact Matthew at SFR Recruitment Solutions for further information!

Email: matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07512602431

Specification Sales Consultant: North East

  • Competitive
  • North East
  • Permanent
  • Job Ref: MR108

SFR Recruitment Solutions have a brand-new opportunity for a Specification Sales Consultant!

The Company:

Our client specialises in the manufacture and supply of architectural ironmongery, security and automation systems and washroom equipment. This dynamic brand is currently looking for an Specification Sales Consultant to work in their central London office.

The Position:

As Specification Sales Consultant you will be required to –

  • Drive new Business opportunities by identifying overseas project opportunities with UK based Architects and Interior designers
  •  Secure Project Specifications
  • Deliver profitable sales and contribute to the overall business sales targets
  • Deliver a sufficient level of orders to meet the defined sales and profitability targets
  • Drive new Business opportunities by identifying overseas project opportunities with UK based Architects and Interior designers
  •  Secure Project Specifications
  • Deliver excellent customer service

Skills and Attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills
  •  A good understanding of large project specifications
  • Be able to develop and maintain relationships and networking with architects, interior designers, distributors and contractors
  •     Good negotiation skills
  •  Be positive, proactive and results driven
  • Excellent technical sales and specifications skills
  • Be able to work on their own and as part of a team
  • Be willing to undertake overseas travel
  • Have a good understanding of the UK and overseas construction process
  • GAI Qualification
  • Key London specification contacts

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive individual to join a brilliant business whom offers a competitive salary and comprehensive training to ensure great long-term career prospects! + more!

Do you possess these skills and attributes required to suit our client’s Specification Sales Consultant role?

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

SFR Recruitment Solutions