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Vacancies

Territory Sales Manager – SFR445

Jan 6, 2025 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is one of the leading suppliers of Architectural Ironmongery and Security product ranges to a vast network of distributors throughout the U.K.

A new opportunity has arisen within the external sales team which would be ideal for an enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individual.

We are looking for a candidate who will join this sales team with a hunger to develop an existing customer base and increase sales revenue for Mechanical and electro locking systems, panic hardware and general Architectural Ironmongery within the following region: –

 

Benefits:

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

 

The successful individual must demonstrate or have: –

  • Successful external sales experience within the U.K. lock products industry for a lock manufacturer, distributor, large locksmith organisation or industry similar.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of access control and / or electronic locking systems.
  • A good knowledge and understanding of mechanical locking and master key systems.
  • A good knowledge and understanding of Panic Hardware.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of Door Furniture and accessories.
  • A.I. qualifications and /or proven completion of any stage of the G.A.I education process could be advantageous
  • Must be highly computer literate with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word programmes.
  • Excellent commercial and product sector awareness.
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive and energetic personality.

 

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 within Architectural hardware.
  • Professional demeanour.
  • Self-motivated.
  • A resilient nature.
  • Target-driven

 

 

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

 

 

Vacancies

Area Sales Manager – SFR440

Oct 30, 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 – North & Scotland

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.

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

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

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

 

Ironmongery / Doors / Access Control / Door Hardware

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Business Development Representative – SFR438

Oct 23, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are very pleased to be supporting our client in find a Business Developer to drive sales through a strong and well stocked trade counter.

Are you a business-to-business sales professional who has a proven ability to grow strong relationships with your customer base coupled with the ability to deal with a wide and varied technical product range which changes on a regular basis?

Due to an internal promotion, our client is currently looking for a Trade Counters Sales Representative, based in the North West of England, to look after our customers in the facilities, construction and maintenance sectors.

YOUR TASKS

Trade Counters is a hugely successful part of the business, selling door products and hardware directly to the construction, facilities and other industry. This can be anyone from sole traders all the way to regional and national businesses.

The role is to provide a “bridge” between the customer and the trade counters depot. Based from home in the North West of England, you will visit existing and new customers on a regular basis. You could be discussing upcoming projects, identify opportunities and promoting new products which could be of interest to the client. This will involve keeping up to date with current trends in product usage, product technical details, changes in legislation affecting the use of the products, and being able to communicate this to both customers and colleagues to ensure that our client is always “on point” with everything they do. 

Your aim will be to become the “trusted supplier” to these businesses, with a solution to every eventuality.

This role needs a real “team player” and effective communicator. Someone who can keep the office in touch with what is going on in the industry whilst developing the market, promoting the brand, creating and employing an effective sales strategy which enables you to hit targets and assure the success of the Trade Counters operation.

EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS: YOUR SKILLS

To be considered we need you to demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in a business-to-business sales role promoting technical products ideally (but not necessarily) to the construction or facilities industries.
  • Examples of being able to develop and maintain long term, “consultative” sales relationships with your customers, with clear systematic and strategic thinking.
  • Effective self-management and prioritisation skills with the ability to organise and maintain your own diary, as well as utilising IT systems for sales orders and customer relations management.
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets.
  • Full UK, manual drivers licence with no more than three penalty point

Our client also provides the following benefits:

  • Company Vehicle
  • Competitive sales bonus scheme
  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • SMART Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)
  • Upon reaching qualifying period, enhanced maternity and paternity offer to eligible employees
  • Life Assurance
  • Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
  • Health & Welling App inc. Digital GP Service
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee Discounts Available

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

Ironmongery / Doors / Access Control / Door Hardware

Vacancies

Business Development Representative – SFR437

Oct 23, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are very pleased to be supporting our client in find a Business Developer to drive sales through a strong and well stocked trade counter.

Are you a business-to-business sales professional who has a proven ability to grow strong relationships with your customer base coupled with the ability to deal with a wide and varied technical product range which changes on a regular basis?

Due to an internal promotion, our client is currently looking for a Trade Counters Sales Representative, based in the South West of England, to look after our customers in the facilities, construction and maintenance sectors.

YOUR TASKS

Trade Counters is a hugely successful part of the business, selling door products and hardware directly to the construction, facilities and other industry. This can be anyone from sole traders all the way to regional and national businesses.

The role is to provide a “bridge” between the customer and the trade counters depot. Based from home in the South West of England, you will visit existing and new customers on a regular basis. You could be discussing upcoming projects, identify opportunities and promoting new products which could be of interest to the client. This will involve keeping up to date with current trends in product usage, product technical details, changes in legislation affecting the use of the products, and being able to communicate this to both customers and colleagues to ensure that our client is always “on point” with everything they do. 

Your aim will be to become the “trusted supplier” to these businesses, with a solution to every eventuality.

This role needs a real “team player” and effective communicator. Someone who can keep the office in touch with what is going on in the industry whilst developing the market, promoting the brand, creating and employing an effective sales strategy which enables you to hit targets and assure the success of the Trade Counters operation.

EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS: YOUR SKILLS

To be considered we need you to demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in a business-to-business sales role promoting technical products ideally (but not necessarily) to the construction or facilities industries.
  • Examples of being able to develop and maintain long term, “consultative” sales relationships with your customers, with clear systematic and strategic thinking.
  • Effective self-management and prioritisation skills with the ability to organise and maintain your own diary, as well as utilising IT systems for sales orders and customer relations management.
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets.
  • Full UK, manual drivers licence with no more than three penalty point

Our client also provides the following benefits:

  • Company Vehicle
  • Competitive sales bonus scheme
  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • SMART Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)
  • Upon reaching qualifying period, enhanced maternity and paternity offer to eligible employees
  • Life Assurance
  • Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
  • Health & Welling App inc. Digital GP Service
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee Discounts Available

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

Ironmongery / Doors / Access Control / Door Hardware

Vacancies

Area Sales Manager – SFR342

Sep 2, 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 – 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. 

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.
Vacancies

Business Development Manager – SFR427

Jul 30, 2024 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Security Doors, Fire Doors and communal aluminium entrance systems.

Due to continued success of the Northern territory our client would like to recruit a Business Development Manager.

We are looking for someone with a proven sales track record, a hunter as well as a gatherer. We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds but someone who has sold construction products would advantages.

Objective

The purpose of this role is to work with the Head of Sales, and other members of the sales team in the implementation of the sales strategy and regional business plans. This will be achieved through working with marketing data and following through with client engagement, key account management, engagement with key stakeholders and potential partner organisations with subsequent action plans to convert opportunities from the following key areas.

  • Councils
  • Housing Associations / Local Authorities
  • Fire / Security Companies
  • Strategic partnerships – door companies / access control
  • Frameworks

Key Responsibilities
 

  • Identify the key target and existing customers within the territory.
  • Develop a plan to visit and engage with as many new customers as possible. Preferably booked appointments, however drop ins are acceptable.
  • Ensure customers are using company technology to quote and order doors for the highest levels of accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Plan and execute weekly plans to engage with new customers as efficiently as possible and ensure the territory is covered fully.
  • Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
  • Bring new customers to the factory to promote business capabilities.
  • Provide trustworthy feedback from customers on service and products.
  • Build long-term relationships with primarily new and existing customers.
  • Providing sales forecasts, monthly and to present daily figures to Head of Sales
  • Attending exhibitions

Experience Required

Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive,

or a relevant role.

Proven sales track record as an individual who can find new business – a hunter as well as a gatherer.

Can clearly demonstrate they are a self- starter, a networker and someone who

has initiative to generate more opportunities.

Benefits

  • Work for an excellent manufacturer and leading brand of doors.
  • Excellent basic salary and generous on target monthly commission.
  • Be a key player in the development in a growth area of the business and market.

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

Vacancies

Product Manager – SFR408

Mar 21, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is an established and globally recognised leading 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 either the North West or West Midlands to look after the range of access control (70%) and mechanical hardware (30%)

The Role

The Product Manager for Access Control & Mechanical Hardware will be responsible for driving profitable growth in their product categories, working to deliver our new product development (NPD) roadmap. You will be a critical member of the team in shaping our future product state.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of your category NPD roadmap.
  • Category management of the Access Control & Mechanical hardware product groups.
  • Train and support our business units and customers with new product line introductions.
  • Manage third party suppliers’ delivery on project milestones and product testing.
  • Work with our technical manager to ensure product compliance to the relevant standards.
  • Provide clear communication to the wider business units on project steps and management.
  • Drive and identify opportunities for cost down and product innovation in your category.
  • Know the market: Identify emerging trends, opportunities and potential product enhancements.

The Person

The right person:

  • End user focussed mindset on product usability and improvements.
  • Technically minded, Access Control / Intruder Alarms / Mechanical hardware would be ideal but not critical.
  • A track record of experience working in the access control / mechanical hardware or the intruder market.
  • Demonstrable success in developing and launching innovative products that drive user value and business financial goals.
  • The necessary blend of business and technical understanding of product management
  • Ready to challenge the status quo of how a product should be and how it could be made.

The Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday  
  • On site parking
  • Fully Flexible – Hybrid working
  • Generous Salary
  • Travel paid for

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 Consultant – SFR400

Feb 19, 2024 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Architectural Ironmongery – Washrooms Solutions – Access Control 

Competitive Salary – Car Allowance  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with project specification and scheduling.

• Handle project and delivery requirements.

• Conduct customer and site visits.

• Manage own project quote bank.

• Liaise with team and assist with tasks if required.

Skills & Experience

• Dip GAI diploma required.

• Ability to write and prepare an ironmongery schedule.

Behaviours & Beliefs

• Show a keen interest in our customers.

• Demonstrate a pro-active, “can do” attitude.

• Be flexible and willing to support all areas of the business as required.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Matthew for more information 07512602431

Blog Post

Attract     Recruit     Train     Retain

Jan 22, 2024 , , , , , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Attract

Talent attraction is a term used in the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition field to describe luring the most desirable of passive candidates to a specific employer and incentivising them to apply for work with implied and envisioned benefits.

Recruit

Finding and recruiting the people and skills you need to drive business growth.

Train

Talent training is the actual training activities in which employees might participate, like seminars, workshops and lectures. Industry Specific learning through External Education Providers. Talent transformation encompasses those activities, but it might also include coaching, mentoring, new on-the-job experiences and working with employees to help them discover their goals and untapped talents.

Retain

Retaining talent, or employee retention, means the ability an organisation has to keep its employees. This is when employees choose to stay with their current company, rather than look for opportunities elsewhere.

SFR have provided recruitment solutions for many years, finding talented individuals for the Ironmongery, Door and access solutions sector.

We also work closely with our clients to devise a plan to not only attract and recruit talent but to retain the very best talent in the industry. Including how to build a compelling employer brand, create a seamless hiring process, and deliver a welcoming, motivating candidate experience.

Like all good plans, it starts with an honest conversation.

Contact us today matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

01522 452423

www.sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Ironmongery / Doors / Access Control / Door Hardware

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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.

SFR Recruitment Solutions