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Residential Merchandising Manager – SFR460

Apr 14, 2025 , , , , 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 for a Residential Merchandising Manager to bring excellent customer service skills.

Location: – UK wide travel – 4 days on the road including ideally one day at the office in the midlands and one day at home.

What would you do as the Residential Merchandising Manager

As the Residential Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and developing the merchandising team to ensure the highest standards of product presentation, customer engagement, and brand representation within customer stores. This role plays a key part in driving sales through effective merchandising strategies, optimising product visibility, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

You would also:

  • Help with setting clear objectives and providing ongoing support to the team.
  • Oversee the implementation of merchandising plans, ensuring alignment with planograms and customer requirements while maintaining deadlines and quality.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize strategies, enhance product visibility, and drive in-store product presentation.
  • Foster strong customer partnerships, acting as the primary contact for merchandising needs and working with Territory Sales Managers for tailored support.
  • Monitor competitor activity, provide insights for strategic decision-making, and track merchandising performance for continuous improvement.

The skills and experience you need……..we are looking for someone who has:

  • Proven experience in a customer-facing role with the ability to influence and work effectively within a team.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships while demonstrating commercial awareness.
  • Solid understanding of retail merchandising strategies and a commitment to brand excellence.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.

 

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

 

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Technical Sales Executive – SFR456

Mar 10, 2025 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client designs and manufactures luxury door and window hardware. Bespoke and one off designs for the prestigious projects.

Looking for a Technical Sales Executive to join the internal team. This position would suit an enthusiastic individual with experience in the architectural hardware industry and a good level of technical understanding. Possessing strong communication skills, including the ability to craft professional e-mails and client-related documents.

This is an exciting position within a well-established and ambitious company.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and 8.30am-4.00pm Friday.

This role will include:

  • Assisting customer enquiries
  • Creation of good relationships with customers through excellent service and support.
  • Prepare quotes and process orders as appropriate, follow up on orders, and solve client-related problem in a timely fashion.
  • Advising product solutions to meet customer requirements.
  • Key role in custom projects, including liaising with product design and production departments

 

We make sure our team is well looked after and benefits include:

  • Group Life Insurance
  • 30 days annual leave in 2025 including their Birthday.

 

 

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

Vacancies

Product Manager SFR455

Mar 4, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

Product Manager – Mechanical

 

Can you bring Product Management skills to our team? Join our team and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

 

You would be responsible for managing and co-ordinating a wide range of mechanical security products including Cylinder, Padlocks, Lock cases and other Architectural Ironmongery.

 

You would also:

Build relationships with key stakeholders across the portfolio to understand the individual needs of each department (sales, technical support, suppliers, management) and implement strategies that meet their requirements.

Overall responsibility for the assigned product categories in terms of input to PR, Marketing and Sales.

Become the product champion ensuring the sales teams are made aware of all new standards, product changes or amended technical specifications.

Effectively manage the New Product Development/Introduction process from generating new product concepts, through feasibility studies to implementation and launch.

Have full margin responsibility for above product ranges ensuring margins and profitability are maximised.

Effectively manage the overall product portfolio and where feasible reducing product overlaps as well as making sure that product gaps are identified and corrected.

 

We are looking for someone who:

Experience in product management field preferable.

Experience working with high security products, master keyed products would be a preference.

Understanding of product management principles and processes.

IT literate with good understanding of Microsoft Office.

Ability to deliver presentations.

 

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 – SFR450

Jan 30, 2025 , by sfrrecruitment

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

 

To manage, maintain and convert all new and existing projects and quotes held within the company quote bank, ensuring an upward growth curve.

To systematically grow relationships with our Architects, Interior Designers, Main & Sub Contractor customer base while providing a high level of customer service.

 

Benefits

  • Working for a leading brand
  • Well established and secure business
  • London centric
  • Travel costs paid for
  • Excellent Package
  • Training provided to a high standard
  • Continuous improvement

 

Duties

  • Develop and maintain relationships with Key Architects in your area
  • Influence hardware specifications using the Allgood product portfolio
  • Follow up on all new Leads, Projects & Quotes received
  • Track all projects and outstanding quotes from the design and specification stage through to negotiation and procurement
  • Record all Sales activities on the company CRM system
  • Keep all accounts on the CRM up to date (names, star rating, address and social media etc.)

Key Skills

  • Specification sales and negotiation skills
  • Excellent technical skills, with building materials background

 

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

 

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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

Ironmongery Estimator – SFR3444

Dec 10, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

Ironmongery – Estimator – Hybrid or remote.

South East

 

Our client is a manufacturer and supplier of Architectural Hardware and Access Control products. Members of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers.

Specifying and supply ironmongery in Commercial, Education, Residential, Healthcare and Hospitality sectors.

 

Duties:

 

  • Using Intec Scheduling software to schedule and price Architectural Ironmongery specifications from information by clients directly using all details provided.
  • To follow through from start to completion of project including Ironmongery order dates and delivery dates.
  • Ensuring Ironmongery specified meets the requirements of our fire door certification.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, whilst maintaining the highest level of professional conduct
  • To communicate with the procurement team and other team members to ensure smooth running of projects.
  • To ensure that all work leaving the estimating department has been checked before being sent to the client and is of an acceptable and high standard

 

Relevant Experience:

3+ Years Estimating and scheduling experience in Architectural Ironmongery

Experience in understanding how to commercially analyse ironmongery schedules in conjunction with door schedules, general arrangement drawings, fire strategy drawings, lock suiting strategies and NBS P21 specifications.

Good technical skills

 

Key competencies:

  • Preferably experienced using the Intec Scheduling software.
  • Competent on all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Organised and able to multitask
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure to deadlines
  • Technically knowledgeable about products

 

Relevant Education:

 

  • Minimum GCSE/”O” Level Maths and English
  • GAI Diploma (preferred but not essential)
Vacancies

Ironmongery Scheduler – SFR443

Dec 2, 2024 , by sfrrecruitment

Ironmongery Scheduler – Barnsley

 

Our client is a supplier of BM Trada Fire rated doorsets and Architectural Ironmongery. Members of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers.

Specifying and supply ironmongery in Commercial, Education, Residential, Healthcare and Hospitality sectors.

Due to current workload the role will mostly be dealing with existing clients where targets are already being achieved.

Hours will be 37.5 per week.

Monday-Thursday – 8am – 5pm (1hr lunch)

Friday – 8am -1.30pm

 

Duties:

  • Using Intec Scheduling software to schedule and price Architectural Ironmongery specifications from information by clients directly using all details provided.
  • To follow through from start to completion of project including Ironmongery order dates and delivery dates.
  • Ensuring Ironmongery specified meets the requirements of our fire door certification.
  • Work with our fire door team and organising ironmongery samples for CNC cut outs.
  • Organisation of ironmongery products within stock room including stock levels of core products.
  • To become proficient in all aspects of the estimating department
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, whilst maintaining the highest level of professional conduct
  • To communicate with the procurement team and other team members to ensure smooth running of projects.
  • To ensure that all work leaving the estimating department has been checked before being sent to the client and is of an acceptable and high standard

 

Relevant Experience:

  • 3+ Years Estimating and scheduling experience in Architectural Ironmongery
  • Experience in understanding how to commercially analyse ironmongery schedules in conjunction with door schedules, general arrangement drawings, fire strategy drawings, lock suiting strategies and NBS P21 specifications.
  • Good technical skills
  • Knowledge of Fire Doors

 

Key competencies:

  • Preferably experienced using the Intec Door Scheduling software.
  • Competent on all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Organised and able to multitask
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure to deadlines
  • Technically knowledgeable about products
     

Relevant Education:

  • Minimum GCSE/”O” Level Maths and English
  • GAI Diploma (preferred but not essential)

 

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

Vacancies

Product Manager – SFR430

Aug 23, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

We are seeking a talented Product Manager to join our client located in the West Midlands.

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow with a leading brand of door and window hardware where innovation and quality are at the heart of this business.

Knowledgeable, reliable and service focused, this company pride themselves on ensuring you get what you need, when you need it allowing you to focus on the job.

The Role

You would develop, implement, manage, and drive to completion the agreed product range strategies, in order to achieve market share, sales turnover and margin objectives across a variety of residential products.

  • Be responsible for strategic development of the product category for relevant markets and for identification of market gaps, key value chain drivers, trends and customer profit potential.
  • Support and drive product sales through proactive activities to support the field based commercial team.
  • Create and sponsor generation plans to drive NPI and product lifecycles.
  • Full and coherent understanding of competitors products and positioning in the market.
  • Be responsible for overall management and co-ordination of New Product Development programs on time and to budget.
  • Be responsible for full commercialization of new product launches and be proactive member of the Innovation Team.

The Benefits

  • Basic salary of £45,000 per annum
  • Car allowance, Bupa Healthcare, Pension and more…
  • Supportive environment working for a business that want you to succeed.

Experience in a similar role a must.

So, if you have what it takes to succeed in this exciting role of Product Manager, simply send your CV or contact Matthew at SFR Recruitment Solutions

Vacancies

Contracts Coordinator – SFR429

Jul 30, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

SFR Recruitment Solutions are pleased to be supporting a leading Architectural Ironmongery Manufacturer and supplier.

Job Purpose

As a key member of the team you will be required to assist with contract management and processing of small/key orders, to meet and exceed the customer’s expectations and instructions at all times.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme- 5% employee and 4% employer

Life assurance – 4 times annual salary

Free eye tests and eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cash plan

Responsibilities:

•          To review and process on the system, orders received by estimating, email, fax or any other means in accordance with the appropriate company procedure.

•          Liaise with the customer to establish correct delivery address, clarifying any ambiguous information and all TBA lines, including handing of handed items, rebate details, etc.

•          To process customer orders, from time of order receipt to completion of deliveries.

•          As well as sending an automated sales confirming, contract co-ordinators will be required to courtesy the project manager. With the aim of introducing themselves as the main point of contact and establishing a dialogue with the customer which is verbal.

•          Check for any 3rd party involvement in the project i.e. door suppliers, factory fitting etc. 

•          Build long term working relationships with Contractors and advise on positive/negative feedback to the sales representatives or team leader.

•          To answer general price enquiries from reception, direct calls or via email.

•          To answer and deal with technical queries either via email or telephone.

Key Skills:

•          IT Literate – MS Office, Projects, etc.

•          Interpersonal Skills

•          Good communication skills both oral and written

•          Project Management

•          Problem Solving

•          Administrative skills

•          Excellent customer service skills

•          Excellent telephone manner

•          Organised and able to multitask

•          Able to work under pressure to deadlines

•          Gain Ironmongery technical knowledge

•          Ability to think analytically

•          Be a competent and consistent planner

•          Ability to act on own initiative & make decisions.

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

Ironmongery / Doors / Access Control / Door Hardware

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Sales Executive – SFR428

Jul 30, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

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.

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.

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

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

Ironmongery / Doors / Access Control / Door Hardware

SFR Recruitment Solutions