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Vacancies

Business Development Manager – SFR303

Sep 1, 2022 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is looking for a successful Business Development Manager to join the growing team.

They are a manufacturer and supplier to the trade of Ironmongery, fixings and fastenings.

General Summary

To build professional and reliable relationships with current and potential customers and to become their “trusted regional account manager”.

Principle duties and Key responsibilities:

  • Increasing sales and achieving agreed quarterly sales targets.
  • Planning your time efficiently and effectively making contact with your customers and potential customers via appropriate methods.
  • Actively update activity records via our state of the art CRM system.
  • Produce accurate quotes and orders for sales using our bespoke computer and app system.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, managers, and office-based staff in order to facilitate an aligned approach to sales and after sales service to customers.
  • Actively seek to acquire further skills and knowledge of our products across all brands and services in order to build up your expertise, customer confidence and offer an industry leading service to customers and potential customers.
  • Remain appraised of trends in our customer industries, with matters and issues affecting clients and potential clients in your region/territory, and of competitor offers and services.

Reporting to your line manager on a monthly basis analysing your territory performance through sales figures and KPI’s, the company service levels, market activity and competitor activity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

To be successful in the role, we are looking for someone with proven experience of achieving challenging sales targets, demonstrable experience gained within the sales environment. Someone who is comfortable in contacting customers using appropriate methods, whilst being able to use our CRM proficiently. You will also need to be highly organised and capable of planning, and prioritising workload.

We require someone who has knowledge of hardware/ fixing products, proven skills in building and maintaining relationships leading to sales and repeat sales and proven sales ability from enquiry to order in a B2B environment.

You will need to be self-motivated who is open minded and excited about selling various brands into the same customer, analytical and flexible with excellent communication skills and must be able to demonstrate initiative whilst working along and as part of a complete sales force.

What can you expect?

  • Holidays increasing with service to a maximum of 37 days.
  • Group Life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Christmas shutdown.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Discounts on our ranges of products.
  • Monthly car allowance
  • Quarterly bonus scheme

Please get in contact with Lorna at SFR recruitment solutions if you wish to learn more or apply for this position

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – SFR302

Aug 24, 2022 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high security entrance Solutions, selling into the commercial sectors of the market.

Business Development Manager – Automatic Doors

Location: Field Based (South East)

General Summary

Manage the Southern Area within a defined sales postcode map to ensure that he/she meets the UK Sales Strategy and that this is executed in accordance with the targets set and defined within the Company Business Plan and Commission Schedules, whilst protecting the best interests of the company and providing good customer service at all times.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive an increase in new equipment sales values for the given region

Contribute to an increase in company profitability

Provide accurate monthly and weekly Forecasts

Identify opportunities for an increase in quality project related enquiries

Develop meaningful relationships with Architects, Contactors, Façade Contractors and End Users

Provide detailed specifications to Architects and End Users

Deliver company presentations and CPD to all clientele, but especially Architects

Carry out site surveys to facilitate the best solution based offer to the client

Maintain all CRM activities in a timely manner

Gather and share any market intelligence so we make the most of any opportunities

Increase market awareness and promote the Business.

Meet (or exceed) all KPI as set by the UK Sales Director

Ensuring clear, proper and detailed records are maintained on all projects

Ensuring the Company receive full details in writing relating to any orders received; discuss/arrange handovers of order with operations to ensure that the company is able to fulfil the order. Ensuring, prior to handover and order, that the terms of order are acceptable to the company.

Liaising with other departments and suppliers to ensure technical, contractual and financial matters are properly dealt with.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Excellent communication and people management skills

To demonstrate a prolonged period of successful sales results

Experienced in selling and specifying a technical product

A high standard of commercial awareness

Have the ability to convey technical information precisely

PC literate and able to utilize MS Office applications

Accustomed to professional use of CRM systems and disciplines

Be a confident presenter and used to presenting to large groups of people

Previous Field Sales experience, with strong emphasis on B2B

Possess a valid European Union Passport

Ensure confidentiality is respected and maintained in all matters relating to the company operations

Display at all times, a courteous and responsible attitude towards work colleagues and customers

Special Competencies required:

Must be competent with all Microsoft applications

Must have a deep understanding and belief in CRM systems

Must be licensed to drive in the UK

Preferably a good understanding of the UK Specification & Construction market

Must be able to read and understand construction drawings

Additional Information:

Available to stay away from home when required, to provide suitable territory coverage

Prepared to work longer hours and outside of regular office hours if necessary

Must be totally trustworthy and of the highest integrity

Ideally located in the south East.

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

Business Development Manager – MR254

Jan 12, 2022 , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high security entrance Solutions, selling into the commercial  sectors of the market.

Location: Field Based (Midlands)                          

General Summary

Manage the Midlands Area within a defined sales postcode map to ensure that he/she meets the UK Sales Strategy and that this is executed in accordance with the targets set and defined within the Company Business Plan and Commission Schedules, whilst protecting the best interests of the company and providing good customer service at all times.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive an increase in new equipment sales values for the given region

Contribute to an increase in company profitability

Provide accurate monthly and weekly Forecasts

Identify opportunities for an increase in quality project related enquiries

Develop meaningful relationships with Architects, Contactors, Façade Contractors and End Users

Provide detailed specifications to Architects and End Users

Deliver company presentations and CPD to all clientele, but especially Architects

Carry out site surveys to facilitate the best solution based offer to the client

Maintain all CRM activities in a timely manner

Gather and share any market intelligence so we make the most of any opportunities

Increase market awareness and promote the Business.

Meet (or exceed) all KPI as set by the UK Sales Director

Ensuring clear, proper and detailed records are maintained on all projects

Ensuring the Company receive full details in writing relating to any orders received; discuss/arrange handovers of order with operations to ensure that the company is able to fulfil the order. Ensuring, prior to handover and order, that the terms of order are acceptable to the company.

Liaising with other departments and suppliers to ensure technical, contractual and financial matters are properly dealt with.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Excellent communication and people management skills

To demonstrate a prolonged period of successful sales results

Experienced in selling and specifying a technical product

A high standard of commercial awareness

Have the ability to convey technical information precisely

PC literate and able to utilize MS Office applications 

Accustomed to professional use of CRM systems and disciplines

Be a confident presenter and used to presenting to large groups of people

Previous Field Sales experience, with strong emphasis on B2B

Possess a valid European Union Passport 

Ensure confidentiality is respected and maintained in all matters relating to the company operations

Display at all times, a courteous and responsible attitude towards work colleagues and customers

                    Special Competencies required:

Must be competent with all Microsoft applications

Must have a deep understanding and belief in CRM systems

Must be licensed to drive in the UK

Preferably a good understanding of the UK Specification & Construction market

Must be able to read and understand construction drawings

Additional Information:

Available to stay away from home when required, to provide suitable territory coverage

Prepared to work longer hours and outside of regular office hours if necessary

Must be totally trustworthy and of the highest integrity

Ideally located on the M62 corridor.

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

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – MR255

Jan 12, 2022 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high security entrance Solutions, selling into the commercial  sectors of the market.

Location: Field Based (North)                                

General Summary

Manage the Northern Area within a defined sales postcode map to ensure that he/she meets the UK Sales Strategy and that this is executed in accordance with the targets set and defined within the Company Business Plan and Commission Schedules, whilst protecting the best interests of the company and providing good customer service at all times.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive an increase in new equipment sales values for the given region

Contribute to an increase in company profitability

Provide accurate monthly and weekly Forecasts

Identify opportunities for an increase in quality project related enquiries

Develop meaningful relationships with Architects, Contactors, Façade Contractors and End Users

Provide detailed specifications to Architects and End Users

Deliver company presentations and CPD to all clientele, but especially Architects

Carry out site surveys to facilitate the best solution based offer to the client

Maintain all CRM activities in a timely manner

Gather and share any market intelligence so we make the most of any opportunities

Increase market awareness and promote the Business.

Meet (or exceed) all KPI as set by the UK Sales Director

Ensuring clear, proper and detailed records are maintained on all projects

Ensuring the Company receive full details in writing relating to any orders received; discuss/arrange handovers of order with operations to ensure that the company is able to fulfil the order. Ensuring, prior to handover and order, that the terms of order are acceptable to the company.

Liaising with other departments and suppliers to ensure technical, contractual and financial matters are properly dealt with.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Excellent communication and people management skills

To demonstrate a prolonged period of successful sales results

Experienced in selling and specifying a technical product

A high standard of commercial awareness

Have the ability to convey technical information precisely

PC literate and able to utilize MS Office applications 

Accustomed to professional use of CRM systems and disciplines

Be a confident presenter and used to presenting to large groups of people

Previous Field Sales experience, with strong emphasis on B2B

Possess a valid European Union Passport 

Ensure confidentiality is respected and maintained in all matters relating to the company operations

Display at all times, a courteous and responsible attitude towards work colleagues and customers

                    Special Competencies required:

Must be competent with all Microsoft applications

Must have a deep understanding and belief in CRM systems

Must be licensed to drive in the UK

Preferably a good understanding of the UK Specification & Construction market • Must be able to read and understand construction drawings

Additional Information:

Available to stay away from home when required, to provide suitable territory coverage

Prepared to work longer hours and outside of regular office hours if necessary

Must be totally trustworthy and of the highest integrity

Ideally located on the M62 corridor.

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

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Business Development Manager (National) – MR251

Jan 6, 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. This person with be tasked with promoting a range of access control solutions to Installer and distribution partners. Assuring best for purpose products and solutions in the end user environment.

TASKS

• Within the role the Salesperson will lead this business initiative and be responsible for proposing, coordinating, and delivering the business strategy to ensure profitable growth for the product range within the distribution and installer channels.

• This role requires the Salesperson to take full responsibility of the sales process with tasks such as: • Building and supporting our customer relationships, offering excellent service to support continual growth and increased sales.

• Educating our channel partners, training them on our products and solutions and keeping them updated with any new features.

• Support channel partner on pre-sales activities and in project execution.

• Gathering market research from channel partners to liaise with Product Management to influence and develop the product roadmap.

YOUR SKILLS

• We are looking for a Salesperson with previous experience completing access control projects, offering support to customers pre-sales right though to project completion. You will have a sales background in in systems and software and have sold technical products.

• You will be a confident communicator, passionate, good with time management and have a strong sales ability to provide our channel partners with the best solutions and product offering.

• For the role, the right Salesperson will be innovative, enthusiastic, and able to achieve and exceed financial targets personally while also working collaboratively with a team.

We can offer, a family business culture, employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide. In the UK, they offer many development and training opportunities, supporting over 550 employees in the field.

Benefits 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. 

matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

07512 602431

www.sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Vacancies

Business Development Manager (Managed Living Environments) – MR216

Jul 15, 2021 , by sfrrecruitment

A field-based vacancy exists for a Business Development Manager (Managed Living Environments) reporting to the Head OEM / Sector Specialist Sales Manager.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for the continued growth of sales revenues via the promotion of the company’s portfolio of Digital Access Solutions (DAS) products through the identification and development of robust business relationships. Core sectors targeted will be managed living environments encompassing multi-residential living complexes, retirement/’later years’ developments, and the players active in these markets. Core sectors targeted will be corporate end users, expanding into services offices and FM providers.

Key responsibilities and duties are to:

Clearly understand the requirements of the targeted markets and develop a solutions sales approach tailored to those sectors.

Work closely with parties within the targeted sectors to identify, qualify, negotiation and close new business deals.

Develop current relationships and the corresponding revenue streams for DAS solutions within the targeted sectors.

Increase specifications with influencers and end-users (in assigned end user sectors) for company’s offering of products and promote as appropriate all complementary products.

Liaise closely with the Regional Specification team and Channel Management teams to generate and deliver specifications to the targeted end user sectors.

Prepare and delivery sales presentations and demonstrations showing the capabilities of the products and solutions encapsulating and focusing on the neds of the specific sectors.

Feedback from market and identification of customer requirements – Voice of the Customer. Work closely with Product Managers and Internal Sales /Customer Service personnel to feedback customer needs and requirements.

Provide accurate forecasting and acidity information to the Senior Sales Manager on a planned and agreed basis.

Work effectively with other members within the company to identify opportunities that provide the best overall solution and delivery world class service.

Achieving budged (as a minimum) product revenue and margin – monthly and yearly.

Ensure all identified opportunities are followed up and managed closely.

Ensure all opportunities and visits are regularly updated within CRM.

Attend and present at industry events and exhibitions.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Have a proven record of accomplishment within a Business Development role.

Have a proven record of selling electronic security or building management products and technology solutions in the targeted sectors.

Have knowledge and experience of dealing with UK access control systems and distributions (desirable).

Be degree qualified or have relevant experience. A qualification in a business related/commercial function would be desirable.

Hold a clean driving licence as the role involved extensive travel within the UK and Ireland.

Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Have good presentation skills.

Possess robust client management skills and the ability to keep promises.

Be an intelligent thinker who is focused and priority driven.

Have a positive and determined approach to researching/ analysing new business opportunities.

Client is looking for candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – MR207

Jun 11, 2021 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Role – A vacancy exists for a Business Development Manager, Digital Key Systems

This is UK wide role.

Our Client – A market leading brand and manufacturer in the digital and mechanical locking industry

The primary objective of this position is to:

  • Be responsible for developing and driving the sales and commercial strategy for the Digital key platforms marketed the business.

Key responsibilities and duties include:


  • To develop, co-ordinate, and grow sales of Digital Key systems / products / services marketed by the business, across the UK and Ireland.
  • Promote and sell software based solutions using a consultative approach towards integration, and the return on investment thereof.
  • Alongside senior management, develop and implement the commercial strategy for Digital Key systems.
  • Develop new business within end user clients within multiple sectors as identified e.g. commercial, retail, health, education, industrial, government.
  • Work closely with the sales teams targeting end users (regionally and vertically) to identify, qualify, negotiate and close new business.
  • Establish and grow a robust network of Digital Key system dealers that can both target new business, and support the business generated through our own salesforce and marketing activities
  • Ensure the assigned network is educated and understanding of the capabilities regarding solutions available with the Digital Key product, including integration options, enhanced reporting, and finance models.
  • Fully utilise current relationships with dealer network to generate new business and provide support in downstream sales activities.
  • Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations, CPD events, and demonstrations showing the capabilities of the products, and possibilities for bespoke solutions.
  • Provide accurate forecasting and activity information to senior management / appropriate parties on an agreed basis and forecast future trends.

The ideal candidate will:


  • Have a proven record of accomplishment in a Business Development role.
  • Have advanced technical sales skills in a B2B environment.
  • Have a technical understanding of security products.
  • Have experience in the Access Control, electromechanical sales market, and a working knowledge of the re-seller and consultant community.
  • Possess good communication/ interpersonal skills, and good presentation skills.
  • Be customer solution focussed and priority driven.
Vacancies

Communications Business Development Manager: National

Jan 5, 2021 , , , , , by sfrrecruitment
  • £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus & Car allowance
  • National
  • Permanent
  • Security hardware/locking solutions
  • Job Ref: MR158

SFR Recruitment Solutions have a brand-new opportunity for a Business Development Manager.

The Company

Our Client is a market leader in security hardware and have been established for over 25 years. This dynamic company requires a reliable Business Development Manager who is focused, and priority-driven.

The Position

Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager whom will be responsible for the growth of sales revenues into the targeted sector through the promotion of the brand.

Responsibilities Include

  • The Business Development Manager will be responsible to the Head of CNI, for the growth within an established sector. The role will focus on not only the infrastructure behind the sector but also the major players within the sector.
  • A specific focus will be required on the continues evolvement of electromechanical and electric locking solutions and new patent-protected master key systems into this sector.
  • Increase and develop the brand specifications with influencers and especially end-users for the brand, providing solutions, products and promotions as appropriate all complimentary product.
  • Work closely and effectively with the End User and their preferred contractors to identify, qualify, negotiate and close new business. Consideration to be given to ensure that we provide the best overall solution to the end-user and deliver world‑class service.
  • Clearly identify end-user business needs to continually progress product and solutions for the sector.
  • Search for new, creative markets within the vertical to expand the current reach of the organisation and increase emerging business opportunities.
  • Work closely with Product Managers and Internal Sales/Customer Service and the senior sector specialist to feedback customer needs & requirements.
  • The Market Specialist will be required to work with established CRM prospecting tools to provide lead generation for the development and exploitation by members of the Sales Teams as appropriate regionally.
  • Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and demonstrations.
  • Provide accurate forecasting and activity information to senior management on a planned and agreed basis. 
  • Represent proactively and positively the company at Industry events.

Skills & Attributes

  • Develop and maintain a close, regular & professional working relationship with existing & prospective clients/customers.
  • Attend Sales Meetings, Product Promotions, Training Sessions and other industry related functions when required.
  • You must have a strong track record of leading and growing sales of products via solution selling methods in targeted sectors.
  • Possess a strong business development background, with experience of similar role previously.
  • Demonstrable record of strategic prospecting skills.
  • Effective time management for national coverage.
  • Managing/achieving sales budgets.
  • A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities.
  • It is essential that you possess excellent presentation and persuasion skills
  • Ability to work in an extremely challenging and demanding environment, with a strong emphasis on achieving agreed targets.

Why should you apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity for an individual to join a dynamic business offering excellent long-term career prospects, along with a competitive salary and commission.

Do you possess these skills and attributes required to suit our client’s Market / Business Development Manager?

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

07512602431

matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

SFR Recruitment Solutions