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Sales Office Manager – SFR426

Hardware and Fire Door Division.

Our client is a well-respected supplier of ironmongery products and fire door sets throughout the UK.

Description

An opportunity to join a growing business in the door solutions market. Continuing the ongoing process of aligning sales of architectural Ironmongery with our range of fire doorsets. Responsible for sales of £3m and team of 9 staff.

We are looking for a dynamic person to work with the directors to expand the business into strategic markets. Routes to market include construction specification, facilities management, property developers, corporate, export and online retail.

Internal Management

Specification sales team

Warehouse and trade counter team

Key Activities

Business development

Responsible for managing internal sales office activities overseeing procurement

Staff training Health and Safety for the department Marketing – assist with development of online and offline activities

Reporting to directors

Management reporting

Skills Required

Knowledge of timber fire doorset market

Management experience

Strategic understanding of the specifications industry

Team player

Deal with confidential matters

Nice to Have

GAI Qualifications

Experience of delivering CPD’s

Marketing experience

Future Projects

Implement and maintain CRM system

Trade website

Remuneration

Competitive salary

Pension

Performance related bonus

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

Estimator – SFR425

Our client is a leading supplier of performance doorsets and architectural ironmongery providing high quality products ideally suited to the health, education, commercial, defence, office fit-out and high-end residential markets.

Summary of Role: Estimator

•             Provide competitive estimates for bespoke doorset & ironmongery packages, wall panelling and associated joinery items using internal estimating systems to accurately cost the project/enquiry.

•             Engaging customers and other stakeholders to determine product solutions in accordance with tested designs.

•             Checking tender documents, making amendments where required.

•             Identifying scope for design alternatives and value engineering.

•             Work alongside team leader and members of the senior leadership team to create compliant estimates in a timely, accurate and intelligent manner.

•             Attend adjudication meeting and present full tender to estimating management team, ensuring all risks are highlighted.

•             Attend internal project handover meetings to formally handover ‘won’ orders to our contracts team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•             Self-motivated and organised individual that also offers excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•             A strong team-player with a drive to succeed.

•             Time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work.

•             High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

•             Experience of estimating, however training will be given.

•             Understanding of Doors and Door sets, nonetheless training will be given.

•             Technical understanding of Ironmongery would be beneficial.

•             Advanced / Excellent Excel knowledge, V look up, Formulas, Pivot tables.

•             Detail orientated.

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

Technical Support Manager – SFR424

Our client is a leading manufacturer of and Cylinders and Door Hardware products. 

Technical Manager will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing product specification, testing, certification, technical support, master keying, and training. This means that a strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail are required to succeed at the role. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to work off their own initiative, while ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance, contributing significantly to our market leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Product Specification and Testing Management
  2. Product Certification Management:
  3. Market Research and Analysis:
  4. Technical Support and Customer Service:
  5. Master Keying Management:
  6. Quality Assurance:
  7. Technical Training:

Qualifications: Proven experience in technical management, preferably within the lock manufacturing industry but not essential.

  • Strong knowledge of product specification, testing processes, market research methodologies, and quality management systems.
  • Familiarity with master keying principles, including key system design and implementation.
  • Must have a full UK driving license.

Require Skills: Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders.

  • Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to maintain high standards of product quality and accuracy.
  • Self-Starter: Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and address technical issues and customer inquiries promptly.

Benefits:

  • 24 days holiday
  • Bank holiday and Christmas shut down
  • Duvet days
  • Company pension
  • Company days out
  • Reduced price gym membership
  • 24/7 employee assistance programme
  • Bright HR benefits package
  • Free parking

The position offers a competitive salary and rewards package.

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

Project Design Coordinator – SFR419

North London HQ – Hybrid role.

About Our Client

One of the leading suppliers of quality fire and acoustic door components in the world. Known for quality, innovation and impeccable service.

About the job

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Design Coordinator to elevate our Sales team’s capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining project requirements and designing compliant timber door systems within the scope of the businesses extensive Field of Applications, EXAPS and listings, whilst ensuring efficient and accurate project delivery.

Duties

  • As a member of the sales team, you will work closely with our Business Development Managers & Architectural Ironmongers and will also liaise with other departments to fulfil your role such as Technical, Operations and Marketing. The main responsibilities are:
  • Managing enquiries, running through project/tender document packs (such as drawings, surveys, and schedules) and developing compliant door system designs in alignment with client expectations, project requirements, and industry standards.
  • Organising file path/structure from templates, downloading, and saving all information, and requesting any outstanding initial documentation required.
  • Collaborating closely with architects, specifiers, contractors, and project managers to determine project requirements.
  • Producing detailed door schedules, drawings and specifications for projects and recording them on the drawing register.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design coordination in the door industry.  
  • Experience in estimating/door schedule production also desirable.
  • Familiarity with CAD programs, particularly AutoCAD.
  • Excellent organisation and adaptability to changing demands and tasks.
  • Strong prioritisation and proactive approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Clear and concise communication through the chain of command.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and self-review of work output.
  • Problem-solving and a lateral thinking mindset.
  • Proficient written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel. Teams and Outlook.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Exciting and challenging projects in a dynamic work environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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

Ironmongery Sales Assistant – SFR416

Our client is an established family business and leading supplier of Ironmongery and Builders Hardware based in Birmingham.

Benefits

  • Family business
  • Growing division
  • On site parking
  • Great facilities
  • Supportive culture
  • Excellent management team
  • Working hours are 08.00 to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 08.00 to 5.00pm on Friday
  • (41 hours per week)
  • Competitive Salary

Role Description
Service customer’s requirements & providing technical support as required. Key measures of success are the efficient handling of sales enquiries, avoiding unnecessary discounts & accurate order processing. Assist with general warehousing activities as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications

  • Process customer orders accurately.
  • Ensure the customer’s requirements are carried out in a timely & efficient manner.
  • Provide technical support & advice.
  • Appraise your manager of product developments & new sales opportunities.
  • Make your manager aware of customer complaints.
  • To work closely with the other members of the sales team, estimating, warehouse & transport.
  • Maintain a tidy & accurate stock
  • Ensure goods returned are dealt with promptly & accurately, making sure they are in a suitable condition to be returned to stock or suppliers.
  • Work within the set discount structure unless authorised by your manager.
  • Help in other departments including despatch and goods inwards.
  • Stock taking.
  • Key cutting & basic locksmith work.

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

Junior Estimator – SFR411

Junior Estimator

Our client is an Ironmongery and Door Hardware supplier, providing exquisite architectural hardware and fittings to some of London’s most luxurious properties.

Location: London, UK

Key Responsibilities: As a Junior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role working on projects for our prestigious clientele. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Scheduling: Develop and manage project hardware schedules.

2. Estimating: Work closely with the project design and contractors to provide accurate and detailed project cost estimates.

3. Procurement: Help with procuring the package including managing bespoke items from manufacturing

Qualifications:

Quantity Surveying  

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Excellent customer service attitude.

Use of Microsoft Office 365.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Exciting and challenging projects in a dynamic work environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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

Regional Sales Representative – SFR409

Benefits

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

Main Duties:

Work with existing team to develop and bring to market, Our clients new DRP (Door Replacement Portal) system – build a scalable revenue stream from the ground up, primarily responsible for securing £2M Sales Revenue in 2024 and scaling up for securing £5M in 2025.

You can be located in the Midlands or North UK.

Key deliverables/responsibilities:

  • Book and hold face to face (or VC) meetings with existing and new clients to develop new leads, build opportunity and close orders to hit sales revenue targets.
  • Work with the Marketing Manager to create and launch an impactful and powerful kick-off that has a driving force helping to fuel revenue growth, in line with the Executive Strategic Objectives.
  • To act as an internal client representative by working with internal business functions (e.g. estimating, marketing, and operations) to ensure they are supporting the revenue stream and organic growth of the sales pipeline continually.  
  • Continually report to the business through the Executive Sales Leadership Team, the performance and progress of the DRP Revenue Stream through data-led analysis and Key Performance Indicators. 

Essential knowledge / skills / experience:

  • Book and hold face to face (or VC) meetings with existing and new clients to develop new leads, build opportunity and close orders to hit sales revenue targets.
  • Work with the Marketing Manager to create and launch an impactful and powerful kick-off that has a driving force helping to fuel revenue growth, in line with the Executive Strategic Objectives.
  • To act as an internal client representative by working with internal business functions (e.g. estimating, marketing, and operations) to ensure they are supporting the revenue stream and organic growth of the sales pipeline continually.  
  • Experience in sales and business development.
  • Competent in the use of CRM systems (we use Salesforce) and report all sales activity in CRM continually.
  • Can demonstrate excellent relationship building skills and develop sales pipelines that feed ongoing and organic growth.
  • Excellent research, organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Use of Microsoft Office 365.

Desirable knowledge / skills / experience:

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

Digital Marketing Specialist – SFR407

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 to recruit a Creative Digital Marketing Specialist.

The Benefits

  • A salary dependent of experience
  • Flexible Hybrid working
  • Working for a global business
  • Pension 6%
  • 25 Days Holiday  
  • On site parking with fantastic office

The Role

What does the role involve?

This is a broad role which represents an opportunity for a Digital Marketer to create and deliver multi-channel campaigns inhouse as well as marketing all products and services to deliver business growth.

  • Animated ‘new product showcases’ for use in ‘digital toolkits’ to support the sales team
  •  Digital adverts for national press
  •  Website content including animated hero banners
  •  Animated e-signatures for company-wide use
  •  Creative content for our in-house e-zine ‘The Buzz’
  •  Animated content for customer proposal and new business pitches as required
  •  A range of traditional marketing materials including product literature, catalogues, and brochures

The Person

  • Worked in a similar position for 2+ years.
  • Degree level education
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a B2B environment
  • Demonstrable experience of multi-channel creative campaigns
  • Mac literate and Microsoft Office
  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and particularly After Effects – software packages
  • Knowledge of Key shot rendering software would be advantageous
  • Ideas driven with team working attributes and excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and writing skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Confidence to share and implement new ideas and ability to work pro-actively and reactively

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

Specification Sales Consultant – SFR406

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 company 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

Customer Service Project Manager – SFR399

We are currently seeking an organised and detail-oriented Customer Service Project Manager to join our business at this exciting time as we experience further business growth.

As part of the Customer Service Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive the best service, are kept up to date with their order, troubleshoot any issues encountered and liaise with various internal departments to ensure we get orders to customers in the agreed timescales. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

Work closely with the technical scheduling team to ensure all technical queries are closed out to a level that enables the job to be prepared for the factory.

Obtain site programmes, adhere to delivery timescales and book in deliveries with site.

Manage projects from order stage through to delivery providing an excellent customer experience.

Interact and collaborate with internal teams to answer or resolve project queries or questions.

Provide information or data to customers where required.

Raise quotations and process sales orders to assist customers with additional requirements.

Process purchase orders and ensure costs are allocated correctly.

Deal with customer queries ensuring a resolution is arrived at that is satisfactory to both the business and the customer.

Dealing with multiple order and enquiry values up to circa £1m.

What we need from you:

Experience in doors and/or ironmongery preferred but not essential.

Experience of project management preferred but not essential if can demonstrate other skills.

Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbally.

Be knowledgeable and resourceful.

Be detailed conscious and organised.

Have the ability to follow through a task to completion.

Benefits

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

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

SFR Recruitment Solutions