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Vacancies

Key Account Manager – SFR388

Dec 13, 2023 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading European Manufacturer and one of the world’s leading providers of mechanical locking and security products.

About the role

Key Account Manager

The successful candidate will be tasked to retain and develop business within the existing account base and find new and profitable business through direct supply, and via business partners. Reporting directly to Sales Director he/she will be expected to identify business opportunities and develop long term relationships with both customers and colleagues.

The UK network consists of Builders, Agricultural & Engineers merchants, DIY, Electrical wholesalers. In addition distribution & sales into Locksmiths, Architectural Ironmongers, Security Installers, System Integrators and other Security Suppliers.

 Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (rising to 28 after 1 year of service)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Flexibility – home based role
  • Necessary product knowledge training

If you would like to learn more about this position please get in touch for a confidential chat

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Vacancies

Product Manager – SFR329

Jan 24, 2023 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading global brand of both mechanical and electrical locking solutions and door hardware products.


The Primary Objective

To develop, implement, manage and drive the agreed product range strategies and plans, in order to achieve market share, sales turnover and gross margin objectives for all the Door Hardware brands.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

The key responsibility of the Security Product Category Manager is the management of all aspects of the product group and/or service, in order to create and deliver superior customer satisfaction, whilst simultaneously providing long-term value for the company. In addition, provide technical support to other selling units, and respective Product Managers, as and when required. · Strategic development of the cylinders and padlocks category for both UK and Export markets. · Collaboration with the lock case product manager for strategic development of the mechanical push button lock category for both UK and Export markets. · Identification of market gaps, key value chain drivers, trends and customer profit potential. · Aligning product development with group strategies where possible. · Consistent and regular interface in the field – customer/commercial market – VOC · Support and drive product sales through proactive activities to support the field based commercial team. · Initiate and own market research, obtaining buy-in from relevant stake holders producing creative and original specifications for best-in-class customer centric products working with product Marketing and sister companies where appropriate. · Create and sponsor generation plans to drive NPI and product lifecycles.

· Full and coherent understanding of competitors products and positioning in the market. · Understand and translate all industry standards and leverage to commercial advantage. · Overall management and co-ordination of New Product Development programs on time and to budget. · Creation of effective cost/price/value propositions maximizing turnover and profit potential for the business, driving market share and the re-investment in the brands. · Full commercialization of new product launches. · Monitoring and tracking of KPI’s: · Turnover · Profitability · Stock Control · SKU Management · NPI delivery · Proactively represent the Company and its interests at Industry events. · To be a proactive member of the Product Management Team.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications: · Ideally qualified to degree level · Proven project management skills · IT literate with good understanding of Microsoft Office and Project

Functional competencies: · Communication and Interpersonal Skills · Teamwork · Customer Focus · Problem Solving · Strategic Thinking · Continuous Improvement · Planning and Organisation

Personal Characteristics

Team Player · Flexible approach · Reliable · Empathetic

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

Vacancies

Digital Marketer

Apr 6, 2021 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our Client:

A market leader in the digital and mechanical locking industry. A designer and manufacturer of market mechanical and digital locking solutions for large enterprises, locking solutions for homeowners and small and medium-sized business and locking equipment for industrial groups providing turnkey solutions.

Our client is expanding the team and currently recruiting for the position of Digital Marketer.

Job Purpose:

To increase our company’s presence and market awareness and gain more market share, we are hiring a Digital Marketer. This position is based in Birmingham (UK) and will report directly to the Sales & Marketing Director.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

•             Manage and optimise digital platforms (company website, B2b customer portal) using our Content Management System (CMS) & Product information management (PIM)

•             Grow the social media channels and thus our increasing our presence and awareness

•             Create, manage and analyse online marketing campaigns

•             Manage leads generation through all digital activities and report via CRM to Sales Team

•             Create company newsletters and conduct customer surveys

•             Write high-quality content focused on our target markets

•             Manage sales support print deliverables (e.g. brochures, flyers, posters, catalogues, etc.)

•             Handle marketing events such as webinar, roadshows & exhibitions

•             Coordinate marketing material for our customers

•             Collaborate with a central group marketing team supporting with various expertise such as SEO, content creation, graphic design.

•             Manage defined annual marketing budget

Background:

•             3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role

•             Proficiency in online marketing tools, especially Google Ads, LinkedIn ads (other social media is an advantage) and Google Analytics

•             Experience in organizing events

•             Able to rewrite complex topics to readable articles

•             Knowledge about SEO

•             Available for occasional travel (post-COVID)

•             Sitecore knowledge is an advantage

Equipment normally used: MAC & PC Laptop.

Software used: Sitecore (CMS), Agility (PIM), Adobe Package (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), NAV/CRM, SharePoint, MSOffice

If this exciting opportunity sounds of interest please get in touch with SFR Recruitment Solutions.

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