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Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets. Account Manager PCT North England : We are looking to strengthen our Sales team in the North of England with an Account Manager. In this role, you will have the responsibility of collaborating with accounts at multiple levels to ensure the right mix of products, effective supply routes, and excellent marketing support. Your goal will be to maximise sell-out for the key accounts and generate retail business both direct and indirect , while achieving the best possible P&L for both parties. As an Account Manager, you will report directly to the Country Sales Manager. What will be your role in more detail? • Relationship building & maintenance: You will gather information about the customer and their sales market, ensure customer satisfaction as well as manage the broader ecosystem., • Managing the business: You will negotiate contracts, discuss pricing & conditions with customers, and manage new orders, internal price alignments, reporting, and supply., • Marketing Plans: Discuss marketing plans with your accounts., • Market research: You will conduct market research to inform strategies. Are you our ideal candidate? We’re looking for someone with account managing experience in tyres or a related industry. You should have strong financial acumen. The ideal candidate is persistent, disciplined, a team player, and possesses strong communication and influencing skills, with fluency in English. Do you have what it takes? (requirements) • Minimum 5 years of commercial experience;, • Background in the automotive or tyre industry is highly preferred., • Knowledge on OHT products is a major plus., • You live in Northwest of England (preferably Manchester/Sheffield area) and are open to travel regularly What can you expect? (benefits) • · A dynamic and innovative environment, • Colleagues from all over the world, • A competitive compensation package, • Participation in learning & development activities, • At least 25 holidays, and a pension plan, • Hybrid work policy and support for home office setup Why join us? We take pride in our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and talent thrives. We believe that every individual brings unique perspectives that contribute to our success. Join our Sales team and be a part of an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative environment. Make a significant impact as we 'move' the world forward together.

Key Account Manager - Total Parking Solutions Ltd (TPS) Location: Hybrid Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Car allowance and commission Contract: Full-time, Permanent Company: Total Parking Solutions Ltd, part of the Intelli-Park Group Building a brighter future for parking, for people, and for business. About Us Total Parking Solutions Ltd (TPS) is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional car park management services, supporting clients across retail, healthcare, commercial, residential and leisure sectors. As part of the Intelli-Park Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional service while driving forward the Good to Great journey across the organisation. Our work is guided by Intelli-Park’s VISTA values – Visionary, Intentional, Synergy, Tenacity and Accountability – which shape how we deliver for our clients, how we work together and how we continue to improve. We are now seeking a proactive and well-organised Key Account Manager to join our Customer Success function. The way we use, power and park our vehicles is evolving faster than ever before — and Intelli-Park is not only keeping pace, we’re leading the charge. As one of the UK’s most innovative parking and technology companies, we deliver bespoke, forward-thinking car park management solutions to a wide range of businesses across the UK. Job Summary The Key Account Manager plays an important role in growing our estate value. Managing a high value client portfolio, you will build and develop strong partnerships that enable you to increase revenue across this portfolio. Collaborative, driven and commercial, you will help design, and personally execute, strategic client growth plans to achieve your KPIs. These KPIs will focus on successfully cross-selling new products and services, upselling to secure new business and improving terms on existing contracts. Demonstrating credibility and integrity, you will need to engage and influence different client stakeholder groups. What We’re Looking For – VISTA Values in Action: Visionary – Think Forward • With support from the Head of Customer Strategy, design and execute strategic client growth plans which drive long-term sustainable revenue streams for Intelli-Park whilst increasing client satisfaction., • Build a value proposition for your clients which compels them to stay with Intelli-Park and to give us more of their business., • Stay close to your clients so you can identify and share any emerging risks or threats within the industry or competitor landscape., • Act as the voice of the client internally when discussing service or product improvements; think ahead to understand the impacts on client experience or client processes., • Stay informed about Intelli-Park products, services, and innovations to provide proactive solutions which add value to your clients. Intentional – Act with Purpose • Drive efficiency within the management of your portfolio by identifying opportunities to automate internal tasks and to improve client-facing processes., • Contribute to the design of, and then execute, client contact plans that keep clients engaged and aware of the unique value we provide., • Transform transactional interactions into meaningful relationships and partnerships, with every client., • Investigate any client issues promptly and resolve root cause issues first time. Synergy – Be Brilliant, Together. • Develop a positive personal brand across our business by fully embracing our VISTA values, every day, in every interaction., • Contribute positively within team meetings and wider business meetings, striving to deliver service excellence to our clients and internal stakeholders., • Provide challenge across our wider business to ensure delivery meets client requirements., • Present updates internally to keep account plans on-track. Tenacity – Stay Switched On • Consistently achieve monthly sales and service KPIs including revenue growth, acquisition and CSAT., • Ensure delivery meets contractual SLAs and KPIs., • Negotiate with clients to achieve the best contractual outcomes for Intelli-Park; challenge existing client contracts and identify areas of opportunity and risk., • Maintain resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Accountability – Own It • Be innovative and agile when results are below expectation; come up with new ways of working so that KPIs are achieved., • Be proactive in interrogating our reporting tools and systems so that you understand and exploit the resources available to improve site and portfolio performance., • Take responsibility for manging risks within your portfolio by identifying, flagging and resolving any issues, complaints or competitor threats., • Uphold Intelli-Park’s standards of excellence and compliance at all times. Skills, Knowledge and Experience • Astute commercial professional with proven experience as a Key Account Manager (minimum 2 years), • Demonstrable experience of driving revenue growth through a portfolio., • Excellent presentation skills, able to deliver a compelling sales message and influence clients and colleagues., • Proven track-record in achieving challenging commercial KPIs., • Proven track-record in acquisition from existing customer/client bases., • Experience in working with different variation of contract types including MSAs, frameworks and bespoke contracts., • Preferably educated to A-Level or higher; having a qualification in business studies or analytics would be advantageous., • Strong administrative and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail., • Strong working knowledge of account management principles and motivated to transferring this knowledge to others., • A proactive, professional approach with a positive, can-do attitude., • Confident in Microsoft Office and other digital tools., • Effective time-management and problem-solving skills., • Full UK driving licence. Reporting to: Head of Customer Success Location & Hours: This role is to be based near one of Intelli-Park’s Offices, with client visits expected. Ideally this role will be based in Kettering but we can also consider Sheffield. We operate a hybrid, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home. Standard hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm, though flexibility may be required to meet business and client needs. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary with career progression, • 20 days annual leave increasing with service, • Hybrid working available after probationary period, • Bike2Work Scheme, • Corporate Eyecare, • Regular incentives and social events, • Pension scheme Our Commitment At Intelli-Park, we believe in equal opportunity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity across our teams. 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Account Manager – Total Parking Solutions Ltd (TPS) Location: Kettering Contract: Full-time, Permanent Company: Total Parking Solutions Ltd, part of the Intelli-Park Group Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 + commission About Us Total Parking Solutions Ltd (TPS) is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional car park management services, supporting clients across retail, healthcare, commercial, residential and leisure sectors. As part of the Intelli-Park Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional service while driving forward the Good to Great journey across the organisation. Our work is guided by Intelli-Park’s VISTA values – Visionary, Intentional, Synergy, Tenacity and Accountability – which shape how we deliver for our clients, how we work together and how we continue to improve. We are now seeking a proactive and well-organised Account Manager to join our Customer Success function in Kettering. Job Summary As an Account Manager, you will play a vital role supporting the Head of Customer Success in ensuring a smooth, efficient and professional service to TPS clients. You will manage daily client queries, complete key administrative tasks, and help maintain strong long-term client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and administrative skills who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys working collaboratively to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Client & Internal Support • Manage day-to-day customer enquiries, ensuring responses are accurate and delivered within agreed SLAs., • Act as a first point of contact for routine client queries and administrative needs., • Being dedicated Account Manager for a set number of clients, assisting elsewhere when required., • Process and complete administrative tasks including TSQ survey requests, review and site meetings and other duties as assigned., • Maintain accurate client records and documentation across internal systems including on the CRM system., • Gather data and information relating to client accounts as directed., • Maintain awareness of all assigned duties and demonstrate strong knowledge of TPS and Intelli-Park products and services., • Provide updates on account status, upcoming tasks and queries to the Head of Customer Success., • Provide cover for Account Managers during planned leave to ensure continuity of service. Key Requirements • Experience in an Account Management, Customer Service or administrative support role., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities., • Professional, reliable and committed to delivering a high-quality client experience., • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems quickly., • Full driving licence. Reporting to: Head of Customer Success Location & Hours: This role is based at TPS’s Head Office in Kettering, with occasional client visits expected. We operate a hybrid, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home. Standard hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm, though flexibility may be required to meet business and client needs. What We’re Looking For – VISTA Values in Action: Visionary – Think Forward • With support from the Head of Customer Strategy, design and execute client growth plans which evaluate the financial viability of your sites and drive improved revenue streams for Intelli-Park, whilst increasing client satisfaction., • Act as the voice of the client internally when discussing service or product improvements; think ahead to understand the impacts on client experience or client processes., • Drive efficiency within the management of your portfolio by identifying opportunities to automate internal tasks and to improve client-facing processes., • Contribute to the design of, and then execute, client contact plans that keep clients engaged and aware of the unique value we provide., • Transform transactional interactions into meaningful relationships and partnerships, with every client (where there is growth potential)., • Develop a positive personal brand across our business by fully embracing our VISTA values, every day, in every interaction., • Contribute positively within team meetings and wider business meetings, striving to deliver service excellence to our clients and internal stakeholders., • Provide challenge across our wider business to ensure delivery meets client requirements., • Consistently achieve monthly sales and service KPIs including revenue growth and CSAT., • Ensure delivery meets contractual SLAs and KPIs., • Negotiate with clients to achieve the best contractual outcomes for Intelli-Park; challenge existing client contracts and identify areas of opportunity and risk., • Be innovative and agile when results are below expectation; come up with new ways of working so that KPIs are achieved., • Be proactive in interrogating our reporting tools and systems so that you understand and exploit the resources available to improve site and portfolio performance., • Take responsibility for manging risks within your portfolio by identifying, flagging and resolving any issues, complaints or competitor threats., • Uphold Intelli-Park’s standards of excellence and compliance at all times. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary with career progression, • 20 days annual leave increasing with service, • Hybrid working available after probationary period, • Bike2Work Scheme, • Corporate Eyecare, • Regular incentives and social events, • Pension scheme Additional Information • This is an office-based role in Kettering but occasional travel to see clients may be required., • Applicants must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK at interview., • Personal data will be stored securely and only for as long as necessary, in accordance with our data retention policy., • We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Operations Manager Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Benefits • 25–30 days annual leave (service related), • Life assurance, • Group personal pension, • Income protection, • Free on-site parking, • Flexible working hours, • Potential for international travel The Company Our client is a long-established and highly respected UK-based engineering and manufacturing business with over 100 years of heritage. Originally founded to set technical standards within a specialist manufacturing sector, the organisation has evolved into a global provider of high-quality testing equipment and technical solutions. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility in Northamptonshire, the business designs, manufactures and exports precision physical testing machinery to leading brands worldwide, supporting quality and performance standards across multiple industries. The Role The Operations Manager will take full responsibility for the end-to-end coordination of production, service, logistics and operational delivery. The focus of the role is to ensure customer commitments are achieved on time, to the required quality standards and within agreed margin expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong engineering background, proven production management experience and sound commercial awareness. The successful candidate will act as the key link between engineering, production, sales and customers, ensuring that sold projects are delivered profitably, efficiently and reliably. The role also includes a customer-facing element and will contribute operational and technical insight into business development and strategic marketing activities. Key Responsibilities • Operational Delivery & Planning, • Own and continuously improve end-to-end delivery performance from order acceptance through to shipment, installation, commissioning and service, • Lead integrated planning across sales, engineering, production, service and procurement to ensure clear visibility of priorities, capacity and risk, • Act as escalation point for delivery issues, ensuring early communication and effective mitigation, • Production & Service Oversight, • Lead and support team leaders across:, • Mechanical production and assembly, • Electrical build, calibration and commissioning, • Global service and technical support, • Logistics and order fulfilment, • Ensure all production, calibration and service activities follow agreed processes and quality standards, • Maintain clear logging and escalation processes for design, supplier or manufacturing defects, • Commercial & Financial Performance, • Deliver financial objectives through effective operational decision-making, • Reduce avoidable cost leakage through improved planning, sourcing feedback and make-versus-buy decisions, • Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering and Procurement to ensure commercially robust project delivery, • Report on operational financial performance against budget, • Customer & Market Engagement, • Act as senior operational contact for key customers, reinforcing confidence in delivery and service performance, • Support the development of service offerings, training, upgrades and aftermarket opportunities, • Provide operational and technical input into marketing materials and product positioning, • Leadership & Team Development, • Lead, coach and develop team leaders to improve planning discipline, accountability and performance, • Promote a commercially aware and customer-focused culture across production and service teams, • Support skills development, training documentation and succession planning, • Continuous Improvement, • Improve operational consistency while maintaining a pragmatic, non-bureaucratic approach, • Ensure effective feedback loops between production, service and engineering teams, • Drive ongoing operational efficiency and process improvements About You Essential • Engineering background (mechanical and/or electrical), • Proven experience in production or operations management within a manufacturing environment, • Experience leading technical or production teams, • Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills, • Commercial awareness with understanding of margin and cost control, • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both internal teams and customers, • Experience within test equipment, machinery or capital equipment manufacturing, • Exposure to commissioning, calibration or field service operations, • Customer-facing or account support experience, • Involvement in product development or business development activities, • Knowledge of CE/UKCA or regulated machinery environments, • Experience managing subcontract manufacturing

(Self-Employed, Commission Only) Realistic full-time earnings of £40,000-£50,000+ per year, with uncapped potential beyond that Looking for a role where your income reflects your effort? Join SumUp as a Self-Employed Field Sales Representative and help small businesses in your area access smarter payment and POS solutions, while building serious recurring income for yourself. This Field Sales Representative role is fully field-based and face-to-face. You'll meet business owners, understand how they operate, and recommend solutions that genuinely help them run and grow their business. You don't need a background in payments. If you've worked in a customer-facing role, built rapport quickly, solved problems, and are driven to succeed, you can thrive as a Field Sales Representative here. Earning Potential Your effort directly drives your income. • Average upfront value per business: ~£500, • You earn 50% upfront commission per sign-up, • Plus 25% recurring income from each business for up to 5 years, • Around 75% of a customer's total value is paid in year one, • Meet local SMEs (cafés, salons, shops, restaurants, and more), • Build strong relationships with business owners, • Demonstrate simple, effective payment and POS solutions, • Manage your own territory and pipeline, • Turn conversations into long-term customers JBRP1_UKTJ

OPERATIONS MANAGER Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE Hours: 37.5 hrs per week About the Company Our client is a long-established company specialising in the design and manufacture of physical testing machinery. Trusted by leading global brands, their equipment is exported worldwide to support quality and performance standards across multiple industries. Their Kettering facility combines engineering expertise with advanced production processes to deliver high-value, low-volume machinery. About the Role The Operations Manager will oversee the end-to-end coordination of production, service, logistics, and operational delivery, ensuring customer commitments are met on time, to quality standards, and within budget. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong engineering background, proven production management experience, and commercial awareness. The role bridges engineering, production, sales, and customers, ensuring products are delivered profitably and reliably. It includes customer-facing responsibilities and contributes to business development and strategic marketing through operational and technical input. Key Responsibilities Operational Delivery & Planning Own and continuously improve delivery performance from order acceptance to shipment, installation, commissioning, and service. Lead integrated planning across sales, engineering, production, service, and procurement, ensuring priorities, capacity, and risks are visible. Serve as the escalation point for delivery issues, proactively communicating and mitigating risks. Production & Service Oversight Manage and support team leaders responsible for: Mechanical production and assembly Electrical build, calibration, and commissioning Global service and technical support Logistics and order fulfillment Ensure all production, calibration, and service activities adhere to agreed processes and quality standards. Oversee logging and escalation of design, production, supplier, or parts defects. Commercial & Margin Awareness Meet financial objectives through operational decision-making. Minimize avoidable cost leakage via improved planning, sourcing, internal manufacturing vs. subcontracting decisions, and clear service charging. Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure commercially sound decisions. Report financial performance against budget. Customer & Market Engagement Act as a senior operational contact for key customers, fostering confidence in delivery and service. Support the development of service offerings, training, upgrades, and aftermarket opportunities. Contribute operational and technical expertise to marketing materials, product positioning, and business development. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop team leaders, enhancing planning discipline, accountability, and confidence. Promote a commercially aware, customer-focused culture across production and service teams. Support skills development, training records, and succession planning. Continuous Improvement & Governance Enhance consistency of operational processes without adding unnecessary bureaucracy. Maintain feedback loops between production, service, and engineering teams. Support skills development, training records, and succession planning. About You Essential Willingness to challenge constructively and improve ways of working Engineering background (mechanical and/or electrical) Proven experience in production or operations management Experience leading technical or production teams Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills Commercial awareness Confident communicator with internal teams and customers Comfortable in a low-volume, high-value manufacturing environment Desirable Experience in test equipment, machinery, or capital equipment Exposure to service, commissioning, or calibration activities Previous customer-facing or account support experience Involvement in business development or product marketing Knowledge of CE/UKCA or regulated machinery environments Experience managing subcontract manufacture Benefits Include 25–30 days (service-related) annual leave Life assurance Group personal pension plan Income protection Free parking Flexible working hours Potential for global travel Recruitment Contact: This vacancy is being handled exclusively by Interaction Recruitment. Closing date: Friday 13th March 1st Stage Teams interviews: 25th & 26th March 2026 INDKTT

Operations Manager Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Benefits 25–30 days annual leave (service related) Life assurance Group personal pension Income protection Free on-site parking Flexible working hours Potential for international travel The Company Our client is a long-established and highly respected UK-based engineering and manufacturing business with over 100 years of heritage. Originally founded to set technical standards within a specialist manufacturing sector, the organisation has evolved into a global provider of high-quality testing equipment and technical solutions. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility in Northamptonshire, the business designs, manufactures and exports precision physical testing machinery to leading brands worldwide, supporting quality and performance standards across multiple industries. The Role The Operations Manager will take full responsibility for the end-to-end coordination of production, service, logistics and operational delivery. The focus of the role is to ensure customer commitments are achieved on time, to the required quality standards and within agreed margin expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong engineering background, proven production management experience and sound commercial awareness. The successful candidate will act as the key link between engineering, production, sales and customers, ensuring that sold projects are delivered profitably, efficiently and reliably. The role also includes a customer-facing element and will contribute operational and technical insight into business development and strategic marketing activities. Key Responsibilities Operational Delivery & Planning Own and continuously improve end-to-end delivery performance from order acceptance through to shipment, installation, commissioning and service Lead integrated planning across sales, engineering, production, service and procurement to ensure clear visibility of priorities, capacity and risk Act as escalation point for delivery issues, ensuring early communication and effective mitigation Production & Service Oversight Lead and support team leaders across: Mechanical production and assembly Electrical build, calibration and commissioning Global service and technical support Logistics and order fulfilment Ensure all production, calibration and service activities follow agreed processes and quality standards Maintain clear logging and escalation processes for design, supplier or manufacturing defects Commercial & Financial Performance Deliver financial objectives through effective operational decision-making Reduce avoidable cost leakage through improved planning, sourcing feedback and make-versus-buy decisions Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering and Procurement to ensure commercially robust project delivery Report on operational financial performance against budget Customer & Market Engagement Act as senior operational contact for key customers, reinforcing confidence in delivery and service performance Support the development of service offerings, training, upgrades and aftermarket opportunities Provide operational and technical input into marketing materials and product positioning Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach and develop team leaders to improve planning discipline, accountability and performance Promote a commercially aware and customer-focused culture across production and service teams Support skills development, training documentation and succession planning Continuous Improvement Improve operational consistency while maintaining a pragmatic, non-bureaucratic approach Ensure effective feedback loops between production, service and engineering teams Drive ongoing operational efficiency and process improvements About You Essential Engineering background (mechanical and/or electrical) Proven experience in production or operations management within a manufacturing environment Experience leading technical or production teams Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills Commercial awareness with understanding of margin and cost control Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both internal teams and customers Experience working within a low-volume, high-value manufacturing environment Desirable Experience within test equipment, machinery or capital equipment manufacturing Exposure to commissioning, calibration or field service operations Customer-facing or account support experience Involvement in product development or business development activities Knowledge of CE/UKCA or regulated machinery environments Experience managing subcontract manufacturing

Graduate Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Executive Exciting entry-level B2B sales opportunity within technical sales, lead generation and client acquisition. Join a growing organisation selling business-critical machinery and automation solutions across the Midlands, with structured sales training and clear progression. You don’t need previous sales experience. But must have the key attributes to succeed such as, competitiveness, resilience and personality in abundance. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Trainee Business Development Executive, Sales Consultant, Account Manager, Territory Manager, Sales Representative, Sales Development Representative FULL TRAINING PROVIDED – 2 JOBS AVAILABLE This is a full entry graduate level role, meaning the first few months will involve huge amounts of training and development as you acclimatise to the world of sales and industry you're working in. This will involve enrolment onto an established sales training course. SALARY: £26,000 per annum (Basic Salary) / £36,000 OTE, including basic salary (Uncapped) + Car Allowance + Training LOCATION: 1 to 2 Days Working from the Office in Kettering and then 3 to 4 Days Out Meeting Clients JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Graduate Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Executive with a technical mindset and a passion for B2B sales and business growth. As a Graduate Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Executive you will receive comprehensive sales training and development, including enrolment onto a structured sales training programme, building skills in lead generation, client acquisition, negotiation and closing deals. The Graduate Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Executive will split time between the office and field sales activity across the Midlands, managing pipeline development, attending face-to-face meetings and driving revenue targets within a growing technical sales environment. As a successful candidate you will join a market-leading company with over 40 years of expertise, offering comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop technical sales skills in an established, growing industry. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Once trained your duties as the Graduate Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Executive include: • Lead Generation & Prospecting: Proactively identify and contact potential B2B clients to build a strong sales pipeline, • Client Meetings: Arrange and attend face-to-face meetings to understand customer requirements and present technical solutions, • Relationship Management: Develop long-term customer relationships to support repeat business and account growth, • Quotation Follow-Up: Track, manage and follow up quotations to maximise conversion and revenue, • Sales Presentations: Deliver engaging product demonstrations of marking, coding and automation machinery, • Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate CRM records and monitor sales activity to achieve revenue targets, • Territory Development: Cover the Midlands region, identifying new business opportunities across multiple sectors, • Negotiation & Closing: Confidently negotiate terms and close deals to secure new business CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS • Degree in a technical, engineering or related discipline, • Full clean UK driving licence, • Access to reliable vehicle (suitable for business), • Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage clients face-to-face, • Competitive, resilient and target-driven mindset, • Technical aptitude with the ability to understand machinery and automation solutions, • Organised approach to pipeline management and follow-up activity, • Motivation to build a career in technical sales and business development HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14451 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Kettering, Northamptonshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | AWD-IN-SPJ

Operations Manager Kettering Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs Salary -to £50k plus good benefits We are recruiting an Operations Manager on behalf of an established UK-based manufacturing business operating in a low-volume, high-value engineering environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for end-to-end operational delivery, combining production, service, logistics, and customer-facing activity. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring customer commitments are met on time, to quality standards, and within margin expectations, while supporting ongoing business growth and continuous improvement. The Role The Operations Manager will act as the central link between engineering, production, sales, and customers, ensuring what is sold can be delivered profitably and reliably. The role includes both operational leadership and commercial input, with involvement in customer engagement, service development, and strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Operational Delivery & Planning Own and improve end-to-end delivery performance from order acceptance through to shipment, installation, commissioning, and service Lead integrated planning across sales, engineering, production, service, and procurement Act as escalation point for delivery issues, ensuring proactive communication and mitigationProduction & Service Oversight Manage and support team leaders across: Mechanical production and assembly Electrical build, calibration, and commissioning Global service and technical support Logistics and order fulfilment Ensure activities follow agreed processes and quality standards Ensure defects and issues are logged, escalated, and resolved effectivelyCommercial & Margin Awareness Deliver financial objectives through sound operational decision-making Reduce cost leakage through improved planning, sourcing feedback, and make-or-buy decisions Work closely with Sales, Buying, and Engineering teams to support commercial outcomes Report operational financial performance against budgetCustomer & Market Engagement Act as a senior operational contact for key customers Support development of service offerings, training, upgrades, and aftermarket opportunities Contribute operational and technical input into marketing, product positioning, and business development activityLeadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop team leaders to improve accountability and planning discipline Promote a commercially aware, customer-focused culture Support training, skills development, and succession planningContinuous Improvement & Governance Improve consistency of operational processes without unnecessary bureaucracy Strengthen feedback loops between production, service, and engineering teams Support governance, documentation, and compliance standardsAbout You Essential: Engineering background (mechanical and/or electrical) Proven experience in operations or production management Experience leading technical or production teams Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills Commercial awareness and decision-making capability Confident communicator with internal teams and customers Comfortable in a low-volume, high-value manufacturing environment Willing to challenge constructively and drive improvementDesirable: Experience with test equipment, machinery, or capital equipment Exposure to service, commissioning, or calibration activities Customer-facing or account support experience Involvement in business development or product marketing Knowledge of CE / UKCA or regulated machinery environments Experience managing subcontract manufactureBenefits Competitive salary up to £50,000 (DOE) 25–30 days annual leave (service related) plus bank holidays Life assurance Group personal pension plan Income protection Free on-site parking Flexible working hours Potential for global travelIf interested, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further