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Position: Senior Funeral Director Location: R.C Payne Funeral Directors, Southampton Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week Salary: £33,000 per annum We are looking for a compassionate and committed Senior Funeral Director to join our team at Southampton, as someone who takes pride in supporting families with care and professionalism. You will play a key leadership role in overseeing funeral arrangements, guiding and developing your team, and building strong relationships with local partners and the wider community to ensure every service is delivered with respect and excellence. Why This Role Matters... As a Senior Funeral Director, you will be responsible for team performance, development, and operational leadership, supporting the Cluster Manager in achieving business objectives. This role ensures consistent compliance, client satisfaction, and staff excellence, fostering a culture of empathy, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Your Impact and Responsibilities... As a Senior Funeral Director, you lead by example, guiding families with empathy and professionalism, while supporting your team to do the same. You'll spend around 70% of your time delivering and overseeing services, and the rest managing the day-to-day operations of one or more branches, including the team. You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, training, service delivery, and local marketing, creating a culture where your team is proud of the work they do and families feel informed, respected, and looked after. As a Senior Funeral Director, you will: • Oversee branch standards and ensure timely, high-quality care of the deceased., • Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out of hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into care., • Lead on recruitment, onboarding and ongoing performance reviews, undertaking regular 121's., • Ensure back-of-house teams have responsibilities, and ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination., • Support the Cluster Manager in overseeing branch performance, audits, and compliance processes., • Identify service gaps and recommend improvements to processes and training., • Take responsibility for ensuring funeral plan banks are replenished., • Ensure all team members are Funeral Plan Consultant (FPC) trained. Skills and Knowledge..., • Comfortable leading and motivating a team to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, presentation, and service delivery., • Empathetic, service-oriented, and committed to excellent client outcomes., • Able to follow strict procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to legal and company regulations., • Confident working independently and thrives on delivering results., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call., • Understanding of operational efficiency, service offerings, and financial considerations within the funeral industry. What We Offer..., • Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future., • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. JBRP1_UKTJ

Because "good enough" won't cut it! This is a Head of Sales at a business that's already successful - and now wants someone who knows how to build on that success without breaking what works. We operate across the construction, built environment and utilities sectors. Customers range from main contractors to specialist subcontractors. The opportunity is to take a capable sales team and turn them into a consistently highperforming, commercially confident unit. BASIC SALARY: £55,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: · c£10,000 - £15,000 Bonus · Company car or car allowance (£5k) · 25 days holiday · Contributory pension · DIS x3 · EAP · Health Cash plan LOCATION: Northampton - office/field split of c70%/30% COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Leicester, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Daventry, Towcester, Bedford, Huntingdon JOB ROLE: What you'll really be doing .... Let's skip the corporate jargon. · Leading a sales function that delivers - not one that just "tries hard". You'll own revenue, margin and pipeline discipline like your reputation depends on it. · Turning a good team into a great one. You'll set standards, enforce them, and coach every week - not once a quarter. You'll be in the office, in the field, on calls, in meetings and everywhere you need to be to show people what great selling actually looks like. · Fixing forecasting (properly). No guesswork. No wishful thinking. Evidencebased forecasts only. · Creating a sales process people actually follow. Clear pipeline stages. Accurate probabilities. Proper nextstep discipline. CRM used as a performance tool, not a graveyard of halfupdated opportunities. · Working shoulder to shoulder with operations and marketing. Selling what can actually be delivered. Improving lead quality. Feeding real customer insight back into propositions and strategy. The team that you'll lead to become sharper, more consistent, and more commercially confident are: · Account Manager - responsible for major / key accounts · Sales Manager - drives deskbased account management / growth · 3 x Business Development Managers - field-based, focusing on larger-ticket opportunities. PERSON SPECIFICATION: What 'Great' looks like (to us and to you) As our Head of Sales, you'll be a leader who can demonstrate the ability to balance motivating and creating a highly engaged successful team with the culture of collaboration, trust and humility. We have the desire to grow, but not at any cost. We want to be informed and knowledgeable but not by micromanaging. Succeeding the right way, is the only way. You'll thrive here if you: · Have proven B2B sales leadership experience (Head of Sales, Sales Director, Senior Sales Manager level) · Improve conversion rates, forecast accuracy and pipeline forecasting wherever you go · Coach by demonstrating, not just by talking · Bring strong commercial judgement and protect margin · Comfortable using CRM and reporting tools to diagnose performance · Learn fast - sector familiarity helps but isn't essential · Have real bid / tender experience and know how to structure a winning submission Your Leadership Style - you don't lead by being the loudest voice in the room. You don't swoop in to "save" deals. Instead, you: · Build trust through consistency, charisma, and knowledge. · Collaborate across functions to strengthen "one team" · Bring humility (and expect it from others) · Raise standards every single week · Stay calm, clear and outcome-focused If you are still reading... · You're probably the kind of Head of Sales who doesn't need handholding. · You know how to build a highperforming team the right way - with structure, coaching, discipline and commercial sharpness. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MH18409, Wallace Hind Selection

Business Development Manager (BDM) We've been championing local businesses for over 60 years. Where once our Yellow Pages helped those businesses get found and chosen, we now do this and much, much more with our proven digital marketing solutions, making us the UK's number one managed digital advertising partner for local businesses. Are you an experienced and driven sales professional ready to hit new heights in your career? Do you thrive on exceeding targets and being rewarded with competitive bonuses? If you're passionate about building relationships and delivering exceptional results, this is your opportunity to shine! At Yell, we’re seeking ambitious, proactive Business Development Managers to join our dynamic team. We value our colleagues and customers, offering an environment that supports your career growth while empowering you to make an impact. You'll have the chance to work in a high-energy, fast-growing digital marketing sector, helping businesses across the UK reach new goals. Our CEO, Mark Clisby says...’As part of the Field Sales team you will be working with a team of high performing, passionate customer centric individuals. We work as #Oneteam supporting one another to achieve our goals.’ About the Role: As a key player in our Field Sales team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving business growth. Your role will include: • Hunting for New Business: Proactively prospecting through self-sourced and company-provided leads, you'll open doors to new clients. Tailoring Solutions: Engage in face-to-face and virtual consultations to fully understand customer needs and offer tailored digital marketing solutions. • Closing Deals: Presenting, negotiating, and sealing the deal with new and existing clients to drive revenue growth., • Client Management: Nurture relationships, ensuring a seamless customer experience and consistent account management for up to 12 months post-sale., • Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth reviews to identify opportunities for growth, boosting client ROI and delivering long-term success. Qualifications • Proven track record of success in sales (Field Sales or High Performing Telesales), • Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, • Resilience and a positive outlook in overcoming objections, • Excellent presentation skills—both verbal and written, • Experience in solution selling or SaaS (desirable but not essential), • A full UK driving license is required with no more than 6 points Why Join Us? • Competitive Earnings: A fantastic base salary of £35,875, Car allowance of £5200 or £6200 depending on the car and it doesn’t stop there,£53k OTE and we offer uncapped earnings!, • Perks & Benefits: 23 days holiday (increasing each year), employee referral schemes, wellbeing support, flexible pension options, and discounts with top retailers like Apple and British Airways., • Career Growth: With clear paths to progress into roles such as Senior Account Manager, Digital Account Director, and more, we tailor opportunities to match your career ambitions. As well as access to our Aspire Program and dedicated career development portal!, • Recognition & Rewards: Celebrate your success with our Reward and Recognition schemes, including the prestigious Yell ‘Gold Awards.’, • Top-Tier Partners: Work with some of the world’s leading brands, including Google, Wix, Alexa and Microsoft., • Supportive Culture: Be part of a motivated, high-performing team where we work together to achieve success. If you're eager to take the next step in your sales career with a market leader, we want to hear from you! Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply as we value potential and individual merit. Here at Yell are embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all colleagues to feel empowered to perform their best work with us. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. We seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can feel like you truly belong

Managing Director Designate Automotive - Industrial - Engineering - Allied Industries Privately Owned | Global Tech Manufacturing Group | UK HQ This is not just a job. It's a succession opportunity. Location: Central England (Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton or surrounding areas) We are seeking a high-potential Senior Executive / Senior Leader who is ready to step into a Managing Director remit within a privately owned, international technology-led manufacturing group operating across the Key Automotive, Industrial, Engineering and allied supply sectors. With over 15 years of sustained growth, this group has built a reputation for innovation, autonomy, and long-term thinking. Each international subsidiary operates with genuine independence, and this role represents full P&L ownership of the UK / Group HQ operation, with the backing of engaged owners and an experienced incumbent MD for full handover. The Opportunity: This is a Managing Director Designate role, offering a structured, supportive and fast track transition into full MD responsibility. You will initially work alongside the current Managing Director in a mentoring-led handover, gaining deep insight into the business, its people, customers, and growth strategy - before assuming full MD status. The remit is broad, autonomous, and commercially driven: Lead and grow the UK / HQ business Drive sales, marketing, and commercial strategy Own operational performance and financial outcomes Develop people, culture, and leadership capability Represent the business at board and shareholder level Who We're Looking For: We're looking for someone special. A commercially sharp, people-centric leader with the ambition, gravitas, and capability to run a business in its entirety. You will most likely come from the Automotive, Aftermarket, Engineering, Industrial or allied product supply / manufacturing industries and already operate at Senior Leadership level, with a clear upward career trajectory toward MD. Your Background Will Include: Senior leadership experience within the market sector you are in. Strong understanding of complex distribution routes to market and fragmented supply chains. A proven record of Sales growth and Commercial performance. Experience managing a business or business unit with real accountability. Exposure to international trading environments (desirable). Strong analytical and IT capability, able to turn data into actionable strategy. A passion for technology and technical products. The gravitas and confidence to influence at board and owner level.You'll be ambitious, resilient, and comfortable with challenge - but equally collaborative, values-led, and committed to developing people. Package: Highly competitive salary (circa £100k+, negotiable) + Excellent benefits Fast track to MD appointment rising remuneration (£150k) Performance-related bonus Company car Pension Clear progression to full Managing Director Structured mentoring and handover from incumbent MD Meet the Employer: Initial online "Meet the Employer" sessions will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Call Glen for a confidential conversation: (phone number removed) Or email your CV: We are hiring now - if you're ready to take the final step into a Managing Director role within a high-growth, privately owned, international tech manufacturer, this is your moment. JOB REF: 4318GS Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you

Managing Director Industrial - Engineering - MRO Privately Owned | UK HQ This is not just a job. It's a succession opportunity. Location: Central England (Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton or surrounding areas) We are seeking a high-potential Senior Executive / Senior Leader who is ready to step into a Managing Director remit within a privately owned, international technology-led manufacturing group operating across the MRO, Industrial, Engineering and allied supply sectors. With over 15 years of sustained growth, this group has built a reputation for innovation, autonomy, and long-term thinking. Each international subsidiary operates with genuine independence, and this role represents full P&L ownership of the UK / Group HQ operation, with the backing of engaged owners and an experienced incumbent MD for full handover. The Opportunity: This is a Managing Director Designate role, offering a structured, supportive and fast track transition into full MD responsibility. You will initially work alongside the current Managing Director in a mentoring-led handover, gaining deep insight into the business, its people, customers, and growth strategy - before assuming full MD status. The remit is broad, autonomous, and commercially driven: Lead and grow the UK / HQ business Drive sales, marketing, and commercial strategy Own operational performance and financial outcomes Develop people, culture, and leadership capability Represent the business at board and shareholder levelWho We're Looking For: We're looking for someone special. A commercially sharp, people-centric leader with the ambition, gravitas, and capability to run a business in its entirety. You will most likely come from the MRO Supply Chain, Engineering Supplies, Industrial Equipment or allied product supply industries and already operate at Senior Leadership level, with a clear upward career trajectory toward MD. Your Background Will Include: Senior leadership experience within the market sector you are in. Strong understanding of complex distribution routes to market and fragmented supply chains. A proven record of Sales growth and Commercial performance. Experience managing a business or business unit with real accountability. Exposure to international trading environments (desirable). Strong analytical and IT capability, able to turn data into actionable strategy. A passion for technology and technical products. The gravitas and confidence to influence at board and owner level.You'll be ambitious, resilient, and comfortable with challenge - but equally collaborative, values-led, and committed to developing people. Package: Highly competitive salary (circa £100k+, negotiable) + Excellent benefits Fast track to MD appointment rising remuneration (£150k) Performance-related bonus Company car Pension Clear progression to full Managing Director Structured mentoring and handover from incumbent MDMeet the Employer: Initial online "Meet the Employer" sessions will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Call Glen for a confidential conversation: (phone number removed) Or email your CV: We are hiring now - if you're ready to take the final step into a Managing Director role within a high-growth, privately owned, international tech manufacturer, this is your moment. JOB REF: 4318GSA Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you

Managing Director Industrial - Engineering - MRO Privately Owned | UK HQ This is not just a job. It's a succession opportunity. Location: Central England (Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton or surrounding areas) We are seeking a high-potential Senior Executive / Senior Leader who is ready to step into a Managing Director remit within a privately owned, international technology-led manufacturing group operating across the MRO, Industrial, Engineering and allied supply sectors. With over 15 years of sustained growth, this group has built a reputation for innovation, autonomy, and long-term thinking. Each international subsidiary operates with genuine independence, and this role represents full P&L ownership of the UK / Group HQ operation, with the backing of engaged owners and an experienced incumbent MD for full handover. The Opportunity: This is a Managing Director Designate role, offering a structured, supportive and fast track transition into full MD responsibility. You will initially work alongside the current Managing Director in a mentoring-led handover, gaining deep insight into the business, its people, customers, and growth strategy - before assuming full MD status. The remit is broad, autonomous, and commercially driven: • Lead and grow the UK / HQ business * Drive sales, marketing, and commercial strategy * Own operational performance and financial outcomes * Develop people, culture, and leadership capability * Represent the business at board and shareholder level Who We're Looking For: We're looking for someone special. A commercially sharp, people-centric leader with the ambition, gravitas, and capability to run a business in its entirety. You will most likely come from the MRO Supply Chain, Engineering Supplies, Industrial Equipment or allied product supply industries and already operate at Senior Leadership level, with a clear upward career trajectory toward MD. Your Background Will Include: • Senior leadership experience within the market sector you are in. * Strong understanding of complex distribution routes to market and fragmented supply chains. * A proven record of Sales growth and Commercial performance. * Experience managing a business or business unit with real accountability. * Exposure to international trading environments (desirable). * Strong analytical and IT capability, able to turn data into actionable strategy. * A passion for technology and technical products. * The gravitas and confidence to influence at board and owner level. You'll be ambitious, resilient, and comfortable with challenge - but equally collaborative, values-led, and committed to developing people. Package: • Highly competitive salary (circa £100k+, negotiable) + Excellent benefits * Fast track to MD appointment rising remuneration (£150k) * Performance-related bonus * Company car * Pension * Clear progression to full Managing Director * Structured mentoring and handover from incumbent MD Meet the Employer: Initial online "Meet the Employer" sessions will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Or email your CV: We are hiring now - if you're ready to take the final step into a Managing Director role within a high-growth, privately owned, international tech manufacturer, this is your moment. JOB REF: 4318GSA Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you

Commercial Director (Engineering / Machinery Manufacturing) Leicestershire c£90,000p.a. + bonus & benefits, depending on experience. • Are you a commercially driven leader ready to accelerate growth within a high-performing engineering and manufacturing environment?, • Do you have a proven record in selling complex, technical machinery or turnkey engineering solutions within the food machinery sector?, • Are you passionate about shaping strategy, building partnerships, and leading teams to deliver exceptional customer and commercial outcomes? The Company: ER Recruitment are working with an established and ambitious engineering group with a reputation for delivering bespoke food-processing machinery and automation solutions. With significant investment and expansion ahead, they are now seeking a forward-thinking Commercial Director to lead the group’s sales and growth strategy across multiple specialist divisions. This is a senior opportunity to define and drive the commercial direction of a fast-growing manufacturing group, leading strategy, partnerships and business development to achieve ambitious growth goals. Role & Responsibilities of the Commercial Director: • Develop and implement a cohesive commercial growth strategy to increase turnover, market share and profitability across the Group’s engineering and manufacturing operations., • Lead and inspire sales, business development and marketing, fostering a high-performance, customer-centric culture., • Identify, qualify and convert new market opportunities, building strategic relationships with key clients and industry partners., • Collaborate closely with engineering, operations and project delivery teams to ensure commercial opportunities are technically achievable and deliverable., • Oversee brand positioning, marketing communications and value propositions to ensure differentiation and consistency across the Group., • Working closely with finance, drive pricing strategy, margin improvement and commercial performance through robust analysis, data insight and board-level reporting., • Evaluate new market, product and acquisition opportunities, presenting clear business cases to support strategic investment decisions., • Represent the business externally at trade shows, networking events and customer meetings, acting as an ambassador for the company’s engineering excellence and innovation. About You as the Commercial Director: • Proven senior commercial leadership experience within food-related industrial manufacturing, packaging, process equipment or automation sectors., • Strong track record in developing and executing commercial strategies that deliver sustained growth., • Comfortable managing complex, bespoke engineered solutions with long sales cycles., • Strategic, analytical and commercially astute, able to balance vision with practical execution., • Excellent communicator and influencer with credibility at board, customer and partner level., • Financially literate with deep understanding of pricing, margin management and profitability., • Collaborative, dynamic and inspiring leader who can unite teams behind a shared commercial vision. Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise. While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details. We look forward to hearing from you