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At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living. Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home! About the role: Reporting to the Channel Manager, the National Account Manager is responsible for leading key relationships with major national kitchen retailers and delivering sales, profitability, and market share targets across all product categories. The role manages the implementation of account plans, promotional activities, forecasting, and commercial negotiations to drive sustainable business growth and best-in-class customer partnerships. Location: The role is field-based and will require travel across the UK to support customers and business needs. Regular travel to the Luton office will be required for meetings, collaboration, and key business activities What you'll do: Achieve sales and profit targets by fostering strong relationships and creating collaborative plans Formulate and implement comprehensive business plans aligned with our strategic goals Design full-year trade plans that are accurately costed and within budget Collaborate with Trade Operations to develop and execute effective activation plans Conduct product range analysis and work closely with the Product Line team to ensure optimal ranging Partner with the Training team to create and deliver annual face-to-face and online training packages Lead and manage an annual programme of Quarterly Business Reviews to review performance and strategize for future success Ensure regular and precise forecasting by working closely with retail specialists and internal teams Shape and influence the retailer strategy on how our products are presented in store, online and within brochures. Who you are: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Business Administration, Management, or a related field) Proven experience as a National Account Manager within a commercial, consumer goods company Experienced in managing Head Office stakeholders Strong business acumen, business analysis and numerical interpretation Able to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Open, ambitious, and keen to grow by learning and development UK driving license As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Join us where great consumer experiences begin At Electrolux, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. Through collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives, we create solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home. About the Role As Demand Planning Manager for UK & Ireland, you are accountable for delivering a high-quality demand plan that supports customer service, inventory, and financial objectives. You will lead the UK & Ireland Demand Planning team and drive alignment across Commercial, Product Line, Finance, Supply Planning, and Logistics through a robust Demand Review and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. Reporting to the Head of Demand Planning Europe, you will be part of the European Demand Planning Leadership Team and contribute to the development of planning capabilities, processes, and tools across the region. What You'll Do Lead Demand Planning Excellence Lead, coach, and develop the UK & Ireland Demand Planning team (4 direct reports). Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Own and continuously improve the demand forecasting process. Deliver an Accurate Demand Plan Lead the monthly Demand Review process and drive consensus forecasting. Ensure forecasts reflect market intelligence, promotional plans, product launches, and customer insights. Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, forecast bias, service levels, and inventory performance. Support scenario planning and risk management activities. Partner Across the Business Build strong relationships with Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, Product Line, Supply Planning, and Logistics teams. Act as the key point of contact for demand-related planning decisions in the UK & Ireland business. Influence stakeholders to align on priorities, risks, and opportunities. Drive Transformation Support the adoption and optimization of SAP IBP and other planning tools. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and help harmonize planning practices across Europe. Champion efficient processes, governance, and best practices. Core Qualifications Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related field. Proven experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning. Previous people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and demand planning processes. Experience working with SAP IBP Demand Planning or comparable planning systems. Advanced analytical skills and strong business acumen. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience working in international and matrix organizations. What Will Make You Successful You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You are highly analytical and data driven, while understanding commercial realities. You build trust quickly and successfully influence across functions and organizational levels. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable leading through change. You continuously look for opportunities to improve performance, processes, and ways of working. What Success Looks Like In this role, success will be measured through: Improved forecast accuracy and reduced forecast bias. Strong service and inventory performance. Effective cross-functional participation in the Demand Review process. Development of a capable and engaged Demand Planning team. Increased planning process maturity and SAP IBP adoption. Why Join Electrolux? This is an opportunity to join a global organisation where innovation, sustainability and customer experience are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on both business performance and consumer loyalty while leading a pivotal function within the UK & Ireland business. Where You'll Be This position is based in Luton, where we work in a hybrid model, with 60% from the office. Discover more about life at Electrolux Group: _ As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Head of Key Account Management St Albans | Office Based - Monday to Friday - This is an office-based role in St Albans; therefore, candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance £75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (OTE £100,000+) Are you an ambitious and commercially driven sales leader looking for your next challenge? Do you have the ability to inspire teams, grow customer relationships, and drive significant revenue within a fast-paced construction-related business? If so, we have an outstanding opportunity to join a thriving and highly respected organisation based in St Albans. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Key Account Management to lead a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in the continued growth of a successful and ambitious business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sales and account management leader to take ownership of a well-established customer portfolio, drive revenue growth, and shape the future direction of the function. With a turnover of approximately £14 million, this is a commercially significant role that requires a strong leader who understands both sales and relationship management at a strategic level. The Opportunity This is far more than a people management role. You'll be responsible for creating a high-performance culture, motivating your team to exceed targets, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring every account reaches its full potential. You'll be given the autonomy to make a real impact whilst helping shape the future growth of the business. You'll be joining a company that combines a friendly, supportive culture with professional standards and ambitious growth plans. They are passionate about finding the right person who can bring energy, commercial awareness and leadership capability to the team. What You'll Be Doing Leading, coaching and developing a team of six Key Account Managers Driving account retention, customer loyalty and revenue growth Building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities across existing accounts Working closely with Business Development Managers to ensure smooth customer handovers Delivering against sales, retention and growth targets Creating an engaging and motivating team environment Monitoring performance, setting objectives and driving accountability Contributing to strategic business growth initiatives Ensuring exceptional customer experience across the account portfolioRequirements We're looking for a commercially astute leader who combines sales expertise with exceptional relationship management skills. You'll be someone who naturally inspires confidence, enjoys developing people, and has the drive to continually improve results. Essential Experience Proven leadership experience managing a successful sales, account management, or customer relationship team Strong track record of achieving and exceeding commercial targets Experience managing key customer accounts and developing long-term partnerships Background within the construction, building products, construction supplies, manufacturing, distribution, or related sectors Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills Ability to influence, motivate and inspire others Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilitiesPersonal Attributes Growth mindset and ambition to succeed Commercially astute, proactive and highly business-focused Driven, resilient and target-focused Professional, credible and relationship-led Practical and sensible approach to leadership Passionate about developing high-performing teams Ambitious with a desire to make a genuine impact and contribute to long-term business growthBenefits £75,000 - £85,000 basic salary Car allowance - £5k Generous Commission structure Opportunity to shape and influence a growing business Friendly, collaborative and professional culture Long-term career progression opportunities Senior leadership visibility and influence Holidays - 25 days holiday plus 8 bank Pension scheme Ready to take ownership of a high-performing account management function and drive the next stage of growth? Apply today to find out more about this exciting leadership opportunity. IND25

Drive the adoption of AI, sales automation and modern sales technologies to improve prospecting, account management, decision-making and productivity. Use data and insight to identify opportunities to improve conversion, retention, partner profitability and overall sales effectiveness. We recognise

Head of Sales to lead our commercial growth strategy from our St Albans office. You will own revenue growth through partner acquisition, retention and the development of our commercial proposition, reporting to the Chief Growth Officer. As a senior leader, you will build and mentor a high-performing

Reallymoving is seeking a Head of Sales to own the commercial growth strategy and deliver revenue expansion through partner acquisition, retention and product-driven value. With a hybrid model requiring two days in the St Albans office, you will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Technology and Fi

Drive the adoption of AI, sales automation and modern sales technologies to improve prospecting, account management, decision-making and productivity. Own sales forecasting, pipeline management and performance reporting, ensuring accurate visibility of commercial performance and future growth opport

You will lead the adoption of CRM, digital tools and AI-enabled processes, collaborating with regional leaders in Sales, Commercial, Marketing, IT and People & Culture to deliver measurable improvements in revenue. ITAB Group, a leading retail solutions provider, seeks a Head of Group Commercial Exc

Job Description: What you’ll do The Head of Planning is responsible for managing the Demand and Supply Planning core functions and delivering the EMEA Sales & Operating Planning process. The Head of Planning's responsibility is to accurately plan our demand forecasts to allow our supply functions

Belkin in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Head of Planning to lead Demand and Supply Planning for the EMEA region and manage the S&OP process. You will mentor planners, use planning tools to improve forecast accuracy, and ensure alignment with Sales, PM, Finance, and Global Planning.

As Head of Business Development & Marketing, you’ll own and optimise Netcel’s funnel from first touch through to sales ready opportunity. You will be working with a team of experienced consultants, strategists and technologists, where you will have the opportunity to do some of the most rewardin

The Head of Planning is responsible for managing the Demand and Supply Planning core functions and delivering the EMEA Sales & Operating Planning process. The Head of Planning's responsibility is to accurately plan our demand forecasts to allow our supply functions to maintain inventory to maximize

Area Manager – Job Description Job Title: Area Manager Location: Home based role, Reporting to: Head of Sales Department: Sales Travel Required: Yes- Southern M1 Corridor Position Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday) Level/Salary Range: @£26 to 30k + Uncapped Commission OTE £4

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Key Account Management to lead a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in the continued growth of a successful and ambitious business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sales and account management leader to take ownership of a well-es

Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager. Location : St Albans Hours : Full Time 40 hours As an Assistant Branch Manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and profitable functioning of our branch with a primary focus on delivering exceptional customer service. You will lead a dynamic team and collaborate closely with various departments to achieve organizational goals. Benefits : 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) Free onsite parking Company pension scheme Employee discount scheme Funded Summer and Christmas events Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted car hire rates Friendly and supportive working environment Main Duties: · Identify and convert sales opportunities, motivate the team in upselling incremental products and explore new business opportunities and partnerships through market research and competitor analysis · Ensure comprehensive training for yourself and colleagues in line with company guidelines · Manage all Switch processes and procedures in line with audit criteria · Work within Service Level Agreements, driving performance improvements to meet all branch KPI objectives · Safeguard the branch and its assets, promptly reporting any risks or security events to the Security Manager · Maintain effective communication with your Senior Location Manager and colleagues for collective success · Proactively manage your time to ensure branch performance meets targets. Key Responsibilities: · May be required to work at another location within a reasonable distance · Uphold GDPR rules and stay vigilant against potential cybersecurity threats · Act as an ambassador for the company, promoting company interests at all times · Ongoing completion of training on our platform · Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported following company guidelines · Regularly review and update risk and COSHH assessments, considering changes in processes, equipment or legislation. Skills, Experience, and/or Qualifications Required: · Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and work under pressure · Self-starter with a positive approach to team development and continuous improvement · Demonstrate excellent customer service and lead by example · Previous experience in the car rental industry or a related field · Excellent communication and administrative skills · Computer skills (email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn/use in-house systems) · Full driving licence (held for 12 months at least) If you are ready to embark on a challenging yet rewarding career path, apply now to be part of our dynamic team! About us: Switch is the largest privately owned leasing company in the UK with 81 locations nationwide. Our Head Office is the heart of our operations, and we're on the lookout for an exceptional Reservations Manager to lead our team to new heights. We have become one of the leading rental companies in the UK thanks to our comprehensive fleet and excellence in customer service. With such growth come amazing opportunities to join our family business where our people continue to remain at the heart of everything we do! Join us and shape the future with us! APPLY NOW and join us! TPBN1_UKTJ

Parts Advisor – St Albans We are recruiting for an experienced Parts Advisor, Automotive Parts Advisor to join a busy main dealership in St Albans. Applicants must have previous automotive Parts Advisor experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Job Details Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Salary: £32,000–£34,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm – No Weekends Ref: 31354 Why Apply? No weekend working £32,000–£34,000 salary Minimum 31 days' holiday, rising to 34 days with service Group contributory pension scheme Life insurance Preferential staff rates on vehicles, parts and servicing Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after qualifying period High-street and online retailer discounts £500 colleague referral bonus In-house training, development and career progression Parts Advisor Role Supply parts to the workshop, trade and retail customers Identify and order the correct automotive parts Process customer and workshop parts enquiries efficiently Receive, check and organise incoming stock Maintain accurate stock levels and parts records Work closely with Service Advisors and Vehicle Technicians Deliver excellent customer service while supporting Parts Department sales Parts Advisor Requirements Previous experience as a Parts Advisor within the automotive industry Good knowledge of automotive parts and Parts Department operations Strong customer service and communication skills Good organisational and IT skills Full UK Driving Licence Right to work in the UK How to Apply If you're interested in this Parts Advisor vacancy in St Albans, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Consultant: Jason Evans – Octane Recruitment Ref: 31354 JEOJ Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Parts Advisor role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Parts Advisor, Senior Parts Advisor, Parts Supervisor, Parts Manager, Parts Sales Advisor, Parts Controller and Automotive Parts Advisor roles across the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. Based at our Luton Manufacturing site as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager Tooling you'll be working across both our Defence and Civil business lines. You will provide and lead a team of Tooling and Cad Engineers in the design, manufacture and maintenance and control of all Site Tools. This will involve the technical capability to create and design tools as solutions to support the manufacturing operations. You'll be accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly. The role involves the creation of significant tooling designs from initial concept through to production for the production of aircraft transparencies and Ice Protection Tooling, jigs and fixtures. Among other activities, this will include responsibilities for 4 large CNC machines on site and calibration of current and the development of new or existing tooling. Supporting Manufacturing Engineering teams may also be required. The successful candidate will be experienced in a relevant engineering discipline and have a "hands on" approach, be able to prioritise jobs, be comfortable liaising with suppliers and other departments. Furthermore responsibilities for Manufacturing Engineering Configuration control, using SAP and more traditional documentation such as Specifications and Routings. The role will also provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a small team of Tooling Engineers on the Luton site, supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Managers in matters of staff performance and development. The role will also be responsible for the overall load and capacity management of the tooling team members and provide reports and updates on tooling work plans as required by the Manufacturing Engineering Managers and/or Site Head of ME. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. There is the requirement for flexibility for occasional travel in the UK. Job Responsibilities • Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards. • Responsible for the development and support with technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace environment, our customers and suppliers by utilizing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce and support to eliminate non-conformances. • Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers • Responsible for tool fabrication quotes, tooling design and input for new product quotes, tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation and schedule coordination and New Projects Introduction support. • Act as key interface between external tooling suppliers and internal customers such as Program Managers and Engineering Managers • Manage and maintain Tooling Engineers workload, skill and development, EHS and welfare to ensure tooling work is sufficiently resourced by the business with appropriate metrics and KPI's • Leadership of CNC Engineers and technicians to support production processes on large 5 axis CNC machines • Configuration control of Manufacturing documentation to support operations, costings, BOMs routings and specifications. • Creation, control and maintenance of master tooling registers for both customer and domestically owned tooling suites What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: • Technical expertise in Tooling solutions (Engineering), with a professional qualification (BEng, BSc, HNC) or strong background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Automotive). • Working knowledge of design for manufacture principles and tool/component manufacturing methods and able to provide technical input at all levels of work. • Ability to create engineering drawings with an understanding of geometric tolerances and datum features. • Organised and structured approach to tasks. • Experience in tooling for composites and/or transparencies. • Experienced in CAD 3D modelling and drafting (Catia V5). • Understanding of inspection/calibration methods and interrogation of results. • Be compliant with the Company's Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy procedures. • Be proficient in English language, both written and spoken. Desirable: • Project Management experience. • Understanding of export control and compliance and security marking requirements. • Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000. • Experience of New Product/process Introduction (Industrialisation) & existing production process improvements. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager Tooling will have the ability to be agile and shift focus on competing priorities. The successful person will be a self-starter, able to manage own workload with excellent communication skills. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. What We'll Offer Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits: • Competitive salary dependent on experience • The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis • Life Assurance 8 x salary • 185 hours holiday + bank holidays • Income protection • Shopping discounts • Cycle To Work Scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family • Free onsite parking • Local gym discount • Free airport parking • Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting • Enhanced family friendly leave • A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving ... click on the link below to apply #LI-ONSITE #LI-CH1 We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a skilled PPC Manager to help us develop this key channel across both our Holidays and Caravan Sales businesses. Reporting to the Head of PPC, you'll take the lead on activating, measuring, optimising and reporting on large scale PPC campaigns to drive efficiency and strong result

Seeking a commercially minded leader to drive sales growth for an FMCG reseller, expanding product lines and revenue from £12M to £12M within 3 years.Will evolve from individual contributor to Head of Sales.

NLB Solutions are working with a business in Luton to recruit a Billing Administrator. The role reports into the Billing Team Leader working with an established team. The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a Billing/Sales Ledger role previously or the client will consider a recent graduate who is looking for a role within finance. The role will report to the Billing Team Leader, previous experience within Billing/Sales Ledger would be an advantage, and worked in a fast-paced environment. In return the company will offer a competitive salary, based in their newly refurbished offices full time, working 9am to 5pm. Duties: • Prepare and complete all sales invoices for service users, • Set up of new clients on accounting systems, • Banking and Bank Reconciliations, • Liaising with internal departments to ensure information is correct, • Checking and amendments to supplier delivery schedules and supplier set up for billing, • Ensure contracts and all relevant paperwork are complete & received on a timely basis, • Generation and checking of billing runs in accordance with timetables, • To ensure the month end procedures and deadlines are followed, • Ensure good working relationships with internal departments, month end review meetings with operations teams, • To support the Head Office Accounts Department as required, • To check information received from Managers is accurate and that rates are correct, • Assist Credit Control with aged debtors, • To provide assistance at the Year End audit Person Spec: • Flexible, punctual and able to meet multiple deadlines on a daily basis, • Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated, • Communicates well both in writing and verbally and at many different levels, • Enjoys and is able to work as part of a small team, • Flexible approach to work, • Appreciates that projects need to be completed by deadline, • Methodical approach with an ability to work under pressure, • Uses judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance, • Uses own initiative and can work independently, • Takes responsibility for own work

Business Development Appointment Booker / Telemarketer - Construction Working Pattern: 5 days per week in the office Sector: Construction / Education / Interiors Start Date: ASAP We are working with an established and growing business within the construction and education sector, specialising in the design and delivery of high-quality learning environments for schools, colleges and universities. As the business continues to grow its commercial team, they are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Appointment Booker / Telemarketer to join their Business Development function. This is a 5-day-a-week office-based role, focused primarily on making outbound calls to schools and relevant contacts, building relationships and booking qualified meetings for the Head of Business Development. The Role This is a straightforward, phone-focused Business Development position. You'll be provided with a defined target list and will be responsible for making outbound calls, introducing the business, identifying potential opportunities and securing meetings for the senior BD team. The role isn't about aggressive telesales or closing deals over the phone. It's about having a warm, credible conversation, getting past the initial resistance that comes with cold calling and successfully getting the right people into a meeting. You'll be an important part of the front end of the company's sales process, helping create a consistent pipeline of new opportunities for the wider commercial team. Key Responsibilities Make outbound calls to schools and relevant organisations from a defined target list Introduce the business and build rapport with new contacts Identify potential opportunities and understand whether there is a genuine requirement Book qualified meetings for the Head of Business Development Follow up with contacts and work through the target list systematically Maintain accurate records of calls, contacts and activity within the CRM Consistently work towards agreed call, appointment and activity targets Develop relationships with prospective clients rather than relying purely on scripted telesales Work closely with the wider BD and sales team to ensure a smooth handover of opportunities Help establish a consistent and repeatable approach to new business generationAbout You We're looking for someone who is confident, enthusiastic and naturally comfortable speaking to people on the phone. You don't need to be an experienced salesperson or someone who wants to become a senior sales executive. In fact, this role would suit someone who is genuinely happy being the person who makes the calls, starts the conversations and books the meetings. You will need to be resilient. Not every call will result in a meeting, so you'll need to be comfortable hearing "no", picking up the phone again and moving onto the next opportunity. A good telephone manner is essential. You should come across as warm, professional, clear and credible, rather than overly salesy or scripted. Most importantly, you'll need to be someone who enjoys speaking to people and has the energy to make a high volume of calls consistently. Essential Experience Previous experience within construction or a closely related industry Excellent telephone manner and confident communication skills Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking to new contacts Resilient and able to handle rejection without losing motivation Enthusiastic, positive and personable Organised and able to manage a structured target list Comfortable working towards activity and appointment targets Basic CRM experience and good administrative discipline Happy working 5 days per week from the officeDesirable Experience Previous appointment-setting or telesales experience in Construction B2B business development experience Experience working with construction, property, interiors, education or related sectors Experience booking meetings for senior sales or BD professionals Experience working with a CRM and structured outbound calling campaignsThe Opportunity You'll be joining a growing business with an established proposition and a strong presence within the education and construction sector. The company designs and delivers learning environments for schools, colleges and universities, combining design, project delivery and furniture manufacture. There is also a wider consultancy side to the business, giving you the opportunity to represent a company with a broad offering rather than a single-product sales proposition. You'll receive a warm target list, training and support from day one, with clear expectations around activity and booked meetings. There may also be opportunities to progress into a broader Business Development role over time, although the immediate focus of this position is very specifically on outbound calling and appointment setting

Contracts Administrator Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Temporary - Hourly equivalent of £28,000 - £30,000 Immediate Start! We're delighted to be recruiting for a world-renowned international business that provide essential products and services across its sector. With a fantastic reputation and a head office based in Hemel Hempstead, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking organisation with modern, stylish offices and a genuinely great working environment. We're looking for a Contracts Administrator to join the team on a temporary basis, with an immediate start available. We are looking for someone that is able to commit to staying until the end of 2027. If agreed, this could mean around 16 months of work, making this a very attractive opportunity for someone looking for stability for a long period of time with great opportunities for something longer term down the line too. What will you be doing? This is a varied administrative role where you'll support the team across contracts, quotations, tenders and customer queries. You'll be working with internal teams and customers, keeping information accurate and making sure things move forward efficiently. Day-to-day, you can expect to: Enter, maintain and manage tender, contract and quotation data across ERP and CRM systems. Prepare and create quotes and contracts for defined product areas, working within agreed approvals and policies. Act as a point of contact for contractual queries and proactively work towards resolving customer requests. Deal with pricing queries and liaise with relevant teams to find solutions. Complete a range of administrative tasks relating to tenders, contracts and quotations. Keep information accurate and up to date while managing a varied workload and competing priorities.What are we looking for? We're looking for someone who is energetic, organised and comfortable working at pace. You don't necessarily need to have worked in exactly the same role before - what's most important is that you're confident working with systems, enjoy learning and aren't afraid to ask questions. Ideally, you'll have: Previous experience in a back-office, administration, contracts, quotations, tenders, sales support or similar environment. Experience using an ERP or CRM system. SAP experience would be a huge advantage, but it is not essential - experience with another system is absolutely fine if you're confident picking up new software quickly. A naturally curious and inquisitive approach - someone who asks questions, wants to understand how things work and isn't afraid to get stuck in. The ability to work at pace and manage a busy workload without losing attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisation skills with a reliable and proactive approach. The ability to take initiative, identify problems and look for solutions. A flexible attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.SAP or Salesforce experience would be a fantastic bonus, but neither is essential. If you've used another CRM, ERP or business system and can demonstrate that you're a quick learner, we'd love to hear from you. Working hours & benefits Monday to Friday, full-time hours Hybrid working: 3 days in the Hemel Hempstead office and 2 days working remotely Modern offices based in the Maylands area of Hemel Hempstead Free on-site parking Weekly pay + holiday accrual £28,000-£30,000 salary equivalent, depending on experience Immediate start available A good and lengthy assignment to the end of 2027Please ensure the Maylands area of Hemel Hempstead is a realistic commute for you before applying. Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can get stuck in, learn quickly, work with a well-known international business and potentially secure long-term temporary work through to the end of 2027, we'd love to hear from you. Looking for your next opportunity? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, working across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales administration/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support

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Business Development Manager, corporate clothing and managed workwear Home-based field role | Live anywhere in the Midlands, M62 corridor, South East or South West, and focus on the area around you | £40,000 to £50,000 DOE, bonus on contracts won, company car An established, family-owned workwear supplier with a team of over 60 and full in-house production is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to win new corporate clothing and workwear contracts with end-user businesses. You'll already know that what the customer is buying is the programme behind the garment: sizing and rollout, embroidery and print, stock holding and reorders, and the service that keeps it running. Why this role Ownership of your own sales strategy and pipeline The freedom to focus on the sectors you already know, from hospitality to logistics A growing contracts division, where what you win is noticed Support from a Head of Sales who has taken this service to market Everything handled in-house, from artwork to dispatch What you'll bring A record of winning new business in corporate clothing, workwear, uniforms or textile rental Experience selling to end-user businesses, from procurement through to the people who wear it Comfort running a large field patch and your own diary * A full UK driving licence This is a recruitment search run by Dan Sullivan at Huntr, a specialist in the PPE and workwear sector. Every application is read personally, and if you'd rather talk before applying, a message through CV-Library is enough

The Role We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic Lead Generation Executive to join our Business Development team. This is a hands-on role focused on outbound lead generation, prospecting and appointment setting. Your main responsibility will be to speak with potential clients, introduce our services, identify opportunities and book qualified meetings for the Head of Business Development. This is not a traditional hard-sales role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable picking up the phone, building rapport quickly and having professional conversations with people across the construction and built-environment sectors. You will be working from a structured target list and will be expected to consistently generate new conversations and meetings for the wider BD team. There may be opportunities to progress into a broader Business Development role in the future, but the immediate focus is lead generation and appointment setting. We are therefore particularly interested in someone who genuinely enjoys this type of role and is happy to make it their focus. What You'll Be Doing Making outbound calls to existing and prospective clients Generating new leads and identifying potential opportunities Building rapport with contacts and creating interest in our services Qualifying prospects and understanding their requirements Booking high-quality meetings for the Head of Business Development Following up with prospects by phone and email Working systematically through an agreed target list Keeping accurate records of calls, conversations and opportunities within the CRM Working towards agreed lead-generation and booked-meeting targets Supporting the wider Business Development team with prospecting activity Developing a strong understanding of our services and the construction sectorEssential Experience Construction industry experience is essential. We are specifically looking for someone who has previous experience in lead generation, appointment setting, business development or telesales within the construction sector or a closely related built-environment industry. You should already understand the basics of how the construction industry works and be comfortable speaking to people within the sector. We're not looking for someone who simply wants to move into construction - you must be able to demonstrate previous lead-generation or business-development experience within construction. Experience could include working for a: Construction company Contractor or subcontractor Fit-out company Building products or materials supplier Construction consultancy Architecture or design business Property or development business Interiors business Other construction-related organisationThe Person We are looking for someone who is: Confident and enthusiastic on the telephone Naturally personable and able to build rapport quickly Comfortable speaking to new people every day Persistent and resilient when dealing with rejection Professional and credible when speaking with senior contacts Motivated by generating conversations and booking meetings Organised and able to manage a structured call list Comfortable working towards activity and meeting targets Consistent - happy to make calls every day and follow a process A strong communicator with an excellent telephone mannerYou don't need to be an aggressive salesperson. In fact, we're looking for the opposite: someone who can have a natural, confident and professional conversation and create enough interest to secure the next meeting. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will have a proven track record of generating leads and/or booking meetings by telephone, ideally within construction. We're particularly interested in someone who can demonstrate things such as: Number of calls or conversations generated Meetings booked Leads generated Conversion rates Previous prospecting targets Examples of winning a meeting from a cold or previously unengaged contactWe're much more interested in what you've actually achieved than simply having a polished CV

Our client is a profitable contractor delivering interior fit-out, modular new-build and specialist furniture projects, principally for the private education sector based in the Watford area. Formerly owner-managed, they are now led by a CEO driving a deliberate growth plan, building the leadership team and commercial disciplines required to scale materially over the next five years. The Head of Sales works alongside the Operations Director as a peer, the two roles carry the two halves of the same growth story: what the business wins, and what it delivers. It is anticipated that this role will quickly develop into a Sales Director role. The Head of Sales, owns demand generation and conversion across the whole funnel, from marketing and business development through to close. The role carries full accountability for pipeline integrity, weighting, and the conversion rate the business actually achieves versus what is forecast. This is a genuine player-manager leadership role. The successful candidate will personally close significant business as well as leading the team around them, and will be as comfortable interrogating pipeline weighting with their own team as they are in front of a client at senior level. Responsibilities: Take ownership of business development, marketing, closing and sales support as one integrated pipeline Personally close business, particularly larger or more complex opportunities (project sizes £500k to £3m) within UK projects, not solely manage a team that does Build and lead the dedicated business development unit, driving qualified outbound activity rather than relying on inbound alone. Own conversion from lead through to closed business, with reliable, evidenced pipeline forecasts and honest stage-gated reporting the board can trust. Own marketing spend and activity Lead, develop and where necessary strengthen Marketing & Demand, BD Unit, Closers and Sales Support; build capability and succession. Set and enforce the standard for pipeline honesty and reporting discipline. Contribute as a peer to the CEO, Operations Director and finance leadership on strategy and growth planning.Requirements Proven experience selling refurbishment, new build or modular construction projects. Education sector experience is highly desirable as the candidate must quickly understand how bursars, governors and estates teams buy. A demonstrable personal track record of closing significant business, this is a genuine player-manager role Senior sales leadership experience in construction, fit-out or a comparable long-cycle, high-value, project-based B2B environment. Experience building or professionalising a sales function Strong commercial literacy: understands margin, deliverability, and the difference between real pipeline and hopeful pipeline. Experience owning a marketing function's accountability to commercial outcome, not just activity. International business development experience would be desirable as the company continues to expand. Highly driven and keen to develop career into a sales director but also possesses high degrees of leadership, humility and accountability.Benefits Salary- £100,000- £150,000 basic Performance-related bonus Car allowance, and standard benefits. Longer-term incentive arrangements available IND25

Job ResponsibilitiesDomain Expertise & Market IntelligenceServe as Foundever's primary subject matter expert in outsourced sales operations — B2C and B2B inside sales, outbound prospecting and SDR programs, inbound qualification, upsell and cross-sell, retention and save programs, and appointment

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