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  • Assistant commercial manager
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    Assistant commercial manager
    2 days ago
    £31300–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Birmingham

    About the Company We are a growing business operating across retail, wholesale and e-commerce, offering a wide range of products to customers through our physical and online channels. We are committed to improving our product offering, customer experience and digital presence while developing sustainable commercial growth. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded Assistant Commercial Manager to join our team and support the continued development of our sales and commercial operations. About the Role The Assistant Commercial Manager will support the management team in analysing business performance, identifying commercial opportunities and implementing strategies to increase revenue and profitability. The role involves working closely with sales, purchasing, marketing, retail and e-commerce teams. The successful candidate will use sales information, customer insights, market research and competitor analysis to support pricing, product selection, promotions and wider commercial decisions. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with data, understanding customer demand and contributing to practical business growth. Key Responsibilities • Analyse sales performance, customer demand and market trends to support commercial decision-making., • Monitor sales volumes, product performance, margins, stock levels and profitability., • Assist management with pricing strategies, promotional activities and product range planning., • Review customer purchasing patterns and identify opportunities to improve sales and customer engagement., • Conduct competitor and market research to identify changing market conditions, competitor activity and potential business opportunities., • Research and assess potential new products, suppliers and commercial opportunities., • Support purchasing decisions by reviewing product demand, stock performance, pricing and supplier information., • Assist with supplier relationships, supplier communications and commercial negotiations., • Prepare sales forecasts, management reports, performance updates and commercial analysis., • Track key commercial performance indicators and highlight areas requiring improvement., • Work with marketing teams to support promotional campaigns and activities designed to increase sales., • Work with retail and e-commerce teams to improve product presentation, availability and customer experience., • Support the development and implementation of commercial plans and strategies., • Assist in identifying opportunities to increase revenue, improve margins and reduce unnecessary costs., • Contribute to business planning, product development and commercial projects., • Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure relevant information is available to management., • Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management based on sales and market analysis., • Undertake other commercially related duties appropriate to the role. Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will have: • Experience in a commercial, sales, purchasing, business development or related environment., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Good understanding of sales performance, pricing, margins and commercial planning., • Ability to analyse sales and market information and turn findings into practical recommendations., • Good knowledge of customer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity., • Strong communication and negotiation skills., • Good organisational and time-management skills., • Ability to work effectively with sales, marketing, purchasing, retail and e-commerce teams., • Good attention to detail and ability to prepare accurate reports., • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider management team., • Good IT and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to work with sales and commercial data. Key Attributes We are looking for someone who is: • Commercially aware and results focused., • Analytical and comfortable working with data., • Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving problems., • Well organised and able to manage competing priorities., • Confident communicating with colleagues, suppliers and business partners., • Customer focused and interested in understanding changing customer needs., • Flexible and willing to support different areas of the business., • Able to make well-informed recommendations based on research and available business information.

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  • Business Development Manager
    Business Development Manager
    3 days ago
    £36500–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    Smethwick

    1. Liaise with the director and senior staff to determine the range of goods and services to be sold across the retail, off-licence and takeaway arms., 2. Contribute to the development of sales strategies and set annual and quarterly sales targets by channel., 3. Identify and secure new B2B accounts, including local trade, catering, wholesale and event customers., 4. Compile and analyse sales figures by SKU, category and channel; produce reports and commercial recommendations for the director., 5. Conduct market research and customer surveys on product range, packaging and pricing, including consumer demand for regional Indian ready-meal and grocery lines., 6. Negotiate supply agreements and pricing with wholesalers and specialist Indian grocery and spice importers; manage margin and cost of goods., 7. Develop the commercial specification for the Indian takeaway menu — pricing architecture, portion economics, promotional bundles — working with the head chef on costings and feasibility., 8. Manage third-party delivery aggregator relationships (Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat), including commission terms, listing optimisation and campaign spend., 9. Plan and evaluate marketing campaigns and promotional activity; measure ROI., 10. Monitor competitor activity across the Hampton and wider south-west London catchment., 11. Ensure commercial activity complies with alcohol licensing conditions, Challenge 25 and relevant trading standards requirements. Skills Needed: Person specification Essential Degree-level qualification or equivalent, or substantial demonstrable experience in a business development, commercial or account management role. Proven record of revenue growth and account acquisition. Strong communication and numeracy: margin analysis, pricing, forecasting. Commercial negotiation experience with suppliers or trade customers. Working knowledge of the UK food retail and off-licence sector. Desirable 1. Familiarity with Indian and South Asian food categories, ingredients and supplier networks., 2. Experience with EPOS and stock management systems. Personal Licence holder under the Licensing Act 2003.

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  • Sales Representative
    Sales Representative
    18 days ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    Hockley, Birmingham

    M&S Butcher Equipment – Birmingham We are a growing Birmingham-based supplier of professional butchery equipment, machinery, knives and accessories, and we are looking for a confident and motivated Sales Representative to join our team. Main responsibilities: • Answering customer enquiries by phone, email and WhatsApp, • Following up new leads and quotations, • Making outbound sales calls, • Preparing quotations, proformas and customer orders, • Building relationships with new and existing customers, • Contacting potential trade customers, • Helping customers choose suitable machinery and equipment, • Liaising with suppliers regarding prices, availability and lead times, • Keeping customer and sales information up to date, • Helping with new sales and marketing ideas, • Occasionally visiting customers when required What we're looking for: • Confident and professional on the phone, • Comfortable making outbound sales calls, • Friendly, organised and reliable, • Motivated to generate sales, • Good communication skills, • Comfortable using email, WhatsApp and computers, • Willing to learn about our products and machinery Previous sales experience is preferred. Experience within butchery, catering, foodservice, machinery or trade supplies would also be beneficial. Progression We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the business. There will be opportunities to take on more responsibility, progress into a more senior position and increase your earning potential. Job Type: Full-Time Location: Birmingham If you enjoy speaking to customers, are confident in sales and want to join a growing business, apply with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.

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  • Scheduler
    Scheduler
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Birmingham

    About the Role Scruffy Dog Productions Limited is seeking an experienced and highly organised Master Scheduler to support the planning and delivery of our fast-paced creative production projects. Working across production, design, workshop, procurement, project management and installation teams, the Master Scheduler will create and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring activities, resources, dependencies and key deadlines are clearly coordinated and visible across the business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic production environment where priorities can change quickly and successful delivery depends on exceptional planning and coordination. Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain and continuously update master project schedules across multiple production workstreams., • Coordinate timelines across design, fabrication, procurement, logistics, installation and project delivery., • Establish key milestones, dependencies, critical paths and delivery dates., • Work closely with Project Managers, Production Managers, Workshop teams and other stakeholders to ensure schedules accurately reflect project requirements., • Monitor progress against agreed timelines and proactively identify delays, risks, clashes and resource constraints., • Highlight schedule risks and provide practical solutions to keep projects on track., • Coordinate resource requirements and sequencing across concurrent projects., • Maintain accurate schedule information and provide clear progress updates to senior stakeholders., • Support short-term and long-term planning during critical production and installation periods., • Ensure schedule changes are communicated promptly to relevant teams., • Contribute to improving scheduling processes, visibility and project delivery efficiency. You will ideally have: • Proven experience in Master Scheduling, Project Scheduling, Production Planning or a similar role., • Experience working within production, manufacturing, construction, events, experiential, creative or other project-based environments., • Strong understanding of project dependencies, critical paths, milestones and resource planning., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with multiple teams and stakeholders., • Ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure., • Strong proficiency with scheduling/project management software and Microsoft Excel., • A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

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