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Oaklands Global are currently recruiting a Sales Manager on behalf of our client, an established organisation within the global aerospace sector. This is a remote position; however, the successful candidate must be based in the UK or Europe. The Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing profitable aircraft painting opportunities across airline, VIP, military, and MRO clients. The role focuses on building senior-level relationships, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation, and providing revenue forecasts and market insight to support strategic business growth across the region. Responsibilities: • Seek, identify and qualify airline clients with a view to securing profitable aircraft painting inputs., • Customer visits to airlines and operators to establish upcoming release of painting RFP’s., • Identify and proactively market all product lines in the painting sector, i.e. Airline, VIP, Military MRO., • Ability to produce and negotiate commercial proposals and painting contracts with clients., • Oversight and support with the KYC process for all new and existing clients., • Strict adherence to the company’s sales process., • Work closely with the Sales Director to ensure that all clients receive a first-class service., • Manage and keep current the company’s Sales Pipeline and contract database., • The ability to manage, administrate and amend existing customer contracts., • Represent the Sales & Commercial team at internal ‘bid review’ meetings., • Regularly attend global MRO conference and trade events., • Identify and advise the business on significant trends and developments within the commercial aviation base maintenance market, with a view to identifying opportunities as well as threats., • To have a direct influence and communicate forecasted revenues to the Head of Finance in line with structured company reporting procedures. Requirements: • 5+ years of MRO sales experience, preferably in the commercial aircraft base/line maintenance and painting sector., • A highly motivated individual with multiple senior level contacts in the aviation industry essential., • Highly organised, while demonstrating attention to detail and an ability to handle multiple ongoing leads., • Demonstrates strong prospecting follow-up capabilities, and able to see deals through from inception to completion., • First class verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to track personal KPI’s., • Can cultivate and maintains long-term, value-added business relationships. Why work with Oaklands Global? We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence. With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses. At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to Siobhan Miller. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care. We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.

About Us: HBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. We drive growth for our clients and partners while removing friction from the end-to-end travel experience. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products & services, while rich data and intelligence seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide. We have over more than 3,000 experts worldwide, including specialists on the ground who provide insights and support to boost trading even further, especially in the most hard-to-reach segments. This unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for all businesses aiming to unlock their full potential in the travel arena. HBX Group comprises four best-in-class B2B brands that meet the needs of its growing and diverse client base across 190+ global markets. Job Summary As a Luxury Travel Senior Business Development Manager at HBX Group, you will be the strategic partner and trusted advisor for our most influential luxury travel clients. Your mission is to acquire and strengthen relationships, curate tailored growth strategies, and maximize opportunities across our luxury portfolio. By leveraging data insights and cross-functional collaboration, you will drive revenue, profitability, and innovation in a dynamic global market. Job Responsibilities • Client Relationship Management: Build, manage, and develop long-term partnerships with high-profile luxury travel clients, acting as their go-to expert., • Strategic Growth: Analyze performance data and client business plans to create ambitious, customized strategies that drive mutual growth., • Commercial Negotiation: Develop and track commercial agreements that increase sales, profitability, and product adoption., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Retail, Pricing, Marketing, CTS, Operations) to optimize technical connections, pricing, and marketing campaigns., • Client Engagement: Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders to review progress, share insights, and co-create initiatives., • Innovation & Adaptability: Introduce new initiatives to meet evolving client and market needs while maintaining a customer-centric approach., • Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all activities adhere to compliance standards and deliver accurate reporting on performance and strategy execution. Skillset and Experience Required Professional Expertise • Experience: Minimum 5+ years in senior sales or account management roles within the travel industry, specifically in luxury retail, with proven success managing high-profile accounts., • Strategic Leadership: Ability to design and execute complex growth strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable results., • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools; experience with Tableau, Salesforce, and Salesloft is highly desirable., • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate insights into actionable strategies., • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging senior-level stakeholders and delivering persuasive proposals., • Skilled negotiator with strong influencing abilities to secure commercial agreements and drive behavioral changes in client buying habits., • Ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships with C-suites and decision-makers in the luxury travel sector., • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven., • Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting to market changes., • Degree in Business, Sales, or Travel & Tourism or similar., • Fluent English (essential) and proficiency in a source market language (highly valued). At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents. Join us and be part of a team where diversity and equal opportunities really do make a difference.

AJ Chambers are exclusively working with a top Global Consultancy practice who assist organisation's to unlock their full potential through their comprehensive consulting, digital technologies, and business process management solutions. They help transform and optimise businesses operations so they can be more profitable, efficient, and competitive. They are looking to expand their UK team with a BD Sales Manager who has recent work experience with accounting software firms. Main duties will include: Lead Generation & Hunting: • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold outreach, referrals, and market research., • Create compelling sales pitches tailored to key target sectors and client needs., • Research organizations and individuals to uncover potential leads and decision-makers. Client Engagement & Networking: • Arrange and conduct business meetings and one-on-one conversations with prospective clients., • Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to build and nurture relationships., • Establish rapport with potential clients and maintain ongoing communication. Sales Strategy & Execution: • Develop and implement sales objectives and KPIs for the team., • Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives aligned with sales goals., • Prepare and negotiate sales contracts in accordance with company policies. Collaboration: • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and refine sales strategies., • Work closely with marketing teams to build and deliver campaigns Reporting & Analysis: • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, revenue, and client interactions., • Analyse market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions., • Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on sales performance. Customer Experience & Brand Loyalty: • Develop initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and retention., • Ensure a consistent and positive brand experience across all client touchpoints. The role will be remote with client visits, ideally the successful candidate will be based in the North of England, ideally around the Manchester area. Salary will be c£72,000 + Benefits Only individuals with experience in Accounting Software will be considered If you would like to discuss the role in more detail feel free to contact Ella Britton

A fast-growing business in Wigan seeks a Client Relationship Manager with strong relationship management skills, ideally in the Legal sector. The role involves managing existing client relationships and generating new business through proactive communication and strategic collaboration.

About Us: Morson Group were founded back in 1969 and have grown from very humble beginnings to a £1.6 billion global technical recruitment specialist organisation. With over 30 offices UK wide, Canada, USA, Australia and across Europe, we are the UK's leading technical recruitment agency and the 3rd largest globally for our engineering side of the business. This role sits in our 3B Training department, powered by Morson Nexus. Morson Nexus connects learning, development and workforce strategy to build stronger teams and smarter careers. From entry-level training to reskilling and AI-enabled learning, we close today's gaps and prepare for tomorrow's. We make skills strategic. We make development continuous. We make people future ready. Position Overview: The main purpose of this role is to provide accurate financial insight, analysis, and reporting to enable smooth financial integration between two businesses. The role ensures that financial information is reliable, comparable, and aligned across both entities, supports modelling activities, and helps establish consistent processes, controls, and reporting frameworks that underpin the combined business's future performance. This is initially a 6-month fixed term contract, based out of our Wigan office on a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities: Assist in aligning accounting policies, reporting standards, and financial controls between the merging entities. Contribute to the development of the combined operating model, including cost structures, allocation methods, and reporting frameworks. Participate in integration workstreams (e.g., systems, processes, controls, budgeting) and provide financial insight to support decision-making. Help prepare financial inputs for synergy tracking, integration milestones, and post-merger performance reporting. Support the consolidation of financial results across the merging entities. Maintain accurate cost centre reporting and support budget holders through the transition period. Help assess and harmonise financial controls, processes, and policies across both organisations. Identify gaps or risks arising from the merger and support the implementation of mitigation actions. Contribute to the design and rollout of new processes, reporting templates, and financial governance frameworks. Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders, particularly around integration impacts. Build strong relationships across both organisations to facilitate smooth information flow and alignment. To provide ad hoc support to both the Finance Director and the Finance Manager. Key competencies & required experience: Strong management accounting experience ideally part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), QBE considered. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation). Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Experience producing management accounts, variance analysis, and financial commentary. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. Strong communication skills, with confidence presenting financial information to senior stakeholders. Experience working on mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale business change programmes. Knowledge of consolidation processes and multi-entity reporting. Familiarity with project accounting or synergy tracking. What We Offer: 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Bupa Healthcare Investment into your learning & development A colleague health and well-being programme Discounted gym membership rates Mental health support via free confidential advice and counselling services. Access to free wellbeing apps Free parking onsite TPBN1_UKTJ

I am working with a well-established client of mine, within the Food Manufacturing industry, seeking a new Key Account Manager. They are looking for someone to come in and support delivery of the next stage of their strategy plan... Salary - £42,000-£49,000 DOE Car Allowance in the package Field based with 2 days a week based onsite in Wigan About you: Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing sector, especially with experience of bread, multi-site or complex supply chain environments. Professional certifications such as Key Account Management, Negotiation Skills, or Sales Leadership or equivalent experience Proven experience in B2B sales within the food manufacturing or bakery ingredients sector, managing large or strategic accounts. Strong technical understanding of bakery processes and ingredient functionality The role: Deliver annual sales plan for assigned key accounts to achieve revenue growth of X% by year-end; maintain KPI = target margin. Own account management process; ensure CRM data accuracy and compliance at 100% for all interactions. Partner with cross-functional teams (NPD, Customer Services, HR, Marketing, Operations, Finance) to remove blockers and deliver seamless customer experience. Develop and execute strategic account plans to secure long-term partnerships, including weekly onsite meetings with current and potential customers. Continuously improve sales workflows; document SOPs and implement measurable efficiency gains. Manage compliance & risk for all account activities (GDPR, contractual obligations, pricing governance). Report progress via dashboards and monthly reviews; escalate risks or delays promptly to leadership. Contribute to DEI, sustainability, and wellbeing initiatives relevant to client engagement and company values. Attend and actively contribute to required meetings, including pipeline reviews, client strategy sessions, and quarterly business reviews. Monitor market trends and competitor activity; provide insights to inform pricing and product positioning. Drive customer satisfaction and retention by resolving issues quickly and maintaining proactive communication Skills required: Strategic account planning and relationship management Negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders Data analysis and forecasting (Excel, BI tools) Problem-solving and solution selling in a technical environment Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences. Digital/Systems: Proficient in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), MS Office Suite; intermediate Excel for data analysis. Compliance Awareness: Food safety standards (e.g., BRC, HACCP), GDPR, and contractual compliance relevant to client management. Commercial Acumen: Ability to manage pricing structures, margin targets, and profitability for key accounts. TPBN1_UKTJ

Who we are We're Mller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Mller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Mller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD). Join MMI and step into a culture that's fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact. Over here, we're processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And we're so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain. Why Mller? Milk flows through everything at Mller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future.We're growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that's bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking - and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal. Project Engineer Skelmersdale Fixed Contract of 12 months Monday - Friday We are currently recruiting for two Project Engineers to join us at our Skelmersdale site within our Muller Milk & Ingredients business. Due to the nature of the role, some travel will therefore be required and a UK drivers licence is essential. The purpose of a project Engineer within Muller is to deliver best in class engineering projects to support the goals of the business vision in alignment with the OGSM strategic plan. You will be delivering engineering projects on time, in budget to a high quality standard. As Project Engineer, the key responsibilities will include: Play an active part in continuously improving our systems and business and support improvement activities/events within all areas. Have awareness of Total Cost of Ownership to deliver the appropriate fit for purpose solution. Ensure project budgets are closely controlled ensuring forecast spend is apparent at all times from concept to closure. Coaching and mentoring of site leadership teams with overall end to end management of minor capital projects. Management and adherence to the Muller project management process and investment process for technical investment within the Muller Group (major capitals and minor in non-manufacturing environments) Ensure all project completion and handover documentation are submitted to the relevant site teams. Support the wider project team to deliver the OGSM of the business. Key skills & experience: Project Engineering experience required - ideally within an FMCG environment HNC / HND in relevant subject - essential. Project Management background/qualification Microsoft project AutoCAD Effective communication (oral / written) skills. Ability to operate across all levels within the business Full UK Driving Licence is also required What's in it for you? Working within a globally recognised company that offers long term career opportunities and stability Competitive pay Company car Annual bonus - up to 10% Free on site parking Supportive working environment Pension scheme 4 x life assurance & health care cover 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Access to rewards platform proving numerous discounts across various retailers #hiring #applynow Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ Job Segment: Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture TPBN1_UKTJ

Director - Wigan, Greater Manchester £65,000 - £80,000 per annum, plus package About the Company A specialist commercial manufacturer and contractor delivering bespoke projects for leisure, retail and commercial clients. The business manages schemes from design and pricing through manufacture to installation on site and is looking to strengthen its leadership team. The Role As Director, you will lead and grow the business while taking ownership of key projects from enquiry to completion. You will drive new business development, oversee pricing and commercial decisions, and ensure projects ranging from £50k to £2m are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard. As Director, you will be responsible for: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Developing new business and maintaining strong client relationships. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Overseeing tendering, pricing and contract negotiation for projects from £50k to £2m. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Leading and coordinating design, estimating, production and site teams. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Monitoring project performance, programme, quality and financial outcomes. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Providing strategic direction, setting targets and driving continuous improvement. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Representing the business with clients, main contractors and suppliers. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a commercially focused leader with strong technical understanding of bespoke manufacturing or interior projects. You will be confident winning work, managing key accounts and guiding projects from pre-construction through to handover. You will have: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Senior management or director-level experience in construction, manufacturing or fit-out. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Proven track record of winning and delivering projects between £50k and £2m. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Strong commercial skills, including pricing, contract negotiation and risk management. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Excellent leadership, communication and client-facing skills. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Sound understanding of manufacture, site installation and health and safety. What's on Offer p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> £65,000 - £80,000 salary, dependent on experience, plus package. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Strategic leadership role with real influence over business direction and growth. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0'> Opportunity to shape a successful, specialist company for the long term. Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM TPBN1_UKTJ

This is a unique opportunity to join the Global Group Communications team with end-to-end responsibility for shaping and delivering all Adecco Group communication campaigns. Develop and oversee comprehensive, multi-channel communication campaign strategies aligned with business and communications ob

Specifically, the successful candidate will be able to teach most or all of the following modules from our BA Communication, PR and Advertising and our MA Fashion Marketing and Strategic Communications, MA Public Relations and Strategic Communications and MA Marketing Communications degrees:. City S