Fairford Associates

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE. I am currently working with a Wembley based company who provide a number of professional cleaning services including carpet, upholstery, mattress, rug and curtain cleaning, stain removal and stain protection. Their client base is 90% domestic and 10% commercial. They cover the area of central, West and South-West London. They are currently looking to appoint a Technician. The role of the Technician is to provide the services listed above across their operating area for both domestic and commercial customers. The working day could comprise of one large job or four/five smaller ones. The working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600 with overtime available on Saturday. You will be provided with a fully equipped van which you will take home allowing you to go to site from home. You will visit their Wembley offices every two to three days to pick up supplies and to drop off payments made by cash or cheque although most payments are made via a card machine. Previous experience is not required and on the job training will be given. Candidate requirements Candidates must possess a UK driving license - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS Be aged over 25 years of age (for vehicle insurance purposes) Have excellent communication skills Have a willingness to learn Enjoy providing excellent customer service. For this role the client will pay for a DBS check, so candidates must be able to pass this. Candidates for this role must reside in West/North West London in order to be within a reasonable journey of Wembley where the company s offices are Uniform, an iPad and a mobile phone are supplied. Salary £26k, plus commission OTE £30K, 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, NEST pension Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.

My client who has been operating since 2015, is a growing provider of manned security and facilities management services such as commercial cleaning. They are holders of SIA approved contractor status. Their core security services include, Key Holding, Alarm Response, Lock and Unlocks, Mobile Patrols, Vacant Property Inspections, Manned Guarding, Site Security, Retail security, Concierge Security, Door Supervision, cleaning and Event Security for a diverse client base that includes; Councils, Care Homes, Schools, Academies, Universities, Gatehouses, Checkpoints, Zoos etc, with contracts across the country. From our Solihull Headquarters, our professional team of dedicated Managers, Supervisors, Security Officers, Cleaners, Engineers and Helpdesk Operatives provide efficient and effective services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the private and public sector. I am currently working with them to appoint a customer focused Part-Time Telemarketer/Appointment Maker. (20 hours Per Week) the role is based in their head office in Solihull. This position will ideally suit someone with at least 2-3 years experience in telesales and appointment setting. The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Making outbound telephone calls to prospective contacts, to secure appointments for our field-based teams. Qualifying new leads and opportunities to build and grow our CRM database. Logging calls, conversations and diarise call backs Building client relationships over the phone to understand their needs and service requirements. Working as part of a team to maximise opportunities and assist with company growth To be a key ambassador of the company Candidate requirements Do you have a proven track record in setting appointments for a field-based business development team? Do you enjoy working in a growing business? Can you commute to Solihull? You will need to be determined and enthusiastic with a proven track record in achieving call and appointment targets. You must enjoy a fast-paced continuous improvement environment and play your part in its development. Working within the facilities management arena will be highly beneficial but not essential. Hourly rate of £12.21 per hour, Monthly commission, PDP annual bonus, 20 days holiday p/and 8 bank holidays (pro rata part time), Hybrid working options and On-site parking We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.

Head of Sales - Commercial Cleaning & FM Services London / Hybrid (with some travel to Essex HQ) Basic c. £100,000+ OTE £125k £150k + Car/Allowance + Benefits Why Join? Lead sales strategy for a £30m, family-owned business with 50+ years of success Shape and build a new sales department from the ground up Flexible package: high base salary, strong OTE, company car/allowance, generous holiday, negotiable pension Hybrid working with City of London/West End focus + HQ support from Essex The Opportunity This is a rare chance to take ownership of sales growth for a long-established, family-run cleaning and facilities services business. The company has grown organically through reputation and client referrals, with a loyal operational team delivering exceptional service. Now, with ambitious growth targets, they are seeking their first-ever Head of Sales to drive strategy, win new clients, and build a dedicated sales function. What You ll Be Doing Develop and implement a business development plan aligned with ambitious 3-year growth goals Personally drive new business: prospecting, writing proposals, client meetings, pricing, presenting, and closing Lead bid input and tender writing Target mid-to-large value contracts (£50k+) while adding value through smaller wins Explore opportunities in new sectors or geographical areas Work closely with directors across the business to align sales with operational excellence About You We re looking for an experienced, self-sufficient sales professional with a strong track record of selling cleaning/facilities management solutions into private and commercial sectors (e.g. managing agents, professional services, high-end retail, media). You ll be a hungry business developer, confident in generating your own pipeline, writing solutions, and shaping deals. Most importantly, you ll bring the vision and drive to build a sales function from scratch. Apply Now If you re ready to take ownership of sales strategy for a well-established, growing business, while enjoying autonomy and the backing of a strong leadership team, we d love to hear from you. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.

Established over thirty years ago my client is a successful, family-run, Commercial Cleaning company based in London with a healthy growth and a circa £13m turnover. They provide a broad variety of soft FM/cleaning services across the UK with a network of local offices. They hold on to the principles and ethics on which they were founded and they are still very much at the heart of what they do today. They have a deeply held commitment to deliver excellent client satisfaction to a client base that encompasses companies in many sectors. I am currently working in partnership with them to recruit an industry experienced (contract cleaning) sales professional to become their London Sales Director. The company has telesales support, access to the relevant portals for tenders and receives a good number of quality enquiries from their website. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage in proactive activities to pinpoint sales opportunities. This role will have been muti-faceted, as well as having a personal target to meet the role holder will also manage a BDM with the plan to appoint a second BDM. The Sales Director must be experienced in tenders and larger bids as well as seeking out regular BDM opportunities. They are looking to continue their double digit organic growth across all sectors in London, with a focus on increasing the average size of the contracts won. The client wants to consider all potential suitable candidates, so targets and the basic salary will be negotiable. Candidate requirements You must have extensive experience of selling commercial cleaning contracts Possess a proven track record of winning new business. Experienced in writing tenders and undertaking larger bids. Have the drive and capability to undertake the full sales process from lead generation, through site survey, financial metrics, proposal creation, to contract signature. Reside within a couple of hours travel of the Haringey area, so in reality London and the Home Counties areas. Possess a professional appearance with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Be a holder of a clean driving licence. Have a stable career history. Be a strong established player in the cleaning sales market with a verifiable track record of high value wins. Posses an ability to build and grow a successful sales and bid team, whilst self-achieving a good sized target of higher value opportunities to meet the individual target. Have a good network of contacts to be able to be invited to participate in tenders, also contacts within managing agents, procurement and sales consultants and other key relationships. Basic salary circa £60k-£70k, commission (based on the annual net sale value), vehicle (electric) or pool car, laptop, mobile, NEST pension and 28 days holiday Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.

My client who has been operating since 2015, is a growing provider of manned security and facilities management services such as commercial cleaning. They are holders of SIA approved contractor status. Their core security services include, Key Holding, Alarm Response, Lock and Unlocks, Mobile Patrols, Vacant Property Inspections, Manned Guarding, Site Security, Retail security, Concierge Security, Door Supervision, cleaning and Event Security for a diverse client base that includes; Councils, Care Homes, Schools, Academies, Universities, Gatehouses, Checkpoints, Zoos etc, with contracts across the country. From our Solihull Headquarters, our professional team of dedicated Managers, Supervisors, Security Officers, Cleaners, Engineers and Helpdesk Operatives provide efficient and effective services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the private and public sector. I am currently working with them to appoint a customer focused Part-Time Telemarketer/Appointment Maker. (15 hours Per Week) the role is based in their head office in Solihull. This position will ideally suit someone with at least 2-3 years experience in telesales and appointment setting. The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Making outbound telephone calls to prospective contacts, to secure appointments for our field-based teams. Qualifying new leads and opportunities to build and grow our CRM database. Logging calls, conversations and diarise call backs Building client relationships over the phone to understand their needs and service requirements. Working as part of a team to maximise opportunities and assist with company growth To be a key ambassador of the company Candidate requirements Do you have a proven track record in setting appointments for a field-based business development team? Do you enjoy working in a growing business? Can you commute to Solihull? You will need to be determined and enthusiastic with a proven track record in achieving call and appointment targets. You must enjoy a fast-paced continuous improvement environment and play your part in its development. Working within the facilities management arena will be highly beneficial but not essential. Hourly rate of £11.44 per hour, Monthly commission, PDP annual bonus, 20 days holiday p/and 8 bank holidays (pro rata part time), Hybrid working options and On-site parking We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.

My client is an established Croydon based provider of a wide range of cleaning and FM services. Their offer includes regular contract cleaning, construction work, pest control programmes, carpet shampooing and hard floor deep cleaning, one-off builders cleans, IT deep cleans and much more. Their client-base is located across Inner and Greater London, the Home Counties, the South Coast and the Midlands. They are looking to expand their sales activities and I am currently working with them to find an office-based Business Development Executive. The role will involve the following duties Make circa 100 phone calls a day Generate leads via several sources they have available Secure appointments for the MD to carry out site visits. Logging calls, conversations and diarising call backs The MD will produce and put forward proposals and the Business Development Executive will chase and close the sale. Respond to enquiries received online. Schedule weekly emails. Upload pre-written social media posts etc. Building client relationships over the phone to understand their needs and service requirements. Business Development Executive candidate requirements Ideally candidates will be experienced in working in the commercial cleaning sector, so candidates are familiar with the expectations and language. You will need to be determined and enthusiastic with a proven track record in achieving call and appointment targets. Possess excellent communication skills. Live within commutable distance of Purley way area. Based at the companys offices in Croydon, the working hours will be /1800. The client would consider for the right candidate, with salary on a pro rata basis. Hybrid working would be possible but after two months or so one the incumbent is comfortable and performing in the role. A basic salary of £25k-£30k, plus commission - one month's profit as a bonus for every deal closed, i.e. on a £1,000 per month contract a bonus of £250 or so and the higher the profit margin, the higher their commission will be. 20 days annual leave, 8 B/Hs, NEST pension. Free parking. Employee offers on their HR system for staff, such as offers for sky TV, 10% off at certain shops etc. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle, it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. JBRP1_UKTJ

My client is an established Croydon based provider of a wide range of cleaning and FM services. Their offer includes regular contract cleaning, construction work, pest control programmes, carpet shampooing and hard floor deep cleaning, one-off builders cleans, IT deep cleans and much more. Their client-base is located across Inner and Greater London, the Home Counties, the South Coast and the Midlands. They are looking to expand their sales activities and I am currently working with them to find an office-based Business Development Executive. The role will involve the following duties Make circa 100 phone calls a day Generate leads via several sources they have available Secure appointments for the MD to carry out site visits. Logging calls, conversations and diarising call backs The MD will produce and put forward proposals and the Business Development Executive will chase and close the sale. Respond to enquiries received online. Schedule weekly emails. Upload pre-written social media posts etc. Building client relationships over the phone to understand their needs and service requirements. Business Development Executive candidate requirements Ideally candidates will be experienced in working in the commercial cleaning sector, so candidates are familiar with the expectations and language. You will need to be determined and enthusiastic with a proven track record in achieving call and appointment targets. Possess excellent communication skills. Live within commutable distance of Purley way area. Based at the companys offices in Croydon, the working hours will be /1800. The client would consider for the right candidate, with salary on a pro rata basis. Hybrid working would be possible but after two months or so one the incumbent is comfortable and performing in the role. A basic salary of £25k-£30k, plus commission - one month's profit as a bonus for every deal closed, i.e. on a £1,000 per month contract a bonus of £250 or so and the higher the profit margin, the higher their commission will be. 20 days annual leave, 8 B/Hs, NEST pension. Free parking. Employee offers on their HR system for staff, such as offers for sky TV, 10% off at certain shops etc. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle, it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. JBRP1_UKTJ

My client is a long established (since 1985) family run company, who are an integrated facilities services provider and manager of all types of commercial, industrial and institutional property. In thirty-five years, it has grown from its original commercial cleaning roots and diversified into property maintenance and refurbishment, security and facilities management and now has a turnover of circa £13m as a result of solely organic growth. The company have an excellent record of retention of both contracts and staff. I am currently working in partnership with them to find a new Sales Executive who has at least three years experience selling in the cleaning sector and possibly the manned guarding sector (as the company are also holders of SIA approved contractor status) to assist with the continued growth of the company. As part of the sales team (currently 2x tele/email marketing 2x sales people), you will be responsible for driving the business as they continue to expand. You will be required to: Build a pipeline to accommodate £1m of annual sales, broken down into 12 monthly targets and a quarterly structure. Utilise various research methods to target businesses and their key contacts, including online tools such as LinkedIn. Attend a targeted number of qualified appointments per week in London and the South East generated by our marketing team and self-booking. Prospect on a constant basis to overachieve set targets Travel to the prospective customer sites to attend appointments, survey buildings and provide quotes for daily cleaning services. Focus on geographies in the South East of the UK. Responsible for price negotiations and objection handling. Responsible for the full sales cycle Create and maintain new business relationships and manage the sale through to close. A typical sales cycle is 4 6 weeks. Carry out other relevant tasks to maximise sales revenue. Please note that this role is responsible for generating new business; it is not Account Management. The ideal candidate will have: Established career in sales with a minimum of 3 years in cleaning or similar associated industries Must be capable of selling £1M+ in contract value per annum Reside within the M25 or with relatively easy access to London Commercially astute, and must have experience in bidding and winning small, medium and large value contracts Team player, with the aim to build strong working relationships with internal and external teams to aid selling performance Excellent communication, presentation and strong mathematic skills and computer literacy A strong desire to succeed with the self-motivation to seek out new opportunities to aid marketing campaigns Drive and tenacity Excellent prospecting skills Valid UK driver s licence A basic salary of up to £40k per annum, commission (amount TBC), car, mobile phone and laptop provided, 20 days annual leave and a NEST pension scheme. Open to negotiation are other benefits. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.

I am working in partnership with a long established (over twenty years) provider of manned guarding and associated services. They are high performing holders of Approved Contractor Status and hold NSI gold medal accreditation. Their aim was to provide high quality, bespoke staffed security services to demanding and discerning customers throughout the United Kingdom. They provide a large variety of internal and external Security Options including: Security Officers, Mobile Services, Graffiti Removal, Electronic Security and Remote Monitoring. They have an enviable portfolio of well-known clients that includes educational establishments, hospitals, local authorities, financial institutions, logistics and manufacturing companies, although over the years they have experience in most sectors. They have recently launched a new Cyber Security Training division and I am partnering with them to find a Business Development Manager for this division. Based at the company s Head Office in Hounslow, the purpose of the role is to sell my clients on-line training courses. The training will inform and educate staff working in an organisation to recognise threats to an organisation s digital security, including but not limited to phishing, viruses, spyware, or malware, posing substantial risks, potential reputational damage, operational disruption and legal and regulatory consequences. The courses are sold on a license basis per member of staff undertaking the training, so the larger the organisation the larger the sale value! There is an enormous potential marketplace for this training and sectors that are currently particularly looking to improve their cyber security include the educational, insurance and training sectors, but any organisation is a potential client. The client is flexible regarding the previous experience of candidates. Candidates with a technical background in cyber security would be preferable but their specialisation could be administration, support or sales. The role will require excellent communication skills as the role will be telesales based. An ability to co-ordinate a sales strategy and an entrepreneurial spirit is needed. Candidates must reside within an easy commute of Hounslow. Basic salary circa £30k, commission (structure to be agreed), NEST pension and 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.

I am working in partnership with a long established (over twenty-five years) provider of manned guarding and associated services. They are high performing holders of Approved Contractor Status and hold NSI gold medal accreditation. Their aim was to provide high quality, bespoke staffed security services to demanding and discerning customers throughout the United Kingdom. They provide a large variety of internal and external Security Options including: Security Officers, Mobile Services, Graffiti Removal, Electronic Security, Remote Monitoring and a newly launched Cyber Security Training division. They have an enviable portfolio of well-known clients that includes educational establishments (such as halls of residence), high-end offices, hospitals, local authorities, financial institutions, logistics and manufacturing companies, although over the years they have gained experience in most sectors. They are currently looking for an additional Business Development Manager to join their sales team, which currently consists of a Head of Sales, a full-time BDM and a hybrid sales/operations manager. The selling area will be London and the Home Counties. The sales department within the company has a very open culture and is geared towards sitting down as a team and finding the best strategy to secure the business. So, for example a BDM may have strong relationships or knowledge of a particular client, sector or geographical area, this knowledge would be utilised in the best possible way to win a contract. As a company they actively creat leads although the incumbent will be expected to have their own contacts. Candidates for the role must be industry experienced, currently working in a similar role or have done so in the last twelve months, possess at least two years manned guarding sales experience have an excellent knowledge of the entire sales cycle from initial lead finding through to tendering and closing the sale, have excellent client engagement, persuasion and communication skills and reside with commuting distance of their offices near Heathrow. A company car will be supplied or an allowance will be paid, a phone and laptop are supplied. The position has an annual sales target of 1 million. Commission is paid at 1% to target, 1% bonus for hitting target and 2% above target (this is open ended). Salary circa 40k commission (possibly higher for an exceptional candidate), 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, NEST pension scheme (which can be upgraded). We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.

Established over thirty years ago my client is a successful, family-run, Commercial Cleaning company based in London with a healthy growth and a £13m turnover. They provide a broad variety of soft FM/cleaning services across the UK with a network of local offices. They hold on to the principles and ethics on which they were founded and they are still very much at the heart of what they do today. They have a deeply held commitment to deliver excellent client satisfaction to a client base that encompasses companies in many sectors. I am currently working in partnership with them to recruit an industry experienced (contract cleaning) sales professional. The purpose of the role is to sell the company s range of services across London. The company has telesales support, access to the relevant portals for tenders and receives a good number of quality enquiries from their website. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage in proactive activities to pinpoint sales opportunities. Candidate requirements You must have at least two years experience of selling commercial cleaning contracts with a proven track record of winning £1m pa in new business sales. Have the drive and capability to undertake the full sales process from lead generation, through site survey, financial metrics, proposal creation, to contract signature. Reside within the London area. Possess a professional appearance with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have a full working knowledge of tenders and outbound sales process. Be a holder of a clean driving licence. Have a stable career history. Salary circa £35k-£40k, (OTE £50k-£60k) commission (based on the annual net sale value), vehicle (electric) or pool car, laptop, mobile, NEST pension and 28 days holiday Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.

I am currently working with a Surrey based long established client who provides Mobile patrols, Keyholding, Alarm Response and Unlock/Locking services to homes and businesses across the Surrey area. They are NSI Silver holders. We are looking to recruit a Night-time as well as Weekend days Security Patrol Officers to join their existing team. The start and end of shift is at their offices in Hersham. This role would ideally suit candidates with previous Mobile Patrol experience or night officers who are seeking a challenge. Some of the duties include: Attending alarm activation's/rapid response in various locations. Patrolling various properties. Driving a manual company provided vehicle, fitted with GPS devices. Locking and unlocking of properties. Conduct security check of the premises looking for insecurities, reporting, taking appropriate action and escalating to management. Working 13-hour shifts Mon-Thurs 18:00-07:00 and 18:00-06:00 Fri & Sat on 4 on 4 off rota. Weekend day officer working 06:00 to 18:00 and includes all bank & public holidays To be considered candidates will need the following: Must possess a current and active SIA licence, either SG/DS or CP Have a full UK manual driving licence with Category B, with two years experience, ideally clean but 3-6 points would be considered A complete 5-year checkable history Preferably have experience of mobile security tasks although other driving position experience would be considered Preferably have some knowledge of the area between Chertsey and Dorking, Hersham, Dorking, Surbiton and Guildford. Be able to work night shift for the night security officer or every weekend for the day weekend officer. Genuinely be flexible and be able to cover for planned and short notice absence Have a good work ethic and a positive attitude to security The candidate profile: A person of integrity, honesty and diligence. A smart and presentable person with excellent customer service skills A person who is capable using android phones and tablets A person who is able to work as a team but also work alone A flexible and positive thinking individual that can work well when under pressure Ideally be 25 years of age for vehicle insurance purposes, candidates 23 years plus would be considered Lives within a 15 -20mile radius of their Hersham offices and have your own transport to get there Have experience working/driving at night The rate of pay is £12.00 per hour, on-site parking is available, full uniform and training is provided and there is the opportunity of overtime when available. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.

Established over thirty years ago my client is a successful, family-run, Commercial Cleaning company based in London with a healthy growth and a circa £13m turnover. They provide a broad variety of soft FM/cleaning services across the UK with a network of local offices. They hold on to the principles and ethics on which they were founded and they are still very much at the heart of what they do today. They have a deeply held commitment to deliver excellent client satisfaction to a client base that encompasses companies in many sectors. I am currently working in partnership with them to recruit an industry experienced (contract cleaning) sales professional to become their London Sales Director. The company has telesales support, access to the relevant portals for tenders and receives a good number of quality enquiries from their website. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage in proactive activities to pinpoint sales opportunities. This role will have been muti-faceted, as well as having a personal target to meet the role holder will also manage a BDM with the plan to appoint a second BDM. The Sales Director must be experienced in tenders and larger bids as well as seeking out regular BDM opportunities. They are looking to continue their double digit organic growth across all sectors in London, with a focus on increasing the average size of the contracts won. The client wants to consider all potential suitable candidates, so targets and the basic salary will be negotiable. Candidate requirements You must have extensive experience of selling commercial cleaning contracts Possess a proven track record of winning new business. Experienced in writing tenders and undertaking larger bids. Have the drive and capability to undertake the full sales process from lead generation, through site survey, financial metrics, proposal creation, to contract signature. Reside within a couple of hours travel of the Haringey area, so in reality London and the Home Counties areas. Possess a professional appearance with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Be a holder of a clean driving licence. Have a stable career history. Be a strong established player in the cleaning sales market with a verifiable track record of high value wins. Posses an ability to build and grow a successful sales and bid team, whilst self-achieving a good sized target of higher value opportunities to meet the individual target. Have a good network of contacts to be able to be invited to participate in tenders, also contacts within managing agents, procurement and sales consultants and other key relationships. Basic salary circa £60k-£70k, commission (based on the annual net sale value), vehicle (electric) or pool car, laptop, mobile, NEST pension and 28 days holiday Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.