Quest Search and Selection Ltd

The role of Lease & Estates Manager - Retail is to lead lease negotiations and rent reviews, ensure compliance with lease obligations, and work closely with Senior Management and Directors to align property strategy with broader business objectives. This role reports to the director of Estates. Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business. Duties & Responsibilities for this Lease & Estates Manager - Retail: 1. Manage a portfolio of retail properties, overseeing all day-to-day property management activities. 2. Monitor lease key dates, including rent reviews and renewals, ensuring timely and effective action. 3. Resolve landlord and tenant disputes efficiently, minimising disruption and cost to the business. 4. Act as the primary point of contact for all property-related matters across the business. 5. Ensure compliance with landlord lease obligations, particularly in relation to repairs and maintenance. 6. Take responsibility for non-operational assets, including vacant units, void spaces, and commercial and residential sub-tenants. 7. Review, challenge, and monitor service charge budgets, statements, and demands. 8. Develop, maintain, and manage property database. To be successful in this Lease & Estates Manager - Retail: 1. Open-minded for candidates from retail, hospitality or leisure commercial property roles. 2. Demonstrated success in a comparable property or estates management role. 3. Strong negotiation capability with a solid understanding of commercial lease structures. 4. You must have commercial lease renewal experience 5. Highly commercial mindset with a proven drive to deliver results beyond expectations. 6. Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. 7. Experience managing a varied and diverse property portfolio. 8. Flexible approach to work being field based, stores, head office vista required. The benefits of this Lease & Estates Manager - Retail: 22 days Holidays. Attractive salary. Contributory pension. Discount across the group. Training & development opportunities. If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no. JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a Senior Sales Manager - International Events, focused on driving new business through sponsorship sales across a portfolio of global conferences, exhibitions, and events. The business is a media group is dedicated in delivering high-quality insight to our audiences. This business creates opportunities for connection and conversation through digital platforms, publications, live events, and exhibitions. The roles & responsibiltes of this Senior Sales Manager - International Events - Drive revenue & new business growth: Sell exhibition space and high-value sponsorship packages across a portfolio of international events, building pipeline through targeted outreach, market mapping, and competitor analysis Achieve and grow accounts: Win, retain, and expand client relationships by generating leads, converting opportunities, and developing long-term partnerships Deliver consultative sales solutions: Understand client needs and provide tailored, solution-led proposals aligned to commercial objectives and brand strategy Manage the full sales lifecycle: Lead end-to-end sales activity from prospecting and pitching through to negotiation, closing, and post-sale account management Support international expansion & collaboration: Contribute to growth in emerging markets while working cross-functionally with marketing, content, and operations teams to deliver successful events To be successful in this Senior Sales Manager - International Events - Proven B2B event sales experience (ideally 3-5+ years) with a strong track record of selling high-value sponsorship and exhibition packages Demonstrated success in new business development, with the ability to proactively generate leads and build a strong client pipeline Confident in a consultative, solution-led sales approach, tailoring offerings to meet client needs but has dealt with large annual exhibits, events and conferences so a must . Experience working within fast-paced, target-driven environments, consistently achieving or exceeding revenue goals Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to engage and influence clients at all levels A self-starter with resilience and drive, comfortable with cold outreach, attending events, and building relationships from scratch Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, content, and operations teams, while contributing to international growth initiatives Benefits if this Senior Sales Manager - International Events - 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service Your birthday off to celebrate Opportunity for international travel Modern office environment with excellent transport links Uncapped commission structure with a group bonus scheme and stretch revenue targets Contributory pension scheme Hybrid working model (3 days in the office) If you're looking to join a high-growth, international business where you can make a real commercial impact for a value-first independent business then please apply today quoting the reference JO-. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quest Search & Selection are currently Buyer supports category management team in delivering retail strategy for grocery, gifting & seasonal. In this role you will be involved in range planning, planograms, promotions, pricing and stock forecasting. In this role you will build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure stock availability, using data analysis to inform category decisions, tenders, and trading terms. Quest Search & Selection are proud to represent one of UK's leading seasonal retailers who have different sites across the UK. Key Responsibilities of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Supports retail growth strategy, partnering with Finance teams to manage sales, margin, and KPI delivery. Analyses data and market trends to inform category direction, range selection, and stock forecasting. Maintains product data, costs files, and implements planograms across categories. Leads end-to-end development of bespoke products, ensuring quality, margin, and timely delivery. Develops and executes promotional and seasonal strategies, including POS and digital activity. Drives commercial performance through trading analysis, forecasting, and stock optimisation. Supports store layout, space planning, and effective communication of range and promotions. Manages supplier relationships, tenders, and day-to-day coordination on range, delivery, and merchandising. Gathers customer insights to inform category improvements. Key Requirements of Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Be working a a Buyer, Senior Assistant or Junior level at a Buying. Category or NPD role. Ideally worked in different categories within non-food or grocery Experience in new product development, concept creation, and design. Skilled in range architecture, planogram development, and space planning/analysis would be ideal Proven supplier management and buying experience. Good commercial awareness, including understanding of P&L, sales, and margin drivers. Flexible to travel to different sites 1-2 times a month (car & driving license is highly desirable). Able to balance customer, operational, and commercial priorities when developing strategies Benefits of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Life assurance. 20% friends and family discount. Hybrid (50% on av office based Free parking. Learning and development support. If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) , please apply quoting reference no.JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.