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At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. The Opportunity At Sephora UK, we're driven by the mission to create the most loved beauty community in the world. We're looking for a Category Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will be the champion and owner of your assigned category, responsible for delivering a compelling, customer-first range that aligns with our brand promise. You will work closely with brand partners to maximise marketing plans, optimise sales potential and ensure Sephora remains differentiated and competitive. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial strategy with true beauty expertise. You will partner with internal teams and external brands to deliver exceptional results in both stores and online, ensuring our customers can always discover, love and shop the very best in beauty. You Will Also Be Responsible For: Tracking omni-channel category performance against set KPIs, monitoring trends and making recommendations to drive growth. Analysing weekly and monthly sales data at brand and category level, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans to drive results. Conducting market mapping to identify new brands and preparing business cases for new partnerships. Leading new brand set-up and launch planning with key internal stakeholders. Negotiating and reviewing trading terms and contracts, ensuring productive assortments aligned with our commercial goals. Building and executing annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and joint business plans with suppliers. Managing brand execution on our ecommerce platforms and working with digital teams to optimise online performance. Planning and securing animation opportunities in-store and online to deliver customer-centric, commercially effective campaigns. Partnering on new store floorplans and existing store retrofits to optimise brand placement and space productivity. Collaborating on planogram management, stock management, order planning and delivery schedules to ensure strong execution. Supporting the Senior Category Manager in key meetings, deputising where needed and overseeing the workload of Assistant Category Managers and Category Administrators. Supporting and developing junior team members to achieve their goals and drive business success. What You'll Bring You will have proven experience in the beauty industry with strong commercial acumen. You know how to build and maintain outstanding brand relationships, negotiate successful deals and manage categories for maximum impact. You will be analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences across every touchpoint. Your collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and adaptability will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift and creativity is highly valued. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess: Significant beauty industry experience with 6+ years in buying or brand/category management. Confidence in analysing data and translating insights into commercial action. A deep understanding of the beauty industry, ecommerce and high street retail. Strong relationship-building skills with brands and partners at all levels. Comfort with change and ambiguity, with a self-motivated and proactive approach. Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement. A collaborative spirit, ready to partner across departments to achieve shared goals. Creativity and problem-solving ability with a logical, structured approach. Credibility, articulation and confidence in delivering clear recommendations and presentations. Here, you will find: Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference Join us and belong to something beautiful.
Aug 15, 2025
Full time
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. The Opportunity At Sephora UK, we're driven by the mission to create the most loved beauty community in the world. We're looking for a Category Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will be the champion and owner of your assigned category, responsible for delivering a compelling, customer-first range that aligns with our brand promise. You will work closely with brand partners to maximise marketing plans, optimise sales potential and ensure Sephora remains differentiated and competitive. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial strategy with true beauty expertise. You will partner with internal teams and external brands to deliver exceptional results in both stores and online, ensuring our customers can always discover, love and shop the very best in beauty. You Will Also Be Responsible For: Tracking omni-channel category performance against set KPIs, monitoring trends and making recommendations to drive growth. Analysing weekly and monthly sales data at brand and category level, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans to drive results. Conducting market mapping to identify new brands and preparing business cases for new partnerships. Leading new brand set-up and launch planning with key internal stakeholders. Negotiating and reviewing trading terms and contracts, ensuring productive assortments aligned with our commercial goals. Building and executing annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and joint business plans with suppliers. Managing brand execution on our ecommerce platforms and working with digital teams to optimise online performance. Planning and securing animation opportunities in-store and online to deliver customer-centric, commercially effective campaigns. Partnering on new store floorplans and existing store retrofits to optimise brand placement and space productivity. Collaborating on planogram management, stock management, order planning and delivery schedules to ensure strong execution. Supporting the Senior Category Manager in key meetings, deputising where needed and overseeing the workload of Assistant Category Managers and Category Administrators. Supporting and developing junior team members to achieve their goals and drive business success. What You'll Bring You will have proven experience in the beauty industry with strong commercial acumen. You know how to build and maintain outstanding brand relationships, negotiate successful deals and manage categories for maximum impact. You will be analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences across every touchpoint. Your collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and adaptability will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift and creativity is highly valued. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess: Significant beauty industry experience with 6+ years in buying or brand/category management. Confidence in analysing data and translating insights into commercial action. A deep understanding of the beauty industry, ecommerce and high street retail. Strong relationship-building skills with brands and partners at all levels. Comfort with change and ambiguity, with a self-motivated and proactive approach. Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement. A collaborative spirit, ready to partner across departments to achieve shared goals. Creativity and problem-solving ability with a logical, structured approach. Credibility, articulation and confidence in delivering clear recommendations and presentations. Here, you will find: Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference Join us and belong to something beautiful.
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. The Opportunity At Sephora UK, we're driven by the mission to create the most loved beauty community in the world. We're looking for a Category Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will be the champion and owner of your assigned category, responsible for delivering a compelling, customer-first range that aligns with our brand promise. You will work closely with brand partners to maximise marketing plans, optimise sales potential and ensure Sephora remains differentiated and competitive. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial strategy with true beauty expertise. You will partner with internal teams and external brands to deliver exceptional results in both stores and online, ensuring our customers can always discover, love and shop the very best in beauty. You Will Also Be Responsible For: Tracking omni-channel category performance against set KPIs, monitoring trends and making recommendations to drive growth. Analysing weekly and monthly sales data at brand and category level, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans to drive results. Conducting market mapping to identify new brands and preparing business cases for new partnerships. Leading new brand set-up and launch planning with key internal stakeholders. Negotiating and reviewing trading terms and contracts, ensuring productive assortments aligned with our commercial goals. Building and executing annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and joint business plans with suppliers. Managing brand execution on our ecommerce platforms and working with digital teams to optimise online performance. Planning and securing animation opportunities in-store and online to deliver customer-centric, commercially effective campaigns. Partnering on new store floorplans and existing store retrofits to optimise brand placement and space productivity. Collaborating on planogram management, stock management, order planning and delivery schedules to ensure strong execution. Supporting the Senior Category Manager in key meetings, deputising where needed and overseeing the workload of Assistant Category Managers and Category Administrators. Supporting and developing junior team members to achieve their goals and drive business success. What You'll Bring You will have proven experience in the beauty industry with strong commercial acumen. You know how to build and maintain outstanding brand relationships, negotiate successful deals and manage categories for maximum impact. You will be analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences across every touchpoint. Your collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and adaptability will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift and creativity is highly valued. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess: Significant beauty industry experience with 6+ years in buying or brand/category management. Confidence in analysing data and translating insights into commercial action. A deep understanding of the beauty industry, ecommerce and high street retail. Strong relationship-building skills with brands and partners at all levels. Comfort with change and ambiguity, with a self-motivated and proactive approach. Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement. A collaborative spirit, ready to partner across departments to achieve shared goals. Creativity and problem-solving ability with a logical, structured approach. Credibility, articulation and confidence in delivering clear recommendations and presentations. Here, you will find: Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference Join us and belong to something beautiful.
Aug 15, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. The Opportunity At Sephora UK, we're driven by the mission to create the most loved beauty community in the world. We're looking for a Category Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will be the champion and owner of your assigned category, responsible for delivering a compelling, customer-first range that aligns with our brand promise. You will work closely with brand partners to maximise marketing plans, optimise sales potential and ensure Sephora remains differentiated and competitive. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial strategy with true beauty expertise. You will partner with internal teams and external brands to deliver exceptional results in both stores and online, ensuring our customers can always discover, love and shop the very best in beauty. You Will Also Be Responsible For: Tracking omni-channel category performance against set KPIs, monitoring trends and making recommendations to drive growth. Analysing weekly and monthly sales data at brand and category level, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans to drive results. Conducting market mapping to identify new brands and preparing business cases for new partnerships. Leading new brand set-up and launch planning with key internal stakeholders. Negotiating and reviewing trading terms and contracts, ensuring productive assortments aligned with our commercial goals. Building and executing annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and joint business plans with suppliers. Managing brand execution on our ecommerce platforms and working with digital teams to optimise online performance. Planning and securing animation opportunities in-store and online to deliver customer-centric, commercially effective campaigns. Partnering on new store floorplans and existing store retrofits to optimise brand placement and space productivity. Collaborating on planogram management, stock management, order planning and delivery schedules to ensure strong execution. Supporting the Senior Category Manager in key meetings, deputising where needed and overseeing the workload of Assistant Category Managers and Category Administrators. Supporting and developing junior team members to achieve their goals and drive business success. What You'll Bring You will have proven experience in the beauty industry with strong commercial acumen. You know how to build and maintain outstanding brand relationships, negotiate successful deals and manage categories for maximum impact. You will be analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experiences across every touchpoint. Your collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and adaptability will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift and creativity is highly valued. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess: Significant beauty industry experience with 6+ years in buying or brand/category management. Confidence in analysing data and translating insights into commercial action. A deep understanding of the beauty industry, ecommerce and high street retail. Strong relationship-building skills with brands and partners at all levels. Comfort with change and ambiguity, with a self-motivated and proactive approach. Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement. A collaborative spirit, ready to partner across departments to achieve shared goals. Creativity and problem-solving ability with a logical, structured approach. Credibility, articulation and confidence in delivering clear recommendations and presentations. Here, you will find: Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference Join us and belong to something beautiful.
Reports to: CEO Supports: CEO and Senior Leadership Team About GAIN Customer Science GAIN Customer Science partners with leading organisations to unlock customer value through data-driven insights and strategies. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a proactive and highly organised Business Support professional to ensure smooth internal operations and provide essential support to the CEO and leadership team. Role Overview This is a newly created, high-impact role focused on supporting the daily operations of the CEO and senior leadership. Blending executive assistance with administrative and operational facilitation, this role is key to enabling the leadership team to focus on strategic priorities and business performance. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day administrative support to the CEO, including diary management and meeting coordination Assist with the preparation of materials, presentations, and internal documents Track priorities and actions on behalf of the CEO to ensure timely follow-up Schedule and coordinate meetings, board sessions and internal events Ensure agendas, materials and participants are prepared in advance Capture and circulate meeting notes, action points and follow-ups Manage document filing, supplier correspondence, and system updates Facilitate smooth workflow between teams and ensure records remain up to date Support the implementation and improvement of internal processes Document meeting and drive actions from outcomes Track timelines and outstanding actions across key projects and internal initiatives Support operational planning and resource coordination as needed Help keep teams aligned without assuming project ownership Ensure timely and accurate communication between the CEO, senior leaders and wider team Prepare updates, reminders and summaries to support alignment and momentum Identify bottlenecks and facilitate issue resolution Essential Experience and Skills Proven experience in an executive assistant, team support or operations role, ideally within a fast-paced or professional services environment Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills High levels of professionalism, discretion and judgement Confident using Microsoft Office Proactive, reliable and able to work independently with minimal supervision Personal Attributes Calm and composed under pressure Collaborative and service-minded, always ready to help Resourceful and solution-focused Committed to supporting a high-performance team environment Good sense of humour! Why This Role Matters This is not a standard assistant role. It is a vital support function designed to improve how we operate as a business and how we show up for clients. With the right person in post, our leadership team will be better coordinated, more focused, and better able to deliver at pace. Our benefits for UK employees include: Private Medical Insurance BUPA LifeAssurance Income protection Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme Tech & Wearables salary sacrifice scheme Octopus EV Scheme Discounts and deals on a range of items from hotels, holidays and hormone testing to cinema, gyms and will writing Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can work with some of the best minds in the industry - and help shape the future of a leading consultancy - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
Aug 14, 2025
Full time
Reports to: CEO Supports: CEO and Senior Leadership Team About GAIN Customer Science GAIN Customer Science partners with leading organisations to unlock customer value through data-driven insights and strategies. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a proactive and highly organised Business Support professional to ensure smooth internal operations and provide essential support to the CEO and leadership team. Role Overview This is a newly created, high-impact role focused on supporting the daily operations of the CEO and senior leadership. Blending executive assistance with administrative and operational facilitation, this role is key to enabling the leadership team to focus on strategic priorities and business performance. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day administrative support to the CEO, including diary management and meeting coordination Assist with the preparation of materials, presentations, and internal documents Track priorities and actions on behalf of the CEO to ensure timely follow-up Schedule and coordinate meetings, board sessions and internal events Ensure agendas, materials and participants are prepared in advance Capture and circulate meeting notes, action points and follow-ups Manage document filing, supplier correspondence, and system updates Facilitate smooth workflow between teams and ensure records remain up to date Support the implementation and improvement of internal processes Document meeting and drive actions from outcomes Track timelines and outstanding actions across key projects and internal initiatives Support operational planning and resource coordination as needed Help keep teams aligned without assuming project ownership Ensure timely and accurate communication between the CEO, senior leaders and wider team Prepare updates, reminders and summaries to support alignment and momentum Identify bottlenecks and facilitate issue resolution Essential Experience and Skills Proven experience in an executive assistant, team support or operations role, ideally within a fast-paced or professional services environment Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills High levels of professionalism, discretion and judgement Confident using Microsoft Office Proactive, reliable and able to work independently with minimal supervision Personal Attributes Calm and composed under pressure Collaborative and service-minded, always ready to help Resourceful and solution-focused Committed to supporting a high-performance team environment Good sense of humour! Why This Role Matters This is not a standard assistant role. It is a vital support function designed to improve how we operate as a business and how we show up for clients. With the right person in post, our leadership team will be better coordinated, more focused, and better able to deliver at pace. Our benefits for UK employees include: Private Medical Insurance BUPA LifeAssurance Income protection Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme Tech & Wearables salary sacrifice scheme Octopus EV Scheme Discounts and deals on a range of items from hotels, holidays and hormone testing to cinema, gyms and will writing Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can work with some of the best minds in the industry - and help shape the future of a leading consultancy - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Permanent Business area: Non Food Closing date: 14 August 2025 Requisition ID: Joining the team at Argos, you'll find yourself at the forefront of UK retail, in a brand that is loved by millions of customers across the country. Argos is a market leader in the general merchandise sector, with the third most visited retail website and a market leading same day delivery and click&collect service. Whether it's working across our amazing owned-brands of Habitat, Chad Valley and Bush, or working with the biggest global consumer brands like Apple, Lego, Xbox or Samsung, we have a breadth of opportunity to nurture your career. With roles across Buying, Merchandising, Design, Technical, or Commercial Planning or Operations, we have teams that always strive to make amazing product to delight our customers. The Argos Commercial teams work closely with many other functions across the business like Digital, Marketing, Retail and Logistics to deliver for our customers, allowing you to develop connections and learn from teams across the business. Development is important to us and you'll have the full support of your line manager in developing and growing your skill set and aiding your career aspirations. Our Buying team plays a crucial role in delivering our business strategy. Joining our friendly and passionate team means being part of an exciting and fast-paced environment where you can contribute to our ambitious growth plans. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility in our ways of working, allowing you to find the right balance that works for you. As an Assistant Buyer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic range of products, developing strategies to enhance sales and profitability while understanding the needs and preferences of our customers. With previous buying experience and a passion for product, this role offers a platform for you to showcase your analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and commercial acumen. What you'll do You will play a vital role in delivering our ambitious growth plans and offering our customers a great range of products at competitive prices. You will contribute to the development of the 3-6 month promotional strategy for your category, ensuring accuracy in pricing across all channels. With a keen eye for relationship building and negotiation, coupled with your analytical approach, you will help drive sales and profit by implementing a variety of strategies. Your role will involve optimising the product range, considering the in-store experience and its impact on customers and store colleagues. Collaboration with the Product Development (PD) team and global sourcing will be crucial in setting quality criteria for own label products. As part of a fast-paced environment, you will showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to work with UK suppliers, while efficiently managing administrative duties and sample management. Overall, your expertise in buying, combined with your commercial acumen and attention to detail, will be key in contributing to the success of our team. Who you are You are an experienced professional with a background in buying, preferably in a retail setting, and possess a deep understanding of product assortment, market trends, and the need for commercial acumen. Your strong analytical and numerical skills, combined with excellent communication and organisational abilities, enable you to contribute to range optimization, pricing accuracy, and promotional strategies. You are skilled in building relationships with UK suppliers and negotiating effectively, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. With your problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you play a crucial role in driving sales, ensuring product quality, and maintaining customer satisfaction. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new-whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply). Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, our roles may close early.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Permanent Business area: Non Food Closing date: 14 August 2025 Requisition ID: Joining the team at Argos, you'll find yourself at the forefront of UK retail, in a brand that is loved by millions of customers across the country. Argos is a market leader in the general merchandise sector, with the third most visited retail website and a market leading same day delivery and click&collect service. Whether it's working across our amazing owned-brands of Habitat, Chad Valley and Bush, or working with the biggest global consumer brands like Apple, Lego, Xbox or Samsung, we have a breadth of opportunity to nurture your career. With roles across Buying, Merchandising, Design, Technical, or Commercial Planning or Operations, we have teams that always strive to make amazing product to delight our customers. The Argos Commercial teams work closely with many other functions across the business like Digital, Marketing, Retail and Logistics to deliver for our customers, allowing you to develop connections and learn from teams across the business. Development is important to us and you'll have the full support of your line manager in developing and growing your skill set and aiding your career aspirations. Our Buying team plays a crucial role in delivering our business strategy. Joining our friendly and passionate team means being part of an exciting and fast-paced environment where you can contribute to our ambitious growth plans. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility in our ways of working, allowing you to find the right balance that works for you. As an Assistant Buyer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic range of products, developing strategies to enhance sales and profitability while understanding the needs and preferences of our customers. With previous buying experience and a passion for product, this role offers a platform for you to showcase your analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and commercial acumen. What you'll do You will play a vital role in delivering our ambitious growth plans and offering our customers a great range of products at competitive prices. You will contribute to the development of the 3-6 month promotional strategy for your category, ensuring accuracy in pricing across all channels. With a keen eye for relationship building and negotiation, coupled with your analytical approach, you will help drive sales and profit by implementing a variety of strategies. Your role will involve optimising the product range, considering the in-store experience and its impact on customers and store colleagues. Collaboration with the Product Development (PD) team and global sourcing will be crucial in setting quality criteria for own label products. As part of a fast-paced environment, you will showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to work with UK suppliers, while efficiently managing administrative duties and sample management. Overall, your expertise in buying, combined with your commercial acumen and attention to detail, will be key in contributing to the success of our team. Who you are You are an experienced professional with a background in buying, preferably in a retail setting, and possess a deep understanding of product assortment, market trends, and the need for commercial acumen. Your strong analytical and numerical skills, combined with excellent communication and organisational abilities, enable you to contribute to range optimization, pricing accuracy, and promotional strategies. You are skilled in building relationships with UK suppliers and negotiating effectively, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. With your problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you play a crucial role in driving sales, ensuring product quality, and maintaining customer satisfaction. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new-whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply). Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, our roles may close early.
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Permanent Business area: Non Food Closing date: 15 August 2025 Requisition ID: Joining the team at Argos, you'll find yourself at the forefront of UK retail, in a brand that is loved by millions of customers across the country. Argos is a market leader in the general merchandise sector, with the third most visited retail website and a market leading same day delivery and click&collect service. Whether it's working across our amazing owned-brands of Habitat, Chad Valley and Bush, or working with the biggest global consumer brands like Apple, Lego, Xbox or Samsung, we have a breadth of opportunity to nurture your career. With roles across Buying, Merchandising, Design, Technical, or Commercial Planning or Operations, we have teams that always strive to make amazing product to delight our customers. The Argos Commercial teams work closely with many other functions across the business like Digital, Marketing, Retail and Logistics to deliver for our customers, allowing you to develop connections and learn from teams across the business. Development is important to us and you'll have the full support of your line manager in developing and growing your skill set and aiding your career aspirations. Our Buying team plays a crucial role in delivering our business strategy. Joining our friendly and passionate team means being part of an exciting and fast-paced environment where you can contribute to our ambitious growth plans. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility in our ways of working, allowing you to find the right balance that works for you. As an Assistant Buyer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic range of products, developing strategies to enhance sales and profitability while understanding the needs and preferences of our customers. With previous buying experience and a passion for product, this role offers a platform for you to showcase your analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and commercial acumen. What you'll do You will play a vital role in delivering our ambitious growth plans and offering our customers a great range of products at competitive prices. You will contribute to the development of the 3-6 month promotional strategy for your category, ensuring accuracy in pricing across all channels. With a keen eye for relationship building and negotiation, coupled with your analytical approach, you will help drive sales and profit by implementing a variety of strategies. Your role will involve optimising the product range, considering the in-store experience and its impact on customers and store colleagues. Collaboration with the Product Development (PD) team and global sourcing will be crucial in setting quality criteria for own label products. As part of a fast-paced environment, you will showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to work with UK suppliers, while efficiently managing administrative duties and sample management. Overall, your expertise in buying, combined with your commercial acumen and attention to detail, will be key in contributing to the success of our team. Based in our London office an average of 2 days per week Previous experience of working within a commercial role Excellent analytical & numerical skills Administration and organisational ability Computer literate with knowledge of Excel and Word We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply). Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, our roles may close early.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Permanent Business area: Non Food Closing date: 15 August 2025 Requisition ID: Joining the team at Argos, you'll find yourself at the forefront of UK retail, in a brand that is loved by millions of customers across the country. Argos is a market leader in the general merchandise sector, with the third most visited retail website and a market leading same day delivery and click&collect service. Whether it's working across our amazing owned-brands of Habitat, Chad Valley and Bush, or working with the biggest global consumer brands like Apple, Lego, Xbox or Samsung, we have a breadth of opportunity to nurture your career. With roles across Buying, Merchandising, Design, Technical, or Commercial Planning or Operations, we have teams that always strive to make amazing product to delight our customers. The Argos Commercial teams work closely with many other functions across the business like Digital, Marketing, Retail and Logistics to deliver for our customers, allowing you to develop connections and learn from teams across the business. Development is important to us and you'll have the full support of your line manager in developing and growing your skill set and aiding your career aspirations. Our Buying team plays a crucial role in delivering our business strategy. Joining our friendly and passionate team means being part of an exciting and fast-paced environment where you can contribute to our ambitious growth plans. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility in our ways of working, allowing you to find the right balance that works for you. As an Assistant Buyer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic range of products, developing strategies to enhance sales and profitability while understanding the needs and preferences of our customers. With previous buying experience and a passion for product, this role offers a platform for you to showcase your analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and commercial acumen. What you'll do You will play a vital role in delivering our ambitious growth plans and offering our customers a great range of products at competitive prices. You will contribute to the development of the 3-6 month promotional strategy for your category, ensuring accuracy in pricing across all channels. With a keen eye for relationship building and negotiation, coupled with your analytical approach, you will help drive sales and profit by implementing a variety of strategies. Your role will involve optimising the product range, considering the in-store experience and its impact on customers and store colleagues. Collaboration with the Product Development (PD) team and global sourcing will be crucial in setting quality criteria for own label products. As part of a fast-paced environment, you will showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to work with UK suppliers, while efficiently managing administrative duties and sample management. Overall, your expertise in buying, combined with your commercial acumen and attention to detail, will be key in contributing to the success of our team. Based in our London office an average of 2 days per week Previous experience of working within a commercial role Excellent analytical & numerical skills Administration and organisational ability Computer literate with knowledge of Excel and Word We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply). Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, our roles may close early.
Accounts Assistant A busy fast paced and interesting company that deal with some of the world s leading brands are looking for a switched-on logical thinking, detail orientated individual with a passion for accounting to join their team. You will be based in the office in Harpenden; therefore, your own transport would be advantageous; free parking is offered. You will be working in a friendly and buzzy office which is open plan and offers a relaxed environment. They offer excellent training and a supportive environment. This role will suit a candidate with 2 years + experience in accounts who is confident with formulas, creating graphs and understands macros on Excel. What s in it for you: Salary Up to £28k per annum Monday to Friday 9-5.30 Office Based 25 Days annual leave Free on-site parking Excellent on the job training programme Rewarding fun/social events Workplace Pension Fun, friendly open plan office atmosphere Key Responsibilities Assist / Manage purchase ledger. Check/ reconcile supplier statements to relevant sage accounts, making sure all invoices have been received, any queries resolved, any missing invoices/ credit notes are requested from the supplier. Any unallocated items on the statement that cannot be matched need investigating. Invoice rents where applicable, along with assisting in general sales invoicing working from the sales-based orders. Reviewing the sales database to make sure despatched orders delivered have been invoiced out and explore any anomalies. Matching overseas Freight & Airway bills from logistic companies, ensuring all import/export paperwork has been provided is correct, communicating back if not. Posting costs via invoices, matching to provisions set by bespoke sales database software. UK Logistics, Match freight cost to provisions, making sure costing is correct to each order and any variances is investigated. Matching supplier purchase ledger invoices to orders, no matter finished, non-finished goods or raw materials. Ensuring items have been received in good condition, quantity and cost is correct. VAT administration, assist with reconciliation of postponed VAT accounting Reconcile employee expenses. Person Specific 2-3 years experience of working in an accounting environment, preferably with experience of using Sage Accounts Advanced on Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Knowledge Sage 50 is essential Good understanding of accounts function, ledgers, cost, revenue etc Numerate and a good eye for detail is fundamental Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written Organised approach and ability to handle conflicting priorities Trustworthy with a friendly proactive manner. Experience of using a bespoke database/CRM Must have a can-do attitude and take responsibility for given areas Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website. Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
Accounts Assistant A busy fast paced and interesting company that deal with some of the world s leading brands are looking for a switched-on logical thinking, detail orientated individual with a passion for accounting to join their team. You will be based in the office in Harpenden; therefore, your own transport would be advantageous; free parking is offered. You will be working in a friendly and buzzy office which is open plan and offers a relaxed environment. They offer excellent training and a supportive environment. This role will suit a candidate with 2 years + experience in accounts who is confident with formulas, creating graphs and understands macros on Excel. What s in it for you: Salary Up to £28k per annum Monday to Friday 9-5.30 Office Based 25 Days annual leave Free on-site parking Excellent on the job training programme Rewarding fun/social events Workplace Pension Fun, friendly open plan office atmosphere Key Responsibilities Assist / Manage purchase ledger. Check/ reconcile supplier statements to relevant sage accounts, making sure all invoices have been received, any queries resolved, any missing invoices/ credit notes are requested from the supplier. Any unallocated items on the statement that cannot be matched need investigating. Invoice rents where applicable, along with assisting in general sales invoicing working from the sales-based orders. Reviewing the sales database to make sure despatched orders delivered have been invoiced out and explore any anomalies. Matching overseas Freight & Airway bills from logistic companies, ensuring all import/export paperwork has been provided is correct, communicating back if not. Posting costs via invoices, matching to provisions set by bespoke sales database software. UK Logistics, Match freight cost to provisions, making sure costing is correct to each order and any variances is investigated. Matching supplier purchase ledger invoices to orders, no matter finished, non-finished goods or raw materials. Ensuring items have been received in good condition, quantity and cost is correct. VAT administration, assist with reconciliation of postponed VAT accounting Reconcile employee expenses. Person Specific 2-3 years experience of working in an accounting environment, preferably with experience of using Sage Accounts Advanced on Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Knowledge Sage 50 is essential Good understanding of accounts function, ledgers, cost, revenue etc Numerate and a good eye for detail is fundamental Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written Organised approach and ability to handle conflicting priorities Trustworthy with a friendly proactive manner. Experience of using a bespoke database/CRM Must have a can-do attitude and take responsibility for given areas Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website. Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Group Procurement Manager , who is an analytical and knowledgeable supply chain expert to define processes, create systems in order to satisfy the business's growing needs amid continued success. Below you will find an 'candidate opportunity briefing document' developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Senior Research Associate and Head of Ford & Stanley Executive Search of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager and Personnel and Administration Manager. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Introduce a procurement system, processes, and purchasing sign-off procedures. Implement consistency in the supply chain, identifying the suppliers that add the most value and formalising agreements. Assessing for new suppliers where savings can be made and where extra value can be gained. Build relationships with colleagues and ensure that the new procurement systems are utilised and adhered to. Win over the collaboration of colleagues by showing the vision, explaining the need and benefits, and ensuring the system is user-friendly and practical to use. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Industrial, engineering or rail industry background preferred, complete with experience of having ownership of a procurement function. CIPS Level 5, or relevant qualifications and academics in procurement and supply chain. Exposure to senior-level responsibility and responsible for processes, procedures, and overall direction. Ideally, manager level on their way to a "Head of" position or similar. A track record of interfacing with multiple stakeholders. Proven track record operating effectively within an SME environment and able to keep pace with an ever-changing environment. Able to demonstrate an ability to create and implement procurement systems without the backing of costly specialist software and working without a pre-established process. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Capable communicator who can teach and explain perfect process to internal stakeholders. Approachable, relationship-driven driven and will build strong relationships with a close-knit team. Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills. Able to build rapport quickly and take people on a journey. Working Arrangements & Location: Headquartered in the East Midlands, the company offer a hybrid working policy and will attend the office for at least 3 days a week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The 'shortlist': Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company's Interview Process: 1st Stage - Teams interview with a focus on their background and soft skill suitability with both the General Manager and HR Manager. Psychometric Test: Candidates successful at 1st stage will undergo a Thomas International Personality Assessment, which will inform the conversation at 2nd Stage. This assessment will be organised and provided by Ford & Stanley Executive Search. 2nd Stage - Face-to-face interview with the General Manager and HR Manager. 3rd Stage - Rubber stamping session with preferred candidate. Good to know: The position has occurred as a result of business growth and a subsequent need for a supply chain subject matter expert. Procurement is being performed by the various departments with the help of consultants; however, there are significant gains to be made from formalising the function. Procurement categories are varied and range between Direct and Indirect: consumables, office supplies, oils and services, to name a few. It's worth noting that there is also a large portion of the procurement of PSE which will need to be explored. The successful individual will report into the General Manager. The role does not have any direct reports; however, it has senior-level accountabilities in terms of establishing a supply chain, creating and ensuring the utilisation of a procurement system, as well as defining best practice. The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. This is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of "name, not a number", this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the company apart from others in the sector. With the flagship product expected to be in circulation for decades, there is a real sense of creating a legacy. Due to the business being an SME, they do not have advanced software to manage procurement processes, and the Group Procurement Manager will need to utilise simple tools to devise a user-friendly system that colleagues can easily adopt and get behind. An introduction of a sign-off process is needed in order to ensure adherence to the established supply chain and in order to achieve better alignment with finance, who are not always given the heads-up needed about expected invoices. Budget: Low: £60,000 / Mid: £62,500 / High: £65,000 + Wider business benefits Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton - Head of Executive Search: Client & Search Management & Advisory, Offer Negotiation, Emma Barlow - Senior Research Associate: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel Ralitsa Kuzeva - Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performa
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Group Procurement Manager , who is an analytical and knowledgeable supply chain expert to define processes, create systems in order to satisfy the business's growing needs amid continued success. Below you will find an 'candidate opportunity briefing document' developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Senior Research Associate and Head of Ford & Stanley Executive Search of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager and Personnel and Administration Manager. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Introduce a procurement system, processes, and purchasing sign-off procedures. Implement consistency in the supply chain, identifying the suppliers that add the most value and formalising agreements. Assessing for new suppliers where savings can be made and where extra value can be gained. Build relationships with colleagues and ensure that the new procurement systems are utilised and adhered to. Win over the collaboration of colleagues by showing the vision, explaining the need and benefits, and ensuring the system is user-friendly and practical to use. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Industrial, engineering or rail industry background preferred, complete with experience of having ownership of a procurement function. CIPS Level 5, or relevant qualifications and academics in procurement and supply chain. Exposure to senior-level responsibility and responsible for processes, procedures, and overall direction. Ideally, manager level on their way to a "Head of" position or similar. A track record of interfacing with multiple stakeholders. Proven track record operating effectively within an SME environment and able to keep pace with an ever-changing environment. Able to demonstrate an ability to create and implement procurement systems without the backing of costly specialist software and working without a pre-established process. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Capable communicator who can teach and explain perfect process to internal stakeholders. Approachable, relationship-driven driven and will build strong relationships with a close-knit team. Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills. Able to build rapport quickly and take people on a journey. Working Arrangements & Location: Headquartered in the East Midlands, the company offer a hybrid working policy and will attend the office for at least 3 days a week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The 'shortlist': Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company's Interview Process: 1st Stage - Teams interview with a focus on their background and soft skill suitability with both the General Manager and HR Manager. Psychometric Test: Candidates successful at 1st stage will undergo a Thomas International Personality Assessment, which will inform the conversation at 2nd Stage. This assessment will be organised and provided by Ford & Stanley Executive Search. 2nd Stage - Face-to-face interview with the General Manager and HR Manager. 3rd Stage - Rubber stamping session with preferred candidate. Good to know: The position has occurred as a result of business growth and a subsequent need for a supply chain subject matter expert. Procurement is being performed by the various departments with the help of consultants; however, there are significant gains to be made from formalising the function. Procurement categories are varied and range between Direct and Indirect: consumables, office supplies, oils and services, to name a few. It's worth noting that there is also a large portion of the procurement of PSE which will need to be explored. The successful individual will report into the General Manager. The role does not have any direct reports; however, it has senior-level accountabilities in terms of establishing a supply chain, creating and ensuring the utilisation of a procurement system, as well as defining best practice. The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. This is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of "name, not a number", this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the company apart from others in the sector. With the flagship product expected to be in circulation for decades, there is a real sense of creating a legacy. Due to the business being an SME, they do not have advanced software to manage procurement processes, and the Group Procurement Manager will need to utilise simple tools to devise a user-friendly system that colleagues can easily adopt and get behind. An introduction of a sign-off process is needed in order to ensure adherence to the established supply chain and in order to achieve better alignment with finance, who are not always given the heads-up needed about expected invoices. Budget: Low: £60,000 / Mid: £62,500 / High: £65,000 + Wider business benefits Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton - Head of Executive Search: Client & Search Management & Advisory, Offer Negotiation, Emma Barlow - Senior Research Associate: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel Ralitsa Kuzeva - Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performa
Ford & Stanley Executive Search
Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Group Procurement Manager , who is an analytical and knowledgeable supply chain expert to define processes, create systems in order to satisfy the business s growing needs amid continued success. Below you will find an candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Senior Research Associate and Head of Ford & Stanley Executive Search of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager and Personnel and Administration Manager. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Introduce a procurement system, processes, and purchasing sign-off procedures. Implement consistency in the supply chain, identifying the suppliers that add the most value and formalising agreements. Assessing for new suppliers where savings can be made and where extra value can be gained. Build relationships with colleagues and ensure that the new procurement systems are utilised and adhered to. Win over the collaboration of colleagues by showing the vision, explaining the need and benefits, and ensuring the system is user-friendly and practical to use. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Industrial, engineering or rail industry background preferred, complete with experience of having ownership of a procurement function. CIPS Level 5, or relevant qualifications and academics in procurement and supply chain. Exposure to senior-level responsibility and responsible for processes, procedures, and overall direction. Ideally, manager level on their way to a Head of position or similar. A track record of interfacing with multiple stakeholders. Proven track record operating effectively within an SME environment and able to keep pace with an ever-changing environment. Able to demonstrate an ability to create and implement procurement systems without the backing of costly specialist software and working without a pre-established process. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Capable communicator who can teach and explain perfect process to internal stakeholders. Approachable, relationship-driven driven and will build strong relationships with a close-knit team. Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills. Able to build rapport quickly and take people on a journey. Working Arrangements & Location: Headquartered in the East Midlands, the company offer a hybrid working policy and will attend the office for at least 3 days a week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company s Interview Process: 1st Stage Teams interview with a focus on their background and soft skill suitability with both the General Manager and HR Manager. Psychometric Test: Candidates successful at 1st stage will undergo a Thomas International Personality Assessment, which will inform the conversation at 2nd Stage. This assessment will be organised and provided by Ford & Stanley Executive Search. 2nd Stage Face-to-face interview with the General Manager and HR Manager. 3rd Stage Rubber stamping session with preferred candidate. Good to know: The position has occurred as a result of business growth and a subsequent need for a supply chain subject matter expert. Procurement is being performed by the various departments with the help of consultants; however, there are significant gains to be made from formalising the function. Procurement categories are varied and range between Direct and Indirect: consumables, office supplies, oils and services, to name a few. It s worth noting that there is also a large portion of the procurement of PSE which will need to be explored. The successful individual will report into the General Manager. The role does not have any direct reports; however, it has senior-level accountabilities in terms of establishing a supply chain, creating and ensuring the utilisation of a procurement system, as well as defining best practice. The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. This is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of name, not a number , this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the company apart from others in the sector. With the flagship product expected to be in circulation for decades, there is a real sense of creating a legacy. Due to the business being an SME, they do not have advanced software to manage procurement processes, and the Group Procurement Manager will need to utilise simple tools to devise a user-friendly system that colleagues can easily adopt and get behind. An introduction of a sign-off process is needed in order to ensure adherence to the established supply chain and in order to achieve better alignment with finance, who are not always given the heads-up needed about expected invoices. Budget: Low: £60,000 / Mid: £62,500 / High: £65,000 + Wider business benefits Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton Head of Executive Search: Client & Search Management & Advisory, Offer Negotiation, Emma Barlow Senior Research Associate: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Group Procurement Manager , who is an analytical and knowledgeable supply chain expert to define processes, create systems in order to satisfy the business s growing needs amid continued success. Below you will find an candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Senior Research Associate and Head of Ford & Stanley Executive Search of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager and Personnel and Administration Manager. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Introduce a procurement system, processes, and purchasing sign-off procedures. Implement consistency in the supply chain, identifying the suppliers that add the most value and formalising agreements. Assessing for new suppliers where savings can be made and where extra value can be gained. Build relationships with colleagues and ensure that the new procurement systems are utilised and adhered to. Win over the collaboration of colleagues by showing the vision, explaining the need and benefits, and ensuring the system is user-friendly and practical to use. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Industrial, engineering or rail industry background preferred, complete with experience of having ownership of a procurement function. CIPS Level 5, or relevant qualifications and academics in procurement and supply chain. Exposure to senior-level responsibility and responsible for processes, procedures, and overall direction. Ideally, manager level on their way to a Head of position or similar. A track record of interfacing with multiple stakeholders. Proven track record operating effectively within an SME environment and able to keep pace with an ever-changing environment. Able to demonstrate an ability to create and implement procurement systems without the backing of costly specialist software and working without a pre-established process. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Capable communicator who can teach and explain perfect process to internal stakeholders. Approachable, relationship-driven driven and will build strong relationships with a close-knit team. Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills. Able to build rapport quickly and take people on a journey. Working Arrangements & Location: Headquartered in the East Midlands, the company offer a hybrid working policy and will attend the office for at least 3 days a week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company s Interview Process: 1st Stage Teams interview with a focus on their background and soft skill suitability with both the General Manager and HR Manager. Psychometric Test: Candidates successful at 1st stage will undergo a Thomas International Personality Assessment, which will inform the conversation at 2nd Stage. This assessment will be organised and provided by Ford & Stanley Executive Search. 2nd Stage Face-to-face interview with the General Manager and HR Manager. 3rd Stage Rubber stamping session with preferred candidate. Good to know: The position has occurred as a result of business growth and a subsequent need for a supply chain subject matter expert. Procurement is being performed by the various departments with the help of consultants; however, there are significant gains to be made from formalising the function. Procurement categories are varied and range between Direct and Indirect: consumables, office supplies, oils and services, to name a few. It s worth noting that there is also a large portion of the procurement of PSE which will need to be explored. The successful individual will report into the General Manager. The role does not have any direct reports; however, it has senior-level accountabilities in terms of establishing a supply chain, creating and ensuring the utilisation of a procurement system, as well as defining best practice. The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. This is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of name, not a number , this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the company apart from others in the sector. With the flagship product expected to be in circulation for decades, there is a real sense of creating a legacy. Due to the business being an SME, they do not have advanced software to manage procurement processes, and the Group Procurement Manager will need to utilise simple tools to devise a user-friendly system that colleagues can easily adopt and get behind. An introduction of a sign-off process is needed in order to ensure adherence to the established supply chain and in order to achieve better alignment with finance, who are not always given the heads-up needed about expected invoices. Budget: Low: £60,000 / Mid: £62,500 / High: £65,000 + Wider business benefits Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton Head of Executive Search: Client & Search Management & Advisory, Offer Negotiation, Emma Barlow Senior Research Associate: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
A newly-created role has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a market-leading company based in Weybridge on a 9-12 month fixed-term basis. We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive accountant who thrives in a hands-on role and is ready to hit the ground running, contributing across all areas of finance as needed. This role offers flexibility, a breath of responsibility and great benefits. Responsibilities: Maintain and update Group cashflow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity. Assist in preparing draft management accounts, including variance commentary. Monitor cost centre expenditure, flagging unusual trends or variances. Support the wider finance team by taking ownership of various junior and admin-level tasks as needed. Liaise with operational teams across the business to help resolve finance-related queries. Act as the first point of contact for Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and day-to-day support. Approve and resolve queries relating to accounting entries, expenses, and supplier invoices. Provide financial support to operational teams with analysis and insights. Prepare and distribute daily sales reports. Process accruals and prepayments for the UK entity. Manage franchisee rebates and recharges. Reconcile Sales and Purchase Ledgers to control accounts. Update and maintain the receivables ageing report. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve anomalies. Contribute to the preparation and review of the monthly board pack. Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory accounts. Take on varied finance admin and support tasks as required to meet team needs. Requirements: Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH). Willingness to take on a mix of senior and junior-level tasks as required. Self-starter who is comfortable managing a varied workload with shifting priorities. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Jul 12, 2025
Full time
A newly-created role has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a market-leading company based in Weybridge on a 9-12 month fixed-term basis. We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive accountant who thrives in a hands-on role and is ready to hit the ground running, contributing across all areas of finance as needed. This role offers flexibility, a breath of responsibility and great benefits. Responsibilities: Maintain and update Group cashflow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity. Assist in preparing draft management accounts, including variance commentary. Monitor cost centre expenditure, flagging unusual trends or variances. Support the wider finance team by taking ownership of various junior and admin-level tasks as needed. Liaise with operational teams across the business to help resolve finance-related queries. Act as the first point of contact for Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and day-to-day support. Approve and resolve queries relating to accounting entries, expenses, and supplier invoices. Provide financial support to operational teams with analysis and insights. Prepare and distribute daily sales reports. Process accruals and prepayments for the UK entity. Manage franchisee rebates and recharges. Reconcile Sales and Purchase Ledgers to control accounts. Update and maintain the receivables ageing report. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve anomalies. Contribute to the preparation and review of the monthly board pack. Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory accounts. Take on varied finance admin and support tasks as required to meet team needs. Requirements: Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH). Willingness to take on a mix of senior and junior-level tasks as required. Self-starter who is comfortable managing a varied workload with shifting priorities. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Alexander Lloyd are working with a well-established and highly regarded business based in East Grinstead, where we've already placed the majority of the finance team - so we can personally vouch for the positive culture, stability, and supportive environment. They are now looking to add a Finance Assistant to the team. This is an office-based role, so you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle, paying up to 32k PA. About the Role: You'll be supporting the Finance Manager in maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of the Finance Department, working across both sales and purchase ledgers and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a varied and busy role with scope to develop and take ownership of processes. It's perfect for someone who enjoys a hands-on finance environment and is keen to be a key part of a collaborative team. Key Responsibilities: Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments Produce and send sales invoices Manage credit control and debt recovery Maintain and update the purchase ledger Process supplier payment runs Monitor and analyse credit reports and customer limits Handle customer queries and resolve payment issues Manage finance inboxes and admin tasks Maintain database records with accuracy Deliver consistent, professional customer service Support the wider team and contribute to business growth About You: Previous finance or accounts experience (ideally in a similar all-round role) Confident working with numbers and financial systems Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities A team player with a proactive attitude Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Happy to work in the office full time This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working. If you're looking for a stable, friendly environment where your work makes a real difference - this could be the perfect next step for you. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
Alexander Lloyd are working with a well-established and highly regarded business based in East Grinstead, where we've already placed the majority of the finance team - so we can personally vouch for the positive culture, stability, and supportive environment. They are now looking to add a Finance Assistant to the team. This is an office-based role, so you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle, paying up to 32k PA. About the Role: You'll be supporting the Finance Manager in maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of the Finance Department, working across both sales and purchase ledgers and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a varied and busy role with scope to develop and take ownership of processes. It's perfect for someone who enjoys a hands-on finance environment and is keen to be a key part of a collaborative team. Key Responsibilities: Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments Produce and send sales invoices Manage credit control and debt recovery Maintain and update the purchase ledger Process supplier payment runs Monitor and analyse credit reports and customer limits Handle customer queries and resolve payment issues Manage finance inboxes and admin tasks Maintain database records with accuracy Deliver consistent, professional customer service Support the wider team and contribute to business growth About You: Previous finance or accounts experience (ideally in a similar all-round role) Confident working with numbers and financial systems Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities A team player with a proactive attitude Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Happy to work in the office full time This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working. If you're looking for a stable, friendly environment where your work makes a real difference - this could be the perfect next step for you. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.
Accounts Assistant Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Salary: Up to £25,500 per annum This is a full time, permanent position, based in Colton, Norwich, working 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Overview of Role Undertaking a wide variety of tasks within the finance team, including but not limited to supplier statement reconciliations, dealing with member corrections and supporting the Accountant and Credit & Risk Manager in various tasks. Additional Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day Free cooked lunch daily from our onsite Café Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers) Life assurance Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working Free onsite parking Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong IT anddata presentation/analytical skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent attention to detail, together with a can-do attitude in resolving issues Experience of working in an Accounts environment 6 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 5 or above Confident at communicating in a professional manner with all of our stakeholders Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on companys success Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal objectives Views problems as challenges that we work together to resolve Team orientated, able to establish rapport and become part of an engaging team Desirable Qualifications AAT level 1 or Business and Finance degree Duties and Responsibilities Supplier Statement Reconciliations Dealing promptly with corrections for the Sales Ledger team Prepare CSVs for recharges to members, interest calculations, rollbacks, rebate payouts and other adhoc CSVs Scanning & inputting of overheads Assistance with processing Aoverhead expenses into accounts system Assistance with day to day running of accounts for research, including but not limited to invoice processing, recording bank receipts, bank reconciliations and dealing with e-mails Raising of adhoc invoices rebates, room hire Assistance with credit cards and VAT analysis Assistance with our clients Affinity queries and admin Checking and processing of resignations Preparing bi-monthly refer reports Dealing with the admin for members placed On-Stop Removal of Finance notes from NetSuite following DD draw Other cover as required to cover holiday / illness for Assistant Accountants For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Accounts Assistant Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Salary: Up to £25,500 per annum This is a full time, permanent position, based in Colton, Norwich, working 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Overview of Role Undertaking a wide variety of tasks within the finance team, including but not limited to supplier statement reconciliations, dealing with member corrections and supporting the Accountant and Credit & Risk Manager in various tasks. Additional Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day Free cooked lunch daily from our onsite Café Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers) Life assurance Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working Free onsite parking Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong IT anddata presentation/analytical skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent attention to detail, together with a can-do attitude in resolving issues Experience of working in an Accounts environment 6 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 5 or above Confident at communicating in a professional manner with all of our stakeholders Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on companys success Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal objectives Views problems as challenges that we work together to resolve Team orientated, able to establish rapport and become part of an engaging team Desirable Qualifications AAT level 1 or Business and Finance degree Duties and Responsibilities Supplier Statement Reconciliations Dealing promptly with corrections for the Sales Ledger team Prepare CSVs for recharges to members, interest calculations, rollbacks, rebate payouts and other adhoc CSVs Scanning & inputting of overheads Assistance with processing Aoverhead expenses into accounts system Assistance with day to day running of accounts for research, including but not limited to invoice processing, recording bank receipts, bank reconciliations and dealing with e-mails Raising of adhoc invoices rebates, room hire Assistance with credit cards and VAT analysis Assistance with our clients Affinity queries and admin Checking and processing of resignations Preparing bi-monthly refer reports Dealing with the admin for members placed On-Stop Removal of Finance notes from NetSuite following DD draw Other cover as required to cover holiday / illness for Assistant Accountants For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd JBRP1_UKTJ
time left to apply End Date: February 23, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-047272 Be part of something big We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines. Here in the UK In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses: • Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK • Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio • Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business. • The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London. We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, 'conviviality' and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside. Your new team This position sits in our Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) business. Our diverse population of 300+ passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001, bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the world's 2nd largest spirits market, the UK is a key location for our company. At PRUK, we have a culture that blends performance and conviviality: we are recognised as an open and diverse business with a firm commitment to our employees' wellness, inclusion and safety and to making a positive impact on our industry and environment. The Business Support roles within Pernod Ricard UK provide essential support and services that make sure that we operate efficiently and effectively. Our support roles are invaluable partners to the business, delivering a range of key services. Your unique contribution - Fleet Assistant 6 Month Fixed Term Contract You will have 3 main areas of responsibility: Fleet Management: - Management of the London Office car fleet. - Provide support to both office and field-based employees. - Management of fleet supplier and review of contract terms. - Management of The Miles Consultancy. - Reporting regularly on fleet performance. - Strict maintenance of servicing records to ensure minimum downtime. - Assist in developing strategies for better fuel efficiency. - Point of contact for queries on London Fleet. - Data analysis to improve efficiency. - Responsible for changeover of details and returns. - Monthly Payroll actions associated with Fleet. - P11D reporting. - Management of breakdowns, damages, claims, fines, parking, permits and license checks. - Meet, induct and train new starters on Fleet. - Arrange driver awareness training. - Ordering new vehicles, including car hires. - Review and update of company car policy. - Record management. Finance and Administration: - Monthly payroll actions associated with fleet including invoicing and fines. - P11D reporting. - Management of breakdowns, damages, claims, fines, parking permits and license checks. - Meet, Induct & train new starters on fleet. - Arrange driver awareness training for new starters. - Ordering new vehicles, including arranging hire cars. - Review and update of company car and driving for work policy. - Records management of NCD (no claims discounts). Maintenance: - Point of contact for the maintenance contractor. - Arranging call outs for maintenance issues. - Ensure maintenance arrangements are in place to comply with all H&S regulations. - Manage day to day maintenance PPM's and reactive's. Who you'll be working with Internally, you will be part of Facilities, which sits in the wider HR team. Externally, you will work with and manage multiple external suppliers and contractors. Your blend of talent This position could be right for you if you: Have prior experience in Fleet Management. Work well in a team environment and are also willing to use your own initiative to problem solve. Have experience dealing with financial administration, such as invoicing and receipting. Our mix of benefits For your health, we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance. Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days' annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving and more! You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers. We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness. Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It's our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard. We're committed to conviviality, and with this, you'll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You'll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring. We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world through our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility. We're committed to diversity and inclusion People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as 'Créateurs de Convivialité'. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish. Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know. Responsible drinking As 'Créateurs de convivialité', we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing. In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol. In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. Job Posting End Date: 2025-02-23 Target Hire Date: 2025-03-31 Target End Date: 2025-09-05 About Us Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard's brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group's decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of "Créateurs de Convivialité." As reaffirmed by the Group's strategic plan, "Transform and Accelerate," deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard's strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), "Good times from a good place." In recognition of Pernod Ricard's strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation's Global Compact LEAD company.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
time left to apply End Date: February 23, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-047272 Be part of something big We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines. Here in the UK In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses: • Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK • Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio • Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business. • The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London. We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, 'conviviality' and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside. Your new team This position sits in our Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) business. Our diverse population of 300+ passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001, bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the world's 2nd largest spirits market, the UK is a key location for our company. At PRUK, we have a culture that blends performance and conviviality: we are recognised as an open and diverse business with a firm commitment to our employees' wellness, inclusion and safety and to making a positive impact on our industry and environment. The Business Support roles within Pernod Ricard UK provide essential support and services that make sure that we operate efficiently and effectively. Our support roles are invaluable partners to the business, delivering a range of key services. Your unique contribution - Fleet Assistant 6 Month Fixed Term Contract You will have 3 main areas of responsibility: Fleet Management: - Management of the London Office car fleet. - Provide support to both office and field-based employees. - Management of fleet supplier and review of contract terms. - Management of The Miles Consultancy. - Reporting regularly on fleet performance. - Strict maintenance of servicing records to ensure minimum downtime. - Assist in developing strategies for better fuel efficiency. - Point of contact for queries on London Fleet. - Data analysis to improve efficiency. - Responsible for changeover of details and returns. - Monthly Payroll actions associated with Fleet. - P11D reporting. - Management of breakdowns, damages, claims, fines, parking, permits and license checks. - Meet, induct and train new starters on Fleet. - Arrange driver awareness training. - Ordering new vehicles, including car hires. - Review and update of company car policy. - Record management. Finance and Administration: - Monthly payroll actions associated with fleet including invoicing and fines. - P11D reporting. - Management of breakdowns, damages, claims, fines, parking permits and license checks. - Meet, Induct & train new starters on fleet. - Arrange driver awareness training for new starters. - Ordering new vehicles, including arranging hire cars. - Review and update of company car and driving for work policy. - Records management of NCD (no claims discounts). Maintenance: - Point of contact for the maintenance contractor. - Arranging call outs for maintenance issues. - Ensure maintenance arrangements are in place to comply with all H&S regulations. - Manage day to day maintenance PPM's and reactive's. Who you'll be working with Internally, you will be part of Facilities, which sits in the wider HR team. Externally, you will work with and manage multiple external suppliers and contractors. Your blend of talent This position could be right for you if you: Have prior experience in Fleet Management. Work well in a team environment and are also willing to use your own initiative to problem solve. Have experience dealing with financial administration, such as invoicing and receipting. Our mix of benefits For your health, we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance. Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days' annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving and more! You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers. We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness. Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It's our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard. We're committed to conviviality, and with this, you'll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You'll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring. We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world through our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility. We're committed to diversity and inclusion People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as 'Créateurs de Convivialité'. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish. Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know. Responsible drinking As 'Créateurs de convivialité', we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing. In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol. In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. Job Posting End Date: 2025-02-23 Target Hire Date: 2025-03-31 Target End Date: 2025-09-05 About Us Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard's brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group's decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of "Créateurs de Convivialité." As reaffirmed by the Group's strategic plan, "Transform and Accelerate," deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard's strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), "Good times from a good place." In recognition of Pernod Ricard's strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation's Global Compact LEAD company.
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Sturminster Newton, Dorset
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract Parts Manager Do you have Parts Manager or Parts Supervisor experience? Do you have a good understanding of the agricultural industry? Could this excellent opportunity be of interest to you? Location of the Job: Dorset - South West of England. Salary and Benefits Package: Competitive salary, depending on experience. Company vehicle. Company events. Company pension scheme. Employee discount. Wellness bonus. LSL holiday. Additional information: This is a permanent full-time position. Working hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 17:30pm with half hour lunch. Rotational Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm. About The Company: A specialist Agricultural and Farming Machinery dealership. The Job Role Details: As the Parts Manager you will oversee the Parts Department and work alongside the Parts Advisor. With an increasing customer base and continued turnover improvement the busy department requires someone to continue to improve and grow the department. You will also assist in delivering the targets for the business by being responsible for ordering parts, goods in & out, the displays and retail area, and dealing with customers' queries. Also to ensure the Parts Department's administration is carried out correctly and on time and to put the customer first through actions and results. Key Responsibilities: You will Follow an annual Parts Department budget to provide realistic, attainable and measurable parts profits goals. Monitor performance indicators monthly to assure the achievement of departmental goals. Promote and merchandise parts, accessories and rural products using all appropriate advertising and promotion methods. Maintain an accurate and effective parts inventory control systems that includes proper counter procedures to achieve department goals for fill, customer service and inventory turnover. Make maximum use of all order discount programs, e.g. order on stock terms wherever possible. Submit all parts warranty and return claims within the required time frame to achieve maximum credit. Resolve customer complaints regarding Parts with a focus on customer satisfaction and customer retention. Review all customer complaints with your line manager or the Dealer Principal. Assist in training any new Parts staff to support customer service requirements. Ensure that all staff at the depot maximise opportunities for Sales and to pass on relevant leads to the Service and/or Sales department. This includes training on the in-house system and manufacturers online systems, as well as Health & Safety rules. Control and maintain a proper paper flow in the Parts Department to reflect all parts activity and which are necessary to audit the performance of the Parts department. Conduct correspondence with outside suppliers for purchases, utilising recognised purchasing procedures. Maintain a neat, clean and attractive environment throughout the Parts Department's area of responsibility. Assist with counter sales where necessary and to support customers' needs, but not to the extent that compromises the other duties. Ensure that all electronic systems (i.e. parts books,) are always up to date with the latest versions. Take responsibility for Health & Safety in the Parts department. Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications: You will have / be Supervisory experience in a similar role. Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, IBCOS or other dealership management system, relevant manufacturer online systems e.g. eDoc, Assist). Knowledge of effective purchasing, inventory management, retailing, technical knowledge, Health & Safety, customer service. Ability to prioritise and to handle multiple tasks. Ability to work under pressure. Experience in agriculture. Full UK driving licence. How to apply: Please click on the apply now button. The Industry (Key Words): Parts manager jobs, parts supervisor jobs, parts advisor jobs, parts jobs, agricultural parts jobs, agricultural stores jobs, store jobs, parts technician jobs, parts assistant jobs, parts administrator jobs. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract Parts Manager Do you have Parts Manager or Parts Supervisor experience? Do you have a good understanding of the agricultural industry? Could this excellent opportunity be of interest to you? Location of the Job: Dorset - South West of England. Salary and Benefits Package: Competitive salary, depending on experience. Company vehicle. Company events. Company pension scheme. Employee discount. Wellness bonus. LSL holiday. Additional information: This is a permanent full-time position. Working hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 17:30pm with half hour lunch. Rotational Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm. About The Company: A specialist Agricultural and Farming Machinery dealership. The Job Role Details: As the Parts Manager you will oversee the Parts Department and work alongside the Parts Advisor. With an increasing customer base and continued turnover improvement the busy department requires someone to continue to improve and grow the department. You will also assist in delivering the targets for the business by being responsible for ordering parts, goods in & out, the displays and retail area, and dealing with customers' queries. Also to ensure the Parts Department's administration is carried out correctly and on time and to put the customer first through actions and results. Key Responsibilities: You will Follow an annual Parts Department budget to provide realistic, attainable and measurable parts profits goals. Monitor performance indicators monthly to assure the achievement of departmental goals. Promote and merchandise parts, accessories and rural products using all appropriate advertising and promotion methods. Maintain an accurate and effective parts inventory control systems that includes proper counter procedures to achieve department goals for fill, customer service and inventory turnover. Make maximum use of all order discount programs, e.g. order on stock terms wherever possible. Submit all parts warranty and return claims within the required time frame to achieve maximum credit. Resolve customer complaints regarding Parts with a focus on customer satisfaction and customer retention. Review all customer complaints with your line manager or the Dealer Principal. Assist in training any new Parts staff to support customer service requirements. Ensure that all staff at the depot maximise opportunities for Sales and to pass on relevant leads to the Service and/or Sales department. This includes training on the in-house system and manufacturers online systems, as well as Health & Safety rules. Control and maintain a proper paper flow in the Parts Department to reflect all parts activity and which are necessary to audit the performance of the Parts department. Conduct correspondence with outside suppliers for purchases, utilising recognised purchasing procedures. Maintain a neat, clean and attractive environment throughout the Parts Department's area of responsibility. Assist with counter sales where necessary and to support customers' needs, but not to the extent that compromises the other duties. Ensure that all electronic systems (i.e. parts books,) are always up to date with the latest versions. Take responsibility for Health & Safety in the Parts department. Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications: You will have / be Supervisory experience in a similar role. Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, IBCOS or other dealership management system, relevant manufacturer online systems e.g. eDoc, Assist). Knowledge of effective purchasing, inventory management, retailing, technical knowledge, Health & Safety, customer service. Ability to prioritise and to handle multiple tasks. Ability to work under pressure. Experience in agriculture. Full UK driving licence. How to apply: Please click on the apply now button. The Industry (Key Words): Parts manager jobs, parts supervisor jobs, parts advisor jobs, parts jobs, agricultural parts jobs, agricultural stores jobs, store jobs, parts technician jobs, parts assistant jobs, parts administrator jobs. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education. JBRP1_UKTJ
Rubix Group is Europes leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services, including bearings, mechanical power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, tools and health & safety equipment. We supply high quality reliable parts from the worlds leading manufacturers with over 3,500,000 products available from our extensive distribution network of 650+ locations across 23 countries in Europe. We employ more than 9,000 people across Europe and offer added value to all of our customers, small and large, local and pan-European, through the technical expertise of all our people. Rubix UK operates as one of the largest MRO and TGM distributors in the UK with annual sales in excess of £250m.With a turnover of €3.15 billion in 2023, RUBIX is the largest supplier of industrial maintenance & distribution network in Europe. We are now recruiting a Sales Office Manager to support one of our Specialist business Matara. Matara UK Limited is one of three businesses within our Motion Control & Automation (MCA) Specialist division. Founded in 1995 and acquired by RUBIX in 2020, Matara works hard to deliver an unbeatable range of bespoke pneumatic and linear automation products, backed up with technical expertise, market leading value and a clear commitment to customer service. Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks: Execution of the Branch Checklists daily, weekly and monthly Training and coordinating of colleagues in any new processes and implementing where possible the streamlining of systems to improve workflow Increasing profitability in the existing customer portfolio Developing and executing new business strategies working with the Matara General Manager and the internal sales team Supporting in all aspects of branch sales, operations and audits Ensure H&S compliance in the branch Provision of a best in class customer experience to all customers Coaching internal sales with all current inhouse systems to convert inbound calls into sales calls Who are we looking for? This role would suit an internal salesperson looking for their first step into team management, a Sales Manager looking for a change of scenery in a more centralised role or indeed a Branch Assistant Manager. What we need: Leader who engenders commitment, drive and motivation Team Player: Strong team skills and the ability to interact well with customers and colleagues. Can demonstrate an aptitude/understanding of staff management. Strong Communication: Demonstrates the ability to communicate consistently both verbally and in writing with a wide range of customers and colleagues. Can demonstrate strong Customer Service experience. Sales Order Processing experience and able to process daily order/enquiry intake effectively. Effectively answering phones and site requests by emails Keeping track of back orders Drafting and emailing customer correspondence We offer Weve built an environment based on trust, openness, and kindness, where different perspectives can thrive. We value your initiative: in turn we offer autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape your career. As well as A Highly competitive base salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Well support you with: Flexible working Industry-leading training through the Rubix Academy Leadership opportunities Mentoring JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Rubix Group is Europes leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services, including bearings, mechanical power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, tools and health & safety equipment. We supply high quality reliable parts from the worlds leading manufacturers with over 3,500,000 products available from our extensive distribution network of 650+ locations across 23 countries in Europe. We employ more than 9,000 people across Europe and offer added value to all of our customers, small and large, local and pan-European, through the technical expertise of all our people. Rubix UK operates as one of the largest MRO and TGM distributors in the UK with annual sales in excess of £250m.With a turnover of €3.15 billion in 2023, RUBIX is the largest supplier of industrial maintenance & distribution network in Europe. We are now recruiting a Sales Office Manager to support one of our Specialist business Matara. Matara UK Limited is one of three businesses within our Motion Control & Automation (MCA) Specialist division. Founded in 1995 and acquired by RUBIX in 2020, Matara works hard to deliver an unbeatable range of bespoke pneumatic and linear automation products, backed up with technical expertise, market leading value and a clear commitment to customer service. Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks: Execution of the Branch Checklists daily, weekly and monthly Training and coordinating of colleagues in any new processes and implementing where possible the streamlining of systems to improve workflow Increasing profitability in the existing customer portfolio Developing and executing new business strategies working with the Matara General Manager and the internal sales team Supporting in all aspects of branch sales, operations and audits Ensure H&S compliance in the branch Provision of a best in class customer experience to all customers Coaching internal sales with all current inhouse systems to convert inbound calls into sales calls Who are we looking for? This role would suit an internal salesperson looking for their first step into team management, a Sales Manager looking for a change of scenery in a more centralised role or indeed a Branch Assistant Manager. What we need: Leader who engenders commitment, drive and motivation Team Player: Strong team skills and the ability to interact well with customers and colleagues. Can demonstrate an aptitude/understanding of staff management. Strong Communication: Demonstrates the ability to communicate consistently both verbally and in writing with a wide range of customers and colleagues. Can demonstrate strong Customer Service experience. Sales Order Processing experience and able to process daily order/enquiry intake effectively. Effectively answering phones and site requests by emails Keeping track of back orders Drafting and emailing customer correspondence We offer Weve built an environment based on trust, openness, and kindness, where different perspectives can thrive. We value your initiative: in turn we offer autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape your career. As well as A Highly competitive base salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Well support you with: Flexible working Industry-leading training through the Rubix Academy Leadership opportunities Mentoring JBRP1_UKTJ
Salary: Circa £33,000 pa plus bonus Location: Basildon Job Type: Permanent Hours of work: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri Start Date: ASAP Industry: Heavy Engineering / Industrial World-leading industrial gases and engineering company urgently require an Assistant at their busy Basildon depot. Reporting directly to the Manager, you will apply your outstanding sales and customer service skills and comprehensive product knowledge to achieve substantial sales revenues. You will be responsible for selling a range of welding equipment, cylinder gases, safety and related industrial products At the same time, you will take charge of sales and stock management and wide- ranging administration, including credit control, cash reconciliation, stock control within SAP and Health & Safety. As part of the team, the successful candidate will have the responsibility for developing new business, identifying new product opportunities and negotiating with suppliers and customers. Requirements: A technical background with direct sales experience. Previous Retail selling skills or previous experience through working in a customer service environment An understanding of Gases, Industrial Safety and Welding products and processes an advantage Knowledge of welding/fabrication/HVAC would be ideal. Forklift Truck handling competencies / certification. Ability to work as part of a team or on your own. Face to face selling and negotiating skills. Good communication and listening skills and ability to relate product features and benefits to prospective buyers. Physical fitness and manual handling skills to cope with range of different packages. Qualified to O level / GCSE standard Current Driver s License To Apply : This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World leader in its field and will offer job security as well as further job opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your up-to-date CV to Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have. All applicants must be eligible to live & work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility is required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, residency permit, passport etc.) All calls are handled with the strictest confidence.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Salary: Circa £33,000 pa plus bonus Location: Basildon Job Type: Permanent Hours of work: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri Start Date: ASAP Industry: Heavy Engineering / Industrial World-leading industrial gases and engineering company urgently require an Assistant at their busy Basildon depot. Reporting directly to the Manager, you will apply your outstanding sales and customer service skills and comprehensive product knowledge to achieve substantial sales revenues. You will be responsible for selling a range of welding equipment, cylinder gases, safety and related industrial products At the same time, you will take charge of sales and stock management and wide- ranging administration, including credit control, cash reconciliation, stock control within SAP and Health & Safety. As part of the team, the successful candidate will have the responsibility for developing new business, identifying new product opportunities and negotiating with suppliers and customers. Requirements: A technical background with direct sales experience. Previous Retail selling skills or previous experience through working in a customer service environment An understanding of Gases, Industrial Safety and Welding products and processes an advantage Knowledge of welding/fabrication/HVAC would be ideal. Forklift Truck handling competencies / certification. Ability to work as part of a team or on your own. Face to face selling and negotiating skills. Good communication and listening skills and ability to relate product features and benefits to prospective buyers. Physical fitness and manual handling skills to cope with range of different packages. Qualified to O level / GCSE standard Current Driver s License To Apply : This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World leader in its field and will offer job security as well as further job opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your up-to-date CV to Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have. All applicants must be eligible to live & work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility is required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, residency permit, passport etc.) All calls are handled with the strictest confidence.
Salary: Circa £33,000 pa plus bonus Location: Wembley Job Type: Permanent Hours of work: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri Start Date: ASAP Industry: Heavy Engineering / Industrial World-leading industrial gases and engineering company urgently require an Assistant at their busy Wembley depot. Reporting directly to the Manager, you will apply your outstanding sales and customer service skills and comprehensive product knowledge to achieve substantial sales revenues. You will be responsible for selling a range of welding equipment, cylinder gases, safety and related industrial products At the same time, you will take charge of sales and stock management and wide- ranging administration, including credit control, cash reconciliation, stock control within SAP and Health & Safety. As part of the team, the successful candidate will have the responsibility for developing new business, identifying new product opportunities and negotiating with suppliers and customers. Requirements: • A technical background with direct sales experience. • Previous Retail selling skills or previous experience through working in a customer service environment • An understanding of Gases, Industrial Safety and Welding products and processes an advantage • Knowledge of welding/fabrication/HVAC would be ideal. • Forklift Truck handling competencies / certification. • Ability to work as part of a team or on your own. • Face to face selling and negotiating skills. • Good communication and listening skills and ability to relate product features and benefits to prospective buyers. • Physical fitness and manual handling skills to cope with range of different packages. • Qualified to O level / GCSE standard • Current Driver s License To Apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World leader in its field and will offer job security as well as further job opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your up-to-date CV to Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have. All applicants must be eligible to live & work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility is required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, residency permit, passport etc.) All calls are handled with the strictest confidence.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Salary: Circa £33,000 pa plus bonus Location: Wembley Job Type: Permanent Hours of work: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri Start Date: ASAP Industry: Heavy Engineering / Industrial World-leading industrial gases and engineering company urgently require an Assistant at their busy Wembley depot. Reporting directly to the Manager, you will apply your outstanding sales and customer service skills and comprehensive product knowledge to achieve substantial sales revenues. You will be responsible for selling a range of welding equipment, cylinder gases, safety and related industrial products At the same time, you will take charge of sales and stock management and wide- ranging administration, including credit control, cash reconciliation, stock control within SAP and Health & Safety. As part of the team, the successful candidate will have the responsibility for developing new business, identifying new product opportunities and negotiating with suppliers and customers. Requirements: • A technical background with direct sales experience. • Previous Retail selling skills or previous experience through working in a customer service environment • An understanding of Gases, Industrial Safety and Welding products and processes an advantage • Knowledge of welding/fabrication/HVAC would be ideal. • Forklift Truck handling competencies / certification. • Ability to work as part of a team or on your own. • Face to face selling and negotiating skills. • Good communication and listening skills and ability to relate product features and benefits to prospective buyers. • Physical fitness and manual handling skills to cope with range of different packages. • Qualified to O level / GCSE standard • Current Driver s License To Apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World leader in its field and will offer job security as well as further job opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your up-to-date CV to Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have. All applicants must be eligible to live & work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility is required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, residency permit, passport etc.) All calls are handled with the strictest confidence.
Range Assistant - Bingley 24,000 plus benefits Job Overview: Working in the Commercial - Range team, in this role you will learn many of the skills required when starting a career in range building. You'll be confident to voice innovative ideas and bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. If you thrive working in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure, read on! Key Responsibilities: Support the Range Manager and Assistant Range Manager with weekly product analysis, administrative tasks & preparation for sign off meetings. Management of failed product delivery's-using initiative to make decisions from a commercial perspective, working with QC and Merchandise to ensure customers' needs are met, building relationships with international team and suppliers to find solutions. Carry out frequent competitor benchmarking and analysis to develop market knowledge and to highlight new and improved product opportunities to maximise sales. Management of style creation, samples and catalogue copy checking. Selecting products for parcel catalogues and building spreads to key KPIs, presenting to senior management for sign off. Trade analysis, managing trade documents and being aware of best / worst sellers. Skills and Experience: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to pick up new systems and administrative tasks is essential Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to deliver to tight deadlines Creativity and strong product sensitivity This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to join a strong, efficient team. You will be an appreciated and valued member of our team and be offered many opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. Remuneration 24,000 plus Benefits Package About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
Range Assistant - Bingley 24,000 plus benefits Job Overview: Working in the Commercial - Range team, in this role you will learn many of the skills required when starting a career in range building. You'll be confident to voice innovative ideas and bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. If you thrive working in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure, read on! Key Responsibilities: Support the Range Manager and Assistant Range Manager with weekly product analysis, administrative tasks & preparation for sign off meetings. Management of failed product delivery's-using initiative to make decisions from a commercial perspective, working with QC and Merchandise to ensure customers' needs are met, building relationships with international team and suppliers to find solutions. Carry out frequent competitor benchmarking and analysis to develop market knowledge and to highlight new and improved product opportunities to maximise sales. Management of style creation, samples and catalogue copy checking. Selecting products for parcel catalogues and building spreads to key KPIs, presenting to senior management for sign off. Trade analysis, managing trade documents and being aware of best / worst sellers. Skills and Experience: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to pick up new systems and administrative tasks is essential Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to deliver to tight deadlines Creativity and strong product sensitivity This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to join a strong, efficient team. You will be an appreciated and valued member of our team and be offered many opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. Remuneration 24,000 plus Benefits Package About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
Accounts Assistant Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Salary : Up to £25,500 per annum This is a full time, permanent position, based in Colton, Norwich, working 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Overview of Role Undertaking a wide variety of tasks within the finance team, including but not limited to supplier statement reconciliations, dealing with member corrections and supporting the Accountant and Credit & Risk Manager in various tasks. Additional Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day Free cooked lunch daily from our onsite Café Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers) Life assurance Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working Free onsite parking Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong IT and data presentation/analytical skills , including Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent attention to detail, together with a can-do attitude in resolving issues Experience of working in an Accounts environment 6 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 5 or above Confident at communicating in a professional manner with all of our stakeholders Desirable Qualifications AAT level 1 or Business and Finance degree Duties and Responsibilities Supplier Statement Reconciliations Dealing promptly with corrections for the Sales Ledger team Prepare CSVs for recharges to members, interest calculations, rollbacks, rebate payouts and other adhoc CSVs Scanning & inputting of overheads Assistance with processing Aoverhead expenses into accounts system Assistance with day to day running of accounts for research, including but not limited to invoice processing, recording bank receipts, bank reconciliations and dealing with e-mails Assistance with credit cards and VAT analysis Assistance with our clients Affinity queries and admin Checking and processing of resignations Preparing bi-monthly refer reports Removal of Finance notes from NetSuite following DD draw Other cover as required to cover holiday / illness for Assistant Accountants For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Accounts Assistant Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Salary : Up to £25,500 per annum This is a full time, permanent position, based in Colton, Norwich, working 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Overview of Role Undertaking a wide variety of tasks within the finance team, including but not limited to supplier statement reconciliations, dealing with member corrections and supporting the Accountant and Credit & Risk Manager in various tasks. Additional Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day Free cooked lunch daily from our onsite Café Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers) Life assurance Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working Free onsite parking Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong IT and data presentation/analytical skills , including Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent attention to detail, together with a can-do attitude in resolving issues Experience of working in an Accounts environment 6 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 5 or above Confident at communicating in a professional manner with all of our stakeholders Desirable Qualifications AAT level 1 or Business and Finance degree Duties and Responsibilities Supplier Statement Reconciliations Dealing promptly with corrections for the Sales Ledger team Prepare CSVs for recharges to members, interest calculations, rollbacks, rebate payouts and other adhoc CSVs Scanning & inputting of overheads Assistance with processing Aoverhead expenses into accounts system Assistance with day to day running of accounts for research, including but not limited to invoice processing, recording bank receipts, bank reconciliations and dealing with e-mails Assistance with credit cards and VAT analysis Assistance with our clients Affinity queries and admin Checking and processing of resignations Preparing bi-monthly refer reports Removal of Finance notes from NetSuite following DD draw Other cover as required to cover holiday / illness for Assistant Accountants For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd
HAYLEY DEXIS are looking for a Procurement Assistant to work onsite at one of our client s premises in Manchester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary. The Procurement Assistant will liaise with Internal stakeholders and external Suppliers to ensure that all Purchase Orders & Purchase requests are created and expedited efficiently. Ideally fully conversant with SAP, SRM & GPS/ARIBA and other necessary Group systems. Essential Functions Manage the process of approved shopping cart requisitions ensuring their conversion into purchase orders using SAP MM and SRM. Includes all MRP Requisitions, Material Requisitions and Service Requisitions. Responsible for the selection of a supplier from the Approved Vendor List to process the shopping cart requisition. Ensure standards of procurement are in line with Group Purchasing Policy. Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in a timely manner. Confirm Delivery Dates of all Purchase Orders / Delivery Requests with all external Suppliers and ensure the details are updated in a timely manner into company platforms. Expedite delivery of outstanding purchase orders. Maintain existing purchase orders ensuring the SAP System reflects the true outstanding order position with the supplier. Update supplier contact details on SAP System & GPS/ARIBA and any other Group Systems, ensuring automated and manually raised purchase orders are delivered to the correct Supplier Contact. Support Regional, National and Group Purchasing team s objectives Improve workflows and processes, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing function. Required Qualifications/Experience GCSE Maths & English, or equivalent NVQ in Business & Administration, or equivalent CIPS Member (Certificate or Diploma) or training towards Fluent in English (essential) and basic Spanish (useful) Required Skills/Abilities Experience of working as part of a Purchasing Team within a manufacturing environment Experience of using SAP SRM and MM would be an advantage Good negotiation skills & attention to detail Flexible approach to work, responding to business needs Personable, well organised and methodical Innovative, analytical thinker and client focused Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week. What we offer you : Highly competitive salary 23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) Company pension. In-house training. Fun and inclusive working environment. Wellness initiatives, including Bike2Work and healthcare scheme. Life Assurance cover. HAYLEY DEXIS is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,200 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. For more information about HAYLEY DEXIS , please visit our website. Click apply now to become our Procurement Assistant and join the team.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
HAYLEY DEXIS are looking for a Procurement Assistant to work onsite at one of our client s premises in Manchester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary. The Procurement Assistant will liaise with Internal stakeholders and external Suppliers to ensure that all Purchase Orders & Purchase requests are created and expedited efficiently. Ideally fully conversant with SAP, SRM & GPS/ARIBA and other necessary Group systems. Essential Functions Manage the process of approved shopping cart requisitions ensuring their conversion into purchase orders using SAP MM and SRM. Includes all MRP Requisitions, Material Requisitions and Service Requisitions. Responsible for the selection of a supplier from the Approved Vendor List to process the shopping cart requisition. Ensure standards of procurement are in line with Group Purchasing Policy. Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in a timely manner. Confirm Delivery Dates of all Purchase Orders / Delivery Requests with all external Suppliers and ensure the details are updated in a timely manner into company platforms. Expedite delivery of outstanding purchase orders. Maintain existing purchase orders ensuring the SAP System reflects the true outstanding order position with the supplier. Update supplier contact details on SAP System & GPS/ARIBA and any other Group Systems, ensuring automated and manually raised purchase orders are delivered to the correct Supplier Contact. Support Regional, National and Group Purchasing team s objectives Improve workflows and processes, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing function. Required Qualifications/Experience GCSE Maths & English, or equivalent NVQ in Business & Administration, or equivalent CIPS Member (Certificate or Diploma) or training towards Fluent in English (essential) and basic Spanish (useful) Required Skills/Abilities Experience of working as part of a Purchasing Team within a manufacturing environment Experience of using SAP SRM and MM would be an advantage Good negotiation skills & attention to detail Flexible approach to work, responding to business needs Personable, well organised and methodical Innovative, analytical thinker and client focused Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week. What we offer you : Highly competitive salary 23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) Company pension. In-house training. Fun and inclusive working environment. Wellness initiatives, including Bike2Work and healthcare scheme. Life Assurance cover. HAYLEY DEXIS is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,200 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. For more information about HAYLEY DEXIS , please visit our website. Click apply now to become our Procurement Assistant and join the team.
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Reading, Berkshire
Sales Support Assistant - Provide administrative support to the sales team, project tracking and chasing leads - Communicating over the phone with customers and clients, helping them with enquiries Client Details Sales Support Assistant - UK's leading bathroom manufacturer - Belongs to a group of rapidly-growing brands leading their respective markets - Working within the headquarters of the company Description Sales Support Assistant - Liaising with External Sales Team and Field Service Engineers - Answering telephone calls & emails in relation to technical and sales enquiries - Updating CRM system and tracking projects - Processing sales orders - Liaising with customers and suppliers, as well as other teams within the company Profile Sales Support Assistant : - Good numerical and analytic skills with spreadsheet and database skills - Previous CRM experience (in particular Sage) - Ability to communicate and interact with a wide range of contacts including customers and suppliers - Promotes initiatives and ideas with a positive and enthusiastic team approach Job Offer Sales Support Assistant - Salary of £25,000 p.a - Company pension + bonus scheme - 25 days of holiday per year - Good opportunity for career progression
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
Sales Support Assistant - Provide administrative support to the sales team, project tracking and chasing leads - Communicating over the phone with customers and clients, helping them with enquiries Client Details Sales Support Assistant - UK's leading bathroom manufacturer - Belongs to a group of rapidly-growing brands leading their respective markets - Working within the headquarters of the company Description Sales Support Assistant - Liaising with External Sales Team and Field Service Engineers - Answering telephone calls & emails in relation to technical and sales enquiries - Updating CRM system and tracking projects - Processing sales orders - Liaising with customers and suppliers, as well as other teams within the company Profile Sales Support Assistant : - Good numerical and analytic skills with spreadsheet and database skills - Previous CRM experience (in particular Sage) - Ability to communicate and interact with a wide range of contacts including customers and suppliers - Promotes initiatives and ideas with a positive and enthusiastic team approach Job Offer Sales Support Assistant - Salary of £25,000 p.a - Company pension + bonus scheme - 25 days of holiday per year - Good opportunity for career progression
