Total 103 Others level Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Reading, RG1 5AN

Job Title: School Business ManagerLocation: East LondonContract Type: Temporary About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced School Business Manager to join our dynamic team in East London. This is a temporary to permanent position, ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment and is ready to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of the school, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage the school's administrative functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Lead on procurement and contract management, ensuring the best value for the school.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and school policies.
• Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team with strategic planning and decision-making.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS check (required).
• Strong financial acumen and experience with school budgeting and financial management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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CMA Recruitment Group is working exclusively with an organisation based in Reading who are looking for an individual to join their team working as their Management Accountant. This will involve business partnering with colleagues across within the company.

What will the Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner role involve?

• Accuracy of accounting records and financial reporting.
• Managing month end, audit, budgeting, forecast, statutory accounts preparation.
• Production of monthly management accounts.
• You will be responsible for 3 staff, providing support and guidance.

Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner vacancy:

• Ideally experience working in Higher Education or a similar organisation.
• Strong understanding of Excel, Pivot tables, Lookups.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner:

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days rising to 28 days with service plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Life assurance.
• Friendly environment.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a Dispensing Optician for their well-established Reading, Berkshire practice.

You will be able to provide patents with a personalised dispensing experience, working with some amazing frame and lens brands.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Modern independent
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Optix computer system
• Automated focimeter
• Team of 10-11 People
• Working alongside an experienced Branch Manager
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/frame you want to dispense
• Access to amazing brands - Maui Jim, Rayban, Chanel, BVLGARI, Cutler and Gross
• Working 5 days a week including most Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary between £28,000 to £35,000 DOE, plus bonus (£200-£400 a month)
• Staff discount
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols
• Pension - Matched up to 5%
• Progression into management available
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms
• Support from other Opticians, Trainers and Professional services teams

Dispensing Optician- Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants be able to provide the very best service possible
• Interest in brands and eyewear trends
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

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De Vere Wokefield Estate

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Assistant Sales & Events Office Manager

Are you looking for your next hotel sales & events office role?

We are recruiting for an Assistant Sales & Events Office Manager to join our team at De Vere Wokefield Estate

As the Assistant Sales & Events office manager you will assist with the overall management of the Conference & Events Department, and support the team who are focussed on converting all enquires, upselling and delivering exceptional customer service at all times. You will help to maximise revenue through pricing and sales strategy, including effective diary management and an on-going competitor analysis. You will also maintain effective communication between conference sales office and event operations team.

Your skills and experience:

• Event sales experience ideally from within the hospitality sector such as Hotels, Restaurants or venues.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to be able to positively represent De Vere.

• Have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle as this role will on occasion involve travel within the UK.

• People management experience including training new starters, guiding and motivating colleagues to achieve sales targets.

• You embrace technology with confidence and are proficient using IT software. Familiarity with Opera would be advantageous, but is not mandatory as training will be provided.

• Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered.

Benefits:

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Assistant Sales & Events Office Manager.

• £35,000 per year + Sales Bonus Incentive Scheme up to 10% of annual salary (paid quarterly)
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

Thames Water is excited to offer this opportunity for a Business Services Coordinator to join our team on a 4 to 6-month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing the workflow of retained activities and supporting our outsourced partner in resolving exceptions and complex customer queries.

What you will be doing as the Business Services Coordinator: You will play a key part in supporting and assisting with the implementation of new processes and systems, continuously improving how we serve our customers. You'll help enhance training materials and elevate our service offering to ensure we deliver exceptional customer experiences. As part of your responsibilities, you will handle customer callbacks and escalations within agreed SLAs, during this process you must ensure our customer is at the heart of everything we do as well as ensuring our assets are protected.

Duties to include but not limited to:

- Working collaboratively across the business with exposure to a wide variety of stakeholders including customers, developers, contractors, and Thames Water partners including Cash operations.
- Delivering an excellent customer experience (both to internal and external customers) in all aspects, working towards an improved CSAT/DMEX score, reduced complaints, and improved quality.
- Demonstrating our values through behaviours and creating an inclusive and positive environment that drives performance, engagement, and development.
- Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries.
- Resolving customer queries promptly and efficiently.
- Accurately following SODA to ensure business integrity, cross-referencing details against the main applicant, and liaising with Billing and customer on any inconsistencies.
- Processing & capturing cheques promptly.
- Technically assessing from a financial point and being the main point of contact for payment queries & refunds queries.

What you should bring to the role:

- Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT Systems and Office Software.
- MS Dynamics, SAP ECC trained and Nav good knowledge base.
- Investigational mindset experience.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
- Extremely customer-focused, cognisant of CSAT and our aims to meet all customer demands Confidence at communicating with business stakeholders and customers — both verbally and written Seeks to understand Health and Safety requirements.

What’s in it for you?

- A starting salary of £25,000 and up to £30,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Ready to Make a Difference? Shape the future of businesses and learners alike as our next Area Business Consultant.

Role: Area Business Consultant | Area: Remote, to cover the Berkshire & Hampshire region | Salary: From £27,000 + commission

As an Area Business Consultant, you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent HIT Training Ltd at local events.

The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area.

Duties will include:


Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system.
Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrollment targets.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients.
Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach.
Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.




About you

We’re seeking proactive, confident individuals with the following skills and experience:


Previous experience in a business development role.
Experience of new business development and lead generation.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self motivated.
Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector.





Your Benefits and Growth

Our Area Business Consultants can expect a competitive base salary starting from £27,000 plus our benefits and commission package:


Achievable uncapped commission, based on new starts per month.
Additional tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five extra days.
Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.
Access to tailored training and qualifications.




Our Commitment

We’re dedicated to transforming lives through apprenticeships. As a leading training provider, we see the life-changing power of apprenticeships, not only for individuals but for businesses and the economy as a whole.

We want all our people to shine and bring their whole selves to work, we’re proud to be a Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer. If you want to know more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or workplace adjustments please email careers@hittraining.co.uk. If you are invited to an interview, we will ask if you need any adjustments for you to best showcase your abilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, this role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Sales Coordinator
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Basic salary up to £30,000 (dependent on experience) plus Bonus/additional OTE, hybrid working option & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)
Sector: Packaging distribution

Protecting what matters, together
We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.

We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability, and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.

The Sales Coordinator Role
As a Sales Coordinator, you'll play a key role supporting the external sales team and optimising territory sales. Acting as the main point of contact for customer accounts, you'll oversee order progression and maintain high sales administration standards. You will work closely with the purchasing team to ensure timely order fulfilment. Proactively developing customer accounts, you'll revive lapsed ones and identify opportunities through strategic up-selling and cross-selling. This includes making outbound calls to nurture relationships, explore new opportunities, and drive. We can currently provide hybrid option to work one day a week from home for this role.

Sales Coordinator Key Duties

- Conduct sales activity, proactively developing existing accounts by identifying and seizing opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling across the product portfolio.

- Utilise CRM system (MS Dynamics) to diligently follow up on all new and existing sales leads, enquiries, and quotations.

- Take initiative to contact lapsed and underutilised accounts to promote the breadth of Macfarlane's product and service offerings.

- Conduct proactive sales calls to explore opportunities for new business, generating valuable sales leads.

- Handle customer queries and orders whilst always maintaining exceptional levels of customer service.

- Collaborate closely with Sales Executives, providing them with necessary support and assistance.

- Collaborate with credit control to promptly resolve queries, engaging with customers when necessary.

- Process all sales administration and customer orders accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner, utilising the relevant systems

- Foster and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all packaging solutions, actively sharing insights and expertise with colleagues.

- Liaise closely with the site purchasing team to ensure accurate product ordering at optimal prices.

- Coordinate with Logistics/Warehouse to uphold a 24/48-hour delivery schedule as expected by customers.

What you will bring
The successful applicant will bring the following qualities and experience…

- Minimum of 12 months' experience in a comparable sales coordination or support role, demonstrating proficiency in customer engagement and sales administration.

- Proven track record of actively engaging customers in phone-based roles for at least 12 months, showcasing strong communication skills and rapport-building abilities.

- Demonstrated ability to manage sales administration tasks and process sales orders efficiently within a busy environment.

- Strong and effective telephone manner, with a documented history of establishing rapport with customers to facilitate successful sales interactions.

- History of successfully working within a dynamic role, adept at multitasking and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines effectively.

- Previous experience in proactively engaging in outbound calling to existing customers for up-selling and cross-selling purposes.

- Proficient IT skills, including intermediate-level proficiency in Excel and prior experience with CRM systems for data management and analysis.

- Solid numerical skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret and analyse data accurately.

- Ability to handle sensitive matters with diplomacy, integrity, and professionalism in interactions with customers and colleagues.

(Also, desirable):

- Proven record of outbound prospecting and cold calling to generate new business sales opportunities.

- Previous experience providing sales support to external field-based colleagues, demonstrating collaborative teamwork and support.

- Prior use of Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM systems

- Experience working in a distribution-based environment, understanding the unique challenges and dynamics of this sector.

- Any knowledge of packaging-related products, or prior familiarity with our products.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

What you will get
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: -

- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays

- Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)

- Contributory pension scheme

- Free parking at most of our site locations

- Annual (company paid) volunteering day

- Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles

- Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues

- Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities

- Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)

- Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles

- Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements

- Long service awards (5-40 years)

- Charitable giving options

- Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)

- O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)

- Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Your future with us
Here at Macfarlane Packaging, you truly have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility is a key feature of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a wide range of structure training & development pathways, utilising both inhouse

Regional Optical Trainer job covering Southern England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Trainer for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver product, sales & retail training activities to key customers. This position will involve supporting independent opticians across Southern England.

Regional Optical Trainer - Role

• Visit optical stores to train and communicate on products and services.
• Organise, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
• To develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with projects.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with training content creation (CET, technical product training, dispensing & retail optimisation) creating storyboard, presentations and adapt this content to various formats (e-learning platform, ppt…) with the support of the marketing team.
• Supporting the sales team with customer training requirements and their KPIs.

Regional Optical Trainer - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Regional Optical Trainer - Salary

• Base salary between £35-40k
• Company car and a range of additional benefits
• Monday - Friday working

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

Sales Executive
Water Coolers and Drink water solutions
South East

Are you an ambitious Sales Executive seeking an exciting opportunity in the drinking water industry? Our client, a leading division of a billion-pound organisation specialising in water solutions, is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team and cover the South East. This role focuses on driving sales of bottled and point-of-use water coolers to SMEs.

The Role:
As a Sales Executive, you will:

• Focus on achieving cooler sales targets
• Split your time equally between sales and account management for existing customers and generating new business through cold calls
• Survey sites for plumbing requirements
• Travel within the depot's coverage area and attend office days as required
• Collaborate with a mini-team, including a telesales agent and a trialler

Candidate:
The ideal Sales Executive will have:

• Proven sales track record with experience in cold calling either telesales or field sales
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve monthly sales targets
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Competency in planning and developing sales strategies

The Package:
The Sales Executive will enjoy:

• Annual salary of £31,000 OTE (uncapped realistic £43,000)
• Company car
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading water solutions provider

Our client is a prominent division of a billion-pound organisation that specialises in providing drinking water solutions to businesses across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to their customers.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Telesales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, or Sales Consultant, you may find this Field Sales Representative position particularly appealing.

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Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Role

Are you a fragrance enthusiast with a flair for people? Are you looking for a temporary role working with fabulous brands and perks, look no further!

As a Christmas Sales Assistant your role is to spread some holiday cheer and help us deliver the Perfect Service for our customers. Becoming part of our dedicated store team, you’re customer focused, can handle the festive rush and enjoy working as part of a team.

Contracted Hours: 12
Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: £8.10 - £12.00

What You'll Do:

• Welcome customers with a smile and craft a VIP-worthy experience.
• Offer our exclusive loyalty card to customers to maximise their future offers and potential savings.
• Showcase your gift-wrapping ability and personalise presents with ribbons.
• Take payments and process transactions quickly.

It Really Helps if You:

• Have a talent, passion, and a spark that ignites excitement in perfume!
• Can be flexible in your work schedule to spread holiday cheer.
• Love bustling Christmas vibes and working as part of a team.

What You'll Get:

• An amazing Christmas commission scheme, based on store sales and the number of hours worked
• You’re also a VIP to use, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take park in any customer offers on top
• Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing
• Access to the Retail Trust, a free, independent and confidential wellbeing service
• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via its O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for a Relationship Manager to join our team!

As a Relationship Manager you will have full responsibility for the delivery of exceptional customer service for a specified customer segment in the major connections business.

You will work closely with senior managers and your team to deliver the customer services strategy across the networks business. This includes delivering outstanding performance against customer satisfaction targets.

As a Relationship Manager you will have responsibility for the relationship between SSEN and the customer segment assigned which could include ICPs, IDNOs, local councils, industry bodies and connection customers or large-scale projects.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Manage a portfolio of large-scale major connections customers.

- Liaise with stakeholders and customers, managing internal relationships within the organisation acting as the voice of the customer.

- Ensure that all risks/issues/concerns/successes arising with the portfolio are reported back to the business. You will be involved in the preparation of materials for Project Review Boards and Executive Steering Boards

- Actively promote responsibility for maintaining and establishing open, honest, and positive communication

- Managing relationships and communication with key industry bodies

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience of influencing and negotiating effectively at all levels.

- Experience in managing stakeholder and customers involved in large financial transactions.

- An understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate.

- The ability to identify opportunities for revenue growth and service improvements.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to turn complex technical language into messaging appropriate for the audience.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Regional Optical Trainer job covering Southern England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Trainer for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver product, sales & retail training activities to key customers. This position will involve supporting independent opticians across Southern England.

Regional Optical Trainer - Role

• Visit optical stores to train and communicate on products and services.
• Organise, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
• To develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with projects.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with training content creation (CET, technical product training, dispensing & retail optimisation) creating storyboard, presentations and adapt this content to various formats (e-learning platform, ppt…) with the support of the marketing team.
• Supporting the sales team with customer training requirements and their KPIs.

Regional Optical Trainer - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Regional Optical Trainer - Salary

• Base salary between £35-40k
• Company car and a range of additional benefits
• Monday - Friday working

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

A market-leading £1 billion UK manufacturing and distribution group is looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where you can make an impact and build strong B2B relationships with customers across the South East (with a focus on the Home Counties and London).

You'll be joining a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. They are a well-established business with a fantastic reputation and are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale and electrical contractor market.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Sales Strategy: Create and implement a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with business goals and sales forecasts. Consider new product launches, promotions, market trends, and competitor activities within the wholesale/contractor sector.
• Strengthen Key Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing key customer accounts. Collaborate closely with these customers to effectively meet their needs and identify opportunities for mutual profitable growth.
• Maximise Sales Opportunities: Proactively seek new business opportunities and convert them into profitable sales. Identify and capitalize on potential sales avenues to enhance revenue.
• Plan and Report Sales Activities: Plan, forecast, and report sales activities within your designated area. Track performance against KPIs and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work collaboratively and foster strong relationships with all internal departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and support for sales initiatives.

Rewards

An an Area Sales Manager , you will receive:

• A starting salary between £40,000 - £50,000
• An uncapped profit share bonus
• A package including a company car, laptop and mobile phone
• Training and ongoing support
• Membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress with the business and wider group

Requirements

To be successful in this Area Sales Manager role, you should have:

• 2-5 years of experience within an external sales role with responsibility for wholesale and contractor accounts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Self-motivation and a proactive attitude
• The ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and prioritise tasks effectively
• A full UK driving licence

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!

Position: Senior Business Analyst
Company: Bridge-Logix UK Limited, Reading, UK.

We are seeking Senior Business Analyst who will lead initiatives to streamline transaction lifecycle management, transaction processing, and cash and treasury management systems. The role involves working closely with internal stakeholders and IT teams to design, develop, and enhance financial transaction processing solutions that improve operational efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Duties:
Analyze and optimize the transaction lifecycle management processes, focusing on automation, reconciliation, and exception management.
Identify gaps in existing TLM processes and recommend solutions to improve transaction processing efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with IT teams to implement enhancements to the transaction processing platform, ensuring seamless integration with other systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders and IT, to gather and document detailed business and technical requirements.
Develop, write, and maintain critical documentation including High-Level Business Objectives, Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional and Technical Requirement Documents, and Business Analysis Diagrams (Process Flows, Workflow Diagrams, etc.).
Conduct workshops, interviews, and process mapping sessions to understand business challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for development teams, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Oversee system testing (UAT) and validation processes to ensure system functionality meets business requirements and regulatory standards.
Analyze transaction and treasury data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
Use data-driven insights to influence decision-making and drive strategic improvements.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts and project teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality delivery.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful delivery within established constraints.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any stream, or a related field
Experience in business analysis or a related role within the banking, financial services, or treasury management sectors.
Experience with financial transaction platforms (e.g., SmartStream, Oracle TMS), data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI), and reconciliation systems.
Experience with Agile Software Development Methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of Transaction Lifecycle Management systems, including reconciliation, exception management, and settlement processing.
Strong understanding of transaction processing workflows, treasury management operations, and cash management strategies.
Familiarity with financial regulations such as AML/KYC, Basel III, MiFID II, and other relevant compliance requirements in transaction processing.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in transaction processing, reconciliation, and treasury functions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Others:
Numbers of Hours Per Week : 40
Salary: £40,000-£42,000 per year
Place: Reading, United Kingdom
Contact : Please send your CV to careers@bridge-logix.co.uk

Location: Reading St Mary's
Hours per Week: 16 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.85 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com