Total 246 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Colchester, Essex, CO1 1QT

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, you’ll have a great time at Superdrug working as an Apprentice Sales Adviser. Working in one of our stores is fun and no two days are the same. Hard work, yes, but rewarding too, with great benefits and opportunities to progress. An Apprentice Sales Adviser role is just the start!

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!

Here's the exciting bit…a great day includes:

In our Apprentice Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved.

Your role at Superdrug as one of our Apprentice Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers mostly at the till point where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys. You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets.

Your Assessor and store team will work with you to improve your communication, team work and organisational skills. They will support you with your employability skills including interview skills, CV preparation, managing your money, health, and wellbeing.

Your training will take place in store so no college days! At the end of your training, you will complete an end point assessment and on successful completion you will achieve a Retailer L2 Apprenticeship.

During your Apprenticeship your Assessor and Store Manager will discuss with you any potential progression opportunities, including becoming a sales advisor, team leader or other retail roles.

It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug Apprentice Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

What you’ll need to succeed?

• Confident and clear communication skills
• Passionate about retail and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided)
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

Success in this role will enable you to take your next step with us, as we have a strong desire to promote from within and reward the highest achievers.

You qualify if…

• You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
• You are not currently in any form of education and you are available for full time shifts
• You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
• You are eligible to work in the UK
• You are brand new to retail

Here’s how you are rewarded...

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Hours: 39 hours a week
Salary: £8.85 per hour

Come and be part of something special!

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Receptionist (Business Support Assistant)

Fixed Term, Full Time

£23,344 per annum

Location: Harlow

Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at 11.59pm

This role is being offered as a Fixed Term Contract for a period of 18 months and will involve working on-site 5 days a week at the main reception desk at Goodman House, Harlow providing face to face customer service. Days and Hours are: 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm Friday. Occasional flexible working when approved in advance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of Essex County Council's large, dynamic and highly valued Business Support Team who work in specialised Business Centres across Essex promoting specialised knowledge and improving service and efficiencies.

Business Support teams deliver outstanding administration and customer service to all Essex County Council (ECC) functional areas. Our multi skilled teams deliver services from Business Centre hubs; providing a wide variety of support to high volume processes and tasks such as data input and management, minute taking, finance tasks, managing high volume calls, receptions and requests for assistance. We also support front line social care teams that require a more integrated approach to support.

We are proactive, forward-thinking and solution focused; we streamline processes and maximise digital opportunities. In doing so, we help increase the effectiveness of ECC to deliver better outcomes for the people of Essex than it could without our support.

We value our people and help them strive to deliver their potential and walk their career pathways within our organisation, giving them the tools and learning to get there.

The Role:

This role will involve working on-site at the main reception desk at Goodman House, Harlow providing face to face customer service.

This role involves working as part of a wider business support team to deliver effective, routine administrative support within a business centre; learning and developing an understanding of existing processes and systems and develop knowledge of all functions across ECC.

As a Business Support Assistant, you may also provide general administrative support to ECC, dealing with day to day work instructed from the Business Centre Manager or others. Great customer service skills are required as this is a customer facing role. Accurate and efficient data entry onto ECC systems is also required, to ensure that all customer service requests are met within a specified time frame and are in line with data protection policies.

ECC provide a minute taking service as requested in some areas, however full training would be provided if requested to support this.

Accountabilities:

• Provide assistance to colleagues and members of the public that arrive at the main reception desk
• Providing high quality, efficient and effective Business Support services to internal and external customers within agreed timescales and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Responding to customer requests and queries in a timely and efficient way.
• Acting as a professional representative of the Business Support service and ECC .
• Delivering the required activities of the respective business centre(s).
• Providing high quality self-directed administrative support, checking own work and proactively looking to raise standards.
• Maintaining confidential records according to Essex County Council guidance.
• Dealing with correspondence for the team or service in a timely, consistent and professional manner.
• Sharing knowledge and good practice with colleagues and highlighting more efficient ways of doing tasks.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Good Standard of basic education - 5 GCSEs grade C and above (including Maths and English) or comparable experience/qualifications.
• Great face to face customer service skills
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills
• Ability to use computerised systems with a high level of speed and accuracy - including Microsoft Office applications and internal ECC databases.
• Previous experience of managing electronic or hard copy filing systems.
• Ability to communicate in a manner which is easily understood and tailored to meet the needs of the audience.
• As part of the role you may have access to sensitive and/or personal information.
• Ability to think about alternative ways of doing things and being open to new work practices and responsive to change.
• Ability to take ownership of work and fulfil agreed commitments, checking work for accuracy.
• Reliable for on site working
• This position may require minute taking experience, therefore relevant transferable skills are desirable, however full training will be provided.

Europcar is looking for Rental Sales Agents

OTE earnings opportunity - Uncapped

You've probably heard of Europcar. You probably think we just rent cars at the airport. We do so much more!

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? Are you someone who enjoys and excels in customer facing roles? Do you enjoy achieving targets and working as part of a diverse team? We are looking for Rental Sales Agents at our Chelmsford location to work as part of our team on the front desk.

You will be working in a fast paced environment where the customer is at the centre of everything we do. You will be responsible for providing a world class customer facing service whilst offering our range of additional products and services to make their onward journey easier. Through our service approach to sales, you'll also have the opportunity to earn some serious commission!

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Exceptional commission scheme - uncapped bonus potential with on target earnings uncapped.
• Starting on 6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Free on site car parking
• Pension and a life insurance scheme
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Discounted hotel rates through the Accor Group after 12 months service*
• Cycle2Work*
• Free annual eye tests
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication and face to face sales skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Car rental/sales experience is desirable but not essential (training will be provided)
• A full, clean driving licence

Why choose Europcar?

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Rental Sales Agent within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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Europcar is looking for Rental Sales Excutives

The first three monthly commission payments are guaranteed at £400 plus OTE earnings opportunity of £50,000 per year

We are Europcar, one of the top car rental companies across the globe. We operate in over 140 countries currently with 6,500 dedicated employees that deliver nothing but world class customer service to our millions of loyal customer that continue to come back year after year and rent vehicles from us.

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? Are you someone who enjoys and excels in customer facing roles? Do you enjoy achieving targets and working as part of a diverse team? We are looking for Rental Sales Agents at our Stansted Airport location to work as part of our team on the front desk.

You will be working in a fast paced environment where the customer is at the centre of everything we do. You will be responsible for providing a world class customer facing service whilst offering our range of additional products and services to make their onward journey easier. Through our service approach to sales, you'll also have the opportunity to earn some serious commission!

Another great benefit of working with us. As a Europcar Stansted Airport employee you will qualify for a significate travel discount. This will allow you to travel to and from work without enduring the full transport costs.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary with OTE 50K per year
• Exceptional commission scheme - uncapped bonus potential with on target earnings.
• Starting on 5.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free on site car parking
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

What we are looking for:

• A full, valid clean driving licence, with a minimum of 4 years driving experience is required
• Excellent communication and face to face sales skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Car rental/sales experience is desirable but not essential (training will be provided)

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Rental Sales Excutive within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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Are you based in the Chelmsford area?

Do you have a passion for sales and working with people?

Jewson Chelmsford, a leading building materials distributor, is on the hunt for a Senior Sales Advisor who's as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours: 7.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri, every 2nd Sat 7.30am-12pm

Location: Montrose House, Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE

Key Responsibilities

• Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson values

• Develop great relationships with new and existing customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible

• Dealing with lapsed accounts by checking in with customers

• Generating sales with new and existing customers - proactively calling customers to discuss offers and quotes

• Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise delivery times, and keep customers updated throughout their journey

• Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers

• Work with colleagues to suggest opportunities for improvement

What's in it for you?

• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General

• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.

• WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway

• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)

• Voluntary company benefits such as Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover

• Employee Discount

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks

• New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous industry experience preferred but not essential

• Experience in a customer facing/sales environment

• Passion for working with people with great communication skills

• Flexible with a positive can-do attitude

About us

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Salary: £31,199 - £35,579 per annum
Grade D
Permanent
37 Hours per Week

About the team:

The Member Services Team provides high quality administrative support to all Thurrock Councillors, enabling them to be effective within their roles in line with Thurrock Council priorities. This includes working with and supporting the Leader of Thurrock Council, Group Leaders, Deputy Leaders, Cabinet Members and the Mayor. The team consists of two Member Support Officers, a Cabinet Support Officer and the Leader's Office Manager, who all work closely to ensure the timely and first-rate delivery of any support requests from Members.

Main duties include:
- To deputise in responsibilities for the Leader's Office Manager to ensure an exemplary service is provided to the Deputy Leader, Cabinet and Elected Members.
- To provide a first rate executive support service under the direction of the Leader's Office Manager.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reporting for the Elected Members.
- To assist in the preparation for, and attendance at, meetings, events and other engagements with, or on behalf of the Elected Members and the Mayor/Deputy Mayor.
- To effectively coordinate meetings as well as maintain forward plans.
- Assist in delivering inductions for new members and follow up actions for those not re-elected or resigning.
- Taking minutes at meetings as required, ensuring key points are recorded and actions followed up with the action owner.
- Effective diary management including travel arrangements.
- To work collaboratively with the wider Electoral Services Team to assist in the election process.
- Any other duties which could be reasonably expected of a post holder at this level and consistent with the job requirements.
The Member Support Officers are expected to be flexible and work in the office 3 days per week, with two days working from home. to allow for sufficient office cover.
Key experience and skills required:
- Able to use initiative and work pro-actively.
- A good sense of judgement, for example, in determining priorities and which issues should be brought to the attention of senior management.
- Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Highly organised in order to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills and proficiency in ICT.
- Tactful and discrete with the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
- Understanding of Local Government and Public Sector priorities and sensitivities.
- At least three years experience of supporting senior management or elected representatives, with a record of measurable success.
- To behave in accordance with our values.
- Commitment to the principles of agile working, including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location, including remote and home working as required.
- Ability to travel within the Borough.
- Able to work flexible hours if required.
A DBS check is not required for this role.
Advert Closing Date:

Redeployment only: 11th July 2024
Internal and External: 28th July 2024

Interview Date: TBC

If you would like to discuss this role further or have any questions, please call Kelly Jones (Leader's Office Manager) Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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This is you: a self-starter, with great communication & sales skills, a persuasive ‘people-person’ who enjoys dealing with all sorts of customers, looking to stretch your business development potential to the next level.

You’re excited by the uncapped earning potential for self-employment where you get all your appointments and pre-qualified leads supplied by head office, and all the training you need to make your business a success straight out of the blocks.

And this is us! Anglian Home Improvements, the UK’s leading home improvement business, proud of our craftsmanship and service, which has kept customers coming back time and time again for over 50 years. All our products are made in Britain to the highest industry standards. But the quality products and excellent customer service are only made possible by having great people representing us – and we want to grow our team of outstanding sales and business development representatives.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be quickly trained up to know the products inside out; you’ll be proud of them, and confident in selling them to customers using your existing and growing sales abilities.

Your role will involve:

• Following up on warm sales leads, visiting customers in their own homes or utilising our new remote selling framework
• Giving persuasive business development pitches to convert quotes to sales
• Educating customers about the products and services offered, thinking on your feet and cross-selling other products where appropriate
• Working with customers to meet their unique requirements and get the job right first time, every time.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be self-motivated and confident communicating with a variety of customers at a senior level. You’ll be:

• Proactive and results-driven
• Flexible towards varied workloads and working hours
• Able to provide a consistently high level of customer service
• Ideally experienced within Home Improvements (or similar!)
• A driver with a full UK driving licence and your own car

What we can offer you

This is truly a career where your hard work pays off – the more you put in, the more you get out! With OTE of £75k-100k (with uncapped earning potential), you’ll also enjoy amazing bonuses - holidays, weekends away, tickets to sports events, and a full support package.

You’ll receive industry-leading training within your role along with a tour of our factory to help you reach your full sales and business development potential enabling you to take home market leading commission!

If you want a rewarding self-employed career where you answer to yourself, manage your own time, and earn an enviable amount of money along the way, apply today, or request a call back.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

Job Title: IT & Business Teacher ‍Location: Batley, United KingdomSalary: Up to £211.00 per day (depending on experience)September start ongoing
About Us:Based in Batley, this school prioritises the growth of staff, uses positive behaviour reinforcement backed by all stakeholders, consistent approaches to teaching, but is able to adapt when needed.
Role Overview:We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Business & IT Teacher to join our team. As a key member of our faculty, you will inspire and engage students in the study of business & IT, fostering a love for the subject and promoting academic excellence.
Responsibilities:Plan and deliver high-quality business & IT lessons to students in KS3 and 4Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.Contribute to extracurricular activities and school events.
Requirements:Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent.Strong subject knowledge in mathematics.Excellent communication and classroom management skills.Passion for teaching and supporting student growth.
Benefits:Competitive daily rate £154.84 - £211.96Supportive and collaborative work environment.Opportunities for professional development

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Zest Optical are currently looking for a Dispensing Optician to join an advanced independent based in Rayleigh, Essex.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a fashionable practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service and a wide range of popular and unique designer brands.

The modern practice offers the opportunity to work in a service orientated environment and a close-knit and highly supportive team.

Optical Practice Manager - Role

• Lead, direct and motivate the team in a lovely independent practice where patient care is the #1 priority
• Responsible for all day-to-day operations with a supportive Director available as and when needed
• Monitoring of targets & KPI's
• Autonomy to develop and implement new ideas to help drive the business forward
• Train existing and new member of staff on technical and customer service issues
• No Sundays, bank holidays or late finishes

Optical Practice Manager - Requirements

• GOC registered
• Positive track record in a leadership position within the optical industry
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to motivate and support those around you

Optical Practice Manager - Salary

• Base salary up to £35,000
• Range of additional benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.