Total 169 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Hampshire, RG27 9UY

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Trust and to play an integral role in the growth and development of The Blue Coat School, Basingstoke

We are seeking a motivated, flexible and friendly team player with excellent organisational skills to undertake the day to day business management functions of the school and help with other financial, personnel or administrative tasks as required by the Trust.

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is part of a growing Multi Academy Trust which currently consists of 10 schools, athriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) which has over 100 trainees and from September 2021 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status which is a fantastic accolade for both the school and Trust.

The vision and purpose of our Trust is:

• To create a group of schools that have a shared commitment to ensuring the highest possible outcomes for their children.
• Through close co-operation children, parents and teachers will share professional expertise, training opportunities and facilities to ensure that the whole is greater than the part.
• To create a learning environment where the highest possible standards are a feature of all schools.
• To establish a shared understanding of what works and a reflective, research-based approach to school improvement.
• To celebrate and develop the uniqueness of each school within the MAT family of schools.

Please see the enclosed job description for full details on the role and responsibilities.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact the school for an appointment and/or further information about this exciting opportunity

Safeguarding Statement

South Farnham Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Hours: 8 hours a week with opportunity to work more hours.
Salary: £8.65 - £11.75 Per Hour

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? Working as a Sales Adviser 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. A Sales Adviser role is just the start!

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

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

In our 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 Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers 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. To support your development, you’ll also can be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug 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) (Optional)
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

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
• Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special!

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Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales & business management trainee programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales & business management trainee programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

You will be working for a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and the number one largest SME practice.

As a Tax Manager in the Southampton Office you will have the ability and motivation needed to own and actively manage a client portfolio with higher level of client responsibility, oversee your team's portfolios and inputting to workflow planning, deliver revenue and profitability targets and foster enduring client relationships.

Your responsibilities will require you to provide a range of tax services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large corporate entities; establish strong working relationships with your own portfolio of clients through assignments and regular contact, including attending client meetings; handle and manage the tax compliance process for your nominated clients; communicate with internal departments to ensure deadlines are met and overseeing client portfolios to ensure HMRC deadlines are met; assist in managing the corporate tax team by hearing the voice of your team members, conduct appraisals, provide coaching of assignments to support the development of team skills and knowledge and continually improve the quality and delivery of work and be actively involved in tax advisory projects, both running projects independently and assisting the partners

It is likely that you will be CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA (or equivalent) qualified with exposure to multiple sectors being a distinct advantage. Previous Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax experience in a similar role within a practice environment is essential along with strong technical knowledge and the ability to carry out research into complex areas of tax legislation

As well as a very competitive basic salary, benefits include hybrid and flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more.

If you have the required experience and qualifications and this sounds like the sort of role you would be interested in, please apply straight away or feel free to call James Clark directly on 01256 633150 for a confidential discussion.

Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

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We are working with an organisation, in the Education sector, who are looking for a Business Change Lead. This is to look at the people side of change, rather than a technical individual. This role involves engaging with stakeholders across the organisation and across several departments to understand the impact of change.Experience with student systems change will be an advantage, specifically Ellucian Banner but this is not essential. You must have third party system experience as this will be a key relationship and part of the role.The role will have flexible working possibilities with only occasional travel expected to the Southampton area, 12-month contract.
Essential Skills:

• Understanding the significance of change management in program and project delivery.
• Developing comprehensive change management plans with mapped activities, milestones, deliverables, outcomes, and benefits identification.
• Analysing situations systematically, resolving problems, identifying causes, anticipating implications, and making informed decisions.

Further details:

• Salary between £44,000-£56,000
• Flexible working
• 12-month fixed term contract

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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A premium independent Opticians based in Tadley, Hampshire are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician Manager to join the team.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Dynamic, high end independent practice
• Diverse patient base
• Emphasis on offering a first class service
• 2 Testing rooms plus a Contact lens and audiology clinic
• Range of high-end brands - Lindberg, Chloe, Calvin Klein
• State of the art practice - Advanced equipment including Visioffice
• Paperless practice - Optix PMS
• Essilor specialists
• Managing a team of 7- 8 people
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Developing and coaching the Optical Assistants
• Making sure everything runs smoothly and targets are met
• Input into frame buying
• Working 40 hours a week over 5 days
• Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm (7pm on a Thurs and 3pm on a Sat)
• In-between Basingstoke and Reading
• Salary between £35,000 to £43,000 DOE
• Practice Incentive Schemes
• Free parking
• Professional fees paid
• Discounts on frames
• Bespoke Holiday allowance

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Experience of working with an independent would be an advantage
• Supervisory or management experience
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Caring
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop
• Flair for fashion

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

Your new company
Our client, a well established Financial Services business, based out of Southampton is looking to hire an IT Business Manager to join their newly created team. You'll be joining an organisation who deliver best in class products and services to their customers across Europe and Asia, and pride themselves on excellence.
Your new role
The IT Business Manager is a newly created opportunity, and the successful candidate will provide professional oversight of their IT department's approach. You'll be responsible for budgeting, cost optimisation, asset management and service cost management. You will then provide insights and direction to the leadership and management team on commercial decisions and offer recommendations on best practice. You'll play an integral part in supporting their ITLT and monitoring their IT Budget, forecast and the overall strategy. You will develop and improve key reporting metrics by demonstrating value for money across the wider IT department, implementing mechanisms to show the cost and consumption of technology services and how they utilise these better.
Finally, ensuring a robust IT asset management strategy is in place supporting active cost management.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be required to have experience of understanding how IT systems work in an insurance or financial services environment whilst demonstrating clear commercial management experience. You will be able to demonstrate experience working with ServiceNow or the equivalent to Asset Management tool. You'll have prior experience dealing with the total cost of ownership, Run & Change Models, and Show back & Try Back models. Whilst clearly demonstrating the ability to work with high level executives across multidisciplinary teams.
You must have strong knowledge of IT finance principles, practices and tools in order to be successful in the role, and be able to demonstrate prior experience using such tools and practices.
What you'll get in return
31 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days. Supporting your Health - Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities - Yoga, Mindfulness. Supporting your Wealth - Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans. Benefits for Them - Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover. Getting Around - Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover. Get some Tech - Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops. Supporting you back to work - Return to work programme after maternity leave


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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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 Hampshire and Berkshire 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

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 and 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

Jewson are recruiting for Yard Sales Manager to join their new branch in Farnborough.

At Jewson, where we are Proud to Partner The Trades, we're opening a new state of the art branch in Farnborough offering an innovative and cutting edge merchant experience. As such we are recruiting for a new dynamic and passionate team to join us on this exciting journey.

We are seeking an aspiring future leader to join our team as a Yard Sales Manager. This role is ideal for individuals eager to engage with every aspect of our business, who thrive in delivering exceptional customer service and who are driven by the ambition to build a long-lasting, successful career with us. This would be an ideal role for someone who is ready for the next step in their career to move into a management position.

Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment with continuous training and development, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to succeed. With a commitment to supporting diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, we embrace our core values of pride, decency, and passion.

Location: Farnborough, GU14 8JB

Hours: This is a full time 45 per week contract with shifts falling Monday- Friday and every other Saturday

• 6.30am - 4pm

• 8.30am- 6pm

What's in it for me?

• 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 Car 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!

What will I be doing?

No two days will ever be the same with us! As Yard Sales Manager you will be at the forefront of motivating and engaging the whole team in providing exceptional customer service. Your role will focus on both operations and sales giving you the opportunity to fully be involved in the management of the branch.

A key part of your role will also involve mentoring, coaching and supervising staff so that the whole team feel their contribution to the branches success is recognised and valuable.

Am I the right person for this role?

It's our customers - builders, roofers, plasterers, and landscapers- who make the magic happen when it comes to building communities. These brilliant tradespeople are powered by Jewson to provide the high-quality products and expert services they need to grow their own businesses. A career in builders' merchanting is an exciting and rewarding option for people who are ambitious, down to earth, believe in doing the right thing, and who are passionate about making a positive difference, taking pride in delivering customers an outstanding service.

Previous team leadership experience would be ideal as you be involved in leading the team and setting a high standard of how we provide exceptional service to customers.

As you will be the branch manager's 'right hand person'- you will need a proactive approach and problem solving mind set that ensures the branch runs smoothly at all times.

Previous yard/ building materials experience would be extremely beneficial

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!

Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world's most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness, and contribution to shaping the future success of their business.

Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join our client on an ongoing long-term temporary assignment for an approximate duration of 12 months.

Location: Farnborough, UK. (Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute)
Assignment type: Till the end of the year (12-month rolling contract where you will be engaged via Hays)
Working environment: Hybrid working is an option after 1-3 months of training (2 days in office and 3 days at home)
Hours per week: 37.5
Pay type: 15.38 P/H


We have an exciting opportunity for a Car & LCV Sales Executive. As a Sales Executive you will contribute to our award-winning business based in Farnborough.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of existing Alphabet customers for their car & LCV quote to order requirements.
• Communicating accurate quotations to customers, responding appropriately to competitive comparisons and negotiating margin rates to win business (following the appropriate procedures). Validating, managing and ensuring accurate documentation received and processed for accurate vehicle orders.
• Responsible for ensuring that complex quotations and orders for high-value LCV's are compiled accurately and fit for customer purposes, with duty of care requirements considered and with the responsibility to adjust residual values according to the Alphabet Conversion Matrix.
• Able to build and develop strong external relationships with our Preferred Dealer Network and LCV Supplier Network to ensure excellent service delivery to Alphabet customers.
• Managing all renewals in accordance with the customer's car policy, through Alphabet renewal reporting and proactive outbound calling with a 'phone first' approach.
• Use both Late Hire and SMR overspend reporting, reducing the volume of vehicles on contract and utilising this opportunity to formally extend contracts
• Identify, develop and support the Corporate Sales Managers, Account Managers and Public Sector Specialists with:
• Potential new business opportunities and referrals from the existing customer base.
• Improving penetration of ancillary products.
• Guide customer credit reviews and manufacturer terms to ensure we proactively manage the expiry date and information required.
• Provide support to the Corporate Sales and Account Managers on prospect or indicative pricing for new or existing customers.
• Provide professional and efficient phone service to internal/external customers. Use product and process knowledge to progress requests, make recommendations and promote additional services. Achieve first call resolution at every opportunity.
• Work within given SLAs.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in Sales and/or Customer Service is essential.
• Previous experience in the Automotive or Financial Services industry and knowledge of Light Commercial Vehicles is desirable.
• Self-motivated but also able to work well in a team with a proactive nature.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, organised and confident in taking the lead where required.
• Sales through service attitude with proficient telephony skills.
• Able to self-manage and identify escalation points.
• The ability to interact with a variety of people/departments at different levels.
• Capable of positive negotiation.
• Ability to accurately handle and understand numerical data for quote to order process and reporting purposes.
• Desire to expand commercial awareness.
• The ability to work with a variety of people within the company.

What you'll get in return -

• 35 days holiday
• Pension
• On-site canteen
• Free parking

What you need to do now -
If you are self-motivated, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, then please apply, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Portsmouth or Reading

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Distribution Finance have a fixed term vacancy for an experienced, qualified Business Support Partner to play a key role in the Finance team supporting the performance of our Customer Connections business.

Our Customer business manage the design, delivery and completion of over 20,000 connection projects per annum with associated income of over £140m for 24/25. The Customer Connections business is heavily regulated, and you will need to gain an understanding of the connections regulatory framework. You will support the Customer Business Partner in all aspects of connections activities also work very closely with the Heads of Connections Delivery in both the North and South areas along with their senior managers in supporting them meet business targets and provide commercial support as required. This is an interesting and challenging role within the Distribution business. You will be required to work closely with the Connections Operations Finance team based in Scotland. The Support Business Partner will undertake the following responsibilities:

- Drive the monthly business performance to enable monthly budgets and gross profit targets to be met. This includes attending and contributing to weekly performance meetings at business level within depots.

- Provide meaningful and accurate reports and analysis for the business in order to aid decision making and target areas of improvement.

- Support the Customer Finance Business Partner in the collation of budgets and forecasts for connections activities covering income, gross profit and capital investment from connections projects.

- Link in with the Large Capital Delivery Business Partner with regard to major project closures and forecasting to ensure delivery and closure of key projects for customer business. This will also include contributing and driving performance at the monthly project review boards.

- Work closely with the Commercial Contracts team on project financial management ensuring customers are billed timeously and project billing is managed end to end on projects.

What do I need?

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

- Qualified accountant.

- Good people management skills in order to influence and drive decision making with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build key relationships.

- Ability to work well in a project team environment and lead where required including providing guidance on all aspects of finance.

- Ability to drive process improvement and leadership skills.

- Key understanding of project accounting and Oracle BI.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

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 Francesca on 01738 344763.

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.

We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager based in Basingstoke. This will be working for a leading electrical wholesaler. With over 50 years’ experience and a network of over 400 branches there has never been a better time to get on board.

The company are offering an excellent basic salary and benefits package (including a competitive bonus scheme & quality company car). Excellent career progression prospects are also available for candidates that demonstrate business savvy, hard work and determination to succeed.

Experience in the Electrical Wholesale industry is essential!

The role of Sales Manager will consist of:

Growing and increasing sales in the branch's geographical area.
Continually identifying and developing new and existing business.
Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts
The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence. Essential Sales Manager Skills:
Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity
The ability to approach companies direct, understanding how to spot a suitable target company
Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients
The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
Smartly presented portraying a professional company image.
What's in it for you?

Competitive salary including on-target annual bonus.
Commencing on 20 days holiday per annum (full time employees) plus Bank Holidays.
Monday-Friday (with available Saturday’s).
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member.
Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long-term career prospects

Hours: Weekends - 8 hours a week with opportunity to work more hours.
Salary: £8.65 - £11.75 Per Hour

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? Working as a Sales Adviser 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. A Sales Adviser role is just the start!

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

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

In our 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 Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers 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. To support your development, you’ll also can be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug 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) (Optional)
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

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
• Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special!

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