Total 689 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1TT

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading , in their search for a Business Development Manager to work regionally from Manchester.

For the successful Business Development Manager our client is offering;

• Salary £45,000 - £50,000 P/Annum + OTE (Uncapped)
• Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
• Permanent
• Company-funded social events, trips away, Pension, Annual leave including bank holidays, Hybrid working, charity paid days, remote working (regional)

The Role of the Business Development Manager;

• Responsible for contacting agencies and contractors to promote group services for payroll, accounting, financial services and taxing
• Liaise closely with recruitment agencies, contractors and self employed individuals for the continuation of financial services to them from inception to business / LTD set up
• Nurture existing clientele and build sales from current contacts and companies

What our client is looking for in a Business Development Manager;

• Previous experience working in a business development role promoting to c-suite and senior exec level contacts - ESSENTIAL
• Experience working within recruitment agency, payroll services or financial services as a sales professional - ESSENTIAL
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to travel regionally to visit clients
• Leadership skills

Alternative job titles; Sales Executive, Business Development Manger, BDM, Senior Sales Executive

Commutable From; Chester, Wirral, Merseyside, Lancashire

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Head of Business Support

MG2 £66,318 to£80,874

12 months fixed term

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Support within the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate at Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership.

The Head of Business Support covers a wide range of functions including business support to the Social Care and Public Health teams, as well as the directorate’s Senior Management Team.In this role you will lead key areas of work within the directorate including Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, Member Enquiries, and Executive, Admin and Recruitment support.

The role has six direct reports and an overall responsibility for Business Support services covering 47 staff.

As Head of Service, you will:

• have strong experience of providing business support within a social care department
• be an experienced manager with a leadership style that inspires and motivates people, with experience of developing and managing staff to provide an outstanding business support service
• have a vision for how business support services can be provided in future, making best use of digital technology.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah Evans, Director of Business Resources Adult Social Care and Public Health viaSarah.Evans@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024

Shortlisting Date: w/c 11 November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 18 November 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. This campaign is anonymised.

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Your new firm
This forward-thinking Manchester-based accountancy firm has a long history of supporting a range of clients across the North West and the wider UK. They employ over 75 staff covering key service lines such as taxation, advisory, accounts/bookkeeping and audit. This firm has a unique portfolio of clients ranging from multi-million turnover corporate clients, owner-managed businesses and start-up businesses. The need for a Tax Advisory Senior Manager has arisen due to the success and organic growth of the firm as this role will work alongside a strong team of collaborative partners.
Your new role
This is a new addition to the taxation team in Manchester, with this key strategic hire being brought in to handle tax advisory work for the firm. The current tax service line consists of 7 tax advisers, and you will be working alongside an experienced Tax Advisory Senior Manager supporting a wide variety of businesses and owners. You will have your own portfolio of UK and international businesses, working with the business owners and gaining involvement with anything from mergers, corporate restructuring (demergers / share for share exchanges), exit planning and MBOs, Business Investment Relief and remittance planning, stamp duty land tax planning advice to name a few.This is a varied advisory role where your client exposure will be similar to that of a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice but with a wider breadth of advisory projects.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this job opportunity, the firm is seeking a CTA qualified advisor who has solid corporate advisory skills and strong report writing skills.
The partners are keen to hear from entrepreneurial individuals who have worked within the Top 10 / Big 4 and are keen to progress their career alongside advisors who have worked within tax boutiques offering broad advisory knowledge. If you are a tax professional looking for more advisory work and more autonomy whilst working with and being supported by an energetic and experienced team of senior partners, this role would be perfect for you.
What you'll get in return
In return for this Manchester-based tax opportunity, you will receive a competitive salary, along with a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance. This firm offers so much flexibility and therefore operates a hybrid working model with flexible hours and the option to work from home or the office as required.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Tax Advisory Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma Roberts on 0161 237 3388 now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Emma Roberts on to arrange a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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

IT Business Change Analyst Opportunity (Permanent)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised IT Business Change Analyst to join the Group Informatics team at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated staff, willing to deliver and model our values and behaviours.

You will join a growing, motivated, and supportive team and will be well placed to develop your skills and knowledge.

You will be experienced in the development of business cases, applying budgeting, benefits tracking & demand management principles and the application and appreciation of project finances, risk and issue and dependency management within projects.

Please read the Person Spec and the Job description in detail to assess whether or not you meet the essential criteria for teh above role before submitting an application. If you have applied for this role recently and not been invited to interview it is highly unlikely that your application will be successful this time round.

This is a busy and rewarding role in a team which supports the transformation of services through the utilisation of technology in accordance with trust-wide business requirements. Your application must be able to demonstrate that you have a sound understanding of business change processes, have strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills, advanced IT skills, detailed knowledge of Business Modelling and Analysis and a broad technical understanding of the application of IT.

As the IT Business Change Analyst, you will be responsible for determining and implementing future requirements through the analysis and review of systems and processes. You will be required to work in a cross functional team, and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve project requirements (including managing issues, conflicts and competing demands).

You will lead the detailed design and requirements phases for small to medium projects; identifying where improvements and efficiencies can be gained and driving forward the requirements from business cases to implementation and post project review.

You need to be flexible, committed and friendly. You will enjoy understanding clinical and operational processes. You will be able to meet deadlines effectively and manage your own workload.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary £22,500 - per annum + Uncapped commission OTE £40,000 + Daily Incentives

WEEKLY PAY - No experience Needed - Full training will be given

We are at an exciting stage on our business journey, and we are looking for talented sales agents who are ready for a challenge. The primary focus of this role is to work with our team to develop and deliver strong lead generation, driving qualified leads into the advisor team. You will need to have exceptional communication/ social skills and a passion for making money.

There will be lots of opportunity for the right candidate to demonstrate their abilities, further their own growth and move up within our rapidly growing business.

The role of Lead Generator involves making calls to clients across the UK who have reached out to get help with their finances. You will be expected to gather the client’s information in a positive and professional manner while showing understanding and speaking with clients about their current situation.

You will be required to assess the details taken alongside the set criteria and identify if we have a solution available for the client, if so, you will then be required to pass this client onto to the relevant qualified advisor.

Experience/Skills preferred:

Exceptional Customer service

Strong communication skills

Positive / tenacious attitude

Energetic and enthusiastic

Driven by targets

Excellent / friendly telephone manner

Resilient and able to handle objections

Basic Maths and English skills

Job Type: Full-time

Weekly Pay

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Flexitime

On-site parking

Referral programme

Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Commission pay

Performance bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,500.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Supplemental Pay:

Commission pay
Work Location: In person

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a permanent administrator for a busy sales team in Manchester City Centre. This is a permanent role and is fully office based, with flexible start and finish times for the successful candidate.
Your new role
You will support a busy, fast-paced sales team, with full administrative and data admin duties. You will run reports, update files, enter data, collate information, analyse data and files, raise POs, manage sales leads. You will be comfortable using various CRM systems, you will liaise internally and check any required information from team members, you will ensure full processes are followed, proofread documents and track and record the team's activities. You will research and gather information using social media platforms.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be comfortable using various IT systems, you will be happy collating large amounts of data, you will be a strong communicator, you will be organised, friendly, positive, you will be happy working at a fast pace, you will be confident in communicating your findings, you will be committed to a business which prides themselves on self-promotion and retention of staff.
What you'll get in return
This role is paying £25,000-£30,000, excellent benefits and a company that promotes self-development.
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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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

Life Advisor - Life Insurance Sales
Location: South Manchester
Salary: £30,000 Basic, OTE £65,000

Working Hours:
* Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
* Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Benefits: On-site Parking, 30 Days Holiday (increasing to 35 with service), Life Insurance

Are you a seasoned Life Insurance Sales professional looking to make a difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Life Advisor to join our team in South Manchester, helping clients secure their financial future with tailored life insurance solutions.

What We Offer:
* Competitive Base Salary: £30,000, with realistic OTE of £65,000
* Work-Life Balance: No weekend work and early finish on Fridays
* Holidays: 30 days of holiday, rising to 35 days with length of service
* On-site Parking for hassle-free commuting
* Supportive Work Environment with opportunities for professional growth and development

Role Responsibilities:
* Advise clients on suitable life insurance products based on their needs, financial goals, and personal circumstances
* Conduct in-depth consultations to understand each client's requirements and provide expert guidance
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure long-term satisfaction and retention
* Consistently achieve sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Stay updated on industry trends, product changes, and regulatory requirements

Ideal Candidate:
* Life Insurance Sales Experience: Proven background in life insurance sales, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets
* Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to build rapport, explain complex products clearly, and inspire confidence
* Results-Driven and Motivated: A proactive attitude with a strong desire to succeed and maximise earning potential
* Organised and Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing multiple clients and providing personalised service to each
* Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of industry regulations and commitment to maintaining compliance

If you're ready to advance your career with a leading company that values its employees and offers substantial earning potential, we'd love to hear from you!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Business Lecturer

Greater Manchester

£28412-38129 pound per annum

Start date: 29th September 2024

Job description

• Teaching BTEC Business and
• A degree in Business, would be suitable to teach the role- perfect permanent opportunity
• Working for an FE College in Greater Manchester

Responsibilities of Business Lecturer:

• Working in the Business Department, you will be working with a variety of learners and be expected to meet standards of work
• Providing additional tutorial and pastoral support to students across the College as required
• Delivery of BTEC

Core Purpose:

• To teach students assigned to the teacher and to ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To monitor and assess student progress to improve their quality of learning and personal growth

Requirements of a Business Lecturer:

• A UK recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or equivalent
• Experience of delivering the subject.
• A Business related Degree is essential
• A current DBS on the update service

If this role interests you and you would like to hear more, please apply by sending an updated CV today for more info

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Cluster Sales Executive - Groups M&E

Contract Type - Permanent
39 hours per week

Employment Type - Full Time

The Royal Horseguards is a stunning 5 star hotel overlooking the River Thames, close to The Embankment and Trafalgar Square. The hotel has 282 bedrooms, restaurant, bar and terrace area as well as exceptional banqueting facilities at one of London's most prestigious conference and banqueting venues, One Whitehall Place.

The Role

As Meeting and Events Sales Executive you will be responsible for promoting the Meeting and Events facilities to prospective clients and will act as the main point of contact for co-ordinating their events. This is a customer facing role, so you will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and have a real drive to always deliver the best possible service. Our Meetings and Events teams are all about exceeding the customer's expectations and giving attention to the smallest details. There will be an elevated level of telephone communication and an administrative element to the role as well, so you will need to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and strong commercial awareness

What we look for

* Highly Guest Focussed with a passion for great service and a drive for guest satisfaction

* Comfortable in a front line role facing the public

* Empathetic and able to build relationships

* Multi-skilled with an understanding of both M&E and Group business

* An open personality who is relaxed and natural in their interactions

* Accurate with good attention to detail

* Able to create a positive first impression and be an ambassador for the brand and Clermont Hotel Group

* Can demonstrate commercial awareness within the context of their role

What's in it for you?

* Great development opportunities

* Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group

* Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)

* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

* Pension and Healthcare Schemes

* Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday

* Paid volunteering days

* Generous recommend a friend scheme

* Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)

* Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal

* Great Recognition program

* ...and many more!

Car Sales Executive - Oldham

Salary - Up to £25,000 Basic + Uncapped commission + Company Car OTE 50k+

Ref - OC19015

We have a new job vacancy for a Car Sales Executive in Oldham for my clients main dealership. My client are one of the UK's largest dealer groups and they're rapidly growing making it the perfect time to join. This role suits a Car Sales Executive with more of a primary background in selling used cars. My client can offer excellent earning potential and development opportunities for all their Car Sales Executives.

Car Sales Executive Benefits:

• Uncapped Commission
• Company Car
• Up to £1000 referral bonus scheme
• Pension Plan.
• Life insurance.

Car Sales Executive Role:

• As a Car Sales Executive you will be tasked with taking and guiding customers through the full sales process of buying a vehicle and looking at getting them the best deals in the market.

Car Sales Executive Requirements:

• Must have a Full UK Driving License
• Experience in a main dealership would be advantageous but not essential

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Al-Amin Abiru

INDSE

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Fleet Sales Executives, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Administrator.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Car Sales Executive - Stockport

Salary - Up to £25,000 Basic + Uncapped commission + Company Car OTE 50k+

Ref - OC19014

We have a new job vacancy for a Car Sales Executive in Stockport for my clients main dealership. My client are one of the UK's largest dealer groups and they're rapidly growing making it the perfect time to join. This role suits a Car Sales Executive with more of a primary background in selling used cars. My client can offer excellent earning potential and development opportunities for all their Car Sales Executives.

Car Sales Executive Benefits:

• Uncapped Commission
• Company Car
• Up to £1000 referral bonus scheme
• Pension Plan.
• Life insurance.

Car Sales Executive Role:

• As a Car Sales Executive you will be tasked with taking and guiding customers through the full sales process of buying a vehicle and looking at getting them the best deals in the market.

Car Sales Executive Requirements:

• Must have a Full UK Driving License
• Experience in a main dealership would be advantageous but not essential

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Al-Amin Abiru

INDSE

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Fleet Sales Executives, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Administrator.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Business Development Manager (field based)

SALARY: £30,000 Basic + (£30,000 Guarantee for First Year)
Realistic OTE £90,000 (totally uncapped) Top Earners in excess of £150K

The role of Business Development Manager is to develop new business opportunities for my client through working with Telemarketing and the Services Team and building your own referral network.

They are looking for a dynamic, motivated, high performing new Business Development professional, selling Employment Law and Health & Safety outsourcing solutions to the mid-market sector covering the Manchester area. (30+ employee businesses).

Benefits for a Sales Executive include:
* Basic salary of £30k per annum + (£30,000 Guarantee for First Year)
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
* An exciting role with great progression plans guaranteed

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:
* 2 years plus track record of selling in a B2B environment (Industry experience NOT required).
* Confident in value based/consultative selling.
* Ability to sell to different audiences including Business Owners, Board of Directors and HR Managers.

Roles and responsibilities:
* Attending sales appointments booked by your Telemarketing partner.
* Working with the Head of Seminars to generate a quarterly seminar plan to maximise sales opportunities.
* Generating and attending meetings with potential introducers and referral partners.
* Self-generating new leads, appointments and referrals through day to day new business activity.
* Achieve quarterly sales targets.
* Accurately build, manage and maintain your sales pipeline.

If interested in the above opportunity apply ASAP for immediate consideration.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Business Development Manager
Territory: Northwest Region
Remuneration: Competitive Basic Salary + bonus/commission (potential to earn 100% of salary) + company car/allowance & flexible benefits package, including hybrid working, up to 27 days holiday (plus additional leave purchasing scheme)
Sector: Packaging solutions & distribution


Protecting What Matters, Together
At Macfarlane Packaging, we are dedicated to protecting what matters most—our people, our customers, communities, and the environment. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability, and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can build a rewarding career.

With over 75 years of history, we offer stability, ongoing growth, and the opportunity for personal and professional development. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge you but also give you the satisfaction of directly contributing to our success.

We offer competitive pay, personalised incentives, and adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. We also prioritise work-life balance and flexibility, empowering you to manage what's most important. If you value commitment, teamwork, adaptability, and learning, join us to drive change and enable businesses to plan for a better future.

The Business Development Manager Role
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager based at our Heywood site, using a consultative sales approach, you will develop a sales pipeline and convert new customers across the allocated territory.

This is a client acquisition-focused role, where you will identify, onboard, and develop new accounts, meeting stretching but achievable new business sales targets. You'll spend most of your time in the field, attending meetings, generating leads through networking, cold-calling, and following up on marketing activities. You'll conduct customer packaging audits, make recommendations, prepare proposals/quotations, and close deals to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.

Collaborating with regional sales teams and national sites, you'll support colleagues while also driving your own initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on securing new business and becoming a leading product specialist.

Business Development Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement a sales plan for the allocated territory.

- Negotiate commercial terms to maximise profitability.

- Execute customer acquisition strategies to expand the customer base without compromising margins.

- Assess and prioritise sales opportunities based on market potential, client needs, and margin targets.

- Optimise sales and profit, considering the implications of selling stock versus non-stock products.

- Develop best practices for acquiring, retaining, and nurturing accounts.

- Collaborate with National Accounts to capitalise on sales opportunities.

- Maintain exceptional standards of customer service.

- Foster relationships with key decision-makers to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.

- Work with internal sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues.

- Lead solution development efforts to address customer needs, coordinating with colleagues for seamless delivery.

- Maintain high standards of sales administration.

- Utilise CRM systems to follow up on leads and quotations.

- Showcase additional products and solutions within the group.

Do You Have the Right Profile?
The successful candidate will ideally meet with the following criteria…

Essential:

- At least two years' experience in a client acquisition-focused field sales role, with a track record of success in securing new business.

- Proven success in B2B product sales through a solutions-based approach, with the ability to tailor solutions to client needs.

- Strong negotiation skills combined with strategic thinking to effectively solve customer problems.

- Proficiency in planning and executing sales campaigns, including cold-calling, networking, and obtaining referrals, with robust sales closing skills.

- Highly self-motivated with strong perseverance, energy, and resilience.

- Experience in margin control and optimising profit margins while negotiating terms.

- Proven success in meeting or exceeding new business sales targets.

- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to convey information clearly in both client interactions and written communication.

- Ability to quickly understand customers' needs and deliver tailored solutions.

- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to handle situations with discretion and integrity.

- Ability to work remotely, manage your own diary, and effectively prioritise workload.

- Possession of a valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

- Must reside 'on patch' in relation to the allocated sales territory

- IT literate with competency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

- Understanding of packaging design and application.

- Experience using CRM systems like Microsoft Dynamics.

Our Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, with rewarding bonus/incentive schemes, and flexible benefits including:-

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

- Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)

- Contributory pension scheme

- Geographical salary weighting available at certain specific locations

- 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
At Macfarlane Group, you can shape your own future. With a focus on internal promotion and mobility, we offer tailored career plans, structured training, and development pathways, including management and leadership programs through partnerships with accredited bodies like the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).

How to Apply
We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to fill this role ASAP. Hybrid working is supported, and initial interviews may be conducted via video. Please click 'apply' to submit your up-to-date CV.

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

All applications will be acknowledged. If yo

Field Sales Executive
Territory: Northwest Region
Sector: Packaging distribution & solutions
Basic Annual Salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus/commission (scope to earn 100% of salary), company car (or allowance) & flexible benefits package including hybrid working, 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 Field Sales Executive Role
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager at our Heywood site, the field sales executive is very much a 'full sales cycle' role. You can therefore expect to manage a portfolio of existing customers, whilst focussing dedicated quality time to new business generation. An ability to switch focus and dedicate adequate time to both aspects will ultimately dictate your success in meeting agreed goals and targets. You will thrive in building relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders across a range of customer accounts, continually reviewing needs and acting on opportunities to present fresh solutions.

Key duties & responsibilities of the role shall include…

- Develop, agree upon, and implement a sales plan for the allocated territory.

- Proactively expand the customer base by identifying and targeting new prospect accounts, aligned with agreed-upon new business sales targets.

- Maintain exceptional standards of customer service, with responsibility for management of all customers allocated to the sales territory.

- Cultivate and sustain relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within customer accounts through regular review meetings, identifying cross-sell/up-sell opportunities, and promoting new solutions to maximise account spend.

- Adopt a consultative approach with customers to ensure recommended solutions meet customer requirements.

- Assessing the profitability of sales deals and opportunities and negotiating terms and conditions of sales contracts

- Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of all packaging solutions, sharing expertise with colleagues.

- Collaborate with National Accounts & our specialist & national departments to capitalise on potential sales opportunities.

- Utilise available promotional material to promote other products and solutions within the Macfarlane Group.

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

What you will bring
The successful candidate will ideally be able to bring the following skills & experience to the position…

(Essential)

- Minimum of 18 months experience in field-based selling, encompassing both existing account management and proactive new business sales within a full sales cycle role.

- Demonstrated success in selling tangible products B2B using a solutions-based approach.

- Strong negotiation skills coupled with strategic thinking to add value by solving customer problems.

- Ability to plan and execute effective new business sales campaigns, incorporating cold-calling, networking, and gaining referrals, with strong sales closing skills.

- Highly self-motivated with perseverance, energy, and resilience.

- Excellent presentation skills, both client-facing and in writing.

- Intuitive with the ability to quickly understand customers' needs and tailor solutions.

- Proficient in structured and consistent report writing and project presentation.

- Commercial acumen and ability to handle situations with discretion, sensitivity, and integrity.

- Ability to work remotely, manage own diary, and prioritise workload effectively.

- Valid (preferably clean) UK driving licence with willingness to travel across allocated region.

- Residence within the allocated sales territory to ensure efficient journey planning.

- IT/PC literate with solid competency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet.

(Desirable)

- Understanding or knowledge of general packaging, packaging design, and their application.

- Prior use of Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM systems

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 can include: -

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

- Contributory pension scheme

- Geographical salary weighting available at specific locations

- Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying 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)

- Annual paid Volunteering Day

- 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)

Your future with us
Here at Macfarlane Group, 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, utilizing both inhouse expertise to share knowledge and the best-in-class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognised, accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) & the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP). So there really are no limits to where your journ

Apprentice Business Analyst

looking to start your journey as an Apprentice Business Analyst? At DWP you will have the opportunity to continually learn and work with a great team.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP have been undertaking an ambitious technology transition over the past few years, and there is still a long way to go.

If you join us a Business Analyst Apprentice, you'll be supported by your line manager, skills coach, fellow apprentices on the programme and the Business Analyst community. You will have access to a variety of sources of encouragement to help you succeed.

We are ready to support you with your learning and self-development throughout the apprenticeship and beyond. You will grow your skills and experience through working with more experienced colleagues and through the support of other people in the same profession.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You will be given time out from your role to work on your apprenticeship. You must be committed to seeing through the apprenticeship and complete the qualification. This includes working a minimum of 30 hours per week to ensure you have enough time to complete the apprenticeship.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a Business Analyst apprentice, you will be part of a dynamic team, learning and growing your skills across various exciting projects.

The role is designed to provide you with hands-on experience working on key DWP projects and services, while working towards a formal qualification in Business Analysis.

In this role, you will help:

• Solve problems and create solutions that benefit real people.
• Drive improvements in how services and processes work, especially for government and citizen interactions.
• Break down complex issues into actionable, easy-to-understand steps.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to a variety of tasks, including:

• Business Process Modelling
• Data and Gap Analysis
• Requirements Engineering and Management
• Stakeholder and Business Impact Assessments
• Agile ways of working and more.

You will build a portfolio showcasing your learning and practical applications of these skills, supported by your line manager, mentors, and the broader Business Analyst community.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the apprenticeship you are required to hold the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Hold a valid passport/birth certificate or residence permit.
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date or hold some form of exemption.
• Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date.
• You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
• You must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent or be willing to undertake a functional skills assessment.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in either Blackpool and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £29,500

Pension: Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 26 after one year, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.

Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes:

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
• Family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process.

Please note- If you are applying on a part-time basis, you are required to do a minimum of 30 hours per week as this role combines work and studies.

Stage 1: Application

Stage 2: Interview

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Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital.

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