Total 4 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Portsmouth, PO1 2AL

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Serves as a senior expert Acquisition Project Manager and concurrently independently leads and manages multiple highly complex and high-dollar value ($500M+) acquisitions from acquisition initiation through contract or Task Order award providing technical advice to the client, contractors, and Acquisition Procurement Center of Excellence (APEX) regarding pre-award strategies and activities. Identifies, analyzes, strategizes, optimally schedules, and tracks acquisition milestones to ensure that the acquisition satisfies client’s mission needs.
• Assesses and documents the appropriate acquisition strategy to accomplish the client’s requirement. Problem solves and incorporates expert and innovative solution(s) into acquisition activities and milestones as needed to resolve impediments to progress. Conducts market research and identifies the optimal acquisition strategy to accomplish the client requirement.  Serves as a senior expert GSA liaison in the pre-award phase to the client managing cost and schedule expectations.
• Translates client requirements and acquisition strategy into written documentation. Leads technical evaluation of the most complex needs and proposals. Uses senior expert acquisition and analytical knowledge, writes technical evaluation reports summarizing the Technical Evaluation Board findings.
• Develops, maintains, nurtures, and champions partnerships with clients, contractor support staff, and other GSA employees.

Starting at $123,914 Per Year (GS 14)

Business Support Officer - Housing, Neighbourhood & Building Services (HNB)

Salary: Band 6 - £26,073 - £29,777 p.a.

37 hours per week - full time - hybrid working can be agreed with the Assistant Director

About the Directorate:

The Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate is delivering a range of customer-facing services, including building and housing services. It is one of the largest directorates in the city council with a wide and varied mix of functions but all with a core purpose to provide good quality service to our customers, a culture of driving service improvement and generating income.

This role will be part of the building services team who are responsible for the maintenance, repair and construction of assets. You will provide a comprehensive personal support service and report to the Assistant Director of Building Services as well as supporting his management team.

This is an exciting opportunity with a wide-ranging remit and suited to individuals with experience keen to grow and develop.

What is the role?

The Assistant Director for Building Services requires the support of an individual that is up for the challenge, has a desire to learn quickly, interested in building maintenance and construction, dedicated to getting things right the first time and is methodical and organised. You will have excellent communication skills and significant administrative experience to be able to provide immediate support.

The role will support the monitoring and tracking of key actions for the Assistant Director including preparation of materials required for meetings and highlighting any areas of concern. This will include liaison with staff and stakeholders to ensure required actions and activities are carried out.

As a Business Support Officer, you will be a key point of contact for Assistant Directors, Heads of Service and other managers throughout building services and the directorate. Sharing and managing communications, supporting the response to complaints as well as organising, attending, and minuting a wide variety of meetings both in person and via Teams. You will work closely with other Business Support Officers and the Executive Personal Assistant to the Director and will need to establish good working relationships with these and other key contacts across the directorate.

The role is part of the business support arrangements for the directorate, and you will be part of a team of officers with similar roles across the directorate working collaboratively together to ensure the smooth operation of business support arrangements. The role plays a key part in conveying a professional and positive image for the directorate and will be a positive ambassador for the work of Portsmouth City Council.

For full details of the role please click HERE for the job profile!

Who is the person?

You need to:

• Be proficient in the use of IT systems including M365 applications including Word, PowerPoint
• Have a good understanding of the importance of measures and data and the ability to confidently create and use Excel spreadsheets to extract and analyse data.
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines, adapting quickly to reprioritise workloads at short notice.
• Have the ability to confidently manage multiple diaries, arranging meetings using Outlook while being considerate of conflicting priorities.
• Have excellent communication and people skills, both written and verbal with a confident telephone manner and good literacy and numeracy skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Data Protection and the importance of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Show an understanding of Portsmouth City Council's structure and responsibilities.
• Be flexible in the timing of working hours to support the demands of the work.
• Possess a high level of self-motivation, ability to self-manage and use you own initiative to solve problems.
• Have demonstrable experience of working within a busy office environment, performing administration duties to a high standard with a large degree of autonomy.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Colette Hill on 023 9283 4872 or email at colette.hill@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or Lois.Lanning@portsmouthcc.gov.uk .

Closing date: 15th November 2024.

We may close this advert early if we receive many applications of a good standard.

Assessment Centre: 27th November 2024

Interview date: 28th November 2024

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click HERE for the full job profile!

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Click HERE to see all the benefits of working with us! Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

The Role

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

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

Contracted Hours: 4
Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: £8.10 - £12.00

What You'll Do:

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

It Really Helps if You:

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

What You'll Get:

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

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

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

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

Location: Castleford WF10 Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 Per AnnumWorking Hours: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Do you have a passion for sales, possess good communication and organisation skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? We have just the role for you! We are MGF – a national Shoring Solutions, Lifting & Safety and Structural Support provider. We're growing fast and need enthusiastic Graduate Technical Sales Representative like you to help us succeed.
We specialise in designing, manufacturing, hiring and selling temporary works solutions. At MGF, we manufacture our equipment, operate our own transport fleet and, importantly, have an in-house engineering team who produce design solutions to meet customers’ requirements.
With 14 depots nationwide and 400 passionate members of our team, we're expanding. Each team member plays a crucial role in this success, and we need your help as a Graduate Technical Sales Representative to continue delivering industry-leading results.
Your role:Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will be required to provide an efficient and effective support service to the sales team, whilst acting as a communication link between the sales team and the hire desk.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

Sales administration/coordination – supporting the Technical Sales Representatives in the preparation of quotations, designs, follow-ups, CRM administration, mail shots, etc
Research any sales leads/projects as requested by Technical Sales Representatives/Management Team
Work alongside Technical Sales Representatives to maintain and structure their diaries
Welcoming and assisting visitors as required
Produce standard letters and other correspondence as requested
Offering general administration support to the depot, including organizing files, photocopying, and conducting research.
Handling telephone enquiries and routine correspondence
Transfer relevant leads to projects and set actions for Technical Sales Representatives to follow up
Supporting the Hire Office team with their tasks whenever necessary, fostering a collaborative work environment.

To Achieve This, You Will Need:

UK Driving Licence
Experience working within a busy office environment, preferably one with a sales/hire function
Experience in dealing with customers both on the phone and in the office
Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
Motivated self-starter with good administration and organisational skills
Good IT skills
Willingness to learn and take up new challenges

What You’ll Get:

Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long-service
A company Christmas shutdown and the option to purchase additional days of annual leave
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Award and recognition initiatives
The security of working for a national organisation with core family values at our heart
Refer a friend scheme
Free on-site parking
And so much more…

This is a chance to join a growing company that values every team member. We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for career advancement and additional benefits to support your work-life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.
Don't miss out on this opportunity – apply today!
All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.