Are you looking for a rewarding and varied administration role? The successful post holder must be a highly organised individual looking to work as a Personal Assistant for our Group Trading Director. Working directly with the Group Trading Director and the wider leadership team within the business you are central to keeping things moving by providing administrative support to them. This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to develop in an administrative role with lots of opportunities to get involved in day-to-day operations Your main responsibilities: Provide full support as required to Group Trading Director Meet all deadlines, communicating effectively to all relevant parties and ensuring company processes and policies are adhered to Interact with internal and external partners with integrity, honesty, and knowledge whilst promoting the culture, values, and mission of Bestway Manage Group Trading Directors diary to ensure that their time is effectively organised and planned, organising all meetings, ensuring attendees are fully briefed Letter and email writing to a high standard Presentation preparation, so use of Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc Working with internal systems to provide admin support Work with the wider leadership team on work where necessary Open, prioritise and where appropriate answer Group Trading Directors email to ensure that only essential information is forwarded; advise of any urgent matters Work with other PA s in the business to complete tasks as necessary About You Experience of working with Office365 and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly skilled in using Excel and Word Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person An effective forward planner who thinks of details and with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce written correspondence of a high quality If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose Apply now to fill out our short application and submit your CV!
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a rewarding and varied administration role? The successful post holder must be a highly organised individual looking to work as a Personal Assistant for our Group Trading Director. Working directly with the Group Trading Director and the wider leadership team within the business you are central to keeping things moving by providing administrative support to them. This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to develop in an administrative role with lots of opportunities to get involved in day-to-day operations Your main responsibilities: Provide full support as required to Group Trading Director Meet all deadlines, communicating effectively to all relevant parties and ensuring company processes and policies are adhered to Interact with internal and external partners with integrity, honesty, and knowledge whilst promoting the culture, values, and mission of Bestway Manage Group Trading Directors diary to ensure that their time is effectively organised and planned, organising all meetings, ensuring attendees are fully briefed Letter and email writing to a high standard Presentation preparation, so use of Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc Working with internal systems to provide admin support Work with the wider leadership team on work where necessary Open, prioritise and where appropriate answer Group Trading Directors email to ensure that only essential information is forwarded; advise of any urgent matters Work with other PA s in the business to complete tasks as necessary About You Experience of working with Office365 and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly skilled in using Excel and Word Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person An effective forward planner who thinks of details and with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce written correspondence of a high quality If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose Apply now to fill out our short application and submit your CV!
Area Sales Manager Territory: Eastern England, Midlands & Home Counties Sector: Manufactured Packaging Solutions Package: Basic annual salary up to £55,000 (dependent on experience), plus bonus (OTE £10k), Company Car, healthcare & company benefits Are you an experienced and successful new business sales professional with a good technical background in selling solutions? Or perhaps you re an experienced sales individual seeking something a little different? If you re keen to join a genuine market leader in bespoke packaging design, then please read on The Company Suttons Performance Packaging (A E Sutton Ltd) has recently been acquired by Macfarlane Group, the UK s largest packaging distributor. Having been a market leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke protective packaging for over 60 years we are now searching for an experienced sales professional to join our team. Having already gained significant traction across several key market sectors, we are seeking to appoint the best available individual to assume responsibility as Area Sales Manager, heading up and driving sales growth within the wider Eastern Region, Midlands and Home Counties. The Area Sales Manager Role Reporting to the Operations Director, this role is responsible for growing sales of bespoke packaging solutions (protective packaging) across the Eastern & Central UK Regions. This shall be undertaken primarily by managing our established customer base and by gaining introductions and referrals to the wider Macfarlane Group customer portfolio. Effective networking within the wider group, working in alliance with key stakeholders will therefore be key to ensuring a team approach to securing new sales. From the referral/introduction stage, you will attend meeting appointments to help assess customer requirements, enabling you to tailor effective solutions. Sales cycles can typically be anywhere from 3-6 months so you will be expected to build a healthy pipeline via a dual approach (both acting as product champion within the wider Group to gain referrals, but also seeking to build a separate pipeline of new sales opportunities via traditional direct sales in terms of identifying and targeting your own prospects). Area Sales Manager Key Responsibilities Act as the lead point of contact within the region for any fresh sales enquiries Develop an expert understanding of the product/solution, current product line variations and its potential application to multiple business scenarios Create demand for the solution, generating territory growth in line with defined commercial targets Acting as product champion across the Group, to actively network & liaise closely with all relevant distribution sites to increase awareness, build understanding and secure buy in from key colleagues, this to ultimately help facilitate customer referrals & key customer introductions Provide internal support to internal colleagues, management & sales teams as required incorporating training & sales visits, product design, demonstration, and application support with customers Via consultative sales approach, analyze & problem solve to present appropriate solutions Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key customer stakeholders and decision makers Working closely with the National Product Manager, provide support when required in relation to specific customer needs for new product design and innovation Do you have the correct profile? To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate a strong track-record of new business sales generation and ideally either come from a distributor sales/channel distribution sales background (experienced in pulling sales through via a third-party distributor model) or packaging sales direct to end user. We would also prefer someone to have been accustomed to selling a technical product/application-based solution, whilst some understanding of packaging would be advantageous this is not imperative as training can be provided. You will naturally have first rate presentation, customer facing and influencing skills accompanied by strong commercial acumen and problem solving/analysis capabilities. A full valid UK driving license is required in line with this being a field-based sales role and ideally, applicants will live within a sensible commutable distance of our main manufacturing site located in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. Our Benefits We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include: - 22 days annual leave (rising to 24 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Company Car Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities BUPA cover for qualifying roles A E Sutton Ltd (Macfarlane Group) is also dedicated to maximizing every employee s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement. How to apply/next steps This is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. Please note that Macfarlane Group supports hybrid working where possible and we often conduct our first stage interviews via video. To make an application please simply click apply ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven t heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
Area Sales Manager Territory: Eastern England, Midlands & Home Counties Sector: Manufactured Packaging Solutions Package: Basic annual salary up to £55,000 (dependent on experience), plus bonus (OTE £10k), Company Car, healthcare & company benefits Are you an experienced and successful new business sales professional with a good technical background in selling solutions? Or perhaps you re an experienced sales individual seeking something a little different? If you re keen to join a genuine market leader in bespoke packaging design, then please read on The Company Suttons Performance Packaging (A E Sutton Ltd) has recently been acquired by Macfarlane Group, the UK s largest packaging distributor. Having been a market leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke protective packaging for over 60 years we are now searching for an experienced sales professional to join our team. Having already gained significant traction across several key market sectors, we are seeking to appoint the best available individual to assume responsibility as Area Sales Manager, heading up and driving sales growth within the wider Eastern Region, Midlands and Home Counties. The Area Sales Manager Role Reporting to the Operations Director, this role is responsible for growing sales of bespoke packaging solutions (protective packaging) across the Eastern & Central UK Regions. This shall be undertaken primarily by managing our established customer base and by gaining introductions and referrals to the wider Macfarlane Group customer portfolio. Effective networking within the wider group, working in alliance with key stakeholders will therefore be key to ensuring a team approach to securing new sales. From the referral/introduction stage, you will attend meeting appointments to help assess customer requirements, enabling you to tailor effective solutions. Sales cycles can typically be anywhere from 3-6 months so you will be expected to build a healthy pipeline via a dual approach (both acting as product champion within the wider Group to gain referrals, but also seeking to build a separate pipeline of new sales opportunities via traditional direct sales in terms of identifying and targeting your own prospects). Area Sales Manager Key Responsibilities Act as the lead point of contact within the region for any fresh sales enquiries Develop an expert understanding of the product/solution, current product line variations and its potential application to multiple business scenarios Create demand for the solution, generating territory growth in line with defined commercial targets Acting as product champion across the Group, to actively network & liaise closely with all relevant distribution sites to increase awareness, build understanding and secure buy in from key colleagues, this to ultimately help facilitate customer referrals & key customer introductions Provide internal support to internal colleagues, management & sales teams as required incorporating training & sales visits, product design, demonstration, and application support with customers Via consultative sales approach, analyze & problem solve to present appropriate solutions Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key customer stakeholders and decision makers Working closely with the National Product Manager, provide support when required in relation to specific customer needs for new product design and innovation Do you have the correct profile? To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate a strong track-record of new business sales generation and ideally either come from a distributor sales/channel distribution sales background (experienced in pulling sales through via a third-party distributor model) or packaging sales direct to end user. We would also prefer someone to have been accustomed to selling a technical product/application-based solution, whilst some understanding of packaging would be advantageous this is not imperative as training can be provided. You will naturally have first rate presentation, customer facing and influencing skills accompanied by strong commercial acumen and problem solving/analysis capabilities. A full valid UK driving license is required in line with this being a field-based sales role and ideally, applicants will live within a sensible commutable distance of our main manufacturing site located in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. Our Benefits We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include: - 22 days annual leave (rising to 24 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Company Car Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities BUPA cover for qualifying roles A E Sutton Ltd (Macfarlane Group) is also dedicated to maximizing every employee s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement. How to apply/next steps This is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. Please note that Macfarlane Group supports hybrid working where possible and we often conduct our first stage interviews via video. To make an application please simply click apply ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven t heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation who are urgently seeking a Maternity Improvement Lead We are looking for someone that has the knowledge and expertise of maternity services couple with excellent service improvement / transformation skills. You will be instrumental in reviewing and implementing the improvement plan which will cover Operational Process, Organisational Development,Clinical Quality and Governance. We are looking for someone that has a collaborative approach to team management with the ability to develop and up skill their nursing teams with the aim of creating safe wards and an excellent experience for their patients. This is a chance to make a big impact on the improvement of maternity services for this NHS Organisation. Essential: * Senior level operational or clinical experience gained within the NHS, for example as Director of Nursing or Operations GM / Director level roles with women's services * Experience of delivering service transformation / improvement programmes * A Midwife by background would be highly desirable but not essential, but strong knowledge of maternity services would be needed. * Ability to engage and influence with both clinical and operational staff in a collaborative way * Excellent clinical grounding and understanding of current pressures around standards of care. * A passion for patient safety and the patient experience RATE: £58.38 per hour START: April 2021 INTERVIEWS: WC 29th March 2021 DURATION: 1 Year PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO ANDREW PANOS, VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS.
Apr 07, 2021
Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation who are urgently seeking a Maternity Improvement Lead We are looking for someone that has the knowledge and expertise of maternity services couple with excellent service improvement / transformation skills. You will be instrumental in reviewing and implementing the improvement plan which will cover Operational Process, Organisational Development,Clinical Quality and Governance. We are looking for someone that has a collaborative approach to team management with the ability to develop and up skill their nursing teams with the aim of creating safe wards and an excellent experience for their patients. This is a chance to make a big impact on the improvement of maternity services for this NHS Organisation. Essential: * Senior level operational or clinical experience gained within the NHS, for example as Director of Nursing or Operations GM / Director level roles with women's services * Experience of delivering service transformation / improvement programmes * A Midwife by background would be highly desirable but not essential, but strong knowledge of maternity services would be needed. * Ability to engage and influence with both clinical and operational staff in a collaborative way * Excellent clinical grounding and understanding of current pressures around standards of care. * A passion for patient safety and the patient experience RATE: £58.38 per hour START: April 2021 INTERVIEWS: WC 29th March 2021 DURATION: 1 Year PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO ANDREW PANOS, VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS.
Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation who are urgently seeking a Maternity Improvement Lead We are looking for someone that has the knowledge and expertise of maternity services couple with excellent service improvement / transformation skills. You will be instrumental in reviewing and implementing the improvement plan which will cover Operational Process, Organisational Development,Clinical Quality and Governance. We are looking for someone that has a collaborative approach to team management with the ability to develop and up skill their nursing teams with the aim of creating safe wards and an excellent experience for their patients. This is a chance to make a big impact on the improvement of maternity services for this NHS Organisation. Essential: * Senior level operational or clinical experience gained within the NHS, for example as Director of Nursing or Operations GM / Director level roles with women's services * Experience of delivering service transformation / improvement programmes * A Midwife by background would be highly desirable but not essential, but strong knowledge of maternity services would be needed. * Ability to engage and influence with both clinical and operational staff in a collaborative way * Excellent clinical grounding and understanding of current pressures around standards of care. * A passion for patient safety and the patient experience RATE: £58.38 per hour START: April 2021 INTERVIEWS: WC 29th March 2021 DURATION: 1 Year PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO ANDREW PANOS, VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS.
Mar 31, 2021
Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation who are urgently seeking a Maternity Improvement Lead We are looking for someone that has the knowledge and expertise of maternity services couple with excellent service improvement / transformation skills. You will be instrumental in reviewing and implementing the improvement plan which will cover Operational Process, Organisational Development,Clinical Quality and Governance. We are looking for someone that has a collaborative approach to team management with the ability to develop and up skill their nursing teams with the aim of creating safe wards and an excellent experience for their patients. This is a chance to make a big impact on the improvement of maternity services for this NHS Organisation. Essential: * Senior level operational or clinical experience gained within the NHS, for example as Director of Nursing or Operations GM / Director level roles with women's services * Experience of delivering service transformation / improvement programmes * A Midwife by background would be highly desirable but not essential, but strong knowledge of maternity services would be needed. * Ability to engage and influence with both clinical and operational staff in a collaborative way * Excellent clinical grounding and understanding of current pressures around standards of care. * A passion for patient safety and the patient experience RATE: £58.38 per hour START: April 2021 INTERVIEWS: WC 29th March 2021 DURATION: 1 Year PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO ANDREW PANOS, VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS.