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Commercial Manager - Utilities

Base Salary : £110k

Benefits : Executive Car/Allowance, Pension, Bonus and Family Healthcare

Location :UK/Hybrid

Sector : Utilities

Our client is a leading utilities contracting firm is seeking a driven and experienced Commercial Manager to join its team.

This is a pivotal role, with the successful candidate taking full ownership of all commercial aspects of key projects, from initial tender and contract negotiation to financial close and final account settlement. You will be responsible for proactively managing commercial risks, ensuring project profitability, and building strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

This position is ideal for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in the utilities or civil engineering sector within the UK.

The Role

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for all projects.
• Lead negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and guide a commercial team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
• Manage and resolve any contractual disputes or claims effectively.

The Person

• Proven track record in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role within the UK utilities or multi-utility connections sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of JCT and NEC3/NEC4 contracts and relevant UK contract law.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Area Sales Manager

About the Role:

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for premium kitchens and furniture? We’re looking for a dynamic Area Sales Manager to drive growth by building and nurturing relationships with independent kitchen and furniture showrooms across your local area in the North of England .

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, high-quality manufacturer with a strong brand presence and ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with independent showrooms in your region
• Identify and convert new business opportunities to expand our customer base
• Manage the full sales cycle – from prospecting and pitching to closing deals
• Represent the brand at trade shows, exhibitions, and client meetings
• Collaborate with the internal design, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure client satisfaction
• Provide market feedback and insights to influence product development and sales strategy

About You:

• Strong knowledge of kitchens or related products
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure
• Career progression opportunities within a growing company
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Regular training and development

Business Development Manager | £65-80k+ OTE Year 1 I £0k- 00k Year 2

Award-Winning Tech Scale-Up | bn Valuation | 30,000+ Customers

Ready to own your territory and earnings? We're looking for a proven B2B hunter to drive growth at one of the UK's fastest-scaling tech companies.

The Opportunity

Focus Group has grown to bn valuation with 30,000+ customers and 1,000+ employees. We're not slowing down.

As our Business Development Manager, you'll own a protected territory, selling our complete technology stack (Telecoms, IT, Cyber Security, Mobile) to SME and mid-market businesses. This isn't order-taking it's consultative selling that builds lasting partnerships.

Your Earnings Potential:

• Base: 0-40k + 00/month car allowance (depending on experience)
• Year 1 OTE: 5-80k (realistic, based on current team performance)
• Top performers earn: 00k+ (uncapped commission with monthly accelerators)
• No thresholds: You earn from deal one

What Success Looks Like

This is true 360 sales ownership – you'll control the entire customer journey:

• Prospecting: Research your territory, execute outbound campaigns (cold calling, LinkedIn, email), turn cold prospects into warm opportunities
• Consultative Selling: Run discovery calls and face-to-face meetings, present tailored solutions that solve real business challenges
• Closing Deals: Navigate complex B2B cycles with multiple stakeholders, handle objections, negotiate contracts, and close through value creation
• Account Growth: Cross-sell and upsell your client base, generate referrals, and build long-term strategic partnerships

Where Looking For Someone Who

• Lives for the hunt – you get energized by finding and winning new business from scratch
• Thrives on cold outreach – picking up the phone, networking events, and creating opportunities
• Loves the challenge of breaking into new accounts and building relationships from zero
• Has B2B sales experience with complex solution selling
• Is self-motivated and resilient – rejection doesn't phase you; it fuels you
• Can work autonomously while being a strong team player

Bonus points for:

• Track record of consistently opening new territories or markets
• Experience selling technology solutions to SMEs (20-500 employees)
• Background in cyber security, telecommunications, or IT services

What’s in it for you?

• Real earning potential: No thresholds or limits – Industry Leading GP commission share + monthly accelerators
• Territory protection: Your accounts stay yours. We don't redistribute successful territories.
• Product training: Comprehensive onboarding on our full tech stack, plus ongoing education as we add new solutions.
• Flexible working: 2 days WFH after probation (performance-dependent), work from any UK office.
• Rewards: Annual incentive trips (2024: Ibiza), monthly team events, bonuses for exceeding target.

Next Steps

The process: (Please note the below process is subject to change due to logistics, candidate availability, and office location requirements)

1. Initial phone screening with TA Partner (20-30 mins)
2. Video interview with Sales Manager (45 mins -1 hour)
3. Final interview with Head Of / Director + role exercise (1 – 1.5 hour)

Focus Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Focus Group Ltd. We are committed to protecting all personal data in accordance with GDPR. All staff share responsibility for data protection. Report any data protection concerns to your manager or our Data Protection Officer.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our Commercial team.

Role Purpose:- Reporting to the Convenience Controller, you will deliver sales targets within an existing customer base by strengthening existing relationships and creating new business opportunities whilst becoming an expert in the Convenience & Food To Go  (FTG) categories. The role is required to deliver against key objectives and KPI’s selling a portfolio of products across chilled and frozen.

This role will be required to travel to our customers across South East UK and Wales and will require to go to our office once/ twice a month in Kirkham, Preston.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Management of all customer admin requirements including New Line Forms, Samples, Merchandising and Supply Chain Issues.
• To take control of lead tracker to ensure Kepak delivers on Convenience Channel strategy
• Coordination and management of customer meetings, agenda, meeting minutes etc.
• Maintain and update database of information on portfolio of key end user accounts
• To execute business strategy driving incremental space in multi-site retailers, Wholesalers, Forecourts and Holiday Parks.
• Monthly reporting of achievements reviewed against volume, gross margin and business plan.
• Build base knowledge of account management principles eg, budgets, planning process, Gross to Net Margin
• Promotion management and financial evaluation providing Return on Investment levels.  
• Be a Kepak Brand ambassador in attendance of events, meetings & networking
• Work as part of the customer development team – Marketing, Customer Marketing, Supply chain and Field Team
• Networking with the key influencers across the market to identify opportunities for distribution growth, whilst also protecting existing stock lists

Requirements

• Degree in Business related discipline or equivalent 
• 2 years work experience in a similar role ideally within the FMCG industry
• Full UK driving license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Based in the UK with the ability to travel regularly.
• Excellent time management, relationship building and organisational skills

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Further Education support
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
• Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village
• Subsidised canteen
• BUPA Cash plan free of charge

In this role you'll play a key role in driving new business by identifying and nurturing prospects, making high-volume outbound calls, and booking quality appointments for our corporate sales team—turning conversations into opportunities and helping fuel growth with large energy users.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, especially over the phone, with the ability to engage and influence decision-makers.
• Experience in outbound calling or telesales, ideally in a B2B environment.
• Target-driven mindset, with a proven ability to meet or exceed appointment booking and conversion goals.
• CRM proficiency, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage prospect pipelines effectively.
• Commercial awareness, particularly around energy markets or corporate sales (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to identify and qualify leads, nurturing them through to appointment stage.
• Team player, with a proactive attitude toward supporting team goals and motivation.
• Customer-focused approach, with the ability to build rapport and long-term relationships.

Benefits

Entry Level Business Development & Sales Representative

For the Competitive & Coachable – You bring the drive, we’ll give you the Playbook

Manchester | Immediate Start

Have you got the hunger to win, the discipline to learn, and the mindset to grow? Maybe you’ve just finished university, or you’re ready to take your first real step into sales and business development. Either way, if you thrive under pressure, love a challenge, and want a career that rewards performance — this is where you start.

At Playbook Direct, we believe that the qualities that make great athletes — resilience, focus, teamwork, and a student mentality — also make great business leaders. If you’ve ever pushed yourself past limits, bounced back from setbacks, or celebrated team wins, you’ll fit right in here.

The Role

As an Entry Level Business Development & Sales Representative, you’ll dive straight into a high-energy, performance-driven environment where effort = results. This isn’t just about sales — it’s about learning the strategies that fuel business growth, developing leadership skills, and building a career with no ceiling.

You’ll master our proven Playbook while working directly with some of the UK’s leading brands, learning by doing, and earning as you grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prospecting & Lead Generation – Learn how to identify new opportunities and connect with potential customers through face-to-face campaigns at events, pop-ups, and residential areas.
• Customer Engagement – Be the face of our clients. Build genuine connections, listen actively, and present solutions with confidence.
• Sales Execution – Own the full sales cycle. From first contact to closing deals, you’ll take responsibility for results — and enjoy uncapped earnings for your effort.
• Campaign Development & Feedback – Contribute ideas, analyse performance, and help shape future strategies.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Train, share wins, and grow with ambitious teammates who’ll push you to be your best.
• Leadership Exposure – Progress quickly into mentoring, project management, and leadership roles as you prove yourself.

What’s In It For You

• Weekly OTE pay — consistent income plus uncapped commission opportunities.
• Tailored training — sales, leadership, and communication, all from people who’ve been in your shoes.
• 1:1 mentorship — direct coaching from senior leaders who started at entry level.
• Career progression — clear pathways into leadership, client management, or business development.
• Culture & community — team trips, networking events, and a supportive environment built on shared wins.

You’ll Thrive Here If You’re

• Motivated by competition and performance
• A natural communicator who enjoys face-to-face interaction
• Hungry for growth, responsibility, and recognition
• Coachable, disciplined, and open to feedback
• A team player who brings energy and accountability every day

Why Playbook Direct

We’re one of the North West’s fastest-growing sales and promotions companies, partnering with major UK brands to deliver results. But more importantly, we’re building careers.

We don’t hire based on what’s on your CV — we hire based on attitude, drive, and potential. If you’ve ever trained like an athlete, worked toward a goal, or fought for a win, you already know what it takes to succeed here.

Apply Now

Ready to take your competitive mindset into the business world? Apply today with your CV — immediate interviews and start dates available.

Business Development Consultant - Graduate

£26k - £7k basic salary, Realistic 0k 1st Year On Target Earnings + Fully Expensed Hyundai Hybrid SUV Company Car + Private Healthcare + Pension + daily lunch allowance

Celsius Graduate Recruitment are thrilled to exclusively represent a prestigious .5 Billion conglomerate, operating across 29 countries and renowned as the global leader in sustainability and recycling within their industry. The company has experienced significant growth and investment in the UK market over the past three years, propelling them to remarkable success. Now, they are gearing up for the next exciting phase of expansion in the UK.

As the largest supplier to the NHS in the UK and serving major hotel chains and supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury's, this multilevel service provider offers an exceptional opportunity for motivated and ambitious graduates to join their well-established sales team. The company provides a comprehensive graduate training program, boasting an impressive 86% employee satisfaction rating. Over 30% of their management team has been promoted internally through their career progression program!

Our client are seeking highly motivated graduate and graduate calibre individuals who are committed to pursuing a career in B2B sales. If you aspire to follow in the footsteps of trailblazers like Steven Bartlett, Michelle Dewberry, Grace Beverley or Ben Francis, and want to take control of your earnings, build a career within a global corporate entity, thrive in a challenging and targeted environment, and are eager to undergo professional development in a structured setting, then this role is tailored to you.

As a specialist and world-leading entity in multilevel textile and facilities services, you will contribute to enhancing the company's stellar reputation in the industry. Your responsibilities will involve developing new accounts and business within a designated territory, with full support, and a comprehensive, accredited training program designed specifically for graduates.

If you are passionate about sales and envision a successful career in a corporate organisation, seize this opportunity to be part of an exciting journey. To learn more about this career and our outstanding client, and to be considered for the selection process, please submit your application as soon as possible!

Build a life on your terms.

Are you ready to create a career that fits your lifestyle — not the other way around?

If you’ve got ambition, drive, and a genuine desire to make a difference, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At Chrome Potato , we work in the thriving personal and leadership development industry . We provide world-class online programs and live events (both in-person and virtual), designed to help people reach their full potential — one transformation at a time.

This is not your typical corporate role. You’ll be stepping into a self-directed, flexible business environment where your results are a reflection of your own growth.

You’ll receive full training, ongoing mentorship, and proven systems that empower you to build success autonomously from a remote office.

• Create and manage marketing initiatives that attract quality leads
• Conduct discovery calls and connect with potential clients via phone or Zoom
• Participate in world-class personal development training led by top global leaders
• Work on your own personal growth — because your mindset is your success
  

• A self-starter with a growth mindset
• Confident, professional communicator
• Organized, tech-savvy, and proactive
• Independent and accountable — someone who loves working remotely and setting their own schedule
  

• Complete flexibility — work from anywhere we are doing business and a good internet connection is available.
• A supportive global organization of like-minded achievers
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced leaders
• Unlimited earning potential — your effort determines your reward

If you’re tired of clocking in and out and ready to take charge of your time, income, and lifestyle, then this could be your next big step.

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