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Retail Advisor

Working Hours – 36 hours per week 

Location –  Canterbury

£13.12 p/h plus 20% on target commission

Everyone’s welcome at an EE store. This is somewhere you can bring yourself to work because the things that make you different, are the things that help you to make better connections with our customers and help them find the right products and services.

If you’re a curious person who enjoys asking questions and getting to know people, then this could be the role for you. Maybe you have a wealth of experience from navigating challenging situations, or maybe you have the resilience from raising a family? If so, you have the transferrable skills to succeed in a Retail Advisor role with EE.

You don’t need specific experience to apply. We’ll give you all the training you need to be the face of our brand – You just need to bring your personality and soon you’ll be talking to customers and building lasting relationships.

What’s in it for you?

• A   great   starting salary of   £13.12, plus an uncapped commission scheme
• Huge   discounts off EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you   hundreds   of   pounds   every year.
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you to achieve the career you want.

• Season Ticket   Travel Loan – giving you the funds to   pay for your travel   to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts.
• Volunteering days, so you can   give back   to your local community.
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family.

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support, and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for?

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About the role.

Whatever the day brings safety will be your first priority. You’ll motivate, guide and support your colleagues to achieve the best customer experience possible. You’ll be a key holder and supervise your team to complete routine tasks. Whether that’s ensuring the store is in tip-top shape, fulfilling orders or making sure every customer finds help, you’ll be there to drive success. 

About you.

You have a keen interest in growing your career and supporting your own team. You are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. You ideally have some experience training new team members, supporting scheduling rotas or being a key-holder. All we really ask is that you bring a bag of enthusiasm.

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What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

If you are 21 yrs and over £2.86 phr, 18 yrs - 20 yrs 2.13 phr and under 18 yrs .35 phr.

• Up to 5% annual bonus and up to 00 per month gain share bonus
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays

Other financial and wellbeing benefits include: 20% colleague discount, Save-as-you-earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education & loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working you can read our flexible working statement here or let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.

Apply now!

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Our client, who is a family-run M&E Contractor based in South West London who have been operational for over 30 years. They offer a range of expertise from design, installation to the service and maintenance of contracts throughout London & Home Counties. Due to expansion and planned growth, an experienced Service Sales Manager for the London Region.

The successful Service Sales Manager will have a proven track record of selling Mechanical and Electrical Service / Maintenance contracts to the commercial Sector i.e. Factories, Warehouses and Shopping centres, Communal plant rooms, and various public sector sites. The Sales Manager will also need to have technical working and knowledge of commercial heating/oil boilers, air heaters, and radiant heaters.

The Service Sales Manager will drive new maintenance contract sales, manage renewals, and maintain strong client relationships within the M25 covering all major M&E disciplines.

Service Sales Manager Job Requirements

• Proven experience in contract management, sales, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance contracts and industry practices.
• Technical awareness of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC disciplines
• Experience in winning and account management of service and maintenance contracts within the commercial sector.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Job Logic or similar field management software.

• 40-45K
• Uncapped Bonus/Commission
• Fuel card and Business card for expenses
• 25 days holiday plus bank
• Company pension scheme
• Further benefits to be discussed

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Our client is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Service & Sales Manager to join their team in Ashford. In this key role, you will play an integral part in promoting the centre within the property/office space community, enhancing sales, and driving the financial performance of the centre. Reporting to the Directorship, you will need excellent administrative, organisational, and communication skills, as well as a proactive and adaptable approach to work. The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team is essential.

Please find all the details below:

Job title: Service & Sales Manager

Location: Ashford, Kent. This is an office based position due to the nature of the role.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, free parking, private health care, life assurance, free annual eye test, discretionary annual bonus

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Marketing

• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and commercial agents to generate interest and secure new clients.
• Drive sales by promoting available spaces and negotiating commercial terms.
• Maximise revenue by attracting new clients while ensuring the retention of existing ones.
• Identify potential local occupiers and develop corporate account contacts.
• Implement strategic marketing initiatives to promote the centre and its facilities.
• Utilise social media platforms creatively and professionally to enhance the centre's online presence.

Financial

• Manage the financial performance of the centre, including billing, revenue collection, and financial reporting.
• Monitor and manage aged debtors effectively.
• Identify areas for additional revenue generation and present revenue plans as required.
• Ensure the centre operates within the agreed annual budget.

Client Services

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety, and security within the centre.
• Foster a culture of quality service and professionalism.
• Oversee client move-ins and modifications to fit-out and furniture requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional standards of customer care.

Key Skills:

• Solid experience in the operational running of a business centre or a similar environment.
• Previous experience in office management is preferred.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Effective leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Next steps:

If you are an ambitious and driven individual with a passion for property services, this is an exciting opportunity for you. Join their team and make a valuable contribution to their continued success!

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We look forward to your application.

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• 50,000-60,000
• Bonus Scheme
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• Driving business development and the management of key accounts for a range of HVAC products within the ventilation market including Air Handling Units (AHU), fans, fan coils, chillers, dampers, diffusers and wider ventilation equipment solutions into M&E Consultants.
• Maintain and grow HVAC product sales of Air Handling Units (AHU), fans, fan coils, chillers, dampers and diffusersthrough demonstrations, exhibitions, and negotiations to achieve targets.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to offer technical expertise, implement sales strategies to customers.
• Consistently growing technical and professional knowledge through personal network and professional society participation.
• Strong relationship building skills withM&E Consultants.
• Operate fully remote, being able to travel across Cambridge, East Anglia, Essex and Kent for meetings, client discussions.

• Experience as a Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, or similar role within the HVAC, mainly ventilation or air cooling, cooling industry areas.
• A technical qualification such as Apprentice-trained, HNC, HND, or Degree would be advantageous.
• Selling and management of key accounts within HVAC products, including Air Handling Units (AHU), fans, fan coils, chillers, dampers and diffusers
• Willingness to work fully remote from home with regular travel to engage with clients across Cambridge, East Anglia, Essex and Kent.
• Full clean driving license required.

Your new company
A successful long-standing private developer, focussed on building high-end new-build houses across the Kent area. Typically working on schemes in the 50-100 range, developments are typically bespoke detached units aimed at the higher end of the market. With multiple live schemes including several long-term multiphased projects, they are thriving in a challenging market and, as such, are looking for an experienced assistant site manager to expand the long-standing site-based team. You will be based on an ongoing traditional build scheme in the Ashford area. Units are at varying stages, with the scheme due to run for several more years.


Your new role
As assistant site manager, you will support the project manager and wider site team in ensuring the project is run to a programme with units being produced to the highest quality. You will be involved in all aspects of the build, from groundwork and external envelopes to internal fitout and finishings. You will manage your own section of the site, managing subcontractors, enforcing H&S, quality control, progress reporting, escalating issues and liaising with the wider team. You will be given the opportunity to work on your management skills and technical ability under the wing of an experienced project manager with the view to stepping up to site manager in the coming years.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have worked as an assistant site manager for several years and be comfortable managing your own section of works on a larger housing site. You will come from a housebuilding background with either a smaller private or larger volume developer and hold relevant first aid, cscs & smsts qualifications.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary & package at the high end of the market, including car allowance and bonus


What you need to do now


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Sales Operations Manager Required!

Our client is a leading UK-based manufacturer.

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for an experienced Sales Operations Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will oversee the smooth running of daily operations, ensuring accurate and timely order processing through ERP systems and delivering a high standard of customer service. They will serve as a central point of coordination between sales, production, service, despatch, and accounts, facilitating effective communication and workflow integration.

Package:

• Salary 40,000 - 47,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Working hours Monday - Thursday 8am till 5pm and Fridays 8am till 2pm

Sales Operations Manager - Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the sales office team
• Cover sales office duties during team members' leave or sickness to maintain smooth operations.
• Manage order processing efficiently using ERP software, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Oversee export sales administration, including export licensing, customs documentation, freight coordination, and invoicing.
• Maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers such as freight forwarders to coordinate import of components from Europe, ensuring all import documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise closely with internal departments including production, despatch, purchasing, service, and accounts to ensure seamless workflow and communication.
• Attend twice-weekly meetings with the production team to align sales and production activities.
• Coordinate despatch and service job scheduling and communication.
• Monitor and respond to incoming customer enquiries via phone and email, delegating tasks to appropriate team members to ensure prompt service.
• Assist in preparing tenders, quotations, and all necessary paperwork to support sales efforts.
• Maintain and update the CRM system with accurate customer account details, quotations, and sales activities.
• Support marketing and communications initiatives within the sales office as required.

Sales Operations Manager - Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems for order processing and customer management is essential.
• Knowledge of export documentation and licensing processes.
• Experience or familiarity with tender preparation is desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and liaise effectively with various internal teams and external service providers.
• Full UK Drivers License & Live within commutable distance to Sidcup.

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