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Business Development Team Manager

Must be commutable to our Tamworth contact centre.

£35,020 per annum OTE £50,000

We are currently recruiting a for an Office based Team Manager  to join the Desk Based New Business BDM team in our Tamworth Contact Centre.

As a Brakes Team Manager you'll be responsible for leading and motivating a team of New Business Development Managers.

You will be directly accountable for the recruitment, selection and ongoing performance and development of your team, leading a culture of empowerment where every sale and service opportunity is realised. 

You will be the key communication link between advisors and the wider business, ensuring effective communication across their team.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the direct management and motivation of between 8 – 12 Desk Based BDM’s, ensuring everyone is fully developed to their maximum potential.
• Support the Inside Sales Manager in delivering the strategic plan for the department, this may include participation in projects as required by the business.
• Support, identify and manage pipeline opportunities effectively to improve revenue and customer experience.
• Energise team to fully participate in incentives and process improvements and ensuring they understand clear goals.
• The role will be a mixture of strategic planning, coaching, facilitating training and delivering upon periodic KPI metrics.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience at team manager or supervisor level, ideally in a contact centre (desirable) and have a proven track record of on-boarding new business activity.
• Confident, self-motivated, positive attitude with a strong commercial acumen
• A customer centric approach to business in all dealing with customers, peers, staff and suppliers
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a deadline driven environment

Above all you will be on a mission to deliver the best solution and best experience to your customers – both internal and external. 

You will get;

• A competitive salary
• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Pension
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
• And much more….

There’s a lot on offer, so what are you waiting for? Apply Now!

Desk Based Business Development Manager

Tamworth - Remote

£30,580 + OTE of £45k 

We are currently recruiting a talented and results driven Business Development Manager to join our busy contact centre team.

You will research, prospect, win & on-board profitable new Independent subject matter expert customers within a designated territory/sector to exceed sales/margin targets utilising Brakes’ customer first methodology.

Responsibilities:

• Research & prospect potential new business opportunities to maintain a healthy pipeline.
• This may be a mix of incoming leads called within specified SLA’s and self-generated opportunities.
• Build strong commercial customer relationships to understand their business & requirements.
• Develop profitable & relevant propositions to secure new business at the correct margin.
• Dealing with internal stakeholders to assist with new customers, including Depots, Credit Control etc.
• Understand competitor activity & propositions to create the tailored proposals to win new customers based on Brakes value proposition.
• Achieve period, quarter and annual revenue and margin targets.
• Be comfortable working to demanding KPI’s in a fast pace environment.
• Manage all activity through Salesforce CRM in order to maintain pipeline, activity and conversion visibility and tracking.

We are looking for;

• Previous experience in a New Business role within a fast moving B2B environment
• Results orientated, successfully delivering against targets in a competitive marketplace
• Outstanding active listening skills with an ability to engage and influence customers
• Ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency to work in a deadline driven environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of Salesforce and/or SAP would be beneficial 

What you’ll get:

• A competitive salary
• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Pension
• Real career opportunities - being part of the Sysco family, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
• And much more….

Apply now.

Key Responsibilities

As the S&OP Leader, you will:

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle , ensuring all meetings are scheduled, content is relevant, and outcomes are actioned.

• Co-lead Demand and Supply Reviews , working closely with Sales, Industry, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments to align forecasts and plans.

• Support forecast iterations , ensuring all business constraints and opportunities are considered.

• Provide insights and recommendations  based on data analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Develop and maintain dashboards  and key metrics to support business visibility and decision-making.

• Manage the Equipment Sourcing Analysts , influencing inventory strategy and supporting team development.

• Collaborate with Caterpillar , aligning processes and driving mutual success.

• Support inventory investment decisions , stocking policies, and strategic planning aligned with business goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years in supply chain or demand/supply planning .

• Experience leading and developing a team, driving performance and engagement.

• Experience with Caterpillar’s S&OP processes  and inventory management systems is highly desirable.

• Professional qualifications (CILT, CIPS, IBF) are a bonus but not essential.

• Strong understanding of S&OP best practices and Demand/Supply dynamics.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI & S&OP software is a plus.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive benefits package

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Ready to lead with impact and shape the future of our supply chain? Apply now and be part of a team that values insight, innovation, and collaboration.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.

The role

Whether you’re welcoming customers in-store, or visiting them in their own home, you’ll create innovative designs and help them make their dream homes come true. You will own the customer experience, guiding them through the design stage to the decision journey. With our market-leading kitchen and bathroom ranges you will help us deliver on our commitment to help the nation feel house proud.

What we offer 

We offer a competitive salary plus uncapped commission. We’re passionate about empowering our colleagues. Together, we help you get what you want from your role, so you can make your working experience your own and an experience beyond the everyday.

• Flexible working
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

About you

• Customer Focus : With great communication skills and natural curiosity, you will genuinely enjoy building relationships with customers & colleagues
• Sales Experience : You thrive working towards targets, are motivated to achieve and be at your best 
• Tenacity & Creativity : to overcome and learn from challenges, to ‘do the right thing’ in the right way
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle : You must be able to visit customers in their homes, bringing tools and materials with you for home measures and design visits.

Are you ready to be part of a unique team and experience beyond the everyday? 

Apply now!

Vacancy Reference #99756

"Please contact us here  if you require any adjustments within the application process.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form"

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The role

Whether you’re welcoming customers in-store, or visiting them in their own home, you’ll create innovative designs and help them make their dream homes come true. You will own the customer experience, guiding them through the design stage to the decision journey. With our market-leading kitchen and bathroom ranges you will help us deliver on our commitment to help the nation feel house proud.

What we offer 

We offer a competitive salary plus uncapped commission. We’re passionate about empowering our colleagues. Together, we help you get what you want from your role, so you can make your working experience your own and an experience beyond the everyday.

• Flexible working
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

About you

• Customer Focus : With great communication skills and natural curiosity, you will genuinely enjoy building relationships with customers & colleagues
• Sales Experience : You thrive working towards targets, are motivated to achieve and be at your best 
• Tenacity & Creativity : to overcome and learn from challenges, to ‘do the right thing’ in the right way
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle : You must be able to visit customers in their homes, bringing tools and materials with you for home measures and design visits.

Are you ready to be part of a unique team and experience beyond the everyday? 

Apply now!

Vacancy Reference #99772

"Please contact us here  if you require any adjustments within the application process.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form"

#LI-Onsite

The role

Whether you’re welcoming customers in-store, or visiting them in their own home, you’ll create innovative designs and help them make their dream homes come true. You will own the customer experience, guiding them through the design stage to the decision journey. With our market-leading kitchen and bathroom ranges you will help us deliver on our commitment to help the nation feel house proud.

What we offer 

We offer a competitive salary plus uncapped commission. We’re passionate about empowering our colleagues. Together, we help you get what you want from your role, so you can make your working experience your own and an experience beyond the everyday.

• Flexible working
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

About you

• Customer Focus : With great communication skills and natural curiosity, you will genuinely enjoy building relationships with customers & colleagues
• Sales Experience : You thrive working towards targets, are motivated to achieve and be at your best 
• Tenacity & Creativity : to overcome and learn from challenges, to ‘do the right thing’ in the right way
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle : You must be able to visit customers in their homes, bringing tools and materials with you for home measures and design visits.

Are you ready to be part of a unique team and experience beyond the everyday? 

Apply now!

Vacancy Reference #99732

"Please contact us here  if you require any adjustments within the application process.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form"

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Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

To take ownership for the delivery of a first-class customer experience to all parties involved in the purchase of a new home from Taylor Wimpey. 

To ensure sales meet or exceed target and profit is maximized for the business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the development, all aspects of presentation and the entire purchase process. 
• Becomes the reference point for the purchaser, and all other internal and external interested parties from the first contact through to the completion of the house sale. 
• Promote and provide for the use of company-recommended mortgage brokers and solicitors to ensure an efficient service for the customer to achieve purchasing deadlines. 
• Ensure all administrative and reporting requirements are met according to company policies and agreed time frames. 
• Ensure that market research, price benchmarking, advertising, incentives, PR and other marketing events are undertaken proactively to provide the correct pipeline to fulfil agreed sales targets. 
• Proactively search for target customers and create appointments. Follow-up leads to ensure that sales targets are met and customer satisfaction is measured to the level required by Taylor Wimpey. 
• Undertake inspections and introduce the customer to their new home, ensure familiarization, and ensure the aftercare of those customers at defined intervals following their move-in date. 
• Ensure the health and safety of customers, colleagues and other parties while on site in accordance with legal requirements and company policy. 
• Follow and adhere to company (procedures, standards of performance, and the business unit Sales Manual. 

The role requires regular weekend and bank holiday working. 

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Sales experience in the housing industry 
• High levels of self-management 
• Exceptional customer service skills & sales excellence 
• Computer literacy 
• Full driving license and ownership of a car 

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

The Customer Support Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the administration relating to all customer issues.  This role manages the Customer Support Coordinators (CSCs) and takes oversight of all ongoing customers’ issues. The successful candidate will allocate resources including Customer Service Operatives and contractors to undertake work in customers’ homes.  

Working closely with the Customer Service Director, the Customer Support Manager will be responsible for the collation and management of information and data upwards for analysis and the escalation of customer issues, where appropriate. The Customer Support Manager will also deputise for the Customer Service Director when required. 

Primary Responsibilities

Demonstrates role model customer behaviour

• Acts as an inspirational role model across the BU in the delivery of great customer service
• Always demonstrates positive behaviour when discussing or interacting with customers
• Ensures reputational risk is minimised by ensuring complaints, social media contacts, and 3rd party claims and cases are managed in the most appropriate way
• Acts as point of escalation for complaints and ensures reasons for escalation are regularly reviewed with the team to prevent future escalations
• Builds a shared customer vision across the Customer Service team so they have clarity on what great customer service looks like

Provides engaging leadership and develops a high performing team

• Role models Taylor Wimpey’s values by always behaving with integrity and professionalism, acting in a positive, collaborative and encouraging style with everyone in the BU
• Builds a strong team ethos, promoting shared values and has the ability to get the best out of others
• Treats everyone fairly and with respect, ensuring team members feel valued, included and connected and takes a genuine interest in them
• Recognises and rewards the right attitude, behaviour and performance
• Takes responsibility for their own development by asking for feedback on their performance to ensure ongoing improvement
• Inspires and develops team to build their knowledge and skill-set to deliver best-in-class customer service

Drives operational performance to achieve key business objectives

• Drives high performance from their team to consistently achieve SLA’s as measured by the 9-month customer satisfaction metric
• Demonstrates a solution focused approach to ensure SLA’s are achieved and shows a willingness to get into the detail of customer issues and complaints to understand the root cause
• Works to understand blockers to the Customer Service team achieving their SLA’s and puts plans in place to tackle these
• Drives a digital approach to ways of working in the Customer Service team by ensuring new technology is embedded
• Builds relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they understand our expectations of their customer commitments and provides feedback where appropriate to ensure continuous improvement of their service offering
• •
• Supports the Customer Director in effectively managing customer service costs, whether that be managing CSO spend or managing contra-charging with subcontractors

Committed to continuous improvement

• Undertakes analysis to identify repeated customer issues and complaints and works to propose plans for improvement.
• Takes responsibility for their own development by asking for feedback on their performance to ensure ongoing improvement
• Identifies gaps in their customer engagement ability (verbal and written) and takes responsibility for the continuous improvement of these
• Identifies ways of working that could be more efficient and/or cost effective and puts forwards ideas for improvement
• Keeps up to date with house type ranges, products, specifications and new technology in the home, to ensure informed conversations with customers

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Experience in leading teams  
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment
• Demonstration of ability to work independently, prioritise work and take initiative  
• Demonstration of strong organisation skills
• Great Interpersonal, communication and relationship skills.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment and able to remain calm ,measured and resilient  
• Housebuilding or related industry experience  
• Experience in management information analysis  

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

Role: Major Accounts Manager - National Role (Based Midlands/South)

Salary: £50,000 - £5,000, plus company car - OTE 0,000 - 0,000 with commission

Location: National Role with a local office base Midlands/South

We are seeking a Major Accounts Manager to cover England, Wales and Scotland to drive the commercial performance of the Major Accounts associated with Portakabin (Site Accommodation) Ltd.

You will be pro- active and hands on, combing technical product knowledge with business development, relationship building and solution-based selling to a range of roles within the selected Major Account client base.

This will be supported by a range of tools and media content to understand current and future needs for winning business in the competitive construction accommodation sector.

As a national role there is a requirement to travel in order to meet realistic demands from the Major Account client base as well as attendance at internal meetings. With offices across all of the England, Wales and Scotland you will be provided with a local office location with flexibility of home working subject to client and company requirements.

As a Major Accounts Manager, you will:

* Achieve hire order targets as well as other commercial targets and KPI's

* Implement and execute a structured account management plan, to maintain and grow existing Major Account clients within the construction industry.

* Carry out structured business development activity with major, tier one, construction companies.

* Generate and participate in business development initiatives, including national marketing campaigns, to heighten awareness either locally, nationally or client specific and ensure maximum conversion of opportunities.

* Assist in preparing and issuing quotations and drawings, and promptly follow up all quotations and negotiate to achieve orders.

* Develop sound internal and external customer whilst promoting an environment of effective teamwork and communication.

* Ensure compliance with all legislation and policies, offering technical advice to customers on current rules and regulations surrounding the sector, including rules around fire safety.

Benefits & Opportunities

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 days

* Commission

* Electric Company Car if available

* Single Private Medical Insurance

* Working flexibly principles

* Contributory pension

As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

* Major Account / Key Account experience is highly desirable

* Business to business sales experience, within the construction hire sector

* Proactive business development, able to negotiate and influence whilst building long term relationships

* Possess good commercial awareness with a customer focus

* IT literacy, including CRM systems

* Full UK driving licence.

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.

We're committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.

Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on