Sales Consultant - Preston
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We have a great opportunity for a Sales Consultant to join our team within Vistry Merseyside & Cheshire West region, based at one of our developments in Preston, Lancashire. As our Sales Consultant you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of the day to day running of the sales and marketing suites in accordance with the Company Policies. Taking ownership for the sales process with customers, maintaining necessary records and documentation during all stages of the Journey, from Reservation to Legal Completion. Excellent customer service, being fully focused on the Customer Journey at all times and working to company targets and KPIs.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
This role will involve an element of weekend working.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…- Competitive basic salary and commission bonus scheme
- Mileage allowance
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits.
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- Experience required in the New Homes Sales environment.
- Experience working in a customer facing role delivering under pressure.
- Experience in generating leads and sales through telephone based business development.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and exceptional sales
- Excellent IT skills with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and CRM system
- Comfortable using multi channel forms of communication
- Strong negotiation and sales skills
- Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
- Proven track record of successfully completing the sales process with customers
- Excellent administration, organisational and communication skills
- The ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
- Willing to be flexible in respect of day to day duties and hours worked
- Willing to travel to all sales sites within the region, including regional offices
- Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
- Proactively seek out prospective sales and follow up all enquiries with telephone communication and marketing literature to optimise the business opportunity for sales.
- Create and deliver informative and clear tours of sites and house plots to all customers.
- Negotiate with customers to ensure the best sales outcome for the business
- Utilise all technology available to ensure innovation in generating sales in differing environmental and economic conditions
- Ensure effective management of sales visits with pre-booked customers ensuring that these are arranged at suitable times and are undertaken effectively.
- Travel to all sites as necessary for operational requirements.
- Have a detailed knowledge of all Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes.
- Have detailed knowledge of the development, plots available and to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home.
- Proactively manage and follow the sales process as set out in the Sales induction training and development and Procedure Guide with every customer.
- Proactively working as a member of the sales team within the area and demonstrating effective team working skills with others in the Sales team, and other departments.
- Evaluate each sales process with a customer as to how the sale can be achieved more effectively, efficiently and profitably for the Company.
- Proactively sell all types of customer extras across all reservations to drive additional profit for the Company.
- Ensure every customer contact is recorded on the relevant IT system and in line with GDPR.
- Deal with all customers in a polite, friendly and efficient manner.
- Ensure that customers are kept fully and regularly informed of the progress of their purchase.
- Respond to all cancellations making every effort to ‘save’ and if necessary re negotiate the reservation and at all times identify the reason for cancellation and offer any suitable alternatives within other developments.
- Have detailed knowledge of all relevant purchase assistance schemes, alternative site and house type options as directed by the Company, to ensure every customer is offered a bespoke choice of sales and purchase options for them.
- Work with the Site team to understand the progress of build of current plots, and prospective plots in order to provide customer information to the site and, in turn, clearly communicate with the customer.
- Implement the Company’s continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
- Deliver high quality home demonstrations in conjunction with the build teams in the home that the customer has purchased.
- Take responsibility for all company property and equipment.
- To work professionally with highest standard of presentation of the sales area to be maintained at all times.
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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Field Sales Representative - Ferrero OOH, Lancashire
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? Join Ferrero Out of Home – Business Development Manager (Wholesale & Foodservice)
Location: BLACKBURN / PRESTON | Territory: BB / FY / LA / M / PR
As part of an exciting team expansion , Ferrero's Out Of Home team is growing — and we’re looking for driven Business Development Managers to lead sales growth in the Wholesale and Foodservice sectors.
The Role
You’ll be the face of Ferrero in your territory, building strong relationships with depot managers, chefs, and business owners, while driving product visibility and exceeding sales targets. Using data and insight, you’ll secure listings, negotiate promotions, and identify new business opportunities.
Your Territory & Channels ?
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Wholesale: Booker, Bestway, Unitas members, etc.
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Foodservice: Hotels, cafés, restaurants, garden centres & more.
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Occasional support in convenience or store groups.
What You’ll Bring ?
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Strong communication & negotiation skills
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Proven ability to work autonomously & hit sales targets
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FMCG experience (Wholesale/Foodservice preferred)
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Commercial mindset & data literacy
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UK driving licence + Right to work in the UK
Why Join Us?
We live our values every day:
P artnership | R eturn | O wnership | U pstanding | D etermined
We’re PROUD to be Field Sales Solutions!
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement and Business Development)
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Edge Hill University is a thriving and ambitious modern university, nationally recognised for the quality of its student experience, teaching excellence, and research impact. With a diverse community of around 15,000 students across the Faculties of Arts and Sciences, Education, and Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill continues to play a vital role as an anchor institution in its region while expanding its influence nationally and internationally.
Following the appointment of our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Young, this is an exciting time to join Edge Hill as we shape our next Strategic Plan and further strengthen our reputation as a sector-leading institution.
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to take up the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement and Business Development). This is a pivotal appointment for the University, responsible for leading our strategic interface with the world and ensuring our income growth, partnerships, and external profile deliver meaningful civic, regional, national, and global impact.
As a key member of the University Executive, the DVC will provide strategic leadership across a wide-ranging external portfolio. This includes oversight of home and international student recruitment, executive responsibility for research and knowledge exchange, innovation and commercial activity, civic and industry partnerships, alumni relations, and development. You will integrate academic leadership with commercial acumen to drive growth, diversify income streams, and enhance Edge Hill’s visibility and influence across the UK and internationally.
The DVC will play a central role in building long-term, purposeful relationships with business, industry, local government, and the voluntary and public sectors, as well as with international partners and networks. You will be responsible for shaping the University’s reputation management and rankings strategy and for ensuring that our research, teaching, and engagement activities are fully aligned with our civic responsibilities and global ambitions.
We are seeking a dynamic, outward-facing leader who possesses either academic or professional service leadership with an exceptional track record in external engagement. You will bring significant experience of leading enterprise, research, and commercial initiatives, alongside demonstrable success in generating income through student recruitment, partnerships, research funding, and knowledge exchange. With a visible and authentic leadership style, you will be an inspiring ambassador for the University, able to connect research, teaching, and civic responsibility in ways that maximise impact and unlock opportunity.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a values-driven and ambitious university at a pivotal moment in its journey. Working alongside the Vice-Chancellor and the wider Executive, you will have the scope to shape Edge Hill’s external strategy, extend its national and international profile, and deliver lasting impact for the University and the communities it serves.
Edge Hill University has engaged the services of Perrett Laver to assist with the appointment process.
For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit quoting reference 8032 .
The closing date for applications is 09.00am GMT on Monday 27th October 2025.
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Executive Director of Business and Strategy Development
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Executive Director of Business and Strategy Development
Permanent, Full time
Salary Band: £76,416 - £97,965
Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides free, specialist palliative care for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with advanced progressive illnesses helping them to achieve the best possible quality of life.
We receive only just over a fifth of our costs from the NHS and generate additional funds from charitable donations and support of the local community.
The role of Director of Business and Strategy Development has responsibility for all Non-Clinical Services which include Finance, Human Resources, Estates, Education, Technology and Income Generation.
This pivotal role encompasses significant executive responsibilities and the successful post holder will require a broad skillset. Of particular importance will be strong leadership skills; solid grounding in business acumen with an excellent understanding of financial reports, contracting and commissioning processes. The successful applicant will understand the charity sector and be able to bring a commercial focus to the generation of new income streams at a time of financial uncertainty for the charity and healthcare sectors.
Closing date : Sunday 12th of October 2025
Informal visits: Tuesday 21st of October 2025
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 22nd of October 2025
For further information and to apply, please visit the vacancies page of Queenscourt’s website.
Sales Design Consultant
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Sales Consultant
Clearview Home Improvements
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance OR Self Employed Options
Leyland
Benefits :
25 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parking
About us:
We are a group of six retail brands operating across the North of England and Cumbria, forming part of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group. As established leaders in the design and installation of conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors, and modern living spaces, we’re committed to transforming homes with innovative, high-quality products that combine striking design with everyday functionality. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service.
Our employees are the heart of the business, and we invest in great people by offering ongoing career development and training opportunities. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values your ideas and hard work, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role:
As our Sales Consultant , you'll be the heartbeat of our mission, working closely with clients to bring their dream spaces to life. Your role is about blending creativity with practicality, transforming ideas, and creating sales. This role is perfect for those who have a passion for home design and sales, who can add a creative flair to create unique living spaces in the homes and lives of people.
- Responsible for meeting with homeowners, providing support and help to create the homeowner’s dream home
- Be pro-active and confident in offering different suggestions and options to suit the customer’s needs and aspirations
- build effective relationships with all stakeholders
- Display a genuine caring approach, which will support and help the customer to solve problems to fill the needs that their home currently lacks.
- Excellent product knowledge, as well as an understanding of the wide range of features and benefits, being able to relay these to the customers.
What we are looking for:
Do you have a flair for creativity and design, a passion for sales, and a knack for engaging conversations? Clearview Home Improvements are calling you! We value diversity and innovation, and we believe that great ideas come from everywhere.
Whether you have a background in Sales, design, architecture, digital arts, or even if you're freshly exploring your career path, your unique perspective is what we cherish. If you're driven, eager to learn, and ready to make a tangible impact on the value of people's living spaces, we're here to support your growth journey.
How to Apply:
Ready to create sales and shape the future of home living as our Sales Consultant? Please submit your latest CV.
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Sales Administrator
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Sales Administrator
Location: Office-based Preston
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm | Friday, 9am - 2pm
Salary: Up to 35,000 depending on experience
We're a busy and growing distributor supplying products to a wide variety of business customers - and we're looking for a Sales Administrator to join our team and play a key role in both supporting and developing our customer base.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's organised, commercially minded, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
The Role
As a Sales Administrator , you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing customers while helping to grow new business. You'll handle everything from processing orders and generating quotes, to building relationships and supporting the sales team with customer development.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to be part of a business where they can make a real impact .
Key Responsibilities
Managing a pool of existing business customers
Providing quotes, processing orders, and handling customer queries
Proactively developing new customer relationships
Supporting the external sales team with admin and customer insights
Maintaining accurate customer records and CRM updates
Identifying and acting on sales opportunities within the customer base
What We're Looking For
Experience in a sales admin, internal sales, or customer service role
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Proactive mindset - confident speaking to customers and identifying new opportunities
Experience working for a distributor or in B2B environments is a plus
What's In It for You?
Competitive salary up to 35,000 (depending on experience)
Office hours with an early finish on Fridays (9am - 2pm)
Supportive, friendly team culture
Opportunity to develop your skills and grow with the business
A role where your work really matters and makes a difference
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Join us as a Sales Administrator and help shape the future of our customer relationships.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
Local Business Development Manager
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Local Business Development Manager
Franchised Motor Dealership - Blackpool
An opportunity within a fantastic company has become available for an experienced Local Business Development Manager (LBDM.)
Package: 24k Basic | 50k OTE
Company Car
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 6pm
The successful person needed to proactively sell to the local B2B market, offering this products market leading and evolving electric and hybrid range to corporate / business clients.
You can look forward to excellent working conditions together with a competitive salary, bonus scheme and a host of other employee benefits.
A brilliant opportunity to work with an excellent product and for a reputable employer.
Further training & development will be provided, and candidates must have experience in B2B automotive sales to be considered.
Interested? Apply in confidence today!
Who are you applying to?
The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!
Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission
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Sales Account Manager
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Sales Account Manager
Up to 50,000 + bonuses
Clitheroe, UK
Permanent | Full-time
We are looking for a driven Sales Account Manager to join a growing business that is expanding rapidly across multiple sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values development, customer relationships, and technical expertise.
As Sales Account Manager, you'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and ensuring clients receive tailored solutions in technically complex environments. You will play a key role in driving sales growth while maintaining strong relationships with customers across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop new business opportunities and manage key customer accounts
* Maintain product sales to achieve targets, providing pre-sales technical assistance and post-sales support
* Liaise with operations teams to ensure smooth and timely customer deliveries
* Deliver tailored solutions to meet customer requirements in technically complex environments
* Travel within the UK to meet clients, build strong relationships, and identify opportunities
Key Skills:
* Proven experience selling manifold blocks or CNC machined components
* Strong knowledge of sectors such as Transport, Mining, Defence, or Aerospace
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Self-motivated with a focus on achieving targets and driving growth
* Full UK Driving licence and a willingness to travel across the UK as required
What you get in return:
Salary: Up to 50,000 + bonuses
Benefits: Paid annual leave, pension, wellbeing perks and more
Career Development: Opportunities to grow with a company undergoing rapid expansion across multiple sectors
This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Interested?
Please submit your CV to Meg Kewley at DCS Engineering via the link provided. Alternatively, email me at or call (phone number removed) .
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Regional Sales Manager
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This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative and growing British company renowned for designing and supplying high-quality eyewear, including both optical frames and sunglasses. With collaborations that include a range of prestigious brands and an offering of diverse styles across various price ranges, the business has built a strong and trusted reputation in the industry.
Established in 2013 and family owned, the company takes pride in its collaborative and supportive culture. Operating globally, they are committed to quality, innovation, and exceptional service. Social and environmental responsibility is also a key focus; reflected in their B Corp Certification.
About the Role:
As Regional Sales Manager you’ll cover the Northwest region; from Cheshire up to Northumberland, back down to Bradford.
Reporting to the Sales Director, you will manage, nurture and grow a portfolio of around (Apply online only) independent accounts and independent groups. This is a consultative sales role where you’ll build long-term relationships with customers, providing support and guidance on product selection and utilising the company’s extensive marketing resources. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while representing an established and respected brand.
The Successful Applicant:
- Optical industry experience (highly beneficial, although not essential).
- Proven product sales experience (ideally from industry, but consumer goods or FMCG product experience will also be considered).
- Field sales experience (essential).
- Exceptional relationship building and customer service skills.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with a structured and strategic approach.
- A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel across the region.
- Based within the region (ideally in/around Preston or Blackburn area) to ensure easy access to accounts.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Company car and fuel card
- Laptop, iPad, and phone
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days to be kept aside for Christmas)
- Standard pension
- Complimentary glasses, eye tests, and free sunglasses every year
This is your chance to join a business that values its people, offering a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about premium products and providing exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you!
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager
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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager
Location: Southport, UK
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Director
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
This position is within a leading UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturing business committed to delivering high-quality healthcare products to UK and global markets. With a strong reputation built on compliance, innovation, and customer focus, the Southport manufacturing facility plays a vital role in supplying critical medicines and health products under MHRA-regulated conditions.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to lead the development and execution of a robust production schedule for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Southport. This pivotal role ensures alignment between customer demand, factory capability, inventory levels, and raw material availability. As the S&OP Manager, you will act as the central point of coordination across purchasing, warehouse, production, packaging, and sales teams (both UK and export). You will be a key member of the senior site leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction of operations and regularly engaging with the Managing Director and key customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Scheduling - Develop and manage the master production schedule in alignment with long-term sales forecasts. - Ensure manufacturing capacity and material availability meet customer requirements and business objectives. - Balance short-term responsiveness with long-term strategic planning.
- Cross-Functional Coordination - Collaborate daily with Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Production, and Packaging teams to ensure seamless execution of the schedule. - Monitor and adjust plans based on changes in demand, supply chain constraints, or manufacturing issues.
- Customer and Commercial Alignment - Work closely with the UK Managing Director, and the UK and export sales teams to translate forecasts into operational plans. - Ensure visibility of forecast changes and their impact on the production schedule. - Build strong relationships with key customers and support regular communication on schedule adherence and supply planning.
- Compliance & Quality - Ensure all planning activities support MHRA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements. -- Maintain accurate records and support internal/external audits as needed.
- Leadership & Communication - Participate actively in the senior site leadership team, providing insights into capacity, scheduling risks, and improvement opportunities. - Report regularly to the Operations Director and communicate key updates to the Managing Director. - Facilitate regular S&OP meetings to drive alignment and accountability.
Key Requirements Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in Sales & Operations Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Management within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of MHRA GMP and GDP compliance standards and how they relate to production planning.
- Demonstrated success in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including customers and senior executives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with international logistics and export regulations in a pharmaceutical context.
Why Apply?
- Be part of a purpose-driven company supplying essential healthcare products.
- Influence key business decisions as a member of the senior site leadership team.
- Collaborate with a passionate, committed team in a dynamic and regulated environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Please apply today by sending in your CV to this advert!