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Training Coordinator
Location : Sudbury, Suffolk
Salary : £16,000 per annum
Date added : 18/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : MC-180512-TC
Description : A medium sized company in Sudbury is looking to employ a Training Coordinator on an initial 6 month contract but ideally leading into permanent employment.
The position will be initially covering someone going on maternity leave and will involve coordinating the preparation, running and aftercare of a specialised training centre.
You would be responsible for manning the reception area when delegates are arriving, checking them in and explaining the itinerary. Organising on site refreshments and liaising with external catering companies to organise and book lunch buffets. Working with the trainer to ensure that all course and marketing materials are stocked and replenished and course booking forms sent out and collated.
Other duties will include updating the customer database, creating reports, attending meetings when required, ensure the training room is clean and all equipment is maintained. There is a great deal of administration within role, and at varying levels, some more basic and other admin tasks are more involved and senior so the role is very varied. You must be a very well presented person with excellent communication skills and confidence.
This role is suited to someone who wants to take hold of the role, help it grow and develop and ensure there is an opportunity at the end of the contract for a permanent position- which will be given to the right person- even if in another department. Enthusiasm, drive and previous coordination/ admin experience is essential; and any experience of working within a training environment would be a benefit to your application.
For further details please contact Michelle at SVC Group on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to mclarke@svcgroup.co.uk
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Customer Service Operative
Location : Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary : £12,371 per annum
Date added : 18/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LCJR-180512-CSO
Description : My client are currently recruiting for a Customer Service Operative to work within their team based in Haverhill, Suffolk
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a)Call receipt and despatch is carried out in the most efficient manner.
b)Input accurate data collection on the call handling system.
c)To keep the customer informed of all incomplete calls and calls outside SLA.
d)To monitor specific engineers in respect of call, location and status.
e)To log all the engineer work on the call handling system and clear down after each visit.
f)To make certain that the Customer Service Team Leader is made aware of any problems that may occur with the call handling activity.
g)All the administration requirements of the service desk are done to company standards.
h)To collate information for statistical analysis.
i)To ensure that all requirements under Health and Safety legislation are actively adhered to.
j)To actively demonstrate the support of other departments within the Company to ensure that a team spirit is observed.
Hours are on a rota basis over a three week period
7 days on
2 days off
3 days on
2 days off
5 days on
2 days off
For more information please contact Louise Culley or Julia Palmer-Randle on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
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SERVICE DESK TEAM LEADER
Location : Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary : £17,100
Date added : 18/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LCJR-180512-STL
Description : Excellent opportunity has arisen to join a leading company within their field as a Service Desk Team Leader based in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Management
Ensure the Customers expectations are managed professionally and efficiently, when receiving incoming calls to the service desk, received by telephone or email. Ensuring receipt and despatch is carried out in the most efficient manner.
Ensure sufficient personnel are available on the phones at all times and accurate data collection on the call handling system is maintained to a high level.
Ensure status of the call is communicated effectively and in a timely manner with the customer.
Monitor the despatch of the allocation of engineers in respect of call, location and status.
Deliver the customer SLA for the business, investigating and reporting any short falls.
Carry out statistical analysis of the desk’s performance in regards to SLA’s/KPI’s
b) Incident Management:
Ensure all calls are logged onto the system are accurate and are closed in a timely manner.
Ensure the administration requirements of the desk are completed to company standards.
To demonstrate a high level of communication and support between other departments.
c) Problem Management:
To resolve Customer and/or Engineering problems/queries, escalating to the Service Desk Manager when required.
d) Team Management:
To motivate the Team manage their training and staff development
Monitor team to ensure they are meeting objectives and SLAs and KPIs
You must have:-
Excellent people management skills
Self motivated
Excellent communication skills
Like a problem solving
Good IT Skills
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
Free Parking
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Lettings Negotiator
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £14,000 plus commission
Date added : 17/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-170512-LN
Description : Excellent opportunity to join a leading Lettings Company based in Colchester for a 4 month contract as a Letting Negotiator.
You will be required to:-
Assist with the management of the front office dealing with face to face, telephone and e-mail enquiries.
Assist with the management of the applicant database; ensuring regular contact is made with all prospective tenants.
Register applicants and match applicants to properties.
Arrange and attend viewings.
Liaise and negotiate offers between landlords and tenants.
Close deals.
Canvassing / leafleting to seek new business opportunities including targeting competitors.
Achieve pre-agreed targets.
Maximise board presence and promote brand awareness at all times.
Signing up tenants and working through the process.
Ensure all tenancies commence in line with legislation
Ensure offers are accepted, all terms agreed and application forms are completed in full by prospective tenants.
Process completed application forms.
Complete referencing process.
Process new landlord and tenant insurance policies.
Arrange inventories, gas safety certificates, property inspections and maintenance repairs.
General administration duties.
Correctly record all messages, viewings and appointments.
Bring complaints to the attention of your Line Manager immediately.
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with landlords and tenants.
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and provide a first class level of customer service at all times.
You must have:-
Excellent Customer Service and Sales Skills
Be well presented
Able to work within a small team
Car Driver
Hours 40 hour per week Monday to Saturday ( every other Saturday) if sat worked then day off in lieu
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Excellent package available basic plus commission
Car Mileage paid for
Parking available
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Service Project Engineer
Location : Colchester
Salary : £22,000-27,000 + benefits
Date added : 15/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR-830-COL
Description : Our highly successful, global manufacturing client is seeking a Service Project Engineer to work with the UK Service Sales Team in the management of projects.
The aim of the role is to successfully manage service projects, ranging from £1K - £500K. The role will include the management of direct labour, suppliers and sub-contractors to complete projects on time and budget.
Main duties:
-Understand the full requirements of the project (specification, drawings, design, test and commissioning).
-Responsible for the smooth running of allocated projects including planning, programming, procuring, monitoring and resourcing.
-Ensuring Service Engineers allocated to the job are carrying out their duties.
-Monitoring project expenditure and costs in relation to tender/forecast and provide necessary paperwork.
-Preparing/overseeing production of O&M manuals and drawings where required.
-Experience of HVAC industry is beneficial along with a knowledge of service and maintenance contracts/support.
-High level analytical and problem solving abilities.
-Good level of education - to A-Level or equivalent required, Degree desirable.
-Excellent persuasion, presentation and communication skills.
-Good technical ability, able to understand and interpret engineering drawings & data.
-Strong IT skills.
For more information please contact Julia on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Excellent benefits and career development.
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Systems Hardware/Software Design Engineer
Location : Chelmsford
Salary : £ neg + excellent benefits
Date added : 15/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR/MEL-831-CHEL
Description : We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Hardware/Software Design Engineer to be part of a team developing a new imaging system for ground-based astronomy. Working primarily within the camera/proximity electronics engineering team, you will liaise with CCD/CMOS design engineers, external suppliers and subcontractors and occasionally travel to customers' sites for system commissioning and meetings.
This role will involve assisting with requirements specification, documenting interfaces, and taking some aspects of the system through to completed design.
Fundamental disciplines involved include:
- SOFTWARE (low level/embedded). Drivers, Camera control routines, PID loops.
- SOFTWARE (high level). Design of GUIs, SDKs and DLLs
- HARDWARE. Analogue amplifier design, vacuum-compatible component selection, digital circuit design, PCB layout.
Ideal candidate will be qualified to Degree/HND or equivalent in an Engineering/ Design discipline.
Due to the nature of our client's business, the successful applicant will need to be eligible to get full SC clearance.
For more information please contact Julia on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
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Commodity Buyer
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £26,000-32,000 + benefits
Date added : 15/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR-820-IPS
Description : Working on behalf of a successful international manufacturing organisation, we are currently looking for a high calibre Commodity Buyer to join their UK team. The purpose of this post is to develop and implement sourcing strategies for commodities based on understanding of demand requirements, total cost economics and supply base / market characteristics with primary accountability for delivering results.
Ideal candidate will have a strong purchasing/supply chain management background with experience of working with an international supplier base. In addition, you will need to have:
- Modern purchasing tools and techniques
- Continuous improvement techniques
- Understanding of finance - cost, price, supply relationship
- Strategic sourcing (managing commodities)
- Inventory reduction/optimisation experience
- CIPS or equivalent
- Strong negotiation skills
- Good understanding of contracts
This role will require some travel - UK and overseas to suppliers
Detailed job description available.
For more information or to apply please contact Julia Palmer-Randle on 01206 262117 or email your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
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Senior Software Engineer
Location : Cambridge
Salary : Excellent + benefits
Date added : 15/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR-825-CAM
Description : We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Client who are leaders in their field.
Key areas of responsibility:-
- development of low-level software and device drivers for a real-time embedded operating system.
- development of systems test software, systems software and functional test software.
- ensure that all records, specifications and procedural instructions are properly drafted and maintained in order to provide information to management and any other interested party as and when required.
You will need to have a 2:1 Degree in Computer Science or related discipline to undertake this role.
Experience required:
Essential:
- good understanding of digital software appreciation.
- experience of hardware device driver development and test.
- demonstrable experience of software development using C, C++.
- experience of developing embedded/test software in a UNIX environment
Desirable:
- experience of software development of C-Executive, Labview and Delphi.
- experience of working with Network protocols.
- experience of RF systems.
The successful candidate must, on occasion, be flexible with hours and be willing to travel, including overseas if necessary.
For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Julia on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
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Panel Wire Fitter
Location : Witham, Essex
Salary : £17000 - £22000
Date added : 15/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-150512-PWF
Description : Due to Company growth my client in Witham is looking for a Panel Wire Fitter
You will be responsible for assembling control panels for electricity transmission cabinets from detailed CAD drawings
Essential Experience Required:
Ability to read and translate detailed CAD drawings
Experience of using machine tools, such as grinders, jigsaws, bandsaws and drills
Suitable candidates will:
Have good attention to detail
Ability to think outside the box
Previous electrical or wiring experience is an advantage but not essential
Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 7:30am-12:30 and 1pm-4:30pm (1/2 hour for lunch)
Friday 7:30am-12:30pm
To apply for this position please forward your CV and application to Chanelle Oldham at coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Parking available
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Semi Senior Accountant
Location : Halstead, Essex
Salary : Depending on experience
Date added : 15/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-140512-SSA
Description : An excellent opportunity has arisen to work in well established and growing accounts company based in Halstead as Semi Senior Accountant.
They are looking for someone who is part qualified in AAT or ACCA and are at the last stage of there qualification.
Work experience within accounting practice is a bonus but not essential. This is brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to start there career in accounts practice. You will be dealing with new and existing clients. Looking for candidate who is organised, hardworking and who is going to fit into the dynamic team. Full training provided.
Hours: Mon- Fri 8:30am- 5:00pm 1 hour lunch
For more information please contact Chanelle Oldham on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Holidays: 20 days plus bank holiday
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Driver/ Warehouse Operative
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £15,000 Per Annum
Date added : 10/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LC-160512-DD
Description : Excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing company in Colchester as a Driver/ Warehouse Operative You will be required to:-
Deliver goods to customers
Be responsible to loading and unloading van
To work within the warehouse
Deal with incoming and outgoing stock orders.
Returns
Delivery notes
If you have counter balance forklift this would be an added advantage or full training would be given.
You must be hardworking
Reliable
Smart appearance
Have good communication skills
Good Customer Service skills
Must have a full clean licence
Hours Monday to Friday 45 hour per week7.30am to 5.00pm
Occasional Sat 8 to 12 (this would be paid as overtime at time and a half)
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Uniform available
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Driver/ Warehouse Operative
Location : Bishops Stortford, Hertforshire
Salary : £15,000 Per Annum
Date added : 10/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LC-090512-DD
Description : Excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing company where head office is based in Colchester as a Driver/ Warehouse Operative working from their Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
You will be required to:-
Deliver goods to customers
Be responsible to loading and unloading van
To work within the warehouse
Deal with incoming and outgoing stock orders.
Returns
Delivery notes
If you have counter balance forklift this would be an added advantage or full training would be given.
You must be hardworking
Reliable
Smart appearance
Have good communication skills
Good Customer Service skills
Must have a full clean licence
Hours Monday to Friday 45 hour per week7.30am to 5.00pm
Occasional Sat 8 to 12 (this would be paid as overtime at time and a half)
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Uniform available
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Customer Service Consultant
Location : Romford, Essex
Salary : £15,000 + Commission OTE £20.5K
Date added : 10/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-090512-CC
Description : Customer Service Consultants required to work within a busy call centre in the Romford area. You will ideally have fantastic communication and customer Service Skills. Experience within a retail, face to face, Sales or Customer Service environment would be beneficial but not essential. The role is Initially a 6 to 11 month contract with a view to transferring to a permanent contract. The position is immediately available.
For more details please call Chanelle on 01206 262117 or email coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
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Part time Customer Service/Sales Consultant
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £7.00-£8.00 Per Hour
Date added : 09/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-090512-PSC
Description : A well established family run company is seeking a highly sales focussed driven individual to help the sales manager booking potential client appointments to promote their services.
The role will involve:
•Obtaining potential customers, by telephone, and qualifying appointments for the sales manager.
•Prepare quotations for potential clients and send them out.
•Discuss benefits to the client of how the business can assist them
•Gather as much information about their needs: i.e. What they buy, turnover etc , to ensure best possible service match
•Updating the database with notes and follow up calls.
•Send out relevant emails
•Building up rapport with potential clients
•Generating new leads
The ideal candidate will poses the following attributes however this is not essential:
•Experience in internal sales/ telesales
•Excellent communications and listening skills
•Polite, confident and friendly telephone manor
•Computer Literature including word, excel, email and internet.
•To enjoy working with people and building relationships
•Poses positive flexible and quick thinking attitude
•Perseverance and the ability to respect customers answers
•Have the resilience required and time management skills to plan your day
•Understand and comply with legislation relating to direct marketing.
•Marketing skills would be beneficial
•Working on your own Initiative
Hours: 9:00am- 5:00pm 16 hours per week (Flexible with days worked)
For more information please contact Chanelle on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
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Testing Engineer
Location : Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary : £30,000-£40,000
Date added : 04/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR-040512-TE
Description : An exciting opportunity to join a Cambridge based company as a Test Engineer has arisen.
You will be responsible for carrying out full software test and verification, as well as assisting with Type Approval testing as required.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
-Test each new software release according to the level identified by prior discussion with Engineering/Head of Test group
-Regression testing of software releases
-Identify bugs and feature enhancement as required
-Build and maintain test fixtures
-Record results
-Assist with the set up and execution of Type Approval Testing (RF, EMC and Safety)
Essential:
-HNC in IT/Telecomms/Electronics based subject
- Knowledge of IP Based Networking
-Knowledge of UNIX (especially Linux) and Windows OS.
-Identifies tasks and manages workload to meet deadlines
- Able to communicate effectively with other Engineers on a technical level
-Methodical and organise
Desirable:
-Degree in IT/Telecomms/Electronics based subject, ISEB, CCNA and above
-Knowledge of TCP/IP and ATM networks
-Knowledge of E1, GSM and 3G networks
-Practical electronics skills
-Electronics knowledge
-Cisco Systems (IOS)
-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Julia Palmer-Randle on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
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Account Handler
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £20,000-£25,
Date added : 03/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : MC-030512-AH
Description : A well established advertising agency in Colchester in seeking an experienced Client Account Handler working within a team environment.
The role will involve working in a busy environment involving advertisement advice/placement, new media, occasional print work, exhibition material, response handling and creative alternatives to advertising. You must be able to provide an exceptionally high quality service to a diverse range of clients within the public, commercial and not-for profit sectors. This company has a long standing reputation for a fast, high quality service and is looking for an experienced Account Handler to manage a client’s needs to the level delivering and exceeding on expectations.
Day to day you will be responsible for ensuring an efficient and smooth service delivery to clients, so day to day contact and management of their needs across the spectrum of services, attending occasional client. New business meetings and generally developing excellent working relationships with clients and the media. The role will also involve proof reading and copy writing after training in these areas and working as part of a well oiled team!
You must have previous experience working as a Client Account Handling/Management role and preferably within an advertising agency. You must be comfortable going out and attending and meeting clients but equally as happy being predominantly office based dealing with complex administration and the day to day work for your clients
For more information on this exciting position please contact Michelle now on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to mclarke@svcgroup.co.uk
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Sales/ Site Manager
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : Circa £45,000
Date added : 02/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : ML-020512-SSM
Description : Excellent opportunity to join a growing reputable company!
My client, a leading Machinery company, are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to be part of a team driving the business through to the next level.
You must have experience of leading and managing a sales team, and be someone with fresh ideas and vision, with a 'hands on' attitude and approach to work.
80% of the role will be managing and driving the sales worldwide, while the remainder of the role will focus on overseeing the operational function of the site.
The company are going to be experiencing some exciting changes over the coming months, and this will provide the successful candidate with a fantastic opportunity to be a Senior Manager who can have a big impact on the growth!
Hours: Monday - Friday with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings to be worked
For more information please contact Mel on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to mcarpenter@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Company car
Profitability bonus
Bupa Health care
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Estimator
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £35,000-£40,000
Date added : 02/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-020512-E
Description : Due to the continued growth and expansion my client are currently looking for an Estimator to join their team based in Colchester.
They are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated individual to work in there marine construction division to manage construction projects.
Duties include:-
•Analysis of client’s specification and contract conditions, bonds and warranties
•Pre-tender measurement and valuations
•Compiling tender programmes using Microsoft
•Compiling sub-contract enquiries and other quotations
•Review of tenders prior to submission
•Liaison with contract staff, clients & their representatives, sub-contractors & suppliers
•Advising and corresponding with clients including local authorities
•Attending pre-contract meetings
•Production of alternative bids
•And all other traditional Estimating duties as required.
Ideally, you should have a minimum of three years working as an Estimator and preferably be HNC/HND or Degree qualified in a construction related project.
You will have good IT skills (especially Excel)
Hold a full UK driver licence.
Marine knowledge would be desirable but not essential.
Benefits : Full time Hours
Free Parking
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Finance Assistant
Location : Sudbury, Suffolk
Salary : £7.00-£7.50 Per Hour
Date added : 01/05/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-010512-FA
Description : Excellent opportunity has arisen to join a Sudbury based company as a Finance Assistant.
This is a temp to perm position
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide a professional and efficient accounts administration support service to the Finance department.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
-Assist with all Ledger processing on Sage as and when required.
-File accounts and file copies of invoices as appropriate.
-Assist with company banking following correct procedures as required.
-Other ad hoc duties including answering calls, general filing, faxing, photocopying.
-Adhere to the appropriate chains of communication within the department and Company.
-Strive to maintain the flexible element within the department, supporting all team members as and where necessary.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:
-Computer literate, with advanced use of Word, Excel and Sage
-Previous office experience - accounting experience advantageous but not essential
-Proven team worker, with the ability to work alone. Has the desire to succeed as an individual and with the surrounding team
-Calm and polite when dealing with customers / suppliers
Hours: Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
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Product Manager - RF Systems
Location : Essex
Salary : £ neg + benefits
Date added : 24/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR/MC-823-IPS
Description : We have an exciting opportunity with a client based in Essex for a Product Manager with a high level of commercial awareness and experience to contribute to commercial proposals, ensuring appropriate pricing, assumptions and development, support and manufacturing costs.
During a product's design, development and life, you will have responsibility for the control and reduction of design costs.
You will need a thorough understanding of RF systems and their components for the scanning markets.
Essential Experience:-
- high level of technical understanding and familiarity with RF systems and components
- broad commercial understanding including finance, sales, operations, engineering and purchasing
- experience of managing a complex range of products and services through their full lifecycle
- experience of ERP and customer relationship management tools such as SAP and SAP CRM would be beneficial
- knowledge of export control regulations advantageous
For more information please contact Julia on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
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Test Engineers
Location : Stowmarket
Salary : Negotiable
Date added : 24/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR-816-IPS
Description : Our client is looking for Test Engineers to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing electro-mechanical equipment in accordance with mandated test specifications. You will ideally be qualified to at least ONC level and have at least 3 years experience in a similar role. The ability to fault find electronic assemblies to component level is essential along with having good eyesight and manual dexterity.
For more information or to apply please contact Julia Palmer-Randle on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
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Project Manager
Location : Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary : Competitive
Date added : 24/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-240412-UPM
Description : Due to company growth my client based in Ipswich is currently looking for a Project Manager
You will be based in Ipswich, Suffolk and will be required to travel to London office and predominantly within the South East.
My client specialises in utilities consultancy working alongside clients ( developers and end users) on the procurement and management of utility infrastructure for projects. For example data centres, commercial, Industrial, re-generations and some residential
You will be required to Advise clients on utility, Power, Water, Gas and Telecommunications.
Including the provision of feasibility studies and reports
Procurement
Contract Management
You must come a similar background be prepared to travel ( all expenses paid)
Hours Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
For more information, please contact Louise Culley 01206 262117 or alternatively email your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking on site in Ipswich office
20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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Senior Project Manager
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £35,000 - £37,000
Date added : 24/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR-803-IPS
Description : Our global and highly successful client is currently engaged in an exciting process of business expansion and continues to invest heavily in research and development. The firm is now seeking a high calibre Senior Project Manager for Tunnel & Metro. The portfolio of products and technical solutions available for this market is extensive, including Chilled Beams, Air Handling Units, Chillers, Displacement Ventilation, Axial Fans, Fire Dampers, Iris Dampers and VAVs.
Main duties and responsibilities:
You will need to plan and programme the activities required to complete the supply contract, co-ordinate and verify fan selections with customer/engineering, co-ordinate system calculation with customers, suppliers and engineering, verification and submission to customers. Expedite Outline Drawings for submission to customer liaising with suppliers and internal engineering department, ensure products are compliant and attendance review/action meetings with customer and main contractors. Compile/co-ordinate the training and support documentation, manage suppliers to ensure compliant products and co-ordinate with the main contractor and installation teams to ensure correct quantity/size/type of goods are delivered, offloaded and available for installation.
Person Specification/Profile:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent commercial skills or abilities developed within a manufacturing environment, have an understanding of contract terms and conditions and have the ability to create accurate financial and status reports to Executive level. Interpersonal skills would be second to none and you will be comfortable and able to communicate effectively at all levels from the shop floor to the executive - internally, with the company's customers and suppliers. Good lateral thinking, problem solving and prioritisation skills are desirable, and you will be fully conversant in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Lotus Notes mail.
For more information or to apply please contact Julia Palmer-Randle on 01206 262117 or email your CV to jpalmer-randle@svcgroup.co.uk
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Wafer Processing Line Engineer
Location : Essex
Salary : £25,000-£30,000
Date added : 24/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : MLJPR/PC 644
Description : The Wafer Processing Line Engineer, will provide line engineer support to front end image wafer fabrication for this Global Technology Manufacturing organisation.
You will provide day to day support to the front end production shifts. This will include diagnosis and solution of production problem, set up of work instructions for new designs and monitoring/optimising of production bottlenecks.
Suitable candidates will have experience of semiconductor processing in a volume or prototyping environment and ideally experience of Nikon or Ultratech steppers, photolith, furnacing, wet/dry etch and implant.
CALL MEL NOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION !!!!
01206 262117
mcarpenter@svcgroup.co.uk
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Product Assurance Engineer
Location : Essex
Salary : £36,000-£40,000
Date added : 24/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : MLJPR/PC665
Description : Working for a Global Technology Manufacturing company, a Product Assurance Engineer is required to provide technical support to the Imaging Business Unit who supply high quality custom image sensors to external customers including NASA
The Product Assurance Engineer is a highly customer focussed role and will ensure that the customers expectations are met or exceeded through proper planning and control, and in the event of any problem ensure that appropriate root cause investigation takes place and that corrective and preventive action is planned, tested and implemented.
Suitable candidates will have the following:
Qualification in Engineering discipline, ideally degree level
Competent in using a range of quality tools and methodologies
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of MIL-STD and ESCC specifications would be desirable but not essential, along with experience in auditing.
CALL MEL NOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND FULL JOB SPEC !!!!!!
01206 262117
mcarpenter@svcgroup.co.uk
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SEO Specialist
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £25,000-£30,000 depending on experience
Date added : 24/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-240412-SEO
Description : An excellent opportunity as risen to join one of the UK’s leading SEO and PPC Companies as an SEO Specialist.
Our clients are currently looking for a highly skilled SEO specialist to start immediately and can hit the ground running. You will be a major part of the team able to work on your own initiative and also willing to utilise the help and experience of your team mates.
They manage online marketing across a broad spectrum of clients from one man bands to international brands.
You must have at least 2 years experience and be able to prove your SEO background with a portfolio of client projects that you have worked on which showcase your abilities.
It is important you also have excellent client management skills as much of the time you will be managing your own clients.
Minimum level requirements are:
• Hands-on client management experience
• In depth knowledge and understanding of SEO techniques and tools
• Strong analytical skills (experience with Google Analytics etc)
• Ability to technically dissect a website and provide concise SEO recommendations with reasoning
• Ability to conceive and deliver the ‘big picture’ online strategy to a client
• Strong HTML skills
• Excellent understanding of web technologies and how ‘stuff’ works
• Experience with link building techniques (a bonus)
• Knowledge of a programming languages would also be beneficial (PHP, ASP, .Net, Ruby, Python, Java)
A genuine passion for online marketing and specifically SEO is an absolute requirement.
Hours of work are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexi-time possible.
For more information please contact Chanelle Oldham on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : 4 weeks annual leave, company outings, X-Box and table football are just some of the benefits!
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CCD Product Engineer
Location : Chelmsford
Salary : £ neg + excellent benefits
Date added : 20/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR/MEL-833-CHEL
Description : Our client manufacturers CCDs which go into a range of high end space, scientific and medical imaging applications. This role of Product Engineer is to act as the key interface between specific customers and all Engineering and Production teams.
The successful applicant will be required to monitor yield and throughput for products and drive continuous improvements, using relevant engineering methodologies to raise levels of customer satisfaction and overall profitability.
Ideal candidate will have a Degree/relevant qualification in Engineering/Physics or equivalent experience.
Due to the nature of the client's business, the successful candidate will need to be eligible for full SC clearance.
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Semiconductor Process Engineer
Location : Chelmsford
Salary : £ neg + excellent benefits
Date added : 20/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : JPR/MEL-832-CHEL
Description : We have a fantastic opportunity with one of our clients who are involved in Britain's rapidly growing Space and Astronomy industry.
They are currently looking for a Backthinning Wafer Process Engineer to develop to production handover, processes necessary for the patterning and etching of layers necessary for novel anti-reflection coatings and storeshields on thinned imaging sensors.
Experience of semiconductor processing in a volume of prototyping environment is essential - ideally in a wet or dry etching and aligner or stepper photolithography.
Duties will include the development, evaluation and documentation, included writing of initial operating processes, collating test data for process release and any associated safety assessments.
Excellent benefits and career development.
Due to the nature of our client's work, full security clearance will be required.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Location : Near Colchester, Essex
Salary : £25,000-£40,000
Date added : 20/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : MC-200412-BDM
Description : A contract cleaning company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in commercial cleaning contracts and developing these through new business and account management.
You will be responsible for researching and seeking out new opportunities, preparing tenders and presentations and winning new business in different sectors for this company.
The business has been highly successful and is seeking a proactive and driven person to push the business forward and reap the rewards. Ideally you will have contacts and know the industry well, the company who have mainly specialised in retail are branching out into other sectors and need a confident negotiator and business developer to continue there success in these new areas covering nationally but mainly East Anglia and London areas.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right person so please contact Michelle now for more information on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to mclarke@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : The company offer a good basic annual salary plus a performance/sales related commission and bonus structure, a company car or allowance can also be included.
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COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT HANDLER (INSURANCE)
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £20,000-£25,000
Date added : 13/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : MC-130412-CAH
Description : A highly successful insurance are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join there established team and growing business in their new business team.
The role involves taking enquires from current and prospective business clients by telephone, email and post regarding commercial insurance. There is a constant stream of incoming work with no cold calling but you will be expected to make contact with previous clients and prospective clients on the database to seek and secure their future business. You will have authority to quote premiums and issue cover in most cases dealing with enquires from the beginning through to issuing the policy and dispatching to the client.
Ideally you will have a minimum of three years experience dealing with commercial package or commercial combined insurance policies either in a broking or insurance company environment. Some progress in CII examinations would be an advantage. You must have good communication skills, computer skills and the ability to work with the account team and sales team. This is a progressive role and will suit someone who wants to grow with the company in a stable and secure environment.
The salary offered will depend on experience, qualifications and personal qualities but will be in the region of 20-25K and includes company benefits.
For more information please call Michelle on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to mclarke@svcgroup.co.uk
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REGIONAL SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £45,000 + bonus
Date added : 13/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : MC123/CT
Description : EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN AN ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE & GROWING ORGANISATION !
Working in Colchester, my client is seeking a strong individual to manage and drive the sales division, as well as ensure key operations are running efficiently and smoothly across the whole site. With responsibility for 13 staff in total.
Excellent opportunity to make a difference within the organisation and evolve the role.
Ideal candidates will come from a construction, agriculture or machinery background, with excellent sales ability as well as key people management skills.
Monday - Friday hours with 1 Saturday morning every 4 weeks.
For more information please call Mel Carpenter on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to mcarpenter@svcgroup.co.up
Benefits : Bonus, Company Car and Bupa Scheme
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Technical Sales Estimator
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : Competitive
Date added : 13/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : L-MC-130412-TSE
Description : A Colchester based company are currently recruiting for a Technical Sales Estimator.
This growing and diverse company are seeking a driven and dynamic team member to join their Sales team. The main focus of the role is estimating prices for there technical lighting and signage products. This is a very important role within a busy sales department and an integral part of the business who in turn can offer promotional opportunities.
You must be able to demonstrate an efficient and commercial approach dealing with trade customers and end users from large national contracts to small independent customers.
A strong ability to communicate with clients and offer technical advice while reading architect/contractor Autocad drawings at initial enquiry stage is a must.
Other skills needed are a confident and polite telephone manner, along with the email, spread sheet usage and Adobe PDF understanding and manipulation. Ideally experience in AutoCad and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop is useful although this is NOT a design role.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
If you come from a technical background and are used to estimating costs for the production of bespoke products please contact Michelle or Louise now on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to either mclarke@svcgroup.co.uk or lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Internal Sales Person
Location : South Woodham Ferrers
Salary : £15,000-£20,000 plus commission
Date added : 11/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-110412-ISP
Description : An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for one of the UK’s leading digital and printing distribution companies.
You will be working within a small team as an internal sales person.
The company have been established since the mid 80’s, have gone from strength to strength
The ideal candidate will be confident, target driven, personable, as well as the ability to communicate with co-workers and clients at all levels.
You will be required to:-
•Work on your own initiative
•Call both new and existing clients and sell products over the phone
•Build new business development areas via cold calling
•Establish a rapport with existing clients and ensure repeat business is created
•Advertise and promote new technology to all clients.
•Increase sales for all areas within your derestriction
The Ideal candidate will have:
•Experience within telesales/ sales office based positions
•Experience working in promotions/printing products
•Excellent customer service
•Excellent telephone manner
•Have the drive to exceed in selling
Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
For more information please contact Chanelle Oldham on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Holiday: 20 days plus bank holiday
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Residential Sales Negotiator
Location : Braintree, Essex
Salary : Competitive - Dependant on experience
Date added : 10/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-100412-RSN
Description : Excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well know Estate Agent based in Braintree as a Residential Sales Negotiator
You will be required to:-
Speak to prospective clients that your agency is the right one to handle their sale and to agree fee’s and the terms of Sale
Arrange all advertising to promote the property details
Arrange to send out property details to prospective buyers
Make appointments and to show potential buyers around the property
Ensure the buyer is in a position to proceed with the purchase and willing to pay an acceptable price
You must have:-
Excellent communication skills
Be a good negotiator
Ability to work under pressure
Be of smart appearance
Have a full driving licence
Able to work within a team and on own initiative
Good team player
Hours: Monday to Saturday ( 1 day off during the week)
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Holiday: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Service Engineer
Location : Colchester
Salary : £17,300 - £18,500
Date added : 03/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-030412-SE
Description : My client are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer who has been working within Window Fitting or Window Fabrication based on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex.
The purpose of the role:-
You will be required to provide a professional service by undertaking service engineer and inspection of product on site
Visit customers properties as and when required to carry out a full inspection of all products for non-conformities and identify manufacturing and or installation faults.
Provide briefing update of visits to Quality Control and Customer Service teams
You must be: -
Highly motivated
Professional
Proven track record of Service Engineer skills and Quality Control
Inspections in the window fabrication or similar business
You will also be required to travel around the UK – (overnight stays – will be reimbursed)
Full clean licence essential
Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm – 7.5 hours per day/ 7 hours Friday = 37 hours per week
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Kitchen Designer
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £16,000-£20,000 Plus Commission
Date added : 03/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-030412-KD
Description : Out standing opportunity has arisen to join a well known company based in Colchester as a Kitchen Designer
My client are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Showroom.
This is a full time position that requires a person with a high level of personal presentation with a flair for colour and design.
You must be able to quickly establish customer rapport, listen and understand the customer needs, and demonstrate your ability to sell.
The role will entail planning kitchens and presenting designs in the showroom, therefore familiarity with design software is beneficial. Customer visits will be an essential part of the job to measure and follow up quotes.
You must have the following skills:-
Excellent customer service
Ability to sell
Able to work within a team
Good IT skills
Excellent attention to detail
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8.00am to 5.00pm ( one day off during the week)
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
Excellent package available - Salary + Commission + Mileage
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Web Developer
Location : Sudbury, Suffolk
Salary : Competitive
Date added : 02/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-020412-WD
Description : My Client are currently looking for a Web Developer based Nr Sudbury, Suffolk
They are a leading website development and integration company and have now delivered solutions to over 200 customers.
This role is to assist my client in their continued expansion . The role is ideally suited for a quick learning candidate who has a track record in
web development, an eye for detail and problem solving and wants to work across a number of different projects.
Ideally you will be educated to degree level but relevant skills and a proven track record are as important as your qualifications.
Technically they are looking for someone with proven ability to create clean, standards based, accessible and efficient websites so (X)HTML, CSS/CSS3 and JavaScript is essential. Ideally you should be experienced in JSP or one of the other common development languages such as PHP and ASP. It is desirable that you have experience with data retrieved and manipulated in SQL databases, especially MSSQL, Postgres or MySQL. You must be familiar with current web standards and accessibility requirements.
You must be meticulous in your attention to detail and be focused on providing excellent customer service. You will proactively suggest improvements so that we achieve the end result more effectively and must therefore take a keen interest in contributing to the improvement of the business.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
For more information, please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Business Development Manager
Location : Sudbury, Suffolk
Salary : Competitive
Date added : 02/04/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-020412-BDM
Description : Due to company growth my client are currently looking for a Business Development Manager based Nr Sudbury, Suffolk.
Are you looking for an exciting new career in I.T/Internet sales consultancy where you can realise your full potential?
Would you like to join a forward-thinking company with a wealth of blue-chip clients, where your talent is properly recognised and rewarded?
My Client is one of the UK’s leading website design, development, integration and hosting companies, with over 200 customers.
To assist my client in their continued growth they are looking for exceptional candidates with a prolific and proven track record in Internet/I.T. consultancy or sales.
With a consultative approach, you’ll have a passion for the web and a strong desire to succeed in this highly rewarding and lucrative role. Your comprehensive understanding of website development and web integration technologies and resourceful attitude to generating new business will hold you in good stead, and with a proven track record in technical sales you’ll also be given the opportunity to shine at specialist trade events and other marketing initiatives.
Candidates should be able to communicate effectively at all levels, as well as a commitment to customer satisfaction and effective account management.
You must be able to put tender documents together and also to do client presentations
You must have excellent command of written and spoken English
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
For more information, please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively please send your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
Pension Scheme
Highly competitive salary with uncapped OTE
24 days holiday a year, increasing with service.
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Development Engineer
Location : Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary : £25,000-£30,000
Date added : 27/03/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-270312-DE
Description : Our Client, a Haverhill based, fast growing fibre optics company are looking for a development engineer, potentially at senior level for the right candidate.
Main Duties:
-Being able to provide a systematic approach to product design and development
-Providing major contributions to design activities for new products or re-designs, working closely with design engineers
-Developing and documenting initial assembly processes and building & testing prototypes/initial samples while liaising with the manufacturing team
-Failure analysis of product to improve yield and performance
-Developing new test set ups/methodologies
-Providing initial product qualification against appropriate standards
-Defining the BOM and identifying vendors for parts
-Supporting or leading product transfer to Manufacturing and working through potential issues while in early stage production
-Advising and controlling changes and amendments to BOM, processes, and specifications
-Liaising with customers when requires, attending customer meetings including Tele conferences
Essential:
-MS or BS in Science or Engineering discipline or optical science discipline
-3-10 years experience of process and/or product development in a high technology manufacturing environment
-Hands-on capabilities with a pragmatic approach and excellent attention to detail
-Highly structured approach to development & project management with excellent follow through
-Use sounds analytical and statistical techniques for data analysis and presentation
-Ability to work in a team environment but capable of independent and creative thinking. AFP encourage out of the box philosophy.
-Dependability and loyalty, “always-on-time” attitude with a great work ethic is a must
-MS Office Package
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30-5.30pm with 1 hour lunch
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience
For more information please contact Chanelle on 01206 262117 or alternatively please email your CV to coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Holiday: 25 Days plus bank holidays
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Technical Business Development Manager
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £27,000 - £27,500
Date added : 27/03/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : LMC-270312-TBDM
Description : My client are looking for a Technical Business Development Manager to join their existing sales team driving growth within their industry customer base. This position is based in Colchester, Essex.
Main Responsibilities
Your primary responsibility is to develop and support sales into industry, driving activity focused within this segment. This involves managing key accounts and selling into industry. This role is office based with regular visits to customers. Supporting existing sales team on technical queries and enquiries. Joint visits with commercial BDM's where applicable to maximise potential by utilising technical skills.
Key responsibility will be taking ownership for the sales and margin within this customer base. Utilising all sales channels available to deliver on growth targets
Manage and maintain KPI's to demonstrate adherence to business goals and ambitions. Including sales targets, customer data, BOM's and a target to achieve schedule orders
Driving campaigns and adhering to strategy to deliver expected growth. Evaluating and decision-making on marketing activities to selected accounts
Looking for opportunities within the vast range offering to cross sell these products into the industrial market and selected accounts. Need to have the ability to look for opportunities in existing accounts to win market share within an account
Actively manage and drive the number of active accounts to ensure customers are proactively engaged with client.
You will be responsible for the planning and reporting of the activities that drive sales within your managed accounts
Have the ability to utilise all reports available, adhering to deadlines
Needs to be a good communicator to ensure no ambiguity between the business, customers and colleagues
Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions to influence and network well within a dynamic business to deliver objectives. A key attribute to succeed in this position
Though internal staff management is not initially part of the job, this could be a possibility in the future as the candidate grows within the business. If successful then the keys kills of motivating, recruiting, assessing and training of direct reports would be beneficial
Key Skills
Technical ability in electronics and supporting industrial segments
Articulate
Customer focused
Results driven
Positive attitude
Able to multi task
Able to work under pressure
Sales experience in electronics
Able to build good rapport with customers
HNC/HND in Electronics or similar BTEC or NVQ qualification
Hours: Monday to Friday
For more information please contact Louise Culley on 01206 262117 or alternatively, please email your CV to lculley@svcgroup.co.uk
Benefits : Free Parking
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Advertising Account Executive
Location : Colchester, Essex
Salary : £13,000 - £16,000 plus commission
Date added : 22/03/2012
Type : PERMANENT
Reference : CO-220312-AAE
Description : An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a buzzing sales environment as a Advertising Account Executive.
Main Job Purpose:
•To sell media solutions to a universe of clients.
•To be able to offer to these clients solutions to their problems
•To provide the highest standards of customer care and service
•To introduce new clients through the identification of new areas of potential business and canvassing of new advertisers.
•To monitor competitor publications in order to identify potential advertisers and areas of opportunity through exemption reports.
•To attend and positively contribute to all training courses. Putting all the agreed action points into place back in the business
•To be an effective team player
•To work well under pressure in sales environment to ensure all production deadlines are met
•To have a complete knowledge of: Your market, Competitors, Publication, Sales process, Administration procedures.
•Have the drive to achieve sales targets given to you.
•Be creative and introduce new ideas to the team.
•Excellent telephone manner.
Key Skills
•Excellent Communication and customer service
•Influencing
•Personal Drive
•Resilience
•Flexibility
•Self-Awareness
•Developing Yourself
•Initiative
•Approach to work Team Working and Company Awareness
•Company Awareness
•Strategic Thinking
•Motivating and Developing Others
Previous experience is essential
Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00am- 5:30pm
For more information please contact Chanelle Oldham on 01206 262117 or alternatively send your CV to coldham@svcgroup.co.uk
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