National Account Executive £30-35k – Cambridgeshire

You will be working as part of the commercial team to manage part of the grocery retailer’s product category, maintaining and developing business relationships through a strong customer focus. You will have an appreciation of effective category management, new product innovation and the partnership principles that exist within a chilled own label relationship in order to secure and drive forward the business within this major account. In addition you will be responsible for maintaining and developing profitable business within the allocated category for this quality focused retailer. In conjunction with the SNAM you will pro vide effective management to the account to deliver the highest level of service and customer satisfaction. To ensure we can deliver this as a team you will need to clearly communicate all objectives through to our production sites and in turn to our key suppliers Reporting to the SNAM you will work closely with the customer to drive forward sales and achieve budgeted targets for mutual benefit. You will identify and maintain a product portfolio that generates profitable sales mix. Analysis of standard costing information, market information and consumer trends will be required. As an individual you will posses a high degree of customer and quality focus in order to ensure the highest standard of quality are achieved and maintained. Your natural demeanour will enable you to build relationships and to build effective cross-functional...

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Department Manager £35k Cambridgeshire

As part of a larger international organisation this site forms a central role within one of the UK’s leading chilled food producers. Providing UK consumers with a huge variety of food products, they are recognised as a leading supplier to the retail and food service markets. Reporting to the Senior Production Manager you will take full responsibility for one of the production departments. As such you will drive and motivate your team whilst measuring them against a set of specific customer focused KPIs. Included within this will be ensuring that all training and development needs are addressed and opportunities provided for people to develop and progress within the site and wider business. You will also ensure that Health & Safety is integral to your department and that every individual sees it as such. In addition to your team and people management you will take ownership for delivering against our operational expectations which have continuous improvement and lean manufacturing at their core to ensure that we deliver over and above our customers expectations. Previous experience of working within and CI or Lean Manufacturing environment is a prerequisite. In line with our lean focus to deliver a better product at a lower COP you will be numerically literate and be able to demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen. Supplying premium products to the UK grocery retail channel brings with it...

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NPD Manager £40-50k North Oxon

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and quality driven food manufacturer who supply a wide range of premium products primarily within the baking and ingredients products. Reporting to the Commercial Director you will also work closely with Marketing Manager & Quality Manager and be responsible for managing product and packaging development for all NPD projects and product changes for both Branded and Own Label products and to commercially evaluate New Product Development opportunities. Your principle responsibilities will include; managing product development process from concept to customer acceptance (either brief to external suppliers or develop in-house). To Develop all packaging formats and designs in conjunction with Marketing team and develop and approve artwork whilst also evaluating product costing in conjunction with the Commercial Assistant. As part of your liaison with marketing you will assist in the research and evaluate market opportunities. You will be the primary driver of all Packaging innovations and changes to include managing the implementation of packaging changes for both NPD and EPD which includes the pioneering and innovation of new packaging formats. This will also involve the aspects specified above for NPD and product changes. In terms of Process you will evaluate current NPD process and recommend changes to system to improve efficiencies whilst also managing product and packaging change process generate and maintain critical path for projects and current status. As part...

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HR Business Partner £40-45k + Car Allowance + Benefits Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

We require a high calibre Human Resources professional to join a market leading international business with operations in the UK, Continental Europe and North America focused on providing customers with innovative and sustainable solutions to their requirements.  Within Europe they employ more than 3,500 people and are one of the leaders in their growing market providing a range of products and services to both the public and private sectors. In order to facility our growth strategy we are now seeking to appoint an CIPD Qualified Human Resources professional as HR Manager with responsibility for the Central Head office functions as well as the operations in London and the South East.  Within this role you will be working closely with the UK Board and assisting a projects central to achieving profitable growth, as such you will need to be able to demonstrate the intellectual capacity and mental agility required to provide HR Business support at this level of seniority.  Further more you will have to combine this strategic level with the personal presence and gravitas to convey this central message through out the business and crucially, through to front line operations. You will already have gained your CIPD accreditation and ideally posses a related business degree.  In your HR career to date you will have provided business support in at least one of the following environments; industrial, manufacturing or public...

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Senior National Account Manager £50-55k + Car + Bonus Home Based

Have you already developed a successful career managing major grocery multiple retailer accounts and delivered substantial sales growth whilst maintaining margin? Do you have experience of working with premium products and selling on product and not price? Are you now ready to be part of a huge brand transformation and assault on one of UK retail’s most exciting categories? We hope so as our customer is already in possession of a premium product range and a brand that is regarded as; aspirational , desirable and category leading. Following a strategic review you will take a leading role in driving the full range and brand through to one of the UK’s Top 4 Grocery multiples. You will already have gained experience of working with top grocery retailers and have delivered sustainable and profitable growth within your accounts dealing with branded or premium FMCG products. If you are ready to rise to the challenge and have the confidence and faith that your; account management, commercial acumen, category management and customer skills can help us deliver a truly seismic shift in strategy then contact Kieron Madden our recruitment partner at WRS....

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Eurosigns Sales Manager The North c£30k + Bonus + Benefits

  Following realignment of the sales regions, Eurosigns are now looking for an experienced and talented SALES MANAGER to promote, sell and develop effective customer relationships in the North of England. Key tasks will include but are not limited to: The development of new markets for Eurosigns and Ringway Vehicle Graphics products as set out in the company business plan The building, development and maintenance of strong effective positive relationships with new and existing clients To realise customer expectations in line with what is achievable within the company and manufacturing facility To represent the company through meetings and regular customer contact To effectively manage sales and orders received To help ensure the company is perceived as a leader in the chosen fields of operation The successful applicant will be able to offer: Field sales experience (preferably in a related industry) with a combination of account management and new business generation A positive and proven track record in closing sales and generating new business with effective customer relationship management Knowledge of the signs industry Good working knowledge of MS Office plus experience of a CRM system A full UK driving license Should you feel that you have the skills and experience we are seeking then please submit your CV to our retained consultants WRS email; km@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk Or alternatively and to discuss in more detail please feel free to call Kieron Madden...

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