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European Export Manager – Food c£50k + Bonus Oxon

Posted by km on Nov 6, 2013 in All Sectors | 0 comments

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing and privately owned FMCG business based in Oxfordshire. Due to continued growth year on year in both theUKand International divisions, an opportunity has arisen for a European Export Manager  to join the sales and marketing team. The organisation has a selection of instantly recognisable products and brands in it’s portfolio and the successful candidate will enjoy a breadth of opportunities to grow and develop these.  In addition to working with the company’s branded products you will also have the opportunity to work with a number of very high profile licensed products as well as retailer own label ranges. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this varied role will allow you to employ your experiences of supplying FMCG products to the grocery retail channel across the whole ofEurope, you will take full responsibility for the P&L of your defined portfolio and work both directly with European retailers and where appropriate via agents and brokers in particular territories. You will have full autonomy to manage the European business as well as driving top lines sales whilst maintaining margin.  The International business is a growing and increasingly significant part of the overall business and you will work alongside the International Sales Manager in devising the longer term export strategy. You will have gained previous international sales experience and more specifically have worked in an export role supplying the European grocery retail channel preferably within a food or drink environment.  This can have been gained with either retailer own label or branded products and ideally both, previous experience of working with character licensed products would also be advantageous.  As this position will require international travel and time away during the week you will be required to have a strong work ethic and ability to manager your own time and diary whilst working with a high degree of autonomy.  In addition you will have a strong working knowledge of the major European grocery accounts and have previously worked with agents and brokers.  You will be prepared to challenge the business and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and have a self-starter attitude.  This is an organisation which has grown rapidly and will continue to do so and as such you will need to be flexible, adapt to change and be comfortable working within a hands on flat structure which is more roll your sleeves up than ivory towers. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

National Account Manager

Posted by km on Nov 6, 2013 in £40,000 - £50,000, FMCG, Job Title, NAM, Oxfordshire | 0 comments

National Account Manager £40k  M40 North Oxfordshire This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your FMCG career within National Account Manager’s role designed to manage existing business as well as developing new business opportunities. If you are seeking greater autonomy to develop your customers then this position will serve you with the ideal experience and customer exposure. Working for an expanding branded food manufacturer which has benefited from significant capital investment and brand / range extensions you will be joining the business at an exciting time in it’s development into a major supplier within it’s categories. Supplying a diverse account base to include UK Grocery multiple and second tier grocery you will gain exposure to major national accounts and be given an insight into the supply of both branded and own label products. In addition to maintaining the existing customer account base and achieving targets you will also be actively looking for new business opportunities. Be that to extend the number of SKUs supplied to a particular account or to open completely new customer accounts. You will be given unparalleled support and coaching whilst also being empowered with the autonomy to act independently. Ideally a graduate or of graduate calibre you will already have gained experience of winning and manager business with the major grocery multiples be seeking to develop your F.M.C.G career within Account Management. Previous experience within a customer orientated environment is essential, ideally you will already have gained experience within the UK Food & drinks industry and have had full P&L responsibility for your accounts. Previous experience of branded, private label and licensed products would be desirable. For further details please call Kieron Madden at WRS on M: 07787 40 88 44 or email your CV to...

Area Sales Manager Medical Devices – London £40-45k + Car + Full Package

Posted by km on Aug 28, 2013 in All Sectors | 0 comments

We have a fantastic opportunity with an innovative organisation that is looking to appoint a new Area Sales Manager in the London area. Focused on selling high value and technically medical devices this role would suit someone with prior experience in this market, ideally selling into orthopaedic surgical departments within the NHS. With a well-established network and brand you will be heavily involved with building and maintaining professional relationships with a number of key accounts in the London region. As such you will need to live within Greater London and ideally have good access to the transport for London network in order to provide customers with both a professional and rapid response. With a close-knit company feel this role would suit an entrepreneurial individual who thrives with a high level of back office support yet day to day autonomy. If you have sales experience with a clinical or technical background you are also invited to apply. This role is a fantastic opportunity for you if you have the ability to identify and win new business and offers tremendous earnings...

Survey Sales Consultant South West £25-30k + Substantial Bonus + f/e Car + Benefits

Posted by admin on Feb 20, 2013 in £25,000 - £30,000, All Sectors, NAM, South West | 0 comments

Survey Sales Consultant South West £25-30k + Substantial Bonus + f/e Car + Benefits About KOREC KOREC is a well-established nationwide company providing innovative measured solutions for the Construction, Machine Control, Survey and Mapping industries. From GNSS Receivers to Lasers, Robotic instruments to Total Stations, KOREC offer Sales, Hire, Service and Repair. Position Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising the sales of Trimble Surveying Solutions in the South West Region, including Robotic Total Stations, Trimble GNSS, Software and Spatial Imaging. You will have experience of construction or land surveying GPS equipment. The right candidate will be a self-starter, with evidence of sales success in a business-to-business sales environment, be ambitious, tenacious and have a ‘sense of urgency.’ Candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and outstanding negotiation and presentation abilities at all levels. Above all you will have the confidence, commitment and ability to sell innovative positioning solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with a young and ambitious team. Full Product and Professional External Sales Training will be provided. A substantial package, including company car, is available to the right candidate. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

Survey Sales Consultant South East £25-30k + Substantial Bonus + f/e Car + Benefits

Posted by admin on Feb 20, 2013 in £25,000 - £30,000, Job Title, Location, London, Manufacturing, NAM, Surrey | 0 comments

Survey Sales Consultant South East £25-30k + Substantial Bonus + f/e Car + Benefits KOREC is a well-established nationwide company providing innovative measured solutions for the Construction, Machine Control, Survey and Mapping industries. From GNSS Receivers to Lasers, Robotic instruments to Total Stations, KOREC offer Sales, Hire, Service and Repair. Position Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising the sales of Trimble Surveying Solutions in the South East London/Kent/Susses, including Robotic Total Stations, Trimble GNSS, Software and Spatial Imaging.  You will have experience of construction or land surveying GPS equipment. The right candidate will be a self-starter, with evidence of sales success in a business-to-business sales environment, be ambitious, tenacious and have a ‘sense of urgency.’  Candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and outstanding negotiation and presentation abilities at all levels. Above all you will have the confidence, commitment and ability to sell innovative positioning solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with a young and ambitious team. Full Product and Professional External Sales Training will be provided. A substantial package, including company car, is available to the right candidate. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

WRS are pleased to announce that we have moved to larger newly refurbished offices we are now based at; 2 South View Roade Northamptonshire NN7 2NS

Posted by admin on Nov 30, 2012 in All Sectors | 0 comments

Manufacturing Shift Manager Northamptonshire £35-38k

Posted by admin on Nov 7, 2012 in £35,000 - £40,000, East Midlands, FMCG, Manufacturing, Shift Manager | 0 comments

Operating from two major manufacturing facilities our client produces some of the UK’s leading branded food products and has extended this portfolio with a number of highly successful new product launches. Having undergone a substantial structural and cultural change programme they are now seeking to maximise the benefits of these changes and to establish a culture of continuous improvement as they strive towards operating within recognised lean manufacturing and GMPs. As one of the Manufacturing Shift Managers you will play a crucial role in ensuring that this change programme is implemented and executed at the front line where the efficiencies can be truly derived. You will be responsible for a team of 20 technical operators and liaise closely with the engineers within this highly automated high volume manufacturing environment. Working across two plants this is a critical front line manager role in leading the change management programme in Manufacturing. You will manage, motivate and lead the team to deliver the company’s business plan. On shift you will ensure handovers are effective, detailed and accurate and any non-conformities identified and reported in a timely, concise manner. Managing and reducing costs is crucial for all FMCG businesses to maintain and improve their margins in the current market. As such you will identify and support delivery of change management improvements, have an understanding of, and control, costs within budgetary limits including labour. As part of your role you will also conduct downtime analysis and corrective action planning as well as control and reduce material wastage usage levels whilst also controlling and managing time and attendance including sickness absence using established company procedures including. The Manufacturing Shift Manager will have responsibility with GMP for maintaining quality standards within the two plants on raw materials, packaging and processing issues. You will be required to fully understand all relevant Food Legislation for safe operation of the Plants. The Shift Manager will ensure all staff comply with the company Hygiene policies and procedures and maintain work areas in accordance with world class manufacturing standards of hygiene. You will be the champion of the highest possible levels of health and safety and housekeeping and ensure they are upheld in line with legislative, quality and Good Working Practice requirements. You will have already gained experience of working as a Shift Manager or FLM managing a team in a high volume manufacturing environment ideally supplying food and drink finished goods into the grocery channel. Alternatively you will have operated within an automotive, pharmaceutical or other FMCG manufacturing business. As such you will be experienced in Modern Manufacturing techniques and Change Management programmes and can demonstrate your achievements. Above all you will demonstrate a flexible, adaptable and positive attitude combined with and winning mentality. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

Sales Development Manager KOREC – Home Based

Posted by admin on Oct 8, 2012 in Manufacturing, NAC | 0 comments

About KOREC KOREC is a well-established nationwide company providing innovative measured solutions for the Construction, Machine Control, Survey and Mapping industries. From GNSS Receivers to Lasers, Robotic instruments to Total Stations, KOREC offer Sales, Hire, Service and Repair. Position Summary The successful candidate will report to the Director of Sales and take responsibility for maximising the performance of the 12 strong sales team by managing their activities and optimising their effectiveness by continuous coaching and skills development.  You will also take responsibility for continuously managing and developing the sales team to ensure that there is full accountability and delivery of expectations.  You will achieve this be deploying a positive attitude and a proactive approach to territory management and sales activities.  You will work with the sales consultants to create individual territory sales plans and with the senior management team to contribute to the overall sales plan.  When working with your team you will motivate the individuals via monthly Sales Meetings whilst also monitoring both activities and results.  More broadly you will manage and develop the sales team through annual performance reviews linked to personal development plans. The right candidate will have a classically trained sales background and be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the sales cycle.  Your experience to date may have been gained within construction or civil engineering environments more likely you will have gained experience within another industry sector such as FMCG, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive or another B2B industry and now be seeking to apply your commercial skills and people management within a  fresh environment.  You will have a clear and proven track record of managing and developing a field based sales team and be able to demonstrate success in coaching and training a field based sales team.  Your career to date will have ensured that you are highly proficient in managing through CRM system and competent presentation skills. In order to succeed as the Sales Development Manager you will be self-motivated and be able to achieve results with a minimum level of supervision.  Moreover you will be capable of motivating an experienced technical sales team in a fast moving environment to deliver sales targets in a timely manner.  It is imperative that you possess superior teamwork ethic and display excellent communication skills.  A sense of ‘urgency’ to drive results in self and others will be critical as will being a good time manager and being able to develop this skill in others. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customer’s requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

Machine Control Sales Consultant – South West £25 – £38k Basic + Substantial Bonus + f/e Car + Benefits

Posted by admin on Oct 8, 2012 in NAM, National Accounts, South Coast, South East | 0 comments

About KOREC KOREC is a well-established nationwide company providing innovative measured solutions for the Construction, Machine Control, Survey and Mapping industries. From GNSS Receivers to Lasers, Robotic instruments to Total Stations, KOREC offer Sales, Hire, Service and Repair. Position Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for Machine Control Sales for the South West counties of England. Located within the sales area, you will be responsible for maximizing the sales of specialist Machine Control solutions for a wide range of applications such as road, rail, environmental and infrastructure projects, including the use of GNSS and Robotic Total Stations.  You will have several years’ experience in the Land Survey industry, to include proven experience of working with automated Machine Control systems such as GPS or Total Station guided Bulldozers, Motorgraders and/or Excavators. The right candidate will be self-starter, with evidence of sales success in a business-to-business sales environment, be ambitious, tenacious and have a ‘sense of urgency.’  Candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and outstanding negotiation and presentation abilities at all levels. Above all you will have the confidence, commitment and ability to sell innovative positioning solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with a young and ambitious team.  A competitive package, including incentive and company car, is available to the right candidates. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

Survey Sales Consultant South East £25 – £30k+ Substantial Bonus + f/e Car + Benefits

Posted by admin on Oct 8, 2012 in All Sectors | 0 comments

About KOREC KOREC is a well-established nationwide company providing innovative measured solutions for the Construction, Machine Control, Survey and Mapping industries. From GNSS Receivers to Lasers, Robotic instruments to Total Stations, KOREC offer Sales, Hire, Service and Repair. Position Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising the sales of Trimble Surveying Solutions in the South East Region, including Robotic Total Stations, Trimble GNSS, Software and Spatial Imaging.  You will have experience of construction or land surveying GPS equipment. The right candidate will be a self-starter, with evidence of sales success in a business-to-business sales environment, be ambitious, tenacious and have a ‘sense of urgency.’  Candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and outstanding negotiation and presentation abilities at all levels. Above all you will have the confidence, commitment and ability to sell innovative positioning solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with a young and ambitious team. Full Product and Professional External Sales Training will be provided. A substantial package, including company car, is available to the right candidate. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88 44....