Sales Manager (Capital Equipment)

Home based with significant travel

to Eastern Europe

£40K + car + open-ended bonus

A proven track record in selling capital equipment to customers within the food industry is the key requirement for this role. Our client, a global leader in a number of niche markets has well-structured distribution network who sell direct to end users. Created as a result of internal promotion, this role focuses on promoting products within Eastern Europe to the distributors. Understanding local markets and analysing product suitability in order to develop business will be fundamental to this remit.

The candidate chosen for this role will have the level of technical and commercial credibility needed to provide sound support to the distribution sales teams. You will need to be able to grasp complex process applications quickly and it is likely that your background will include selling labelling, weighing, packaging or other food processing equipment, ideally internationally. Our client will also consider candidates with an in depth knowledge of end of line systems gained within food manufacturing or retail.

Working from a home base, you will need to be well-organised and prepared to travel across Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Romania. Prospects within this successful company are especially good.

Please email your full CV, quoting reference R6032, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Quality Assurance Manager

Norwich                                £40K+ plus benefits

Our client, a major player in process engineering, requires a Quality Manager to not only deliver legislative compliance and promote continuous improvement, but also to achieve and sustain an industry-leading level of performance. 

The successful candidate will be required to maintain and develop the Company’s Business Assurance System; so will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.  You will have experience in Leadership of Continuous Improvement and will be prepared to take ownership of all policies, practices and operations regarding Quality, Health & Safety and the Environment (QHSE).

If you are educated to HNC (or equivalent) level in business studies / management, manufacturing, engineering, science or a QHSE related discipline, and have a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, we’d like to hear from you.

Prospects within this established and successful company are especially good, and full product and work-based training will be provided.

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1285, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Development Manager (NPD)

Spalding area               from £35K + benefits

Our client, a leading name in added value produce, requires an NPD Manager capable of delivering new products to retail customers, from concept through to launch.

In this newly created role, you will be responsible for all aspects of product development. Both through your NPD team and through close and constant liaison with colleagues in commercial, technical, operations and procurement teams, you will ensure that clients’ requirements are correctly interpreted and that all market opportunities are fully realised.

As the customer oriented “face” of the company, you will not only need to have technical credibility (gained managing NPD teams within the food sector), but you will also need to possess first class communication skills and a highly persuasive nature. The candidate chosen for this role will be a confident and compelling relationship builder.

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1284, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Supply Chain Manager

Norwich                       £40K+ plus benefits

Our client, a major player in process engineering, requires a Supply Chain Manager to manage and implement best practice across planning, supplier development, cost management, logistics and inventory.

Leadership of the purchasing, logistics and stores team will be central to success in this remit. You will be looked to as the champion for procurement, ensuring that products and services arrive at the right time at the agreed price. Deriving clear operational goals from the company’s strategy and using best practice methodologies to identify risk and analyse efficiencies will be key tasks.

The candidate chosen for this role will have a strong knowledge of procurement planning, inventory control, logistics and distribution, within an engineering environment. Previous exposure to supplier and contractor negotiations will be essential.

Prospects within this established and successful company are especially good.

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1283, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Commercial Sales Executive

SW/SE/NW/NE                      £18-£25k + bonus

In this role you will ensure that sales in the existing customer base are maintained and that new sales opportunities are identified and secured, resulting in additional gross profit and new unit sales for the company

Our client is looking for solid, experienced sales executives who can hit the ground running.  You will demonstrate a high level of selling skills and the ability to demonstrate the benefits of our client’s range of business solutions. 

Using sound telephone skills and techniques you will gain qualified appointments with customers to assess their needs and present appropriate options; and deliver the activity levels required to achieve results

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1270, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Public Sector Sales Executive

Livingston/East Midlands and SE              c£28k

In this role you will be required to sell our client’s range of business solutions, within a specified geographical area, to public funded accounts and new business opportunities.  You will also ensure that existing machines in field and customer relationships are maintained and that new opportunities are identified and secured

Working in collaboration with other teams and divisions, you will have the ability to build relationships with public sector organisations and to develop long term partnerships.  Using sound telephone skills and techniques you will gain qualified appointments with customers to assess their needs and present appropriate options

Your background will be in solution based sales, supplying complex equipment and technology to public sector organisations and you will possess strong presentation skills, together with the ability to self-motivate and self-manage

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1269, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Training Consultant

Diss based with significant UK wide travel                c£25K + Bonus

eras, one of the UK’s foremost Talent Management companies, helps organisations to attract – retain – and develop people. An opportunity exists for an experienced Training Consultant to join the team

We are seeking an individual with real potential – someone whose primary skill set is in delivering training and development solutions to managers, but who is also prepared to be stretched, to work with business leaders on a wide range of people and change management issues

Besides having first class training design and delivery skills, you will be commercially astute, with the ability to sell services in a competitive market

Based at our Head Office in Diss, you will require a full driving licence as you will travel to meet, sell to and deliver training solutions on site with clients UK wide.

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1281, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Sales Manager (Food Processing Equipment)

East Anglia base                      c£40K + car + bonus

A strong knowledge of food processing equipment, a clear understanding of the needs of the food sector and a high level of commercial acumen are the key requirements for this newly created role. Our client, a global leader in a number of niche markets, has well-structured distribution channels, with an international network of Sales and Service Units selling direct to end users. This role focuses on promoting products within a geographic territory to the SSUs. Trend reporting, competitor monitoring, market development and analysing the suitability of products to the local market will all be key responsibilities.

Your background may be in selling or in servicing food processing equipment, or you may be a “gamekeeper turned poacher”, with a track record in managing production operations within a blue chip food business. Technical competence and selling skills are equally important, as is the ability to grasp complex process applications quickly. You will also need to be well-organised, happy to be self-accountable and prepared to travel internationally.

Our client is seeking to appoint a candidate based in East Anglia. Prospects within this successful company are especially good.

Please email your full CV, quoting reference R5893, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Production Print Sales Specialists

SE/SW and Scotland                   £20k-35k

Our client is seeking individuals with the ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell to sell their range of Production Print hardware and software solutions to new business and maximise opportunities in existing accounts to improve market share and increase profitability within the high volume/production print arena

You will have the talent to develop strategies that maximise opportunities within a geographical territory both from new and existing Production Print accounts; targeting CRD, Datacentre, High Volume Office, Print for Pay as well as maintaining and developing Commercial Print business

With good communications skills, you will promote and demonstrate the features and benefits of our client’s range of production print business solutions to all customer segmentations

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1268, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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Electronics/Firmware Engineers

Cambridgeshire

Our client is seeking bright ambitious Electronics/Firmware Engineers to create, analyse and develop new products.   The successful candidates will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core businesses in consumer electronics, domestic appliances, digital printing and industrial sectors

Our client’s team includes mechanical; digital and analogue electronics; firmware and software engineers who are expected to balance design/development and project leadership responsibilities.  They are therefore seeking individuals with outstanding communication and people skills, coupled with a passion for innovation

The ideal candidate will have a Qualification in electronics, computer science or a related field, and be proficient with VHDL; Altera Quartus; Altium Designer, or C/C++

In return, our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, together with an opportunity for professional development within the company

Please email your full CV, quoting reference RS1273, current salary and contact details, to recruitment@eras.co.uk

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