Sales

Excellence in sales and marketing is essential to the success of every business. The UK’s brightest sales talent is knowledgeable, ethical and professional in their approach and raise the profile and reputation of the organisations they work for.

Sales positions encompass a wide range of individuals, working in a host of different industries, requiring specialist skills in product knowledge and account management. Every successful appointment in a sales team is based upon thorough knowledge of the particular position, the company culture and the specialisms of an organisation.

We will take the time to fully appreciate and understand the substance of your requirement and search to find the candidate with the success, drive, business acumen and knowledge to be successful in your organisation.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Company

This is a great opportunity for a Mobility Product Demonstrator to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading mobility provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

This is a field-based role which will cover the Northwest region. 

Mobility Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

  • Salary is dependent on experience
  • Company car (a new vehicle that is fully kitted out)
  • Commission – uncapped (pays on average £1,000 - £2,000 per month)
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Manchester, Liverpool, Blackburn, Warrington, Preston Blackpool

Mobility Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

  • Previous mobility product experience or similar would be useful but is no essential.
  • Take a proactive approach to understanding customer needs and delivering the right solution for each customer.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Demonstrate empathy with their customers.
  • Be able to understand the technical aspects of our vehicle adaptations (a level of self-learning is expected in addition to the comprehensive training provided), demonstrate the products effectively and comfortably in a manner that gives the customer the level of confidence they need.
  • Have good IT skills with competency in the MS Office Suite.
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated.
  • Have a clean driving licence.
  • Regular travel and ‘some’ over-night stays are required for this role.

Mobility Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and fully understand the customer needs, whether at their home address, a mobility store or a car dealership.
  • Demonstrate the full range of vehicle adaptations offered by the Company.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and in the required timescales.
  • Attend shows and exhibitions when required. 
  • Demonstrate a technical understanding and ability to learn the technical aspects of each product.

Screening Questions - Must be happy to answer yes to them all to be considered:

1.    Are you technically minded and willing to carry out ongoing self-learning to constantly improve your knowledge?
2.    Do you have a clean driving licence?
3.    Are you flexible to be able to travel in your role with some overnight stays?
4.    Are you eligible to live and work in the UK with fluent English language skills?
5.    Have you previously worked mobile and are happy with minimum 3 hours driving each day?

 

The Company

This is a great entry level engineering opportunity within a global company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in over 40 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently, without any future sponsorship support.

Trainee Sales Engineer Package and Benefits

  • £25,000 - £34,000
  • 37.5 hours per week – with flexible hours, Early finish on Friday’s
  • 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
  • Company performance bonus
  • Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Trainee Sales Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • You will be degree qualified - an instrumentation or similar degree would be considered. Pumps or valves would also be considered. 
  • A desire to learn on the Sales Engineering side.
  • Some level of previous work experience. 
  • Someone who is looking for longevity, developing of an engineering career.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently, without any future sponsorship support.

Trainee Sales Engineer Key Responsibilities

Within the role of the Trainee Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for processing sales enquiries and:

  • Providing accurate advice and guidance on the correct production selection for the customer needs.
  • Achieving the best fit for the customer at the lowest cost.
  • Generating written and verbal proposals, within a response timeframe.
  • Providing technical and commercial support to an Area Sales Manager.
  • Taking ownership of key product lines and becoming the single point of contact for a designated sales territory.
 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Sales, Telesales, Engineering, or Design professional to join us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, where you will work within our high performing, and extremely established team. 

Full training will be provided, coupled with a structured career pathway and uncapped commission, providing you with an opportunity to establish a long-term career, and generous annual on target earnings.

If you have experience in Sales, Engineering, or Design, a willingness to learn, an ability to sell to clients, a strong work ethic, and you’re a resilient character, you may well be what we’re looking for.

Some of the features that a Recruitment Consultant can expect from working for Probe include:

  • An Outstanding Commission Scheme – You could earn up to 30% on the fees that you generate, and you can earn commission on 100% of your billings.
  • Highly Competitive Basic Salaries – Commensurate with experience. 
  • A Structured Career Development Pathway – To Team Manager or Principal level.
  • A Highly Knowledgeable Team - You will work with some highly experienced and successful Consultants, some of whom have worked here for over 24 years.
  • Free Car Parking Provided
  • Pension & Healthcare Provided – After a short qualifying period.
  • An Excellent Working Environment – This is a very friendly office culture, and we adopt a mature approach to KPI management.
  • Incentives - We run a regular individual and team-based incentives, where you can win prizes and Michelin Star meals.  We also value and reward longevity with long service awards.

Probe has just entered its 30th year in business, and we have extensive relationships with repeat business clients across the UK.  If you are an experienced technical Recruitment Consultant or sales professional, and you would like to find out more, please apply for this role and I’ll be in contact.

 

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

Senior Business Development Manager Salary and Benefits

  • £42,000 - £45,000
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Chesterfield, Sheffield

Role Function

The business is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Business Development Manager to join their existing team.  

The primary responsibility of this role is to identify and secure new business opportunities, creating long-term relationships, contributing to the overall growth strategy of the company.

Senior Business Development Manager Candidate Requirements

  • Substantial experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrable interpersonal skills and confidence to develop strong working relationships 
  • Proven ability to manage and analyse large amounts of data, and identify BD opportunities within it
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, spoken and presentational)
  • A mature, consultative approach and be able to confidently guide and advise our customers and partners  
  • Strategic thinking skills and an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for inspiring and persuading others
  • Confident and effective presentation skills
  • Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach
  • Excellent range of IT skills

Senior Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Head of Business Development in building and executing a clearly defined route to market strategy and segment growth for the business, providing training and events as required
  • Lead by example to meet and exceed performance expectations and targets 
  • Grow and develop assigned existing client relationships, taking ownership of account & quarterly review process with the Head of Business, developing and implement strategic sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets providing weekly/monthly sales performance reports, forecasts, and market insights
  • Market research, staying informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities
  • Provide as required the necessary support, guidance and direction to the Business Development Team
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, always sharing best practice within the team
  • Provide the Head of Business Development with monthly reports highlighting performance across the Business Development Team, against the strategic objectives
  • Ensure service is delivered to all customers, all of the time
  • Attend shows and exhibitions, group development meetings and successfully follow up on leads
  • Regular travel and some over-night stays are required
 

Recruitment Consultant – Sutton Coldfield

We are looking to recruit an experienced technical Recruitment Consultant into our high performing, and extremely established team. Consideration will also be given to sales professionals who are looking to become a Recruitment Consultant.

Some of the features that a Recruitment Consultant can expect from working for Probe include:

  • An Outstanding Commission Scheme – You could earn up to 30% on the fees that you generate, and you can earn commission on 100% of your billings.
  • Highly Competitive Basic Salaries – Commensurate with experience. OTE £70,000+
  • A Structured Career Development Pathway – To Team Manager or Principal level.
  • A Highly Knowledgeable Team - You will work with some highly experienced and successful Consultants, some of whom have worked here for over 24 years.
  • Free Car Parking Provided
  • Pension & Healthcare Provided – After a short qualifying period.
  • An Excellent Working Environment – This is a very friendly office culture, and we adopt a mature approach to KPI management.
  • Incentives - We run a regular individual and team-based incentives, where you can win prizes and Michelin Star meals. We also value and reward longevity with long service awards.

You would autonomously manage your own desk, but with the support of management and colleagues (it really is a very supportive team), and this enables our Recruitment Consultants to directly affect their earnings and progression via the generous commission scheme, and the career development pathway.

Probe has just entered its 30th year in business, and we have extensive relationships with repeat business clients across the UK. If you are an experienced technical Recruitment Consultant or sales professional, and you would like to find out more, please apply for this role and I’ll be in contact.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or submit your CV by clicking APPLY and I will be in touch.

 

Role Overview

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth.

They are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Sales Operations Manager to work alongside the Director of Sales on all aspects of global sales.

This is a business-critical role, where you will continuously analyse and report on key sales data and activities.  You will be accountable for ensuring all sales processes are followed and a strong business rhythm is maintained at all times within the sales department.

You will also work collaboratively with other areas of the business providing sales input in Marketing, Supply Chain planning and Training metrics.

You must be a team player and will be in continuous communication with our diverse customer base. You will be confident in challenging others, driving change and delivering results.

NB: If you are someone who plays guitar or another musical instrument, this will be highly advantageous. 

Pay and Benefits

  • £30,000 - £40,000
  • Commission + Bonus
  • 33 days holiday
  • Sick pay
  • Death in service cover
  • Unique, relaxed environment
  • Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Sales Operations Manager Person Specification

  • If you are someone who plays guitar or another musical instrument, this will be highly advantageous.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • A passion for numbers, especially sales/data analytics and the ability to present insights which lead to profitable activity.
  • Excellent knowledge of sales administration processes, systems and reporting.
  • Experience working in a proactive, target driven, B2B sales environment.
  • Track record of giving excellent customer service.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present data.
  • A strong desire to continue developing their commercial skills to the highest level.
  • Professional, organised, methodical and able to work under pressure.
  • This role is primarily based at Northampton; however, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to travel occasionally e.g. to meet customers and support the sales team at international trade shows such as NAMM Show USA in Anaheim, Music China in Shanghai.

Sales Operations Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • Collect, track, analyse, and communicate key sales data, including monthly ‘Global Stock and Sell-Through’ dashboards and reporting.
  • Ensure current sales processes are being followed according to our Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Propose and support the implementation of new sales systems, processes and reporting.
  • Work with the sales team and global distribution customers to execute the sales plan.
  • Proactively support the global sales channel, working with the Director of Sales and the Sales Managers to ensure:
  • Monthly production order intake from our distributors is in line with budget.
  • Sales policies are upheld.
  • Global dealer information is collected and analysed to ensure excellent coverage of retailers in all geographies.
  • That retailers within the territory carry a representative line-up of products, backed up by a formalised stocking policy.
  • An appropriate commitment to New Product orders by all global distributors according to targets.
  • That launch plans are carried out effectively, ensuring that sufficient ‘pipeline fill’ has occurred prior to launch.
 

FIELD PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR - MOBILITY PRODUCTS

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

This role will cover PE, NN, NR and north IP postcodes.

Required Abilities and Experience

  • Ideally you will have had previous experience in the vehicle adaptation, modification business and a good idea how the Motability scheme works.
  • A hardworking outgoing person who thrives in dealing with people with disabilities and a passion for improving their vehicle driving experience with the range of vehicle adaptations the business offers.  

Field Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

  • £30,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience
  • Company car
  • Commission – uncapped (average pay out is £500 - £2,000 per month)
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: East Midlands, West Midlands, Staffordshire, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire

Field Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

  • Target driven individual with excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills coupled with a good technical understanding.
  • First-class attention to detail is a prerequisite for the role.
  • IT literate and competent in using the MS Office Suite.
  • Skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and dealers alike.
  • Possess a logical approach to problem solving.
  • Valid UK driving licence.
  • Regular travel and some over-night stays are required for this role.

Field Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and fully understand the customer needs.
  • Able to demonstrate all products offered by the Company.
  • Work with the Head of Business Development to identify and implement opportunities for growth.
  • Work closely with the Central Sales Team to assist in the development of both existing and new partners and partner groups.
  • Be able to match the right products to meet the needs of the customer.
  • Complete all paperwork and CRM.
  • Demonstrate full knowledge of all products and services on offer, ensuring the highest level of customer service.
  • Attend shows, exhibitions and group development meetings.