Ocean Imports Clerk in Tamworth - 27/1/12

Company: South London Business/ SLB Logistics

Salary: From £2.72 to £3.60 per hour
Job Type: Permanent

Posted at source on 27/1/12

Job Description:

• Communicate effectively in a professional manner with customers to ensure their quotations and traffic requirements are fulfilled in line with their booking instructions.
• Liaise with other DSV/Agents offices in the UK and abroad, reporting any discrepancies or specific requirements.
• Ensure legislative compliance in all areas.
• Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Arrange with approved hauliers for transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost effectiveness.
• Prepare correct documentation to the Warehouse/Haulage/Distribution/Shipping department for loading/off loading cargo to vehicles, in a timely manner.
• Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. invoicing; filing; queries; claims; check costs in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively (via use of VDU's, fax machines, telephone, etc.) with internal and external customers, suppliers, and other offices, as required by operational procedures.
• In conjunction with others, plan collection or deliveries to meet the customers or their customers needs or requirements to the best effective use of all resources, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain awareness of and follow transport (and H.M. Customs) regulations, where relevant, to conform to all statutory requirements.

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Assistant Buyer in Tamworth 13-16k - 27/1/12

Company: Prezzybox.com

Salary: From £13,000 to £16,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted at source on 27/1/12

Job Description:

Come and work for the award winning, gift retailer Prezzybox.com in a glorious village location in the Midlands.

An Assistant Buyer is required for a 12 month contract (maternity cover) at Prezzybox.com - online retailer of exciting goodies, gifts and gadgets from chocolate pizza’s through to electronic cigarettes! It's our mission to find gifts that will delight the giver and recipient alike. Come and help us do this!

Based in a village location in Austrey (near to Tamworth, Staffordshire), you will be joining a fun, vibrant company in a dynamic industry.

Successful candidates must be confident, hard-working, sociable and well organised. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office. The position would suit a recent graduate.

Core tasks:

• Selecting exciting new products for listing on the website (based on sales and market trends)
• Liaising with new and existing suppliers to keep product ranges up to date
• Attending trade shows
• Liaising with marketing department for product promotions
• Dealing with stock management
• Liaising with customer services team for stock updates
• Liaising with warehouse to coordinate stock deliveries
• Keeping product information up to date
• Placing and booking in stock orders

Desired Skills:

It's a junior role so we're not expecting the finished article! However it is our mission to find new and exciting gifts that will delight the giver and recipient alike, so we do want:

• A flair for spotting hot and exciting products to sell online
• Enthusiasm - lots of get up and go!
• Ability to spot a trend
• A passion for all things gifts and gadgets - you'll need to watch the gadget show, read blogs, spy on our competitors
• Networking skills - you'll spend a lot of time speaking to new/existing suppliers. You need to be nice and chatty
• Analytical skills are an advantage

Key Information

• No experience necessary as full training will be given
• Strong possibility that the contract may be extended
• Due to the rural location all applicants must have their own transport

About the company

Founded in 2000 award winning Prezzybox.com is the complete online gift solution.

It is our mission to find new and exciting gifts, gadgets and home wares which are sure to delight the giver and recipient alike. From chocolate pizza's to electronic cigarettes we offer 1000's of gifts in a fun and friendly way encouraging the customer to be an integral part of the process.

We have a small, but enthusiastic and passionate team (including Polly the dog and Kitty the cat) who are all keen to see the Prezzybox brand succeed. Come and play!

Interested?

Please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@prezzybox.com.

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Sales and New Business Development Manager 30-35k 27/1/12

Company: Eventurous Ltd

Salary: From £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted at source on 27/1/12

Job Description:

To introduce new and grow existing business into Eventurous, cross selling all areas of the product offering, including motorised, non motorised, indoor and out door team building activities and event themes. Continue to build and maintain close relationships with clients, to increase revenue streams into Eventurous.

Applicants are required to have an excellent working knowledge of the events world.A targeted and experienced approach to sales is required with a strategy to drive sales through targeted research, tele-sales, face to face appointments, attendance of industry events, client educational events and supporting key partners with their client events.

To demonstrate our hands-on approach of working with clients, there may be a need to be initially involved at all stages of the event process, including site visits, planning meetings and creative meetings

Key attributes:-

Leader

Strong sales skills

Personable influencer

Strong negotiator

Excellent communicator

Creative thinker

Motivated to achieve

Planner

Fun person

Job Tasks

1.To identify new business opportunities by undertaking research on targeted companies/organisations, these qualified leads will be developed to appointment/presentation level.

2.To identify existing business opportunities by undertaking research on our existing client database, and develop a plan to ensure that Eventurous maximises any business opportunities.

3.To introduce new business, through the development of relationships with conference co-ordinators, business influencers, decision makers, sales and general managers.

4.To motivate and give clear direction to any staff at Eventurous who are supporting any sales function within the business to ensure results are achieved.

5.To deliver 8 Business face to face appointments per week, these will include client accompanied site inspections, hosting of lunch/dinner, group presentations and individual face to face appointments with direct clients, hotel sales staff and venue finding agencies.

6.Planning and preparation for Face to Face appointments, site inspections, client events and capture concise appointment notes and market intelligence.

7.To manage client relations and monitor financial progress of client accounts to deliver targeted sales revenue.

8.To create and carryout Eventurous bespoke company presentations utilising PowerPoint, in accordance with company standards to individual and group audience(s).

9.To create and deliver a sales plan and produce monthly reports on sales performance.

10.Create and run an annual marketing calendar of activities.

11.Utilise computerised sales database and diary management system, to record all outbound, inbound sales activities.To complete/close activities/calls/meetings/to-do’s on a weekly basis and ensure the system is current.

12.To produce weekly diary of future activities by close of business each Thursday.

13.Preparation for and attendance of sales meetings review presentations to the Director of Eventurous.

14.To plan Eventurous client events and assist in partner events.To attend all client and partner events and have a strategy to follow up the clients after these events.

15.As and when required handle all manner of client enquiries and capture information accurately.

16.To assist in future product develop.

17.To promote and run all incentive programmes and upscale where appropriate.

18.To carry out customer surveys, looking a pre, during and post event delivery.

19.To carry out additional duties deemed reasonable by the Director(s) of the company.

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Sales and Administration Assistant 12-15k - 27/1/12

Company: SK Motors Ltd

Salary: From £12,000 to £15,000 per annum based on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Posted at source on 27/1/12

Job Description:

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity available to join our growing business based in Tamworth to provide administrative and sales support. We are a car dealer selling mainly prestigious and sports cars including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Roll Royce, Bentley, BMW, Audi & Mercedes to name but a few. We are a small, close-knit and results driven team with a passion to succeed but we also like to have plenty of fun along the way!

The main responsibilities will initially be ordering cars, invoicing, quoting and filing along with other general office duties. There is a lot of scope for personal growth within this role and in the future there will definitely be opportunities to move into other areas of the business in both the UK and abroad! Our business is expanding and we would like the successful candidate to grow with the company.

This role would suit someone who is flexible, ambitious and has a passion to succeed. Experience is not necessary but some computer skills would be useful but not essential. The person is more important to us than skills and experience!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a great team, work hard and grow with the business.

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Education Recruitment Consultant in Lichfield 18-24k - 25/1/12

Company: Andbridge Associates

Salary: From £18,000 to 24,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Posted at source on 25/1/12

Job Description:

Recruitment Consultant : Education

My clients are a well established, reliable and well respected recruitment consultancy who specialise in educational recruitment. They supply high quality education staff for various positions covering SEN, primary, secondary and teaching assistants and cover a wide geographical area. Established in 2005 they have achieved a great deal; they have a very large catchment area encouraging the company name to spread and develop nationally.

They feel that they offer a unique approach to educational recruitment by tailoring the service they provide around the current needs of each position and they make no compromise on the quality of candidate they offer.

This admirable practice has resulted in the growth of the company and the need to grow the team. They now require a Recruitment Consultant to run a secondary desk covering the East Midlands area. This is a warm desk with active clients and candidates so you must be able to hit the ground running to maintain a flawless and consistent level of service. You will be an experienced Recruitment Consultant and although previous educational experience would be an advantage it is not essential as recruitment involvement and personality are of more value. You will however be from a fast paced environment and have an excellent working attitude with a great desire to succeed. You will be working as part of a team of 9 people and so it is crucial that you interact well with others and can form strong relationships quickly. As a Recruitment Consultant you must be capable of performing a 360 role as although this is a warm desk further development is always crucial to maintain viability.

This company has excellent staff retention levels and this should serve as a recommendation of the favourable working environment provided. Successful applicants will relish good salary and excellent commission structure and a team environment. The company also endow high flyers with top benefits.

For further details please contact Serena at Andbridge Associates. /

For similar sector and other sector vacancies, please visit the Andbridge Associates website for full listings.

(Andbridge Associates operates as an Employment Agency)

Source: Reed.co.uk

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Category Buyer in Tamworth 35-45k - 25/1/12

Company: InPlace Recruitment

Salary: From £35,000 to 45,000 per annum
Job Type: Contract Full Time
Posted at source on 25/1/12

Job Description:

Our client, a market leading Retailer, is looking to recruit a Product Buyer for their Home Product division. The successful candidate will have gained their experience in any of the following sectors - Electrical, Home Products, Furniture, Seasonal Goods (gardening)

This is an exciting opportunity working for a well established organisation, which is seeking outstanding individuals to join on a temp to perm contract.

Successful candidates will be responsible for identifying new product categories and suppliers, reviewing existing products and concessions in order to remain competitve, review and forecast KPI's, plan promotional activities, meet with suppliers and negotiate terms. The successful candidate will have experience and a proven track record of sourcing the best and most cost effective suppliers.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Collating all product and supplier information including breakdown of costs
• Preparing the best possible negotiations to seal the contract
• To contribute and deliver results that will develop the company’s opportunities in the market, to increase overall market share
• Responsible to cover the whole company with product demand and managing the availability, product quality and price
• Manage , improve and control the quality within the Supply Chain
• Supervise, lead and delegate work to each assistant in accordance to meeting strict deadlines

Ideally we are looking for candidates with previous experience within the Electrical Sector that can join this fast moving department and can immediately make an impact to deliver results.

This position is an excellent opportunity that will deliver challenges and rewards whilst being part of a very successful department which is paramount to the company’s continued success and future development.

Salary negotiable upon experience.

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Secondary Teachers in Tamworth £110-£140 Per Day -25/1/12

Company: Reed Education

Salary: From £110 - £140 per day
Job Type: Temporary Full Time
Posted at source on 25/1/12

Job Description:

At Reed we are looking for great secondary school teachers for contract and day to day work in Tamworth.

In particular we would like you to contact us if you can teach English, Science Humanities. You must be able to teach up to GCSE in your specialist subject, however A Level would be a definite advantage.

We are looking for teachers who are going to be 100% dedicated to delivering the best levels of education to pupils and always pushing the pupils to achieve higher levels of achievement. You must also have excellent behaviour management skills.

*Please only contact us if you feel that this describes you and if your work references will back this up!*

If you are the ideal candidate you will possess:

Excellent classroom management
Be able to plan, prep and deliver lessons to a high standard
Apply appropriate and effective measures in the case of misbehaviour
Strong and friendly personality

Benefits of working for Reed are:

On line timesheets
Reed Discounted Scheme - From car rentals to gym memberships
Free training - within local branch on latest Microsoft Office applications
Reed Rewards Scheme i.e discounted insurance services including Bupa
Paid Holiday

If you are interested in applying for this role please do not hesitate to contact Genevieve Holden on 0121 237 2623 or email on genevieve.holden@reedglobal.com

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business

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