Business Development Manager

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager looking for a new challenge?
Our client, a leading provider of high ticket software solutions in the apparel, footwear, and clothing industries, is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team.

This role involves sourcing new business opportunities and selling innovative solutions to brand owners and sourcing agents across the UK.
The Role:
As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Source and develop new business opportunities within the UK
• Engage with CEOs, Senior Buyers, and IT Directors to present software solutions
• Focus on high ticket orders ranging from £80k to £120k
• Aim to achieve a sales target of £300k

The Candidate:
The ideal Business Development Manager will have:

• Experience in selling high-ticket software solutions
• Proficiency in using social media for business development
• Strong presentation skills at various organisational levels

The client specialises in providing a range of innovative software solutions tailored for the apparel, footwear, and clothing industries. Their expertise and dedication to quality have made them a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their operations.

If you're a Business Development Manager ready to take on a new challenge and drive sales in the dynamic world of apparel and footwear software solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Sales Manager, Account Manager, Software Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, or Key Account Manager, this Business Development Manager position could be an excellent fit for you. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The world’s leading manufacturer of wood-based panels is looking to hire a versatile and highly motivated Logistics Manager. The role will suit a strong leader with experience driving and improving efficiency within a warehousing and distribution operation and looking to make an impact in a growing company.

This is a key role as part of a truly global business with over 40 large manufacturing sites and an annual turnover of circa €4.5billion. The privately owned UK operation based in Chirk, Wrexham, has a turnover of £350million with ambitious plans to double that as well as exciting investment plans for the next 5 years.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the position involves full managerial responsibility for logistical operations onsite including haulage and distribution, warehouse management and inventory accuracy, and leading the logistics team to deliver excellent customer service in a next day delivery environment

Full-time permanent role, you will ideally live within a commutable distance from the Chirk plant. Offering an attractive salary with benefits including salary sacrifice scheme and various health and wellbeing initiatives.

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The Role
- Negotiating with freight providers, mobile plant suppliers and plant/fleet maintenance contractors to ensure a cost effective, customer focused service is provided
- Overseeing the efficient operation of a 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a warehouse team operating 24hrs / 7 days per week
- Maximising productivity and minimising warehouse waste, maintaining accurate inventory and excellent pack presentation whilst increasing capacity by implementing continuous improvement strategies
- Responsible for health, safety, environmental and housekeeping performance of the department, and also responsible for the performance management and development of the Logistics Team

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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Logistics Manager role will be an experienced senior manager with significant experience overseeing the efficient operation of a fast-paced warehouse and distribution operation. You will need a strong understanding of complex warehouse management systems, the contract haulage market, with mobile plant fleet management skills. You will also require…

- Strong communication skills as dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers
- Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- A proactive and results-oriented approach, with a passion for continuous improvement
- Experience in leading and motivating a team

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The Company
The world’s largest wood-panel product producer with a turnover in the region of €4.5billion per year and first-class environmental credentials. Recent investment has investment has helped the business significantly improve service and take market share in the UK & Ireland market by increasing production capacity, broadening product range, maximising efficiency opportunities, improving sustainability and achieving overall operational excellence.

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Interested? If you think you're right for this Logistics Manager role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for an influential Finance Business Partner to work for our client, one of the largest privately owned transport companies in the UK. You would play a key role as part of the Finance Department within a fast-paced logistics business, supporting an assigned Board member and their senior management team.

If you’re a qualified Accountant with strong financial planning and analysis skills, ideally having worked within a demanding multi-site setting, then you could be perfect, and we'd love to see your CV

Please note: This is a full-time permanent role based at the company’s Cullompton site in Devon, with regular travel to other sites across the UK. Offering an attractive salary of circa £50,000, plus benefits package including life assurance, pension and sickness scheme, wellbeing support, retail discounts, plus much more, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.

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The Role
- Reviewing weekly P&L flash/forecast results and monthly management accounts, working with the business unit lead to understand business performance in order to drive profitability
- Co-ordinating production of the annual budget and quarterly forecast, working with the operational managers, identifying risks and opportunities to the business area’s forecast and support their presentations to the Board
- Producing timely and accurate financial reports and business cases to support decision making
- Liaising closely with operational management and presenting the financials at monthly meetings
- Challenging the operational management team on revenue and cost to ensure profit and margin is maximised and helping drive a culture of continuous improvement in your designated business area
- Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial people, offering professional judgement

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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for this Finance Business Partner role will be a qualified accountant with significant exposure to cost management, financial modelling and forecasting, with experience working within a dynamic/fast changing environment. A background working within a multi-site setting would be preferred with experience acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and Board members.

Key skills will include…
- Excellent presentation skills, able to present financial information clearly to deliver key drivers
- Able to deep dive to the core of business priority and drive outcomes
- Analytical thinker with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A strong communicator who is confident to question and challenge senior stakeholders

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The Company
One of the largest privately owned logistics companies in the UK with 50 sites, 22 warehouses and 1,300 vehicles, running for over 100 years with their people always at the centre of everything they do.

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Interested? If you think you're right for this Finance Business Partner role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.