The Daniel Williams Consultancy is a thriving recruitment business specialising in the FMCG, Business to Business, Retail and Automotive Sectors. Operating at mid to Director level our consultants provide tailored recruitment solutions across the Sales, Marketing, Buying, Merchandising and Supply Chain disciplines.

 

Established for 20 years, DWC have an impressive and enviable client list that ranges from Fortune 500 businesses through to a variety of ambitious, entrepreneurial start ups. Amongst others, names like Barclays, Samsung, Sky, Amazon, Goodyear and Unilever regularly call on DWC’s industry expertise.

 

2012 saw DWC become part of James Caan’s Hamilton Bradshaw group which has grown to be one of the largest recruitment groups in the world. With significant investment, both financially and intellectually it is an exciting time to be part of the DWC journey.

 

In order to enhance our candidate and client proposition we are looking for a proven managing consultant to join our Automotive team based in High Wycombe.

 

The ideal applicant will have at least 2 years successful track record in recruitment and will have a burning desire to succeed. Although not essential, knowledge of the UK Automotive industry would be an advantage.

 

Essential

         Ambitious with a winning mentality       Strong level of education       Excellent sales & commercial skills       First class verbal and written communication       Confident and engaging at all levels       Good attention to detail       Strong social skills       Ability to think on your feet  

 

In return we can provide you with an enjoyable, dynamic and challenging working environment, excellent career opportunities, uncapped earnings and the ability to challenge yourself against some of the leading talent the recruitment industry has to offer.

Northgate Vehicle Hire Ltd

 

THE COMPANY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Sales Manager to lead the Area Commercial Sales team at Northgate Vehicle Hire.

Northgate Vehicle Hire is the market leader when it comes to light commercial vehicle rental and fleet solutions and we have been operating for over 30 years. We’re constantly improving our business, with a focus on developing and driving the kind of initiatives that give our customers an even better service every time. Our vision is to exceed our current status within the Industry and strive for innovation and growth, which is why we have spent the past 12 months adapting our Regional framework so that it can provide a smarter and more efficient way of working supporting our overall business strategy.

This in turn has enabled us to increase our commercial focus and create a number of new Area Sales Manager positions across the country.

 

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for all Sales activity in your area, using creative methods and developing new strategies to drive growth, increase our Sales potential and maintain our current customer account base, whilst demonstrating strong leadership and commercial awareness.

Working closely with your people your team will comprise both New Business Managers and Account Managers. Strategically minded, you will be responsible for leading, driving and motivating your team to deliver sales success within a fast paced and dynamic environment.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  A proven, demonstrable track record of leading and managing a sales team in a B2B environmentExcellent business acumen, capable of identifying and driving sales improvementsStrong communications skills with the ability to adapt leadership style to different environments to achieve a positive outcomeA good planner with a structured problem solving and decision making approachAbility to write articulate and effective proposals in response to customers’ needsFirst class customer focus and in depth understanding of internal and external customer relationships and business processesA high achiever who is ambitious, career minded and enjoys the challenge of working towards demanding goals and targetsFully IT Literate  

At Northgate, careers are about much more than just work. They’re about playing your part in a company that ensures you grow your own skills and experience just as quickly as we’re growing our business. It means we’ve created an exciting, fast-moving, and forward•¢‚Ǩ¬êthinking organisation which you could be a part of. This is a really exciting time of growth and ambition for Northgate, one which we know the right individuals will thrive in.

One of the world’s leading retailers, our client is looking for experienced Regional Managers to join their award winning team. With stores on most high streets across the country, this retailer really can offer excellent career opportunities to the right candidates.

 

 

THE ROLE

  Creating a strong customer service focus across the region and ensuring that the customer is central to all activities and decisions.Meet annual sales and profit targets within agreed budget levels for your region.Meeting key performance indicators on your region including sales, LFL sales, margin, discounts, DCR, cancellations / refunds, add-ons, ATV & delivered sales.Identify and reporting on business opportunities in target markets, collate, analyse and report on store performance, individually and collectively.Lead and inspire the whole area teamTo hold review meetings with each Area Sales Manager monthly. All agreed action points are documented, with deadlines and are followed through.To ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to as well as developed to meet the business’s retail and training needs.Ensure that all stores are well merchandised, ticketed and reach the pre-set standards and legal requirements.Ensuring the team maximises sales, has agreed merchandise and promotion plans, optimum staff levels and that staff are properly trained.  

 

 

THE PERSON

  A leader who can inspire a large and diverse team in a dynamic environment.Ability to identify areas of change, recommend future actions and manage implementation and present these to the businessAuthority and flexibility in co-ordinating and influencing activities across the area.A transparent management style with clear, open and honest communication skillsPassionate, energetic and driven individualAbility to inspire, motivate and lead a team, natural talent to give constructive feedback with the aim to improve performance.Previous Regional / Area Management experience is essential  

 

 

 

The Daniel Williams Consultancy is a thriving recruitment business specialising in the FMCG, Business to Business, Retail and Automotive Sectors. Operating at mid to Director level our consultants provide tailored recruitment solutions across the Sales, Marketing, Buying, Merchandising and Supply Chain disciplines.

 

Established for 20 years, DWC have an impressive and enviable client list that ranges from Fortune 500 businesses through to a variety of ambitious, entrepreneurial start ups. Amongst others, names like Barclays, Samsung, Sky, Amazon, Goodyear and Unilever regularly call on DWC’s industry expertise.

 

2012 saw DWC become part of James Caan’s Hamilton Bradshaw group which has grown to be one of the largest recruitment groups in the world. With significant investment, both financially and intellectually it is an exciting time to be part of the DWC journey.

 

In order to enhance our candidate and client proposition we are looking for a proven Consultant to join and inspire our FMCG Sales team based in High Wycombe.

 

The ideal applicant will have at least 2 years successful track record in recruitment and will have a burning desire to succeed. Although not essential, knowledge of the FMCG or Retail industries would be an advantage.

 

Essential

         Ambitious with a winning mentality       Strong level of education       Excellent sales & commercial skills       First class verbal and written communication       Confident and engaging at all levels       Good attention to detail       Strong social skills       Ability to think on your feet  

 

In return we can provide you with an enjoyable, dynamic and challenging working environment, excellent career opportunities, uncapped earnings and the ability to challenge yourself against some of the leading talent the recruitment industry has to offer.

Film & TV – 11 month contract

This forward thinking retailer has enjoyed substantial growth since it’s inception and is now probably the leading business of its kind in the world. A constant drive to innovate and expand their product portfolio has meant they can now be considered as a one-stop shop for a broad variety of consumer goods.

 

 

Online Content Manager – The Role

  Writing and creating content for product pagesUsing multiple content management systems to set up new products and ensure accurate, high quality product detailBuilding and managing emails to grow traffic and drive salesAnalysing website and email usage dataDeveloping new promotional opportunitiesInitiating and managing website improvement projects  

 

 

Online Content Manager – The Candidate

  Excellent written English and grammar skills are essentialAbility to think on your feet and make smart decisionsHigh computer literacy with the ability to learn new systems quicklyConfident in communicating both internally and externallyStrong planning and time-management skillsPrevious experience in a related role and enthusiasm for the product area would be advantageousAnalytical with superior Excel skills

Buyer  

West London

£30 – 38 000 + Bonus & Benefits

Books

This award-winning retailer has enjoyed substantial growth since it’s inception and is now probably the leading business of its kind in the world. A constant drive to innovate and expand their product portfolio has meant they can now be considered as a one-stop shop for a broad variety of consumer goods.

 

Buyer – The Role

  Deliver commercially viable rangesDrive sales and profitability through robust negotiations & effective promotionsManage the existing supplier base as well as sourcing new suppliersConstantly develop new business opportunityManage an Assistant Buyer  

 

Buyer – The Candidate

  Strong, commercial BuyerFMCG buying experienceCapable of working autonomously as well as within a teamExcellent analytical skills with a strong working knowledge of ExcelExcels within a competitive and fast moving environment

Assistant Buyer  

West London

£22,000 – £26,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Health & Beauty

This award-winning retailer has enjoyed substantial growth since its inception and is now the leading business of its kind in the world. A constant drive to innovate and expand their product portfolio has meant they can now be considered as a one-stop shop for a broad variety of consumer goods.

 

 

Assistant Buyer – The Role

  Assist the Buyer in delivering commercially viable rangesDrive sales and profitability through robust negotiations & effective promotionsManage the existing supplier base as well as sourcing new suppliersConstantly develop new business opportunity  

 

 

Assistant Buyer – The Candidate

  Strong, commercial Assistant BuyerFMCG buying experienceCapable of working autonomously as well as within a teamExcellent analytical skills with a strong working knowledge of ExcelExcels within a competitive and fast moving environment  

 

Assistant Buyer  

West London

£22,000 – £26,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Health & Beauty

This award-winning retailer has enjoyed substantial growth since its inception and is now the leading business of its kind in the world. A constant drive to innovate and expand their product portfolio has meant they can now be considered as a one-stop shop for a broad variety of consumer goods.

 

 

Assistant Buyer – The Role

  Assist the Buyer in delivering commercially viable rangesDrive sales and profitability through robust negotiations & effective promotionsManage the existing supplier base as well as sourcing new suppliersConstantly develop new business opportunity  

 

 

Assistant Buyer – The Candidate

  Strong, commercial Assistant BuyerFMCG buying experienceCapable of working autonomously as well as within a teamExcellent analytical skills with a strong working knowledge of ExcelExcels within a competitive and fast moving environment  

 

Senior Buyer    £45,000 – £55,000 + Full Package & CarEast MidlandsSocks and Hoisery  

This well known retailer possesses a strong brand identity. Innovative advertising and an emphasis on quality and choice have led to the effective capture of the upper middle income demographic. Trading an enormous range of food and non food products from a varied portfolio of large and small store formats they have cemented their position as one of the UK’s most well-respected retail businesses.

 

Senior Buyer – The Role

  Making recommendations to the Trading Manager on product development and strategyManage the supply base and review portfolio so that objectives are metNegotiate and monitor the performance of trading agreementsManage promotional planning strategy and processDevelop and manage the more junior members of the buying teamFull category responsibility  

 

Senior Buyer – The Candidate

  Strong buying experienceCreative thinker with strong problem solving skillsGood influencing skillsMan-management experienceProven ability to influence both internally and externallyNew product development experienceFashion buying experience

Menswear

This fast paced, high street retailer operates a nationwide group of fashion stores and is widely considered to be one of the fastest growing International retailers. Renowned for its flair and dynamic Head Office environment coupled with the training, development and progression opportunities, this is an exciting time to join and develop a career within a well respected industry leader.

Senior Merchandiser – The Role

  Planning and delivering commercial levels of sales and stockWork closely with the Buyer to produce a framework for a commercial balanced rangeManage mark-downs and discounts against the commercial planManage supplier partnerships with the Buyer in line with business strategyCritical path planning, ensuring promotion and supply deadlines are metSupporting and developing the merchandising team  

Senior Merchandiser – The Candidate

  Previous experience as a Senior Merchandiser within a fast fashion retailerExperience within footwear is essentialEntrepreneurial – ability to think outside the box and come up with creative ideasStrong analytical skills with a business acumenStrong leadership skillsProven ability to influence both internally and externallyAbility to create a positive working environment

Babycare

This award-winning retailer has enjoyed substantial growth since it’s inception and is now probably the leading business of its kind in the world. A constant drive to innovate and expand their product portfolio has meant they can now be considered as a one-stop shop for a broad variety of consumer goods.

 

 

THE ROLE

  Deliver commercially viable rangesDrive sales and profitability through robust negotiations & effective promotionsManage the existing supplier base as well as sourcing new suppliersConstantly develop new business opportunityManage an Assistant Buyer  

 

THE PERSON

  Strong, commercial BuyerFMCG buying experienceCapable of working autonomously as well as within a teamExcellent analytical skills with a strong working knowledge of ExcelExcels within a competitive and fast moving environment

An exciting Field Sales Manager role, managing a team of field based merchandisers across retail channels for leading brands.

 

 

THE COMPANY

A global leader in their field, working with instantly recognisable non food brands.

 

 

THE ROLE

The Field Sales Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance at store level across the retail channels. Working with the National Accounts and Marketing teams, you will ensure that key messages are delivered via your team, through training and merchandising.

Working with your field based team and direct with store contacts, to build and maintain sound working relationships, ensuring the correct representation of the brands into retailers, compliance of promotions, launching new products, visual merchandising, stock checking, training.

Applicants must be living in the South East, commutable to London offices.

 

 

THE PERSON

  Applicants MUST have experience of managing a field based team.Experience of working with branded food or non food brands in the FMCG sectorThe ability to build successful relations internally and externally.Highly autonomous with the ability to shape and mould the role and team moving forward.Highly analytically and numerically sound.Demonstrable drive and enthusiasm  

Applicants currently working as territory sales manager, area sales maanger, regional sales manager and field sales manager with man management experience within the FMCG marketplace are invited to apply.

 

 

The Daniel Williams Consultancy, a Hamilton Bradshaw Company chaired by James Caan, has been operating exclusively within the FMCG, Retail, Business to Business and Automotive sectors since 1991. In 2011 Hamilton Bradshaw was named by ‘Recruitment International’ as the fastest growing recruitment group in the world, having grown a portfolio with a turnover approaching £500m in less than five years of trading.

DWC have built an unrivalled reputation for service excellence with both clients and candidates and whether you’re a talented professional looking for a new career move or a business looking to recruit key personnel you can be assured our knowledgeable, industry specific consultants will successfully partner you through the process.

For more opportunities follow DWC on Twitter: twitter.com/DWCFMCG or join the DWC FMCG Recruitment Group on Linkedin.

The Company

With over 330 stores throughout the UK, our client is one of the top multi-site retailers in the country. Focused on products for the home our client in most towns with in the uk.

 

 

The Role

  Meet annual sales and profit targets within agreed budget levels for geographical area.Meeting key performance indicators on your area including sales performance (both versus target & LFL), margin, discounts, cancellations / refunds, DCR, ATV, delivered sales and stock shrinkage.Identify and reporting on business opportunities in target markets, collate, analyse and report on store performance, individually and collectively.To ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to as well as developed to meet the business’s retail and training needs.Synergy to ensure a consistent approach is being applied in all stores within your area.Ensure that all stores are well merchandised, ticketed and reach the pre-set standards and legal requirements.To ensure that the correct and recommended administration procedures are used at all times in all retail outlets in order to meet companies audit standards.Ensuring the team maximises sales, has agreed merchandise and promotion plans, optimum staff levels and that staff are properly trained.Creating a strong customer service focus to ensure that the customer is central to all activities and decisions.Working with stakeholders, make recommendations to Regional Sales Manager for ranges to support new product launches.To take corrective action with underperforming staff in line with the companies capability procedure.  

 

 

The Person

  A leader who can inspire a large and diverse team in a dynamic environment.Ability to identify areas of change, recommend future actions and manage implementation and present these to the Regional Sales Managers for periodic review.Authority and flexibility in co-ordinating and influencing activities across the area.A transparent management style with clear, open and honest communication with direct reports, Regional Sales Manager and Retail Sales Director.A strong commitment to align the business operation in line with fellow Area Sales Managers focusing on our customers’ needs.A positive, can do approach and quest for continual improvement.Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team, natural talent to give constructive feedback with the aim to improve performance.A full driving licence.

The Daniel Williams Consultancy is a thriving recruitment business specialising in the FMCG, Business to Business, Retail and Automotive Sectors. Operating at mid to Director level our consultants provide tailored recruitment solutions across the Sales, Marketing, Buying, Merchandising and Supply Chain disciplines.

 

Established for 20 years, DWC have an impressive and enviable client list that ranges from Fortune 500 businesses through to a variety of ambitious, entrepreneurial start ups. Amongst others, names like Barclays, Samsung, Sky, Amazon, Goodyear and Unilever regularly call on DWC’s industry expertise.

 

2012 saw DWC become part of James Caan’s Hamilton Bradshaw group which has grown to be one of the largest recruitment groups in the world. With significant investment, both financially and intellectually it is an exciting time to be part of the DWC journey.

 

In order to enhance our candidate and client proposition we are looking for a proven Managing Consultant to join and inspire our FMCG Marketing team based in High Wycombe.

 

The ideal applicant will have at least 2 years successful track record in recruitment and will have a burning desire to succeed. Although not essential, knowledge of the FMCG or Retail industries would be an advantage.

 

Essential

         Ambitious with a winning mentality       Strong level of education       Excellent sales & commercial skills       First class verbal and written communication       Confident and engaging at all levels       Good attention to detail       Strong social skills       Ability to think on your feet  

 

In return we can provide you with an enjoyable, dynamic and challenging working environment, excellent career opportunities, uncapped earnings and the ability to challenge yourself against some of the leading talent the recruitment industry has to offer.

 

Home Improvement

This forward thinking retailer has enjoyed substantial growth since it’s inception and is now probably the leading business of its kind in the world. A constant drive to innovate and expand their product portfolio has meant they can now be considered as a one-stop shop for a broad variety of consumer goods.

 

 

THE ROLE

  Create commercial and compelling contentManage a variety of sales and promotional projects with cross-function teams & cross-product linesDriving, analysing, reporting on and improving upon retail sales for this brandBuild and regularly maintain key pages on the web siteTake part in quarterly business reviews with the brandBe an ambassador of the business to the wider marketplace  

 

THE PERSON

  Excellent written English and grammar skills are essentialExperience in product and/or promotional merchandising & project managementAbility to consistently hit deadlines and multi-taskConfident in communicating both internally and externallyHigh computer literacy, XML/HTML experience is preferredPrevious experience in a related role and enthusiasm for the product area would be advantageous