Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd

We are recruiting for an ambitious, driven and commercially minded Sales & Account Manager who is looking for a career role and the opportunity to progress and flourish. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established active client portfolio and to generate approximately £150k of new business annually which is highly achievable looking at the average order value. If you're motivated by targets, enjoy picking up the phone, creating opportunities and winning new business, this could be the role where you really make your mark. The more you put in, the more you can get out. For the right person, there is genuine opportunity to develop your responsibilities, progress your career and potentially move into a future management position as the business continues to grow. The Opportunity Our client is an established and growing business supplying products and services to secondary schools across the UK and British schools overseas. The traditional market is well established, but there is significant growth potential across a wider and expanding product range. The business is looking for someone who sees opportunity and who is excited by the challenge of winning new customers and growing existing accounts. Key Responsibilities: Identify and engage decision-makers within prospect organisations to generate new sales opportunities. Proactively generate new business through outbound telephone and email activity. Manage and grow an established customer portfolio, maximising retention and revenue. Work towards agreed turnover, margin and new business targets. Develop compelling sales pitches tailored to individual customer requirements. Negotiate confidently and convert opportunities into profitable sales. Identify opportunities to introduce customers to new and developing products. Skills & Knowledge Proven sales or business development experience New business generation and lead conversion Ability to engage and influence key decision-makers Confident telephone and email sales ability Strong negotiation and closing skills Target and revenue-focused approach Strong relationship-building skills Key attributes: Hungry Driven Competitive Proactive Resilient Commercially minded Ambitious Relationship focused Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have been shortlisted, we will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps. If you do not hear from us, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We are working with a property company in Leeds city centre who are looking for an Experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. working 15 hours a week to cover a maternity for 12 months. The successful candidate will lend their skills across invoicing to purchase orders, working within a small and friendly team, the role will involve; Managing the finance inbox, actioning queries, and emails Process incoming purchase orders Requesting PO Numbers Raise and complete monthly sales invoicing Monitor outstanding payments and actively chase debtors to ensure timely collection Arrange travel and accommodation bookings for employees Order stationery and office supplies Maintain company vehicle records This is a great opportunity for a candidate seeking a part time, long-term opportunity where you will be joining a fantastic team. The successful Accounts Assistant will have; Minimum of 4 years Accounts administration experience Minimum of 12 months experience working with Xero Strong Excel skills Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant who is seeking a part-time role and can commit to this long term, temporary assignment, please submit your CV for review. Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.

Social Media & Content Executive Leeds City Centre £28,000 - £32,000 + benefits Our client is a growing specialist technology business operating within the commercial drone and UAV sector. They work with organisations across a range of industries, helping customers use innovative technology to improve efficiency, safety and decision-making. They are now looking for a Social Media & Content Executive to take ownership of their social channels and create engaging content that drives both brand awareness and commercial results. The Role This is a hands-on, varied content role covering: Managing social media across LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Reddit Creating and editing short-form and long-form video Writing blogs, buyer guides, website content and social copy Creating static social and campaign assets Supporting webinars, events and customer content Managing online communities and creator/UGC relationships Using AI tools to improve content creation and workflow Monitoring performance and using data to improve content and drive leads and sales About You We're looking for someone with 1-2 years' experience in social media, content or digital marketing, or a strong portfolio demonstrating your practical ability. You'll need: Strong short-form video creation and editing skills Excellent written English Experience across key social platforms Good design skills using Canva, Adobe or similar An understanding of social analytics and content performance A creative, commercially minded approach Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Genuine enthusiasm for technology and emerging trends A degree isn't essential - your portfolio and practical experience are more important. What's On Offer? £28,000 - £32,000 26 days' holiday + bank holidays Pension and phantom share scheme Westfield Health Perkbox Free breakfast, drinks and snacks 4pm finish on Fridays Excellent opportunity for progression If you're a creative content professional looking for genuine ownership and the opportunity to work with exciting technology, we'd love to hear from you.