Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Have you got sales experience, selling into the food manufacturing sector? As a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality metal detectors and checkweighers for the food industry, we're looking to expand with a new role - a commercially driven Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to take ownership of the Northwest region in a home based, field sales role. BASIC SALARY: Up to £65,000 BENEFITS: OTE commission: £20,000 (£5,000 guaranteed in year one) 25 Days Holiday, plus Bank holidays Company Vehicle or allowance Access to company benefits package including pension, well-being support and lifestyle benefits LOCATION: Homebased in the Northwest of England You could live: Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke on Trent, Preston, Blackburn, Chester, Warrington, Crewe or Stockport Why this role stands out: Genuine earning potential - uncapped with strong accelerators Low-risk start - year one is all about learning; your effort and activity are more important than the end results Autonomy - you own your region, your strategy, and your pipeline Market leading product - high-quality, technically strong solutions that address real issues. Global backing - established brand with clear growth ambitions JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager - capital equipment, metal detectors, checkweighers, food manufacturing This Sales Manager role isn't an account management role disguised as new business. Whilst you'll inherit existing customers (c150) including some national and global brand owners, and you'll look to grow them we want to be clear this is about engaging with those new targets as our products are built to last! The real success in this role comes from your ability to open doors, build relationships, and win new business with your target audience. You'll take full ownership of your territory: Developing long-term, strategic relationships (sale cycles include trials and demonstrations and can be 8 weeks, but also up to 2 years) Identify, target and approach new applications and sales opportunities (we know most of your targets, 90% of which are food and beverage manufacturers) Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close Working collaboratively across, engineering, procurement, operations and senior leadership decision makers to deliver the right technical solution Average Order Values of c£15,000 - £30,000 with one to two sales per order, three to four orders per month. This is a role for someone who enjoys being out in the field, getting face to face, influencing decisions, and building something over time. PERSON SPECFICIATION : Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager - capital equipment, metal detectors, checkweighers, food manufacturing This Sales Manager role will suit someone who is: Proven in field-based B2B sales with equipment or components into food manufacturing Proven and confident working at both operational and strategic levels Comfortable with longer sales cycles and technical conversations, with the ability to close and drive next steps. Self-motivated, organised, and proactive in building a territory Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. THE COMPANY: Established for over 30 years, sales in 40 countries and operations across 4 continents means we can truly offer a global reach. Our commitment to quality and the pursuit of outstanding service never waivers. We are proud of our products, people and our enviable list of clients. Come and be part of something where you're valued, empowered and rewarded. PROSPECTS: We have a strong commitment to a personal development plan for our employees. Diverse career progression opportunities also exist within an international manufacturing organisation operating globally. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager - Capital Equipment, Inspection Machinery, Food Process and Packaging Machinery, Pharmaceutical Process and Packaging Machinery, Conveyors, Metal Detectors, Checkweighers INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SP18536, Wallace Hind Selection
Have you got sales experience, selling into the food manufacturing sector? As a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality metal detectors and checkweighers for the food industry, we're looking to expand with a new role - a commercially driven Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to take ownership of the Northwest region in a home based, field sales role. BASIC SALARY: Up to £65,000 BENEFITS: OTE commission: £20,000 (£5,000 guaranteed in year one) 25 Days Holiday, plus Bank holidays Company Vehicle or allowance Access to company benefits package including pension, well-being support and lifestyle benefits LOCATION: Homebased in the Northwest of England You could live: Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke on Trent, Preston, Blackburn, Chester, Warrington, Crewe or Stockport Why this role stands out: Genuine earning potential - uncapped with strong accelerators Low-risk start - year one is all about learning; your effort and activity are more important than the end results Autonomy - you own your region, your strategy, and your pipeline Market leading product - high-quality, technically strong solutions that address real issues. Global backing - established brand with clear growth ambitions JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager - capital equipment, metal detectors, checkweighers, food manufacturing This Sales Manager role isn't an account management role disguised as new business. Whilst you'll inherit existing customers (c150) including some national and global brand owners, and you'll look to grow them we want to be clear this is about engaging with those new targets as our products are built to last! The real success in this role comes from your ability to open doors, build relationships, and win new business with your target audience. You'll take full ownership of your territory: Developing long-term, strategic relationships (sale cycles include trials and demonstrations and can be 8 weeks, but also up to 2 years) Identify, target and approach new applications and sales opportunities (we know most of your targets, 90% of which are food and beverage manufacturers) Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close Working collaboratively across, engineering, procurement, operations and senior leadership decision makers to deliver the right technical solution Average Order Values of c£15,000 - £30,000 with one to two sales per order, three to four orders per month. This is a role for someone who enjoys being out in the field, getting face to face, influencing decisions, and building something over time. PERSON SPECFICIATION : Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager - capital equipment, metal detectors, checkweighers, food manufacturing This Sales Manager role will suit someone who is: Proven in field-based B2B sales with equipment or components into food manufacturing Proven and confident working at both operational and strategic levels Comfortable with longer sales cycles and technical conversations, with the ability to close and drive next steps. Self-motivated, organised, and proactive in building a territory Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. THE COMPANY: Established for over 30 years, sales in 40 countries and operations across 4 continents means we can truly offer a global reach. Our commitment to quality and the pursuit of outstanding service never waivers. We are proud of our products, people and our enviable list of clients. Come and be part of something where you're valued, empowered and rewarded. PROSPECTS: We have a strong commitment to a personal development plan for our employees. Diverse career progression opportunities also exist within an international manufacturing organisation operating globally. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager - Capital Equipment, Inspection Machinery, Food Process and Packaging Machinery, Pharmaceutical Process and Packaging Machinery, Conveyors, Metal Detectors, Checkweighers INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SP18536, Wallace Hind Selection
Hays Technology
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Your new company This is a large, values-led multi-academy trust operating a diverse network of primary and secondary schools across communities in the North of England. With a strong commitment to inclusive education, they place collaboration, community engagement, and student wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. The trust supports thousands of pupils and staff across multiple sites, underpinned by a centralised service model that provides strategic and operational support across areas such as IT, estates, HR, and finance. Technology plays a vital role in enabling high-quality teaching and learning, and they are committed to maintaining reliable, secure, and forward-thinking digital infrastructure across all our schools. They foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, offering colleagues the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts young people's lives. With a hub of schools based in the Stoke-on-Trent region, they are looking to expand their IT team with the appointment of a Mobile IT Engineer. Your new role This is a newly created role for a Mobile IT Engineer to join this well-established team, reporting to the Regional IT Manager and being responsible for supporting their Staffordshire schools. As Mobile IT Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert IT support for hardware, software and cloud platforms, working closely with the wider IT team and ensuring a high level of IT service is provided to end users. This will involve driving the trust's cloud-first strategy, as well as supporting any upcoming IT projects which are focused on modernising the infrastructure, to overall have a positive impact on teaching and learning in the classroom. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you will have recent IT Technician/IT Engineer/IT Support experience, ideally with experience working in an educational setting where you are face to face with end users. You will have a strong knowledge of systems and technologies in the educational sector, with experience working on Google being advantageous. Please note, as this is a mobile role, you must have your own vehicle and a valid UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between 31,000 and 33,600 dependent on experience and will be joining a well-established team where you will be fully supported. The organisation fosters a culture of development, evidenced by multiple internal promotions over the last few months, and you will therefore be given further training and support to encourage your career development. In addition, you will gain access to a local government pension scheme, receive 32 days holiday plus bank and also access to various lifestyle benefits such as retail discounts and gym membership discounts. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company This is a large, values-led multi-academy trust operating a diverse network of primary and secondary schools across communities in the North of England. With a strong commitment to inclusive education, they place collaboration, community engagement, and student wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. The trust supports thousands of pupils and staff across multiple sites, underpinned by a centralised service model that provides strategic and operational support across areas such as IT, estates, HR, and finance. Technology plays a vital role in enabling high-quality teaching and learning, and they are committed to maintaining reliable, secure, and forward-thinking digital infrastructure across all our schools. They foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, offering colleagues the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts young people's lives. With a hub of schools based in the Stoke-on-Trent region, they are looking to expand their IT team with the appointment of a Mobile IT Engineer. Your new role This is a newly created role for a Mobile IT Engineer to join this well-established team, reporting to the Regional IT Manager and being responsible for supporting their Staffordshire schools. As Mobile IT Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert IT support for hardware, software and cloud platforms, working closely with the wider IT team and ensuring a high level of IT service is provided to end users. This will involve driving the trust's cloud-first strategy, as well as supporting any upcoming IT projects which are focused on modernising the infrastructure, to overall have a positive impact on teaching and learning in the classroom. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you will have recent IT Technician/IT Engineer/IT Support experience, ideally with experience working in an educational setting where you are face to face with end users. You will have a strong knowledge of systems and technologies in the educational sector, with experience working on Google being advantageous. Please note, as this is a mobile role, you must have your own vehicle and a valid UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between 31,000 and 33,600 dependent on experience and will be joining a well-established team where you will be fully supported. The organisation fosters a culture of development, evidenced by multiple internal promotions over the last few months, and you will therefore be given further training and support to encourage your career development. In addition, you will gain access to a local government pension scheme, receive 32 days holiday plus bank and also access to various lifestyle benefits such as retail discounts and gym membership discounts. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
LWC Drinks
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Job Title: Wine Development Manager Reports to: Sales Manager Covering: Birmingham, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, parts of Shropshire (Oswestry) Main Duties The Wine Development Managers at LWC are responsible for the development of the wine category within their depot. As the local ambassadors for the wine range, it is crucial that they have a positive attitude to on-trade wine sales and marry commerciality with excellent wine knowledge. WDMs are field based, expected to spend 15 days a month working in the trade in their area supporting the account managers from their depots and developing business on their own. Working hours are 40 hours per week, with some requirement to work outside of regular business hours to support customers. Main Duties • NEW BUSINESS Opening new wine accounts, working alongside the Account Managers. Maintaining and updating a live customer prospect list. • EXISTING BUSINESS Working closely with Account Managers to develop and retain existing customers. Account management of the top 50 wine accounts in their region. Wine reviews are to be undertaken half yearly with the agreed top 50 wine accounts within the region. The top 20 wine accounts should be visited once a quarter. Responsibility for Wine Development Plans within Key Accounts as and when agreed upon. • CATEGORY MANAGEMENT Building commercial and interesting wine lists in-line with market trends. Maximising profitability by identifying LWC s own brand opportunities. Presenting a wine slot at each monthly depot meeting. Quarterly account reviews with Account Managers. Training and education of Account Managers, key events, tastings, liaising with WSET course providers and running these courses at the regional depot where applicable. Local bespoke customer training (National accounts included). Management of samples within depot, sample depot budget management. Work closely with the Depot Managers, Stock Controllers, Telesales and Wine Team. Take ownership of Regional Wine Tastings and wine-led events. Supporting LWC wine business in Key and National accounts and occasionally travelling to our head office in Manchester. • ADMINISTRATION Completing weekly call logs and sending them to the Line Manager. Attending monthly meetings with the Line Manager to discuss sales performance. Attending quarterly meetings with the Regional Sales Manager to discuss depot wine performance. To be fully prepared for Management, RSM, WDM meetings and 1:1s. Support depot in management of depot wine stock (slow moving stock, QA/QC issues etc. Knowledge and Experience: • Commercial experience in selling wine (on-trade preferred). • A good track record in sales and meeting growth targets. • Knowledge of the wine trade and trends • WSET Level 3 preferred Additional Information: - Company Car or Car Allowance - 40 hours per week LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,500 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.
Job Title: Wine Development Manager Reports to: Sales Manager Covering: Birmingham, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, parts of Shropshire (Oswestry) Main Duties The Wine Development Managers at LWC are responsible for the development of the wine category within their depot. As the local ambassadors for the wine range, it is crucial that they have a positive attitude to on-trade wine sales and marry commerciality with excellent wine knowledge. WDMs are field based, expected to spend 15 days a month working in the trade in their area supporting the account managers from their depots and developing business on their own. Working hours are 40 hours per week, with some requirement to work outside of regular business hours to support customers. Main Duties • NEW BUSINESS Opening new wine accounts, working alongside the Account Managers. Maintaining and updating a live customer prospect list. • EXISTING BUSINESS Working closely with Account Managers to develop and retain existing customers. Account management of the top 50 wine accounts in their region. Wine reviews are to be undertaken half yearly with the agreed top 50 wine accounts within the region. The top 20 wine accounts should be visited once a quarter. Responsibility for Wine Development Plans within Key Accounts as and when agreed upon. • CATEGORY MANAGEMENT Building commercial and interesting wine lists in-line with market trends. Maximising profitability by identifying LWC s own brand opportunities. Presenting a wine slot at each monthly depot meeting. Quarterly account reviews with Account Managers. Training and education of Account Managers, key events, tastings, liaising with WSET course providers and running these courses at the regional depot where applicable. Local bespoke customer training (National accounts included). Management of samples within depot, sample depot budget management. Work closely with the Depot Managers, Stock Controllers, Telesales and Wine Team. Take ownership of Regional Wine Tastings and wine-led events. Supporting LWC wine business in Key and National accounts and occasionally travelling to our head office in Manchester. • ADMINISTRATION Completing weekly call logs and sending them to the Line Manager. Attending monthly meetings with the Line Manager to discuss sales performance. Attending quarterly meetings with the Regional Sales Manager to discuss depot wine performance. To be fully prepared for Management, RSM, WDM meetings and 1:1s. Support depot in management of depot wine stock (slow moving stock, QA/QC issues etc. Knowledge and Experience: • Commercial experience in selling wine (on-trade preferred). • A good track record in sales and meeting growth targets. • Knowledge of the wine trade and trends • WSET Level 3 preferred Additional Information: - Company Car or Car Allowance - 40 hours per week LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,500 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.
