Title: Area Sales Manager, New Build Residential, North East (Building / Mechanical)

Location: Newcastle (Region includes postcodes NE, DH, DL, TS, CA, LA, BB, PR, FY, SR)

Reporting to: Northern Regional Sales Director – New Build Residential

Package: Competitive salary range £35-40k, potential earnings up to £60k. Company Car, pension, 25 days annual leave, EAP, Discount platform for supermarkets and retailers.

Vent-Axia, part of Volution Group plc, improves the indoor environment by providing ventilation solutions. The majority of Vent-Axia's sales are in the UK, primarily through electrical wholesalers, contractors, developers and DIY retailers.

Job profile:

The Area Sales Manager, New Build Residential – North East, will have responsibility for the development of sales with nominated Housing Builders / Developers, Off-Site Manufacturers / PUC Manufacturers, Main Contractors, M&E Consultants, M&E Contractors, Student Accommodation and Care Home Developers, using the current Building Regulations and SAP requirements.

Experience of working with either M&E Contractors/ Consultants, Electrical Wholesale, or Housing Builders / Developers would be desirable. Building Regulations training will be provided, as well as supporting with harvesting relationships with M&E Consultants, M&E Contractors, and Mechanical Engineers as needed.

You will have proven business development experience, and have outstanding communication and presentation skills.

As a Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Focussing your sales approach through technical solutions, product solutions, VE solutions and CPD communications, educating the customer base on the implications of current building regulations and SAP requirements.
• To manage your key accounts base utilising fully the company CRM package to maximum effect.
• To deliver mutually agreed general and personal objectives/expectations as outlined with management.
• Ensure your area achieves and exceeds budgets set each year.
• Sign two new house builders during the financial year and re-sign agreements that expire.
• Present one CPD every other month.
• Attend industry functions such as CIBSE Dinners when required.
• Follow all opportunities from “cradle to grave” – specification to order.
• Regular communications with your Distribution, Social Housing & Commercial / Industrial team members and share beneficial information.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your RSD.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 3-5 years of strong commercial and sales skills, business development and account management experience.
• Based within the region – North East. Newcastle and Middleborough desirable.
• Experience within M&E, electrical wholesale, or Housing Builders/ Developers industry or similar technical/manufacturing industry (HVAC, Ventilation) would be desirable, training provided.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build long term relationships.
• Strong technical skills. Can grasp technical issues and can deliver solutions to suit the customers’ needs.
• Understanding of building regulations desirable, training provided.
• Ability to plan and organise sales activities, and administrative tasks.
• Confident using software including Microsoft TEAMS, CRM, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Measure their own performance and takes full responsibility for results in their area.
• Driver’s License.

What we can offer you:

• Basic salary £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
• Up to £20k bonus, paid quarterly.
• Fully expensed executive company car
• Mobile phone, tablet and laptop
• Annual leave – 25 days and bank holidays
• Pension – auto-enrolment into Company Scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Team and company social events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online discount platform for supermarkets and retailers

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/about-us/

https://www.vent-axia.com/

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs/resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Title: Regional Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

Location: Scotland

Reporting to: Manrose Sales Director

Package: Competitive salary with annual salary reviews, Quarterly commission, Company car with fuel card, Mobile phone, tablet, and laptop, Annual leave – 25 days and bank holidays, Company Pension scheme.

Manrose Ventilation, part of Volution Ventilation UK, trades with all major UK electrical wholesalers. Manrose manufacture a full range of domestic extractor fans, ducting and Ventilation accessories. We also cover electric heating with panel heaters and hand driers in keeping with the heating and ventilation market.

At Volution Ventilation UK, our purpose is to provide healthy indoor air, sustainably. Volution Ventilation UK is the UK division of Volution Group plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE250. We aim for our products to enhance customers' experience of ventilation by reducing energy consumption, improving indoor air quality and design, and making them easier to use.

Job Profile:

As the Manrose Regional Sales Manager (East Midlands), you will be responsible for building relationships with Electrical wholesalers, Builders Merchants, Heating & Ventilation accounts, and OEM accounts (original equipment manufacturer), within the North East region including; Doncaster, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Peterborough, and Cambridge.

You’ll be required to identify growth opportunities to increase sales within the region. You will have good rapport building skills and communication (verbal and written), drive to achieve company budgets and targets, and enjoy working under pressure.

Experience in the electrical wholesale/Builders Merchant market would be desirable. Previous sales experience working on a sales territory would be beneficial. Full Technical training will be given by our technical department with follow ups if required.

As a Regional Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Business development (70%), market development and communications (30%)
• Ability to plan and schedule a regular call pattern for all the accounts in the defined region.
• Develop relationships with the key personnel within your customer base at the right level.
• Work with developing the region and looking for new business within your channels.
• Be able to work under pressure covering all your customers’ needs, to include all administrative requirements.
• Present all the promotions to the trade to gain extra business and new listings.
• Working to achieve all the budgets and targets set for each quarter.
• Good knowledge with Excel, Outlook and the company reporting system Phocas (full training will be given).
• Attend quarterly sales meetings.
• Monthly reports to be produced and issued on time and accurately, showing development of the market.
• Ensure you effectively communicate with the support teams at the Head Office.
• Understand the needs to continually increase business knowledge and learn new skills through a combination of technical training and personal development.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 1-3 years of proven sales experience within Electrical Trade, Distribution, Wholesale industry would be desirable
• Brand ambassador with gravitas, sound product knowledge and ability to build strong working relationships
• Based within the region with accessible travel routes to meet clients (Doncaster, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Peterborough, and Cambridge).
• Industry experience would be beneficial (technical/ HVAC), but not essential as training will be provided.
• Drive and determination to plan and reach targets.
• A team player, with a flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and stay organised in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM tools.
• Driving license.

What we can offer you:

· Competitive salary depending on experience

· Quarterly Bonus scheme

· Company car with fuel card

· Mobile phone, tablet and laptop

· Annual leave – 25 days and bank holiday

· Pension – auto-enrolment into Company Scheme

· Discounts for supermarkets and retailers

· Employee Assistance Programme for financial, legal, well-being support

· Ongoing training & development

· Team and company social events

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/about-us/

https://www.manrose.co.uk/

Equal opportunities:

All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs/resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Title: Regional Sales Manager, Distribution

Location: Scotland

Reporting to: Sales Director - Distribution & Social Housing

Package: Competitive salary with annual salary reviews, Quarterly commission, Company car with fuel card, Mobile phone, tablet, and laptop, Annual leave – 25 days and bank holidays, Company Pension scheme.

Vent-Axia, part of Volution Group plc, improves the indoor environment by providing ventilation solutions across the Residential and Commercial New Build, Repair and Maintenance segments of the UK construction market with a focus in Private and Public housing, New Build developments and Commercial and Industrial buildings. The majority of Vent-Axia's sales are in the UK, primarily through electrical wholesalers, contractors, developers and DIY retailers.

Job profile:

The Regional Sales Manager – Distribution - Scotland, will have responsibility for the development of Distributor accounts of both over the counter products and ventilation projects. This will include ensuring our Distributors have up to date point of sale to drive promotions. There will be a requirement to identify new distribution and growth opportunities to increase sales within the region.

You will be required to achieve annual sales targets, develop new and existing customer accounts and relationships, and attend site visits with customers. You will have proven business development experience, and outstanding communication and presentation skills are essential for this role.

As a Regional Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Understand the need to identify different sales strategies for different product groups.
• Develop relationships with the key personnel within your customer base at the right level.
• Grow OTC sales by actively pushing and gaining promotional orders.
• Grow project sales by engaging with customers and contractors and promoting the NV service
• Always understand where you are tracking/need to be to achieve sales targets.
• Attend and support customers during marketing events such as trade days or breakfast mornings.
• To develop and implement market communications programs/campaigns, to support the target market share position
• Understand the needs to continually increase business knowledge and learn new skills through a combination of training and personal development.
• Ensure you effectively communicate with the support teams at the Head Office.
• Monthly reports to be produced and issued on time and accurately to your manager showing development of the Electrical Wholesale market.
• Managing customers’ expectations to ensure we meet/exceed deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven sales, business development and account management experience.
• Based within the region.
• 1 – 3 years’ sales experience preferred, and willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience within the electrical wholesale industry or similar technical/manufacturing industry, would be desirable, training provided.
• Grasps technical issues and can deliver solutions to suit the customers’ needs.
• Understanding of building regulations desirable, training provided.
• Takes full responsibility for business development (deliver key objectives and targets 70% of the role), market development and communications (30% of the role).
• Territory management – must have a structured approach to ensure all account responsibility is covered.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Has a flexible approach to difficult concurrent work issues, and remains resilient whilst working with conflicting demands.
• Driver’s License.

What we can offer you:

• Salary dependent on experience.
• Quarterly bonus
• Fully expensed executive company car
• Mobile phone, tablet and laptop
• Annual leave – 25 days and bank holidays
• Pension – auto-enrolment into Company Scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Team and company social events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online discount platform for supermarkets and retailers

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/about-us/

https://www.vent-axia.com/

Equal opportunities:

All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs/resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. b posting.

Title: IT Helpdesk Technician

Location: Crawley, travel to other sites as required

Reporting to: IT Helpdesk Supervisor

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8.45am – 4.55pm, Friday 8.45am – 4.25pm (40 minute lunch break).

Salary and benefits: £24,000 depending on experience. Discount platform for supermarkets and retailers, training and development, Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support.

Volution Group Plc is a market leader in residential and commercial ventilation systems; our purpose is to provide healthy indoor air, sustainably.

Volution Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE250 index. We have legal entities or business operations in 14 countries. We seek to grow via both organic means and acquisitions, and have completed more than 20 acquisitions in the past 10 years.

Role profile:

A fantastic development opportunity to work within a busy, and experienced, Information Services department. You’ll be responsible for supporting the company’s IT services including installs, maintaining and resolving issues with computer systems, hardware and software.

You will be the initial point of contact for all users of the IT service and ensure that their computer\software related issues are logged on the helpdesk system and corrective procedures are taken or applied.

You’ll monitor the progress of outstanding issues, keeping users informed as to the status of their issues, and escalate any un-resolved issues as necessary to the IS Helpdesk Supervisor.

To be successful in this role you will be enthusiastic and a great communicator with the willingness to learn IT systems and processes. You’ll be able to confidently manage a large volume of IT support tickets and incoming calls from users, and be able to plan and prioritise your day ensuring you are meeting departmental targets.

As an IT Helpdesk Technician your key responsibilities will include:

• Work as part of a team to manage logging of daily IT Support tickets onto the ticketing system (approx. 20-30) and answering incoming phone calls (up to 20).
• Maintain the central record of issues that users experience with any computer hardware, software or associated equipment or service.
• Act as a point of contact, on operational matters, between the Company and suppliers of computer hardware, software and services to ensure that problems are resolved.
• Configure and maintain user accounts.
• Help maintain the user access and security of IT systems and application software.
• Configure and install computer hardware and software to set Company standards.
• Monitor the day-to-day IT tasks to ensure that all regular operational functions such as backups and log file purges are performed to agreed schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of computer consumables, software, hardware and associated equipment.
• Purchase and install IT hardware, printers and consumables, ensuring suitable stock levels are maintained.
• Be available beyond normal working hours in the event of machine or system failure to ensure that day-to-day operational schedules are maintained.
• Provide support for multiple sites and remote users within the UK. Able to travel to and work at remote locations as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential:

• 1-year minimum experience of working within an IT systems support environment
• Competent in the setup and basic problem solving of networked PCs, printers and associated hardware.
• Proficient in the use of various business application software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Proven experience of Windows 10/11
• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally with suppliers, etc.
• Confident multi-tasking, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Can plan and prioritise your workload, and capable of working within a pressured environment in a calm and effective manner.
• Able to make decisions independently, as well as being a team player.
• Be self-motivated with desire to meet organisational and personal objectives.
• Good organisational and numerical skills combined
• Own transport essential.

Desirable, training provided where needed:

• Proficient in the configuration of users, groups, PC’s, and printers in an Active Directory/Exchange Domain.
• Have a clear understanding of PC and network security, including anti-virus systems, patch management, group policies, NTFS and ACL’s.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online discount platform for supermarkets and retailers
• Ongoing training & development
• Onsite parking / good transport links
• Team and company social events

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/about-us/

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs/resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Title: Product and Marketing Director UK

Full-time, Permanent

Location: Crawley

Reporting to: Group Business Development Director

Package: Competitive salary, Bonus Scheme, Private Healthcare, 25 days annual leave, Company pension (employer 5.5%), EAP, Discount platform for supermarkets and high street retailers.

At Volution Group plc, our purpose is to provide healthy indoor air, sustainably.

Volution Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE250 index. We have legal entities or business operations in 14 countries. We seek to grow via both organic means and acquisitions, and have completed more than 20 acquisitions in the past 10 years.

Role Profile:

As the Product and Marketing Director UK, you will manage the UK Marketing team consisting of the Marketing Communications Manager, UK Product Management team and Technical Support team.

You will understand and develop and implement the UK Marketing Communications plan in-line with the company strategic plan.

You’ll lead the team as business experts in all product areas within the VVUK product portfolio, reflecting all internal and external market influences and use this knowledge to develop integrated marketing plans in conjunction with appropriate colleagues to achieve VVUK sales / profit budget requirements in the product groups.

As the Product and Marketing Director UK, your areas of responsibility will include;

• Have a good understanding of the markets where the product groups are active and develop a strategic / tactical product plan that optimises VVUK’s position, sales and profit growth potential.
• To fully understand the Legislation and Directives applicable to the product categories and ensure product plans reflect these requirements.
• Identify areas of competitive advantage and identification of new market sectors and opportunities.
• Represent VVUK on appropriate trade associations and groups.
• Liaise with the Commercial teams, customers and wider stakeholders to ensure that group requirements are captured in all Volution Group NPD projects. Particularly relevant where UK based Product Managers are leading international product developments.
• Execute effective product launches including internal role out and fully integrated support linking technical support and customer services securing complete market readiness.
• Have regular liaison with the Sales teams and other appropriate business functions through training, presentations, seminars, exhibitions etc to support them and their customers.
• Conduct competitor analysis to keep the company informed about competitor activity and use this analysis to identify opportunities.
• Develop pricing policies / positioning strategies for the product groups.
• Liaising with the marketing colleagues, help create for Board approval, and then execute, a coherent and effective fully integrated Marketing plan supporting VVUK Brands and Sales Channels with a defined budget.
• To work closely with marketing colleagues and if required outside agencies to produce all promotional materials and tools in support of agreed plan.
• To develop close relationships with key industry allies such as Key Trade Magazines, Exhibitions, Web Site portal providers such as Voltimum etc.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• A proven creative Marketer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a business to business marketing environment.
• Experience of Electrical Distribution/ Electrical Contracting would be attractive.
• CIM Post graduate level preferable.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of IT software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Customer focussed attitude.
• Financially and commercially aware.
• Strategic thinker

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/about-us/

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs/resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Title: Business Analyst

Hours of work: Monday-Thursday 8.45am - 4.55pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.25pm

Location: Crawley, with travel in UK and internationally

Reporting to: Volution Group Financial Controller

Package: Salary negotiable depending on experience, Private Healthcare, 25 days annual leave, Company pension (employer 5.5%), EAP, Discount platform for supermarkets and high street retailers.

At Volution Group plc, our purpose is to provide healthy indoor air, sustainably.

Volution Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE250 index. We have legal entities or business operations in 14 countries. We seek to grow via both organic means and acquisitions, and have completed more than 20 acquisitions in the past 10 years.

Role Profile:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a financial professional looking to expand their experience in a newly created role, as a Business Analyst in the Volution Group Finance team.

The Business Analyst will have a key role working across functions and across our UK and international businesses to help continue our sustainable growth story.

Areas of responsibility will include;

• Acquisitions and due diligence
• Integration of new businesses
• Analysing the performance of businesses within the Group
• Preparing information for Board, Interim and Annual Reports
• Control assessments and reviews

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have an Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or almost qualified
• Have advanced Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel) and ability to interpret large amounts of financial data and provide meaningful insights
• Have a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to adapt to change and to prioritise workload.
• Enjoy working in small teams

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience with Acquisitions and due diligence
• Experience in a group company
• Experience in an international business
• Experience in manufacturing

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/about-us/

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs/resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Volution Ventilation UK is a market leader in residential and commercial ventilation systems; our purpose is to provide healthy indoor air, sustainably. We are closely aligned with environmental, health, regulatory and consumer developments that are reshaping the world's expectation of how we live life indoors.

Job Profile:

As a Credit Controller within our Accounts Receivable team, you will effectively manage and control a designated section of the Sales Ledger in all aspects of Credit Control.

You'll have previous experience within credit control, ideally from a manufacturing background but not essential, and will be familiar with customers issuing debit notes

As a Credit Controller, you will:

• Take complete responsibility for a designated section of the Sales Ledger, as assigned and modified from time to time by your manager, manage debit to agreed targets.
• Ensure that all monies due to the company are paid in accordance with agreed credit terms. Chase all accounts in accordance with company policy and maintain accurate records.
• Handle disputed items (credit notes), including product returns in conjunction with the Returns team and negotiate to obtain payment within agreed terms.
• Regularly review, amend and maintain the integrity of customer information held on the database in respect of addresses and support for credit limits.
• Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness and to minimize risks to the company.
• Complete account reconciliations to company deadlines.
• Provide input into cash forecast and conclude monthly processing and ensure all other reporting deadlines are met.

Key knowledge, skills, and experience you will need to succeed:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy Credit Control department using a computerized system (Sage, SAP, Oracle, Kerridge, JDE, Epicor), and handling a large number of accounts.
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to “get results” whilst maintaining cordial relationships with key internal and external customers.
• Ability to recognize potential risks to the business and judge when they should be escalated.
• Ensure that deadlines are adhered to and personal workload managed, with self-motivation and good communication skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word. Training will be provided for internal software systems.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and monthly bonus
• Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training & development
• Onsite parking / good transport links
• Pension
• Team and company social events
• Our site has vending machines for hot drinks and snacks, as well as kitchenette areas
• Discounts for Retailers and Supermarkets.

We believe this is an exciting opportunity to carve out a fulfilling career with the Volution Group, and we look forward to receiving your CV.

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/about-us/

Equal opportunities:

All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

We are not accepting unsolicited CVs/resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.