• Recruit and develop a professional team  of self-employed designers
• Set and maintain high standards of leadership, efficiency, effectiveness  and appearance at all times
• Control costs and profitability for the region in line with the Company’s stipulated targets                                                                                   
• Adhere to the Company’s high standards and code of practice at all times.
• Control Marketing activity and budget in accordance with Company policy which may vary from time to time.    

Recruitment

-          Ensure that there are sufficient designers in place at all times to meet sales targets.

-          Ensure that recruitment costs are kept within stipulated annual budgets.

-          Ensure that all new staff understand and observe the Company’s methods, systems and procedures.   

Training

-          Ensure that ongoing training is provided as necessary so that designers achieve and maintain company standards and targets.

-          Ensure each designer’s progress is constantly under review with regard to improving/maintaining their performance in line with company standards.

Management

-          Conduct regular appraisals on each designer

-          Lead by example and deal with any staffing problems promptly and in  accordance with company procedures

-          Organise and conduct regular Sales meetings ensuring that all designers attend

Communications

-          Record sales and designer/customer activity on a daily basis

-          Analyse and report sales figures to the Managing Director as required

General Duties

-          Ensure that designer paperwork is accurate and processed on time

-          Chase all outstanding orders and follow-up on finance documentation

-          Deal with and negotiate any customer complaints.

-          Ensure that all company rules and procedures are fully observed.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Minimum 2 years experience of managing a successful self-employed direct sales team
• A good understanding of sales and finance
• Proven experience within the home improvements industry
• Experience of conducting performance reviews and appraisals
• Excellent people management, coaching and motivational skills
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Good organisational, diary management and administrative skills
• Good proficiency in all usual MS Office software
• Must be results-orientated and target-driven
• Must be ambitious and highly motivated
• Must be professional and value-driven

To find out more about this exciting role with excellent career progression opportunities, please call us on 0161 848 9807 or send your CV by email to info@pamanthony-recruitment quoting Job Ref PAA290