SALES & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP EXECUTIVE ABINGDON UP TO £35,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS + UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY + EVENTS + LONG-TERM CAREER THE OPPORTUNITY: Do you enjoy building relationships, providing exceptional customer service and working in a role where no two days are the same?We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected specialist business with an outstanding reputation and an incredibly loyal customer base. For over 25 years they've become one of the world's leading names within Aviation & Military Fine Art, working with collectors across the UK and internationally whilst exhibiting at prestigious airshows and events throughout the year.This isn't a traditional sales role. It's a varied position where you'll be developing relationships with existing collectors, generating new business, representing the company at major events and exhibitions, and managing the entire customer journey from initial enquiry through to worldwide delivery.You'll be joining a close-knit team of 14 people in a genuinely supportive working environment where many employees have built long and successful careers. This role has arisen as part of the company's long-term succession planning, making it an exceptional opportunity for someone looking for stability, variety and a business they can genuinely become part of.THE ROLE:
Develop relationships with new and existing collectors both in person and over the phone.
Represent the business at prestigious airshows, military events and country shows throughout the year.
Proactively generate new business whilst providing a consultative sales approach.
Manage customer orders from initial sale through to completion.
Coordinate worldwide shipping and logistics for high-value artwork.
Keep customers updated throughout the delivery process and ensure an exceptional after-sales experience.
Build relationships with VIP clients, collectors, artists and military organisations including the RAF.
Support gallery events hosted throughout the year.
Work closely with colleagues to ensure every customer receives first-class service.
Travel to a small number of exhibitions across the UK each year using company vehicles.
Help maintain and grow relationships with an extensive database of over 25,000 active customers and an engaged social media following.
THE PERSON:
This role would suit someone with a background in the RAF or military or with an interest in aviation and artwork.
Alternatively experience in a Retail Management, Store Management, Account Management, Showroom Manager, Gallery Manager, Sales Manager, Branch Manager or similar role in a customer facing environment.
A confident communicator who enjoys building long-term relationships.
Well presented, professional and articulate.
Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Someone who enjoys taking ownership of the full customer journey rather than simply making sales.
Happy to work occasional weekends when attending exhibitions and events (planned well in advance).
Full UK Driving Licence.
Looking for a long-term career within a friendly, close-knit business.
THE BENEFITS:
Salary up to £35,000
Long-term career opportunity with a highly respected business
Friendly, supportive team environment
Varied role combining sales, customer service and events
Company vehicle provided for business travel to exhibitions
Opportunity to attend prestigious aviation and military events across the UK
Excellent training and ongoing support
Stable business with an outstanding reputation and loyal international customer base
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GUEST RELATIONS & EVENTS MANAGERABINGDONUP TO £35,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS + EVENTS + LONG-TERM CAREER
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Are you a Front of House Manager, Reservations Manager, Hotel Manager, Guest Relations Manager or Duty Manager looking to transfer your hospitality experience into a unique client-facing career?
We’re recruiting for a highly respected specialist business that has become one of the world’s leading names in Aviation and Military Fine Art. Working with collectors across the UK and internationally, the company also attends prestigious airshows, exhibitions and military events.
This is not a traditional sales position, and previous sales experience is not required. The company is looking for someone from a hotel or hospitality background who understands exceptional service, builds relationships naturally and can manage the complete client journey.
You’ll join a friendly team of 14 people in a stable, long-established business where many employees have built successful careers.
THE ROLE:
Build relationships with new and existing collectors
Provide a polished, highly personal client experience
Understand clients’ requirements and recommend suitable artwork
Manage enquiries and orders from the first conversation through to delivery
Coordinate worldwide shipping for high-value artwork
Keep clients updated and provide excellent after-sales service
Represent the company at prestigious airshows and exhibitions
Develop relationships with VIP clients, artists and military organisations
Support gallery events and generate new client relationships
Maintain accurate customer and order information
Travel to a small number of UK events each year using company vehicles
THE PERSON:
This role would suit someone currently working as a:
Front of House Manager
Reservations Manager
Hotel Manager
Guest Relations Manager
Front Office Manager
Hotel Duty Manager
Reception Manager
Assistant Hotel Manager
Guest Services Manager
Head Receptionist
Hotel Receptionist
Hospitality Manager
Events Manager or Events Coordinator
Restaurant Manager
You’ll need:
Experience within a hotel, hospitality or premium customer-service environment
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A professional, confident and well-presented approach
Strong organisation and attention to detail
The ability to manage several clients, orders and priorities
A proactive approach to resolving customer queries
Confidence speaking with VIP and international clients
Flexibility to attend occasional weekend events planned well in advance
A full UK driving licence
No previous experience in sales, fine art or aviation is required. Full training will be provided.
THE BENEFITS:
Salary up to £35,000
More sociable working pattern than many hotel and hospitality roles
Long-term career opportunity
Friendly and supportive team
Excellent training and ongoing support
Prestigious aviation and military events
Company vehicle for business travel
Varied role combining client service, events and relationship management
Stable business with an excellent reputation and loyal international customer base
If you’re an experienced Front of House Manager, Reservations Manager, Hotel Manager, Guest Relations Manager or hospitality professional looking for a new career direction, apply today.
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As an Apprentice, you will work within the Data, Digital, Development and Systems Team. This is a learning and development role designed to give the post holder broad experience of data analysis within a local authority environment.
Working under the guidance of Data Scientists and other experienced colleagues, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship while contributing to real analytical work across the organisation.
You will: Support the provision of a data service by collecting, organising, analysing and interpreting data to help answer questions, identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making.
Develop skills in inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modelling data, ensuring work is accurate, well documented and completed with appropriate attention to detail.
Communicate data findings clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues, helping others understand what the data shows and how it can be used to inform service planning and improvement.
Assist with the production of reports, dashboards and documentation ensuring information is presented in a clear and accessible way.
Key tasks:
Process, prepare and manage data including data collection, cleansing, validation, storage, retrieval and documentation
Work with others to understand data requirements and support the development of appropriate analytical products
Extract data from a range of systems and datasets, then undertake analysis to identify trends, patterns, issues and opportunities for improvement
Use appropriate data analysis, reporting and visualisation tools, which may include Excel, Power BI, SQL or other relevant platforms, to support the creation of reports, dashboards and insight products
Apply critical thinking and objective analysis to help form conclusions that are evidence-based, balanced and able to withstand appropriate challenge
Design and support the production of routine and ad hoc reports, including clear presentational formats suitable for different audiences
Support the translation and sharing of outputs through clear communication, awareness raising and signposting to relevant information
Maintain accurate records of analysis, methods, assumptions and data sources to support transparency, quality assurance and future use
Work towards successful completion of the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, including participation in required learning, portfolio development, off-the-job training and any other development required for the post
Adhere to local procedures, particularly those relating to information governance, data protection, data quality, security and responsible use of data
Training:
The training will be provided by Sunderland College
Training Outcome:
Technical specialist
Employer Description:Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking, ambitious city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration. From the seafront and the city centre, to building locations of national strategic significance, we are creating the very best conditions for our 280,000 residents who live here and those who come to the city to work.
We provide a huge variety of services across the city, currently employing approximately 2,500 people in many roles ranging from gardeners to building maintenance technicians, ICT experts to social workers and many more. At all levels we work together to achieve real change across the city.
Sunderland is one of the few cities in the UK to be situated on the coast, whilst benefitting from easy access to the countryside, a short drive from two international airports, direct rail access to London and less than a twenty-minute drive from Durham and Newcastle.
We have a growing cultural scene. Sunderland Empire theatre attracts high-profile West End productions, and the Fire Station is Sunderland’s premier live music and performance venue. The National Glass Centre, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens and Northern Gallery of Contemporary Art are all close to the city centre.
Sunderland is a great place to work. Wherever you’re coming from, you’ll discover a place – and people – that will make you feel at home.
Working Hours :Working pattern to be agreed with line manager (flexible working may be available).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Time management....Read more...
