Responding to customer queries via phone and email in a professional manner
Processing customer orders accurately and ensuring they meet delivery deadlines
Checking customer orders input by colleagues for accuracy
Maintaining and updating customer records on the CRM system and across other business systems
Liaising with internal teams, such as sales, warehouse & despatch, or quality, to resolve customer concerns
Handling complaints and escalating issues when necessary while ensuring customer satisfaction
Undertaking administration tasks for other internal teams
Monitoring and reporting trends in customer feedback to improve services
Maintaining knowledge of the product groups and the individual parts sold with an understanding of their purposes
Maintain product knowledge across the company’s stock and services
Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling during customer interactions
Support the external Sales Team with customer account requirements
Actively promoting periodic offers and campaigns to customers.
Other Duties:
Contribute to continuous improvement by monitoring customer feedback and reporting patterns
Any other tasks identified by management relevant to the role
Undertaking other duties across the business as and when required, and any other duties as necessary or directed by the Sales Office Manager
Training:
The apprentice will train remotely and is expected to complete all college work required
Training Outcome:
Permanent employment and potential progression are dependent on an individual’s capabilities and aptitude
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Are you an experienced recruitment professional or sales leader ready to manage and develop a growing team within the global life sciences market? Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, is looking for a Team Manager to lead our US-focused team. You’ll combine hands-on commercial activity with team leadership, supporting consultants to build relationships, develop specialist markets and deliver tailored talent, workforce and project solutions.
Working from our Portsmouth office, you2019;ll lead a team partnering with US-based clients and specialist professionals across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and regulated manufacturing sectors. You’ll coach performance, strengthen commercial capability and help the team establish trusted, long-term client partnerships.
Working at Blackfield Associates
Blackfield Associates is STR Group’s leading international life sciences consultancy. We help organisations secure critical STEM professionals, build specialist teams and deliver complex projects across the complete product lifecycle. Our approach starts with understanding what a client is trying to achieve, the challenges standing in their way and the specialist expertise required to deliver a successful outcome.
What will you be doing?
Managing, motivating and developing a team focused on the US life sciences market
Setting clear expectations and supporting the team to achieve personalised KPIs, revenue targets and business-development objectives
Providing regular coaching, feedback and performance reviews
Leading by example through hands-on client development and commercial activity
Helping consultants identify prospective US clients and grow their specialist markets through solution-focused outbound sales
Building influential relationships with senior stakeholders and specialist life sciences professionals
Using market insight and performance data to identify commercial opportunities and guide team strategy
Reviewing and supporting tailored commercial proposals, including critical hires, retained assignments, multi-hire programmes and full project delivery
Monitoring team pipelines, forecasts and activity to maintain consistent performance
Working closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of Blackfield Associates
What are we looking for?
Experienced in recruitment, talent solutions or consultative sales
Able to lead, motivate and develop a commercial team
Commercially minded and motivated by measurable success
Comfortable leading a team working within a fast-paced US market
Skilled at developing relationships with clients, candidates and internal stakeholders
Curious and able to ask thoughtful questions to uncover the real business challenge
Resilient, proactive and willing to take ownership
What are we offering you?
A four-day working week
Uncapped commission of up to 30%
Structured, transparent and performance-based career progression
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors’ Lunches at Michelin-recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to lead and develop a growing team, gain exposure to the US market and build your management career within the global life sciences industry all while benefiting from a four-day working week. STR Group is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Apply today to join Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, as our new Team Manager.
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