At Adaptable Recruitment we have an Exciting Opportunity for a Deputy Hire & Sales Manager to join a global leading company in the Bootle area, there you would be part of a great team in a busy sales environment. Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience Working hours: 8.30 - 5.30 fully office based - over time available Holidays: 25 days holiday plus bank Benefits: Pension / Bike to work scheme Main Responsibilities to include:-

• To assist, support and advise all department personnel when required in achieving performance targeted goals
• Ensure direct subordinates and other team members adhere to Job Descriptions provided
• Assist in updating a procedural master document that outlines the way staff within the department should deal with all procedures when required
• Liaising with Operations and Accounts to ensure the smooth interaction between departments
• Direct the relevant team members to address telephone/sales techniques, paperwork procedures/accuracy, links with yard personnel, recovery of transport/material losses, balancing workloads through multi-tasking and the exchanging of hire and sale information, all as outlined in their Job Descriptions
• Increase client awareness of the company and its products and services, developing business improvement and aiming for the maximising of hire revenue
• Be aware of new product development and market changes, competitor activity and pricing policies, providing advice and support to other members of staff
• Where appropriate, produce computer-generated hire/sales quotations, converting enquiries to orders where possible, and processing to conclusion, for yard/transport to facilitate delivery
• Ensure staff produce appropriate computer-generated quotations, which adhere to the company pricing policy, including use of the Price Guide, and comply with company credit control instructions
• Contribute to determining, and participate in producing, your personal development plan and training needs, providing input at regular intervals towards your appraisal
• Encourage and direct staff to pro-actively call existing, lapsed or potential clients when required to do so, promoting the company's products and services and actively seeking new business opportunities
• Take ownership of specific tasks as assigned to you from time to time
• To conduct yourself in a manner which reflects the professional image of the company
• Maintain administration, reporting and planning systems to contribute to the effective operation of the department
• Be responsible for key accounts where agreed
• Follow all company policies

The ideal candidate:-

• Previous hire & sales experience
• Experience in relevant sector
• Atleast 2 years experience managing a team
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the company
• Solution Focused

For more info please contact me on:-Laura