Sales Executive

Sales Executive Location: Preston Salary: £30,000-£40,000 Industry: Metals Reference: PRESSALES-DB Our client, a well-established steel stockholder in Preston, is seeking a motivated and ambitious Steel Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. Key Responsibilities: Engage with new and existing clients to develop strong business relationships. Provide quotes, process orders, and manage customer accounts efficiently. Handle customer enquiries, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction. Assist in identifying new sales opportunities and contribute to business growth. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity. Key Skills & Experience: Previous experience in the metals industry highly desirable Strong sales background essential Willingness to make outbound sales calls. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail. Ability to work well in a team and take initiative when needed. Package & Benefits: Office-based role: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm / Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Competitive salary Monthly and annual bonus scheme. Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays To Contact Direct Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Head of Marketing & Commercial Strategy Location: Sheffield Salary: Competitive + Bonus Industry: Market Intelligence / Data / Information Services Reference: HMCS-SHEFF-DB Our client, a well-established and globally recognised provider of market analysis, is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Marketing & Commercial Strategy to support the next phase of business growth. They specialise in delivering trusted data, analysis, and forecasting used by organisations worldwide to inform strategic decision making, purchasing, and commercial planning. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a strategic yet hands on marketing professional who can align marketing, sales, and customer service functions to drive demand, strengthen brand presence, and enhance customer engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role within the senior management team, contributing to wider business strategy while leading and developing a high performing commercial function. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement a coordinated commercial strategy aligning marketing, sales, and customer service - Generate demand and drive new business growth across international markets - Strengthen brand positioning through targeted marketing initiatives - Oversee marketing campaigns, communications, and digital activity including website strategy, SEO, GEO/AEO, content marketing, and lead generation - Support subscription renewals through engagement strategies and value-driven communication - Ensure a consistent and high-quality customer experience across all commercial touchpoints - Analyse market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities - Work closely with senior leadership to support wider business objectives - Encourage collaboration across teams and departments - Lead, manage, and develop the marketing function Key Skills & Experience - Proven experience in a senior marketing or commercial leadership role - Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate strategy into results - Experience managing and developing teams - Track record in demand generation, brand development, and customer engagement - Strong understanding of digital marketing including SEO, paid search, paid social, content, and emerging AI-driven search (GEO/AEO) - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities - Collaborative approach with strong cross-functional working capability - Experience within B2B services, data, publishing, research, or information services is advantageous but not essential. Package & Benefits - Competitive salary - Annual bonus scheme - 25 days holiday + bank holidays - Additional birthday day off - Pension scheme - Private health insurance - Death in service benefit - Employee assistance programme - Hybrid working (up to 6 days per month from home) To Contact Direct Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Technical Sales & Estimating Manager Location: Nottingham Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus (OTE £60k+) Industry: Fabrication / Engineering Reference: TSEM-DB Our client, a well-established fabrication and engineering business, is seeking a technically strong and commercially driven Technical Sales & Estimating Manager to support business growth and maximise workshop utilisation. They specialise in delivering high quality fabrication solutions across a range of industries and are looking for someone who can confidently manage enquiries, produce accurate quotations, and convert opportunities into profitable work. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator or technical sales professional with a background in fabrication or engineering who enjoys working closely with customers and driving revenue growth. Key Responsibilities - Prepare accurate quotations for fabrication and engineering work. - Review drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. - Work closely with production teams to ensure jobs are viable and profitable. - Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers. - Follow up on quotations and convert opportunities into orders. - Identify and develop new business opportunities. - Ensure smooth handover of projects into production. - Support growth of the order book and workshop utilisation. Key Skills & Experience - Experience within engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing environments. - Strong estimating experience with the ability to price work accurately. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. - Commercial mindset with a focus on winning and securing work. - Excellent communication skills with both customers and internal teams. - Organised and able to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously. - Experience quoting fabrication work. Package & Benefits - £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary (depending on experience) - 23 days annual leave + Bank Holiday - Performance based bonus linked to sales and profitability - Opportunity to build and grow your own customer base To Contact Direct Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Branch Manager Location: Peterborough Salary: Up to £45,000 (negotiable for the right candidate) + Annual Bonus Industry: Metals Reference: PETBRM-DB We're recruiting a Branch Manager to lead the day to day operations of a well-established metal stockholder and processor in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager with a sales mindset, ideally from a metals or related industrial background, to take ownership of a busy branch, drive sales performance, and manage a team effectively. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the branch team, including Sales, Admin and Warehouse. - Ensure daily operations run smoothly, including on time deliveries and high quality service - Support the sales team while running your own accounts - Analyse customer base and branch performance to drive revenue and margin - Contribute to purchasing decisions and stock management - Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations - Conduct monthly management meetings and review branch KPIs - Analyse data to identify opportunities for growth and operational efficiency Key Requirements: - Proven management experience, ideally in sales or branch operations - Strong leadership and people skills, approachable, fair, and decisive - Forward thinking, proactive, and hands on - Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets - Experience within metals, manufacturing, engineering, or multi-product sectors preferred - Background in internal sales or branch management advantageous Package & Benefits: - Competitive salary up to £45,000, negotiable for the right candidate - Annual bonus based on branch performance - Monday-Friday: 08:30-17:15 (flexi-time) - 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays - Company pension scheme - Opportunity to lead a market leading business within the metals industry To Contact Direct Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.