Regional Sales Manager – VM Trade Parts

April 8, 2021/in Featured, jobs /by gcadmin

Regional Sales Manager – VM Trade Parts

We are looking to hire an experienced Regional Manager working on behalf of a volume Vehicle Manufacturer Trade Parts Programme, supporting their respective franchised dealer network to increase Trade Parts sales performance throughout the North of England & Scotland.

This is a newly created role is to coach, lead, develop allocated Franchised Dealers in their business processes and sales of Genuine Parts sales within the independent Automotive industry with specific focus on developing genuine mechanical trade parts sales. The role will encompass working closely in a consultative and supportive approach with the VM’s Dealer Network across the region. Interested?

Circa £40k – £45k + Car + Pension + Benefits

Ideal Location – M62 / A1 (Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle)

Our top 10

A successful track record in developing Genuine Parts or Trade Parts Sales
Solid understanding of the VM Trade Parts sales and the
Concise understanding of the benefits in Genuine Parts to the trade.
Strong people influencing skills
High level of analytical skills with gravitas to present compelling business cases around growing trade parts sales and trade development initiatives.
Eloquent presenter with strong numeracy, verbal and written communication skills to present at all levels.
PC literate able to use all Microsoft applications proficiently.
Solid understanding of Franchised Dealer Parts operations and their route to market.
Flexible approach towards business and a willingness to travel and overnight stay when required.
Work passionately and enthusiastically coping with pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

Most of all

Bring a great personality, charisma and sense of humour into our vibrant team as this is an amazing opportunity working with a dynamic and flourishing organisation. What next?

To apply in confidence for the role of Regional Sales Manager – Trade Parts please make contact with our retained recruitment partner Glen Shepherd, Director at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Glen directly for a further chat on the job. gshepherd@glencallum.co.uk / 00 44 (0) 7977 266309.

Glen Callum Associates are a leading international recruitment company serving the automotive, aftermarket and tech engineering markets globally.

JOB Ref: 3534GS – Regional Sales Manager

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International Shipping Manager

March 26, 2021/in Featured, jobs /by gcadmin

International Shipping & Export Operations Manager

Are you experienced in orchestrating International Shipping operations? Have you a combined skill in blending International Export activities inbound and outbound, alongside Operational Management? If so, then this opportunity is to good to miss. We are looking to source, select and hire an International Shipping & Operations Manager with a clear vision and understanding the complexities involved with exporting and importing goods globally.

Location: M25 South London / North Kent / Surrey / Sussex

(Circa £75K – £80K) Basic Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension & Benefits

The company is a specialist importer and exporter of automotive components, supplying mainly into markets outside of Europe. This means we are requiring a key senior manager with some very specific skills, experience and understanding.

Here are our 10 essentials

Understand the processes and formalities essential for international import and export trading & shipping?
Experienced in handling all levels of legislation associated with large volumes and container shipments / consignments?
Additionally, we seek a leader with excellent people motivation skills capable of managing a large inbound / outbound warehouse / operational facility?
Proficient with all current import / export legislation and paperwork essentials?
Up to date understanding of shipping terminology?
Commercial robust with a keen eye for detail?
Financially solid with excellent planning and budgetary capabilities?
KPI driven determined in hitting stringent compliance targets?
Approachable management style, strong in decision making and implementation with a gravitas for winning hearts and minds?

The company are hiring due to up and coming retirement, so we are looking to bring in an individual who enjoys seeing the needle move based upon their efforts. The role holds excellent opportunities, but more importantly secure career stability in a great team driven environment.

If you think you can influence us:

Please contact our retained recruitment partner Glen Shepherd at Glen Callum Associates Ltd gshepherd@glencallum.co.uk / 07977 266309 to arrange an initial discussion or to submit your CV.

JOB REF GS3524

Glen Callum Associates are a leading International automotive & engineering recruitment specialist, delivering Senior Executive & Management opportunities throughout the world to reach out to us visit www.glencallum.co.uk

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HR Manager (m/w/d)

March 9, 2021/in Featured, jobs /by gcadmin

HR Manager (m/w/d)

A HR Manager / HR Business Partner is required to join an exciting, forward thinking European business with its Head Quarters in Cologne. Our client is a leading provider of automotive repair data and form part of a larger, international organisation in the US.

Our ideal candidate will have hands-on experience of working in a HR Manager / HR Generalist / HR Business Partner role, including recruitment, HR administration, policies and documentation as well as providing HR advice and support in accordance with German employment laws. Experience of UK and other European employment laws are a distinct advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to partner with the Managing Director and other members of senior management in a fast paced, start-up like environment to align business objectives and define and develop recruitment and HR strategies across Europe.

Office based- commutable from – Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Leverkusen, Düren, Solingen, Mӧnchengladbach, Gummerbach, Neuss

€80k Basic + 10% Bonus + Car + excellent benefits including career advancement, generous holiday entitlement, VWL retirement allocation, on-site canteen with hot and cold drinks provided

The Role:

Partnering with the Managing Director, the HR Manager will form part of a dynamic senior management team within a flexible, vibrant business.
Provide HR support in Germany, UK and other European regions.
Become a trusted partner to the business and provide support and advice.
Establish recruitment tactics. Lead the recruitment process including creating job descriptions, interviews, background checks, job offers and employment contracts.
Ensure legal requirements are met, relating to day to day management of employees, contracts and other legal documents.
Implement HR policies according to local legal requirements.
Manage employee payroll administration, including working with 3^rd party providers.
Work with corporate HR on initiatives and strategies, including resources, tools, training and systems.

The Candidate:

Proven, successful experience in a HR Manager, HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
A HR or business-related degree is highly desirable.
International exposure and experience of working with US businesses.
A strong understanding of German employment law is a must for this role.
Knowledge of wider European employment law, including the UK is advantageous.
Experience of working with remote employees.
The ability to work autonomously in a flexible, vibrant, fast-paced business is required.
Fluent English and German language skills are essential.

Apply in Confidence:

Should you wish to be considered for the above role of HR Manager, please apply via forwarding your CV, in English, to Kayleigh Bradley, Glen Callum Associates Ltd.

JOB REF: 3475KB – HR Manager (m/w/d) – Europe

Glen Callum Associates are a leading industrial recruitment agency for sales, operational and marketing positions, throughout the UK and Europe

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Vice President

February 15, 2021/in Featured, jobs /by gcadmin

Vice President – Technology & Operations

Are you a Senior Executive? Either a Vice President, Director or General Manager taking responsibility for end-to-end operations including local decisions such as facilities, policies, staffing etc., whilst also providing a broad technology leadership function?

The role of Vice President – Technology and Operations is based in Kraków, Poland and will have the ability to run major initiatives including business change. First class business acumen, an entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on leadership style is anticipated.

Alongside these skills you will demonstrate a progressive background in the Technology / software / IT sector.

Located in Poland – commutable from Kraków, Myślenice, Bochnia, Brzesko, Chrzanów, Trzebinia, Olkusz, Skawina, Wieliczka, Zielonki, Sosnowiec, Katowice, Lipowiec, Ojrzeń, Sońsk

Salary – Commensurate to the role / Competitive / Negotiable / DOE + Executive Benefits + Car

The Role

Provide leadership at an executive level.
Serve on the Poland board.
Drive business results through strong technology and operational practices.
Broad Technology leadership experience across development, data processing, QA, BI, infrastructure, and operations with ability to drive optimal performance / execution.
Lead locally-based teams partnering closely with functional owners to implement global standards / practices.
In partnership with the leadership team, define and implement operations strategy, structure and processes in Poland.
Communicates the strategic direction of the organization’s operations and recommends benchmarks for measuring operating performance.
Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions.
Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the company’s business plan and vision.
Lead, motivate, and manage the development of staff, including training and development, setting objectives and priorities, and removing road blocks for productivity and effectiveness.
Provide regular performance updates to the senior leadership team and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
Manage the facility footprint locally.

The Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in business, marketing or a related discipline.
Proven experience within a senior leadership role – progressively responsible experience in general business operations coupled with previous technical leadership
Strong business acumen with broad operations experience and knowledge of fundamental business and technology principles.
A track record of evolving teams, with the ability to grow the operations within the location.
Experience of managing end to end operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with strong business acumen, leadership skills and a solid, progressive technology background to become part of the senior leadership team within an international provider of software to the automotive industry.

Apply in Confidence

To apply for the Vice President – Technology and Operations job please forward your CV, in English, to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh directly for a further chat and introduction to the job.

JOB REF 3502KB Vice President – Technology

Glen Callum Associates are a leading specialist automotive recruitment consultancy. We have an impressive client base of market leading manufacturers and distributors and are dedicated in providing candidates with advice, support and assistance in their recruitment search. Our consultants have valuable senior sales, marketing and operational experience within organisations within the automotive and industrial industry.

Technical Sales Demonstrator

March 25, 2021/in Featured, jobs /by gcadmin

Technical Sales Demonstrator

Do you work in the Automotive Aftermarket Sector as a Vehicle Technician, Paint Sprayer, Panel Beater, Body Work Repair, Windscreen Replacement and would like to transfer your skills to become a Technical Field Sales Executive, Sales Executive, Field Sales Executive, Business Development Managers role?

You will be working for an established and successful business, using your knowledge and experience selling the specialist equipment, tools and products and consumables you use every day into specialist Automotive Body Repair Establishment’s and Workshops.

Ideally Located – Kingston Upon Thames, Sutton, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Crawley, Surrey, City of Westminster, Croydon, Hammersmith, Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington, Chelsea, Kingston Upon Thames, Merton, Richmond Upon Thames, Wandsworth, Caterham, Hooley, Warlingham, Woldingham, Dartford, Bexley, Gravesend, Hartley, Hextable, Maypole, Northfleet,Shorne, Ridgeway, Swanscombe

Salary – £25K to £28K OTE – £21K Basic – Company Car + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

The Candidate

Good technical knowledge of Car Body Work and Repair Process
Ideally have experience repairing Car Body Work, Paint Spraying, Windscreen Repair and Replacement or be a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic
Maybe already have some Sales Experience or have the personality to be able to sell
Have good communication skills and a keen sense to negotiate and close deals
Have a genuine interest in cars, body work, paint work and the Automotive sector
Be able to develop new and existing accounts to grow turnover and profit.
Demonstrate technical products highlighting the features and benefits.
Promote new lines.
Build customer loyalty by creating strong relationships.

Apply in Confidence:

To apply for this Technical Sales Demonstrator / Field Sales Representative role please forward your CV to Robert Cox at Glen Callum Associates Ltd on robert@glencallum.co.uk or 07398 204832

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