Reporting to the Site Directors, an individual with exceptional leadership skills and strong commercial acumen is required to oversee the running of one of their busy dealerships, which will incorporate the sales and aftersales departments of this business.
The Role:
Overall responsibility for the effective, efficient running of all aspects of the franchises operations (sales and aftersales departments), within budget constraints
Take responsibility for developing and attaining a culture of achievement and accountability within the site, and ensure exceptionally high standards of customer satisfaction are achieved.
Ensure the Manufacturer’s and Company’s standards and processes are complied with.
Communicate effectively with relevant customers and agencies to include internal and external customers, manufacturer representatives, external auditors, etc.
Drive a process of continuous improvement throughout the extensive operations of the dealership.

The Person:
Managerial experience within the motor industry is essential, within a franchised dealership.
Have a strong operational knowledge, preferably gained within the motor trade.
Possess the ability to develop, plan and implement the strategy and policies for all dealership activities;
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to maintain and develop relationships with key customers;
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to build strong plans, processes and controls and ensure delivery through your team;
Have the ability to assimilate and analyse information and to think strategically, formulate decisions and make recommendations;
Possess excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to motivate, drive and inspire others, including the sales and aftersales team
Proficient IT skills to include knowledge of MS Office. Experience of Kerridge would be desirable, however full training will be provided.

Other Information:
All candidates must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours when required to meet customer demand.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 6pm, plus 2 late evenings a week and Saturdays.
This is an exciting opportunity and will include an attractive performance based remuneration package.
Benefits available:
30 days holidays a year (20 annual/10 statutory)
Provision of childcare voucher scheme
Access to company Healthcare cash plan
Cover in Company Life Cover plan
Mobile phone for business use
Manufacturer’s Training Programmes
Company car
Excellent career prospects

If you think you have what it takes to deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.
Apply now in writing sending your CV and a Cover Letter to David in our Letterkenny branch by email or by clicking on the link provided on this webpage or you can also post or fax your CV using the details on our website or facebook page.

Permanent Role

Outstanding Career Development Opportunity

Company Profile:

We have been retained by an expanding and highly successful client in the Manchester area to assist them in sourcing and appointing a key member of staff who will become integral in their plans for ongoing development and expansion within their industry of operation. Our client design and manufacture unique and custom designed industrial waste heat recovery systems. The company has experienced organic growth in its business over the past three years and now wishes to appoint a dedicated Sales & Marketing Manager who in conjunction with the General Manager will help accelerate the growth of the company going forward.  The company’s products are all applied in the chemical and process industries with a typical sales value in the range £10k-£150k.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• The Sales & Marketing Manager will be responsible for identifying and generating new business whilst developing and expanding existing business to achieve agreed annual targets.

This includes all aspects of the business development process to include:

• Identifying leads
• Initiating contact with potential clients/highlighting & nurturing new and commercially viable relationships
• Proposal development
• Negotiating and contract details
• Ongoing customer liaison
• Working to and achieving financial targets
• Delivering on customer expectation

This will involve;

• Developing and utilising a network of contacts to help build the company’s profile and develop new clients/revenue streams
• Presenting company products and services to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
• Representing the company at industry events and tradeshows, to gain new business leads and contacts
• Creating and assuming full responsibility for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation
• Thoroughly understanding clients objectives including their Return on Investment (ROI) objectives
• Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
• Ensuring the company remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients

Skills Required:

Essential Criteria

• Degree in business related discipline or engineering
• Proven track record of successfully developing new business in an engineering market
• A proven track record in continually achieving sales targets with experience of high level sales negotiations with end users, contractors or consultants
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Understanding and ability to work to and achieve financial targets
• Ability to travel throughout UK & Ireland and work away from home as required
• Full driving licence

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working within the industrial energy efficiency market

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiasm, drive and energy
• Hands-on team player
• Target driven individual who works well under pressure
• Track record of achieving and exceeding targets
• Highly self motivated
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of people

Salary:

A competitive remuneration is on offer, commensurate with experience.

Location:

It is likely that the individual appointed may be able to work from their own location subject to agreement with our client, however, extensive travel will be involved throughout the U.K. & Ireland.

If you feel that based on the information provided on this exciting career opportunity that your skills and experience are a strong match for the role, please email us a copy of your most up to date C.V. with a cover letter/email highlighting your suitability for this post.

Please note; due to the large volume of applications that we receive daily, we shall only be able to respond to applicants whose experience and skills meet our client’s requirements. Your C.V. will be entered on to our database in confidence and you shall be contacted about suitable opportunities as they arise.

Network Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our terms and conditions, a copy of which can be obtained on request.

As one of the Northwest’s leading hotels they are known widely for their first class customer care and exceptional food, quality service, wide ranging facilities and ambient surroundings.
With a focus on quality and that personal touch, they have forged an enviable track record for providing guests with an unforgettable hotel experience.
An opportunity has arisen for a ‘Spa Manager’ for their Spa in the Letterkenny area.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the spa and wellness industry with considerable Spa/Salon Management experience. The Spa Manager will combine management duties with the performance of treatments on clients as demand requires.
Desirable criteria
Candidate must have ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver exceptional standards of performance and customer care.
Proven financial skills and business acumen advantageous as candidate will be required to manage stock levels, budgets and achieve targets
Good interpersonal skills, and ability to use their initiative is necessary
Ability to co-ordinate promotional activities and events
Excellent computer and communications skills essential
Responsibilities include:
Achieve Daily and weekly targets
Recruiting and staffing with the best therapists
Inventory Management
Retail merchandising (ordering, forecasting, stock management, cost controls)

To express your interest or find out more please send your CV to us in the first instance by email or by clicking on any link provided. Please note this role is expected to close to applications within the next 5-7 days.
Our full contact information is available in the ‘Contact us’ section of our own website or on the info section of our facebook page.

Please note it is our company policy not to disclose any further particulars of a vacancy other than what is advertised without having first received a copy of your CV so that we can assess your suitability. Sending us your CV is not necessarily considered a direct application of a role but more of an expression of interest.

Please note; due to the large volume of applications that we receive daily, we may only be able to respond to applicants whose experience and skills meet our client’s requirements. Otherwise your C.V. will be entered on to our database in confidence and you shall be contacted about suitable opportunities as they arise.

Network Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our terms and conditions, a copy of which can be obtained on request.

We only ever submit your application once we have gauged your interest, assessed your suitability and obtained your permission to send your details to our hiring client. We look forward to working with you as a potential applicant to assist you in finding a suitable position.

Financial Controller – Permanent Position – Highly Competitive Remuneration

Role Overview:

Responsible for all financial & accounting matters in a multi-product environment as a member of the company’s Senior Management Team. This role will involve contributing wholly to the cross functional strategic planning to achieve all company goals and objectives. A fundamental element of this role will be producing daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounts, incorporating weekly, monthly and annual K.P.I.s

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of cost accounting and financial strategic planning in a multi-product environment, establishing forecasts based on new product introductions and variance reporting.
• Development of budgets for each business unit
• Development of policies & procedures as required
• Compilation & management of timely and accurate reports to include:

• Weekly gross margin reports
• Weekly K.P.I.s representing all business units
• Monthly management accounts & other MIS reporting (Including sales reports, product reports, margin reports)
• Customer profitability

• Smooth running of all aspects of administration
• Ensure tax, audit and company statutory compliance issues are in order (Including PAYE, PRSI, VAT Returns and annual filing)
• Staff management linked to administration and overall H.R. Control
• Salaries, monthly/weekly, controls and reconciliations
• Cash management, credit control and cost control
• Minimise ForEx Exposure and foreign payments in multiple currencies
• I.T. support and development
• Objective setting and performance management of financial staff, and senior operations staff
• Manage debtors days and creditors days to optimise available cash and cash flow

Key Requirements: (Experience, Skills, Qualifications)

• Accountancy Qualification – ACA, CIMA or ACCA (or equivalent)
• Extensive cost accounting experience in a food (multi-product environment)
• Demonstrable experience in the coordination of all aspects of Financial Accounting I.E. month end reporting, financial statutory accounts preparation, adhering to strict internal corporate controls, working with internal/external auditors E.G. US GAAP, IFRS, SOX. (Experience in these areas would be highly advantageous)
• Relevant Industrial accounting experience at senior level (preferably within a large food processing company)
• Strong degree of professionalism/business acumen, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong costing, cost analysis skills
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, and people management skills with demonstrable ability in planning and setting goals and objectives
• Proven continuous improvement and change management experience with the ability to highlight and maintain best practice initiatives

If you feel that based on the information provided on this exciting career opportunity that your skills and experience are a strong match for the role, please email us a copy of your most up to date C.V. with a brief cover letter/email highlighting your suitability for this post.

Please note; due to the large volume of applications that we receive daily, we shall only be able to respond to applicants whose experience and skills meet our client’s requirements. Your C.V. will be entered on to our database in confidence and you shall be contacted about suitable opportunities as they arise.

Network Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our terms and conditions, a copy of which can be obtained on request.

Operations Manager – Permanent Position – Highly Competitive Remuneration

Role Overview:

This is a Senior Management position and the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Operations within a multi-product environment. The primary aim of this role will be to contribute to cross-functional strategic planning to achieve company objectives. A key area of focus will be to ensure that costs, quality control, yield, & Human Resources are utilised to optimum levels to ensure the continuous improvement of profitability, customer satisfaction and overall company performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement change through the site in line with the corporate strategic plan
• Full management of the processing cycle, from inception to completion
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to provide clear senior leadership and report on operational performance at senior management meetings
• Ensure the delivery of agreed K.P.I.s for all production, quality and customer satisfaction activities and take appropriate action when necessary with emphasis on service and profit
• Co-ordinate and plan the processing schedule in the short, medium and long term, taking into account, customer requirements, in addition to seasonal variation and promotional plans
• Objective setting and performance management of middle management
• Strategic planning ensuring the most efficient use of company resources. (this is to include staff training, waste reduction & energy management)
• Identify areas of process failure to propose improvements and take necessary corrective action
• Ensure compliance with all internal, customer, legislative environmental, health & safety, food safety and quality requirements.

Key Requirements: (Experience, Skills, Qualifications)

• Degree in related subject/field or comparable work experience
• Industrial management experience, preferably within a large food processing environment
• Experience of running a BRC and/or Bord Bia approved facility
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, budgeting, inventory control and project management.
• Excellent knowledge of and understanding of slaughtering, boning, dispatch processes, quality standards and maintenance practices.
• Strong business acumen and professionalism, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Demonstrable ability in verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, and people management skills with strength in planning, objective setting and time management
• Proven ability in continuous improvement and change management.

If you feel that based on the information provided on this exciting career opportunity that your skills and experience are a strong match for the role, please email us a copy of your most up to date C.V. with a brief cover letter/email highlighting your suitability for this post.

Please note; due to the large volume of applications that we receive daily, we shall only be able to respond to applicants whose experience and skills meet our client’s requirements. Your C.V. will be entered on to our database in confidence and you shall be contacted about suitable opportunities as they arise.

Network Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our terms and conditions, a copy of which can be obtained on request.