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Sales Executive
Salary:  £22K OTE £70K+ & Benefits
Ref:  JP11442
Consultant:  Jonathan Patterson (01224 259425) jonathanpatterson@aaa.uk.com 

Must have sales experience in B2B selling of telecommunications equipment, photocopying, office selling or related industry.  Min 3years experience required.  A confident and proactive candidate is needed in this role.  Based in City Centre but will need to be willing to travel.

General Manager
Salary:  £60K - £80K
Ref:  BR11443
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Position will involve:-
-  To ensure that monthly and annual sales targets are met as a minimum.
-  To actively and progressively increase the sales revenue targets.
-  Ascertain if there are any products and/or services that the company should have in its portfolio.
-  Ensure sufficient resources are available for UK sales, marketing and operations activities.
-  Submit UK sales, marketing and operations reports for the board monthly.
-  Prepare UK sales, marketing and forecasting report monthly.
-  Preparation of price lists, proposals, quotations and tenders as required.
-  Input into sales and marketing material for the Company.
-  Fully responsible for building, developing and guiding the sales and operations team.
-  Provide input into recruitment of necessary employees for the sales and operations of the Company.
-  Support the rest of the Company with UK resources in support of international operations.

7.0 Experience, Competence, Skills & Knowledge.

Essential:-
-  Minimum 5 years management experience within the oil and gas service sector.
-  Competence in a range of oil and gas well down-hole operations, in drilling, or completions or well services.

Preferred:-
-  10 years management experience in the oil and gas service sector.
-  Competent in a range of oil and gas well down-hole, in drilling, cementing and liner hanger installations.

 

Sales Manager
Salary:  £24,000 - £30,000
Ref:  BR11393
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to manage and develop all aspects of our Clients Sales and Marketing function.  This is an ideal opportunity for someone that has the natural desire to succeed and the ability to work with a team to achieve that success.

You will have a proven track record in managing a team and experience of business to business sales.

You should have excellent HR Management skills, be able to motivate and instill drive and success within the team.  The ability to plan, organise and delegate effectively and have a structured approach to selling and sales management.

 

Network Sales Engineer
Salary : £30,000 - £40,000
Ref : BR11426
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Overall Purpose:-

To Provide a combined Network Engineering and Sales role.  The Sales element will require direct liaising with existing and new customers, to identify and pursue sales opportunities.  The duties will include the preparation and submission of bids/quotes, order review and the initiation of consequential jobs.  Maintenance of significant Customer Relationship Management information within the CRM system.

The Networking Engineering component will require the design, installation, test, documentation and transition to Network Operations.
 

Minimum Qualifications/Experience Required:-

Post holders should have a minimum of two years experience in a Sales Engineering role.  Have strong product knowledge for the major networking manufactures (such as Cisco, Microsoft, Checkpoint, etc).  Good networking design and installation skills in a relevant area such as in the design and delivery of Cisco IPT solutions would be highly advantageous.

 

Sales Manager/Director Designate
Salary:  £excellent
Ref:  BR11385
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Sales Manager/Director Designate required to spearhead new markets for established and successful Facilities Management Company.  Target areas will be Scotland and North of England with specific regard to the Public Sector and Utility companies.  Candidate must have proven track record of establishing new markets and winning high volume contracts, in addition to pocessing strong interpersonal and presentation skills.  An extremely attractive incentivised package is on offer to the successful candidate.  Position could be based Central Belt or Aberdeen.

Business Development Manager
Salary:  £excellent
Ref:  BRE0806
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Our clients are a leading supplier of outsourced project management services, mainly in the area of engineering and construction.  They currently have an opening in their pharmaceutical division for an experienced BD Consultant.  Your role will start with analysis of purposed projects, risk assessment etc through to project delivery and hand over.  To be considered for this role you should already be selling at a high level to this pharmaceutical industry.  Relevant experience within electrics or other 'clean room' technologies within production will be considered.  Excellent opportunity with REAL prospects.

Sales Manager
Salary:  £40 - 50k basic with package up to £70k
Ref:  BR11002
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Our clients, a leading edge technology focussed company have an excellent opportunity for a Sales Manager.  The requirement is for a creative multi-talented individual with strong strategic and commercial abilities to accelerate the market adoption and commercial success of our client's products within the Energy market.  The overall role of the Sales Manager is to:-

Define sales plan for success into the Energy sector.
Drive significant sales revenue growth for the company.
Support key strategic design-wins; and
Assist with product road map definition.

Key Responsibilities

Develop the Energy market sales plan, including:

- Targeted application areas.
- Targeted accounts.

Translate our client's technical advantages into compelling business oriented value propositions for prospective customers.

In conjunction with the CEO, sales teams and technical group, be part of the product steering committee ensuring product road map is optimised for market and customer needs.

General Management

Effectively manage sales process into new markets.

Be an effective commercial contract and commercial project manager.

Regular reporting to the management group, product-marketing forum.

Contribute to the overall sales development and strategy of the Company.

Liaise with Product marketing manager to ensure that products are developed in line with market need.

The Person

A good background in Energy sales

- Oil and gas engineering sales experience would be a strong plus.
- Experience of condition monitoring would be a strong plus.
- Experience of a "design-win" business model highly desirable.

A sales professional sales comfortable with all aspects of selling to all levels within target companies.

A sales professional who is comfortable selling a highly technical product with significant software and electronics components.

A good technical understanding with industry experience.

Must be able to close business and develop new business.

Must be used to working alone, but contributing to various teams.

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current business issues in oil/gas/energy target markets.

Analytical and sales opportunity assessment capability, command of quantitative tools, key performance indicators.

Have good presentation, communication and administrative skills.

Be good at building effective and lasting relationships.

A sales manager, who takes initiative, assumes responsibility and accountability and escalates when appropriate.  The person is likely to have several years experience within the energy sector.  The person has a desire to join a performance driven technology business.

Sales Engineer                                                                     *FILLED*
Location:  Aberdeen
Salary:  £Neg
Ref:  BR11339
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

To sell a range of instrumentation products and services. 

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required.

Sales Engineer
Location:  Aberdeen
Salary:  £Neg
Ref:  BR11257
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Create business opportunities and increase revenues for Subsea Product Line through the ongoing development of Client opportunities by defining and providing Technical solutions within Control and monitoring requirements which give long time Client value while maximising profit.  To communicate opportunities to the Regional Business Development Manger, the Sales Manager and Product line mangers and work with the internal functions to capture the work.

Successful candidate must possess at least 3 years relevant experience in Subsea Control system, ideally which should have been in a Technical system capacity, or as a minimum a  strong background in the marketing sector of this Technology.  They must have existing Subsea Client relationships and have a demonstrated knowledge of Subsea Controls - Electrical, Electronic and Hydraulic systems, and have full oilfield infrastructure understanding.  It would be an advantage to have demonstrated a good knowledge of Rig Systems and Production/Drilling Operations.

Sales Manager
Salary:  c£40k
Ref:  BR10204
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Our clients are a major supplier to the construction industry.  They currently require an experienced Sales Manager to get involved in the whole sales process including tenders, negotiations and project management of manufacture to client requirements.  You should have a sound knowledge of construction issues including product interfaces.  You should also understand technical drawings.   Quantity Surveying experience advantageous. 

Sales Manager
Salary:  c£40k
Ref:  BR 10671
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Key Objectives of the Job:

-  Develop our clients business in the UK to meet and exceed forecast.
-  Ensure that they are well placed to bid on all upcoming contracts within their product range.
-  Provide a credible interface between the company and their customers at all levels.
-  Continually seek out opportunities for new products within their range.

Main Responsibilities:

-  Ensure that key contracts are managed to the customers satisfaction while attaining maximum revenue potential and that customers objectives are achieved at all times.
-  Maintain regular contact will all key UK customers in the drilling and operating sectors to ensure that they are fully aware of our clients capability through regular contact and customer presentations.
-  Ensure that they are fully aware of existing and future work scopes and contract requirements for all existing and potential customers in the UK and are positioned to bid on all opportunities.
-  Provide technical and commercial input into tenders to ensure that they are both competitive and technically superior in their presentation.
-  Provide input to monthly and annual forecasts with regard to upcoming work and revenue potential.
-  Provides comprehensive detailed reports with regard to customer meetings and developments within their industry.
-  Ensure that they are fully aware of key developments within their competitors business and their pricing strategies.
-  Actively organise and participate in customer entertainment at a senior level.
-  Liaise with other personnel within the company to ensure a smooth interface between sales and operations to ensure that our customers are provided with a superior service.
-  Deputise for Business Manager UK in his absence
-  Participate in on call as required to meet operational requirements
-  Ensure that all work is carried out within QHSE guidelines.

 Career History:

-  Minimum of five years experience in a sales and business development role.
-  Previous experience of working in a sales and business development role in the oil and gas industry.

Industry / Sectoral Experience:

-  Understands the structure of the Oil and Gas industry in the UK and the relationships between, operating companies, drilling contractors and service companies.
-  Good overall understanding of the drilling, testing and completion processes in the drilling industry.

Technical Qualifications:

-  Detailed knowledge of drilling and tubing currently in use in the UK oil and gas industry.
-  Detailed knowledge on drilling, tubing and casing handling tools.
-  Detailed knowledge of stabiliser, drill collar and hole opening equipment.

Account Manager                                                      *FILLED*
Salary: £Neg
Ref:  BR10842
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

As Account Manager you will hold a high level of responsibility and will play a vital role in helping our clients to achieve its sales and business goals.  You will report to the Business Development Manager and work closely with your fellow Account Managers within the department.  Your interfacing with various other departments within the company will be key as well as being in contact with clients on a day-to-day basis.

Key Activities:-
-  Management of customer accounts and development of client contacts.
-  Identification of business opportunities, formulation of prospect strategies including strategies for the positioning of the company to maximise benefits from its resources.
-  Detailed knowledge and understanding of the company's technical capabilities.
-  Giving presentations to clients.
-  Evaluation of computer companies.
-  Client entertainment.

Experience/Competence/Skills/Knowledge:-
Essential:-
-  Minimum 3 years experience as an Account Manager of Sales Executive within the oil and gas sector.

Preferred:-
-  None.

Personal Qualities:-
Required for position:-
-  Good communication skills.
-  Presentable appearance.
-  A willingness to be an active and enthusiastic member of an integrated management team.
-  Excellent interpersonal skills.
-  Results focussed.
-  Proactive and committed approach.

Required for future development:-
-  A desire to progress.
-  Willingness to undertake development training.

Sales Account Manager
Salary:  £neg
Ref:  BR10987
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to:

Secure order intake for the 'Trees and Controls' Business Stream from UK based clients.

Achieved through, but not limited to:

-  Effective management of bi-directional information and relationships between our client and its current/potential client.
-  Specifically, to manage relationships between Key Customer Accounts.  And the organisation.
-  Influence client purchasing decisions where possible and favourably position our client and its products prior to them receiving a formal enquiry.
-  Promoting 'group wide' product and service offerings to UK based clients.

Knowledge & Experience

-  Minimum 3 years successful Track record of high value capital equipment/systems sales preferably within offshore oil and gas industry.
-  Minimum HNC/HND relevant engineering discipline.
-  Product knowledge preferred but an aptitude towards Total Systems Solutions essential.
-  Good business sense and an understanding of consultative selling techniques.
-  Ability to work on own initiatives without immediate supervision.
-  Computer Literate.
-  Excellent Communicator (for both External and Internal clients).
-  Positive 'can do' Attitude.
-  Leadership Qualities.
-  A motivated self starter.

Business Development Executive
Location:  Aberdeen
Salary:  Excellent Package
Ref:  SC11295
Consultant:  Susi Coutts (01224 259428) susicoutts@aaa.uk.com

Do you have the ability to build rapport and generate and develop business?

Exciting opportunity within forward thinking and dynamic company. 

Candidates should be degree qualified and ideally have a background in Training or IT. 

Have you got what it takes?

Sales Executive
Salary O.T.E:  £30k + company car & fuel allowance
Ref:  SC 10777
Consultant:  Susi Coutts (01224 259428) susicoutts@aaa.uk.com

Leader within the automobile industry seeks enthusiastic Sales Professional.  Fabulous opportunity within successful dealership.  Candidates should have a proven track record in Sales and strive to achieve targets.  Great package including company car awaits the right candidate.

Sales Engineer
Salary:  £25 - 40k
Ref:  BR11089
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Our clients are a local, successful component suppliers to manufacturing companies within the Oil and Gas industry.  To continue their success story they require an experienced Sales Engineer with knowledge of the local Oil and Gas industry.  The role will be two-fold: looking after some existing clients, whilst also increasing their market share, through mostly ad-hoc bespoke projects.  Excellent opportunity in this autonomous role.

Marketing Systems and Executive Administrator     *No Longer Accepting CVs*
Location:  Aberdeen
Salary:  c£25k
Ref:  SC11314
Consultant:  Susi Coutts (01224 259428) susicoutts@aaa.uk.com

Do you have a back ground in marketing coupled with experience in supporting managers at Senior Level?  This is a fantastic role which offers excellent prospects and opportunities. 

Duties include preparation of press releases; planning and co-ordination of marketing events; analysis of client and competitor information; support of management's travel and diary and hotel arrangements.

This is an extremely varied role.  Candidates would have a strong knowledge of the Offshore industry, 1st class administrative ability and experience within a marketing environment.

Sector:  TRAVEL
Business Development Manager
Location:  Aberdeen
Salary:  Excellent Package including car.
Ref:  SC11039
Consultant:  Susi Coutts (01224 259428) susicoutts@aaa.uk.com

World Class opportunity exists within our client, a specialist in business travel.  Our client seeks a Business Development Manager who can lead and move the business.

Candidates must have a strong background in business travel at Senior Consultant or Management level.  You must be ambitious, driven and most importantly love travel!

 This really is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Sales Executive                                                                            *ON HOLD*
Salary: £25k + Commission
Ref:  SC11056
Consultant:  Susi Coutts (01224 259428) susicoutts@aaa.uk.com

Dynamic and enthusiastic sales executive required for an immediate start. Successful candidate will have a proven track record and have the ability to promote and sell agricultural  machinery. Full product training will be given along with pension and company car. Great opportunity.

Sales Manager
Salary:  £25 - 30k
Ref:  BR10050
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

Our clients are a supplier of modulars to predominantly the offshore market.  Due to continued expansion, they urgently require a high achieving Sales Manager to sell to new and existing clients in the North Sea area.   Industry experience advantageous, but not essential.

Sales Professional
Location:  Aberdeen
Salary: £Neg
Ref:  BR 10791
Consultant:  Bruce Russell (01224 259402) brucerussell@aaa.uk.com

A globally respected company engaged in the supply of Liner Hanger equipment and related completion products to the Oil and Gas industry.

A dedicated Sales Professional with sound experience in a similar role and a good UK track record.

Based in Aberdeen with primary responsibility for the sales and marketing of the company's products and services throughout the United Kingdom with the potential of overseas travel.

The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic individual who would, on a daily basis, enjoy the challenge of marketing our clients range of products and services to the Oil and Gas Operators throughout the UK.  You should possess a general knowledge of drilling operations and downhole tools experience with Liner Hanger Equipment would be an advantage.

Resource Co-Ordinator
Salary:  c£22
Ref:  SC11227
Consultant:  Susi Coutts (01224 259428) susicoutts@aaa.uk.com

Exciting opportunity with Oil & Gas service company.  Position involves business development and recruitment.  This is a fantastic chance to join a rapidly growing company.  Candidates should have previous recruitment experience.

Internal Sales Executive                                                                     *FILLED*
Salary: £13 - £18k
Ref:  SH10966
Consultant:  Sarah Hutcheon (01224 259420) sarahhutcheon@aaa.uk.com

Outstanding opportunity to join a leading and fast growing oil industry supplier.  Our client is looking for both a trainee internal sales executive and experienced internal sales executive to build and develop both existing and new client bases.  Superb opportunity for career development.  

Leasing Assistant                                                                              *FILLED*
Salary:  £16k + commission
Ref:  PD 11221
Consultant:  Paul Dragon (01224 259424) pauldragon@aaa.uk.com 

If you are a personable, outgoing individual with a desire to succeed in the fast paced Property Industry then we want you!  This role would suit an enthusiastic, driven 'people-person'.

Field Sales Agent
Salary: £neg dependant on experience
Ref: SH10923
Consultant: Sarah Hutcheon (01224 259420) sarahhutcheon@aaa.uk.com

Experienced field sales professional required for IT company based in City Centre.  Successful candidate will have previous field sales of IT products experience.  Duties will include booking appointments, meeting clients and business to business selling.   Minimum of three years IT telecom experience required.  Candidates must be proactive, confident and possess excellent communication skills.  A great opportunity for the right candidate.

P/T Telesales                                                     *ON HOLD UNTIL OCTOBER*   
Salary:  £neg
Ref:  JP10637
Consultant:  Jonathan Patterson (01224 259425) jonathanpatterson@aaa.uk.com

Enthusiastic and experienced telesales candidate required who can work in a driven environment.  Some sales admin required, hours negotiable.  Great opportunity with large IT Company.

 

Freight/Sales Professional
Location:  Aberdeen
Salary:  £Neg
Ref:  LI10978
Consultant:  Lauren Irving (01224 259403) laurenirving@aaa.uk.com

Multinational Forwarder requires experienced Freight Professional for Operational and Business Development role.

Minimum 3 years Freight Forwarding with exposure within Sales/Business Development essential.