Sarah Lane's jobs
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Tile Showroom Manager and Assistant
England
Negotiable
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Job Description The Company: 'Top quality', 'high end', 'British made', 'stylish and creative': are these words you would like to use to sell your products? Within this company's beautiful ceramic showroom, you could achieve those ambitions as either a Retail Manager or Sales Assistant. You will offer proven sales and customer service skills, ideally within the ceramic tile industry or a similar home interiors environment. We need a Retail Manager and an Assistant in Plymouth, and an Assistant in Cheltenham (with some cover needed in Bristol on occasion by this person) Job Responsibilities: Increase new sales through trade enterprises. Process sales and orders. Plan and implement POS, showroom merchandising, layout and customer flow to maximise sales, customer satisfaction, appearance, image and ergonomics for customers. Build and develop showroom displays. Manage and improve staff's selling and customer service interaction with consumers to optimise and sustain sales performance, profitability and customer satisfaction. Monitor day to day procedures of the showroom. Ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained together with the condition of all equipment, fixtures and fittings within the shop. Ensure competent and timely stocktaking/stock management is undertaken. Continually learn about new products and ranges and train staff. Preferred Skills: Customer focused with proven experience either within the ceramic tiling industry or a similar interiors environment (ie paint shop, fabrics, home furnishings, or a similarly aesthetic product). Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters. Knowledgeable of the industry and able to learn. Able to lift product. A full (ideally clean) driving licence would be an advantage. Personal Attributes: A good communicator. Well-presented and confident. Associated Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 23 days holiday (increasing to 26 days with service) plus public holidays, staff discounts and death in service cover. In addition there is structured training and the potential for career progression within our growing dynamic company. Working Hours: 8.30am to 5pm To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
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Buyer
Exeter
£25000 - £26000 per annum
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The Company: As a Buyer within this global distribution company, you will work alongside a number of procurement professionals and be responsible for the management of a number of key suppliers across the UK and Europe. The role will involve management of vendor relationships, placing of orders and the daily operation of the MRP system. It is important that you have previous experience as a Buyer and an understanding of the procurement process. You will be a strong communicator and able to work in a fast paced environment. Initially offered on a 9 month maternity contract basis. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the delivery of Purchasing cost reductions through effective sourcing and negotiation with suppliers. Work with individual commodity managers on global sourcing strategy. Identify and communicate supplier diversity opportunities for a given commodity. Develop supplier relationships in existing and new territories. Continuous search for new suppliers according to different commodity strategies. Analyse vendor performance failures, identify causal factors and implement appropriate corrective actions. Preferred Skills: Experience in a similar purchasing role Experience with a high volume manufacturing or trading company Desire to progress your career. Excellent communication and negotiation skills Numerate with good database skills in Excel (to v-look up level) and a general knowledge of MS Office applications Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Company profit share scheme, following 2 years service. Subsidised critical Illness medical insurance plan Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
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Financial Services Administrator (IFA)
Exeter
Negotiable
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The Company: Based on the outskirts of Exeter City, this well established team of IFA's require an experienced FS Administrator to work with clients and colleagues in a busy operational support role. Job Responsibilities: · Managing adviser's diary including phoning clients to book appointments · Dealing with client queries - change of address or bank details, income or withdrawal queries · Speaking to providers to chase information or pre sale underwriting queries · Preparing portfolio valuations and investment analytics for reviews and client meetings · Obtaining pension projections and illustrations and preparing application forms for financial reports · Preparing switch and sale forms including illustrations and fund information where appropriate Preferred Skills: Minimum of a years' experience within an IFA environment Good spelling and written English required Good use of Word, Excel and the ability to learn new software systems for example our back office system Durell To understand and abide by the FCA Code of Conduct rules Personal Attributes: Ability to juggle numerous tasks and manage a heavy workload Ability to prioritise and ask for help if required Keen eye for detail Associated Benefits: Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. £22-25000 Exeter, Devon Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
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Data Analyst
Cullompton
£18000 - £23000 per annum
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The Company: A superb Devon opportunity to work in a relaxed yet bustling distribution business where your role will be to develop, maintain, and test data warehouses, ETL workflows and data models that provide analysts ready-to-use data. Reporting to the Data Operations Manager and working alongside analysts and the data team, you will assist with determining technical specifications that meet end user data requirements and implementing these in a timely manner. Job Responsibilities: Designing data warehouses, models and ETL pipelines. Respond to business change requests submitted through our ticketing system; including documenting required data and ETL changes along with the resolution. Assist with creative problem solving and determining solutions to technically challenging issues that may be posed to the data team. Develop and maintain knowledge of the overall business strategies with the aim of understanding how to provide benefit through enhanced business intelligence. Support other data workers and requests, where skillset allows, in the creation of analytical and operational reports. Work directly with management and users to gather requirements, determine timeframes, and provide status updates on data projects. Preferred Skills: Suitable qualification - Postgrad STEM, MCSE or similar Advanced Excel user with a fundamental knowledge of SQL (MySQL, T-SQL) Understanding of database concepts including data warehousing Knowledge of forecasting methods such as simple, Holt-Winters and ARIMA Any previous experience with BI software (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik View etc) would be advantageous Experience of providing systems and data support in a similar role. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills Ability to make decisions on technically complex issues Strong data literacy and visualisation skills; knowing what visualisation to use when Associated Benefits: Statutory pension Discretionary bonus based on profitability Health care and life assurance after one years service 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Employee assistance program Subsided canteen Discount on products, free Wi-Fi on site, use of computers and printers in the canteen for personal use during break times, Christmas saving scheme, cycle to work scheme and we do lots of charity activities, as well as opportunities for training and development as you would expect. Working Hours: The company work a 40 hour week and this is a full time, permanent job opportunity. Due to the immediate situation and the company's position due to Covid-19, there maybe the opportunity to work partly from home and partly in the office. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
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Data Engineer
Cullompton
£25000 - £30000 per annum
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The Company: A superb Devon opportunity to work in a relaxed yet bustling distribution business where your role will be to develop, maintain, and test data warehouses, ETL workflows and data models that provide analysts ready-to-use data. Reporting to the Data Operations Manager and working alongside analysts and the data team, you will assist with determining technical specifications that meet end user data requirements and implementing these in a timely manner. Job Responsibilities: Designing data warehouses, models and ETL pipelines. Respond to business change requests submitted through our ticketing system; including documenting required data and ETL changes along with the resolution. Assist with creative problem solving and determining solutions to technically challenging issues that may be posed to the data team. Develop and maintain knowledge of the overall business strategies with the aim of understanding how to provide benefit through enhanced business intelligence. Support other data workers and requests, where skillset allows, in the creation of analytical and operational reports. Work directly with management and users to gather requirements, determine timeframes, and provide status updates on data projects. Preferred Skills: Suitable qualification - Postgrad STEM, MCSE or equivalent Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft data stacks (SSMS, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS) Advanced SQL knowledge (T-SQL, MySQL) and Excel Understanding of MDX, DAX and VBA Knowledge of forecasting methods such as simple, Holt-Winters and ARIMA Strong data literacy and visualisation skills Personal Attributes: Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills Ability to make decisions on technically complex issues Associated Benefits: Statutory pension Discretionary bonus based on profitability Health care and life assurance after one years service 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Employee assistance program Subsided canteen Discount on products, free Wi-Fi on site, use of computers and printers in the canteen for personal use during break times, Christmas saving scheme, cycle to work scheme and we do lots of charity activities, as well as opportunities for training and development as you would expect. Working Hours: The company work a 40 hour week and this is a full time, permanent job opportunity. Due to the immediate situation and the company's position due to Covid-19, there maybe the opportunity to work partly from home and partly in the office. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. C£30000 Cullompton, Devon Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
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BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE speaking Analyst
Exeter, Devon
£18666 - £19227 per annum
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The Role: Do you have fluent language in Brazilian Portuguese as well as a good level of English? If you are also fully IT literate, possess experience of delivering excellent customer service within a call centre, customer service or possibly hospitality or retail environment, AND have a confidential work area to start this job working from home, but then eventually being office based in Exeter in Devon, then we would love to hear from you. This is a full time, permanent role will start June/July working 9-5.30 Monday to Friday and you will work remotely until allowed to return to an office environment with your colleagues once restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, you will undertake training at home and fulfil the needs of this role where you will speak Brazilian Portuguese. You will listen to calls made by Customer Service Operatives in other businesses and analyse the quality of their calls and responses. It's a really interesting, phone based role requiring fluent language skills, excellent levels of spoken and written English, database skills and the ability to listen well. Job Responsibilities: You will analyse content of interaction between Customers and Client Contact Centres by evaluating the content of telephone calls and written communication in the required language Provide feedback on adherence to policies and appropriate procedures used to enable Client to deliver outstanding customer service Ensure all project analysis is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the project's requirements Attend all training required in support of your role and achieve required standards of competence in technical knowledge/ability to enable thorough understanding of client technology Preferred Skills: Fluency in both English and Brazilian Portuguese Experience operating in a challenging organisational environment with a requirement to balance differing priorities and demands Highly effective communication skills Interest in technology and ability to understand and resolve technical issues Ability to work to tight targets and deadlines Flexible approach to change, with a positive attitude to fluctuating workload Experience of being measured against performance criteria with the ability to take on board feedback for improvement Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilise efficiently current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and internet software Adequate level of spoken and written English to comprehend Client training and procedures essential GCSE (A- C) or equivalent qualifications in English / Languages / Mathematics essential & degree level education desirable Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week 9.00 - 17.30 Monday to Friday Training will commence on June/July 2020 and you must be available to work full time from this date. Please also note, that this role will initially be home based so you will have full access to a computer in a confidential and private work space, but that once restrictions to movement are lifted, that you will be working full time in this company's lovely office in Exeter, Devon. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.