Senior Contracts Manager

Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities.  As well as floor covering the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting and also operates a show home interior design services division.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset.

Our continuous success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed.

Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our friendly team based in Sevenoaks.

Salary – OTE 45K to 50k plus Audi

Type – Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Are you:

• An experienced and motivated individual looking to progress your career?
• An ambitious and confident leader who is committed to acquiring and developing new business?
• Able to maintain positive relationships with our existing customers and build new relationships?

If so then we would like to hear from you!

This role involves assisting the Regional Manager in maximising overall performance, turnover, profit and scalable growth for the region.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and customers.
• Visiting potential and existing customers and sites and providing appropriate samples to them.
• Motivating the team and aiding its development through effective management and recruitment.
• Meeting own targets as well as assisting and deputising for the Regional Manger to also help meet regional ones.
• Ensuring high standards are maintained in variety of areas including administration, Health and Safety and security.
• Recruiting and managing sub-contractors.
• Guaranteeing all sales enquiries and customer service issues are responded to and followed up on time.
• Checking and monitoring estimates, sales orders, and fitting costs.
• Managing stock levels and minimising debt and stock holding.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in the flooring industry or new build sector is advantageous.
• Excellent people management, communication and organisation skills.
• A DBS check is a requirement upon a successful application.
• A full and current UK driving licence so that site visits can be carried out.
• Will be required to gain a current CSCS card.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
• Competitive Bonus
• 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
• Additional days leave for long service
• Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
• Life Insurance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• All inclusive and paid for team building days out
• A generous employee discount

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer.