Solution Development Manager role at STARK Building Materials UK, part of Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), specialists in providing solutions and building materials for the Public Sector such as Housing Associations and Local Authorities, is on the hunt for a Solution Development Manager who is as passionate about great service as we are. This field-based role covers the South West portfolio; ideal candidates would be based around the M4 corridor and comfortable covering the geographic area from Oxford to Portsmouth and out towards Bristol and the South West.
Location – Field based/Remote. We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
Key Responsibilities
* Analysing public sector organisations in the designated area with an aim of understanding the existing contract structures, and uncovering potential opportunities for new business
* Identifying and approaching decision makers, seeking to understand target organisations
* Building strong relationships at all levels within the client's organisation
* Working with the bid and estimating team during the tender process, either leading on the bid or supporting the process from a solution perspective
* Ensuring the development and delivery of customer’s social value plans, as per individual contracts
* Assisting the JPS Implementation Manager in the delivery of relevant work packages during new contract mobilisations, re-mobilisations, and de-mobilisations
What’s in it for you?
* Company Car availability
* Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General
* Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
* WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
* Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
* Voluntary company benefits such as Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
* Employee Discount
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks
* New Reward and Recognition programme – launching soon!
Required Skills And Experience
We are keen to discuss the role in more detail with candidates with the following skills and experience:
* Experience gained in the Public Sector market preferred, and a clear understanding of its influencing factors
* Proven experience of working in large customer facing roles, with an ability to build strong relationships – from operative through to Director levels
* Results orientated, with highly developed financial and commercial acumen
* Problem solving ability with a 'Customer First' ethos
* IT literate, with experience using CRMs and MS Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
* A Full Driving Licence is for this role
About Us
At JPS, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Wholesale Building Materials
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!
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