Signage, Large Format Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Large Format / Signage
JOB ROLE: Operations Manager
SALARY: £30K-£35K
LOCATION: Preston

My client, a Large Format print and Signage company, are looking for a focused, dedicated, dynamic and enthusiastic Business Improvement Specialist based near Preston to deliver sales support and growth to drive best practices in sites across the South of the UK.

You will have the expertise and dedication to create and apply an effective strategy to drive sustainable financial growth and forge strong relationships with 'key players' within our network. You will work closely with our centre owners to coach them to achieve their goals and business growth objectives.

The role as a Business Improvement Specialist:

* Develop growth strategies focused both on financial gain and personal goals
* Understand their needs, goals and objectives to build strong long-term relationships
* Develop and implement internal M.I. and reporting for forecasting and measurement of actual performance
* Create a learning and development culture within the network of 'key players' and facilitate meetings for the exchange of ideas and best practice
* Identify barriers to growth and deliver solutions
* Identify with them emerging markets and sales opportunities
* Undertake competitor analysis
* Present network performance reporting to the management team
* Provide feedback to the management team to provide/evolve network support

Requirements:

* 3+ years' experience within Large Format/ Signage
* Proven business development and coaching experience, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
* Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively to deliver improved performance
* Strong commercial awareness
* Empathetic to the challenges faced by business owners
* Excellent time management and planning skills
* Committed to continuous education through engagement with our network
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial control

If you think you would be a good fit for the role, don't hesitate to apply within or contact myself:

Jo Torrie

KEY WORDS: Business Development, Account Management, Accounts, Managing accounts, New Business, Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Business Improvement, Business Hunter, Business Improvement specialist, BDM, National Accounts, Large Format, Wide format, Signage, Graphics, Hoardings, Exhibitions, Events, Wide formats, Large Formats.