Total 7 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Nationwide

Connect, operating under the Screwfix banner and owned by the Kingfisher Group, is a leading name in the distribution of high-quality appliance spare parts and accessories. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our diverse clientele across various sectors.

We have over 50 years’ experience in the appliance spare parts industry. Our most recent opportunity has been becoming part of Screwfix, which has allowed us to continue to expand with the extensive support, knowledge and resources that the Kingfisher group has to offer.

About the role and team:

This is a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our fantastic B2B team.

You’ll have the freedom to really make the role your own and grow your own area and future pipeline. There is no restriction on geographical areas to target so the options are unlimited!

Although this is a nationwide role, it will also require occasional working from our Birmingham offices.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for promoting and expanding our products by identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and developing marketing strategies.

The role will involve:


Identifying and growing opportunities within the Major account retail base
Proactively identifying new tender opportunities and oversee the tender process from start to finish
Researching, prospecting, winning new customers
Working to targets and building a healthy pipeline
Understanding and providing updates on competitor activity & propositions
Planning your own work diary
Defining and managing a solid pipeline of prospects to maximise the return
Supporting the B2B sales team overall to ensure all sales and margin targets are hit
Prospecting, presenting and closing the deal to secure new contracts


To be successful for this role you will:


Have previous B2B product sales experience
Strong customer orientation and relationship building skills
Self-motivated to work independently and part of a team in a fast paced, changing environment


What we offer:


Bonus scheme
Company car
Retail Trust - a free online support and counselling service
Employee support fund - non-repayable loan to help you in times of need
Enhanced Parent Policy
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
HapiApp - Lots of retail discounts (shops, gyms etc)
Speak Up - a confidential service to report any incidents at work
People Forum committee - a way for our people to have a say in the future of our business
20% Screwfix discount
Discount on all our stock
Skillshub - a learning management system to boost your knowledge both in and out of the workplace
PepTalk - a hub of hundreds of Pep Talks from industry professionals
A generous Length of Service scheme
Peakon Surveys - for you to have your say
Charity events open for all to get involved in
Company engagement events

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Managerto join a programme that promises significant health benefits across the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple projects with technical teams, especially in the digital product space

As aSenior Project Manager,you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, coordinating teams across technology disciplines such as software engineering, information security, and DevOps. This is a6 month contract role inside IR35.

You will be responsible for:

- Work with and support multiple stakeholders, managing competing priorities.

- Act as a facilitator, managing various personalities effectively.

- Quickly secure stakeholder buy-in and foster collaboration.

What we are looking for:

- Experience managing multiple projects with technical teams, especially in the digital product space.

- Background in using project management tools (Asana, JIRA, Confluence).

- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps working environments.

- Ability to manage vendor relationships and address performance issues when necessary.

- Experience in leading project delivery in fast-paced environments with both short-term and long-term objectives.

- Deep understanding of technology and product development lifecycles, from strategy to QA and launch.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to lead innovative projects and advance your career.

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Full time – Permanent – (Hybrid)

Closing Date: TBC

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

Competitive salary and pension scheme
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
Hybrid, Flexible working
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 29500 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

The New Business Acquisition Executive will be responsible for proactively winning new high value Training customers to onboard as National Account customers. This new crucial role will convert leads to prospects, prioritising targeted industry sectors to achieve new business revenue and margin targets. Working closely with our Marketing team to ensure quality leads are provided as well as self-cultivated leads that meet the National Account customer criteria.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience in successfully achieving new business targets in a B2B environment
Experience of working with and managing stakeholders at all levels across a complex organisation
Experience of developing and working to Leads / Prospects pipeline
Experience of working in a multi-channel and multi product operation


About the Role

Achieve / exceed revenue and margin targets for new Training Account customers ensuring you work within the pricing/discount parameters for new customers and maximise opportunities to upsell and cross sell
Work closely with Marketing to ensure quality, relevant leads are being provided as well as cultivating own leads that meet the National Account customer criteria
Work closely with Bid team on pre-bid activity where new business opportunities are identified, building relationships with prospective customers, identifying, and where possible, influencing their requirements and feeding information back into Bid team to ensure as much preparation can be completed ahead of live tender
Work closely with the Customer Onboarding Executive and Account Manager once business is secured to ensure a smooth customer journey and transition.
Ensure a thorough knowledge of the product range is maintained
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

To find out more about us visit www.sja.org.uk or follow us on our socials

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

An exciting, new, 9 month interim opportunity has become available for a Project Manager to work on high priority, cross functional, complex Save to Invest projects across Booker.

Working in the newly formed Transformation Team, and as a project expert you will need to be able to work across business functions and respond to challenges that are often new for everyone involved.

This role presents an opportunity to work across many functions, shaping and developing initiatives. There will be multiple programmes and a shifting focus, as one piece of work is completed, and another starts.

The role is ideal if you are interested in building a broader network and gain experience working across multiple functions. The position will also provide a great opportunity for somebody to hone their project management skills - bringing clarity and structure where no precedent exists, flexing their leadership style through leading peers and more senior colleagues to deliver critical business priorities.

• A track record in defining and scoping the projects / programmes you lead, establishing clear direction and alignment by ensuring a clear vision, objectives and plan are in place.
• The ability to quickly establish and then facilitate the appropriate levels of governance to provide oversight and direction for the projects/programmes.
• First class communication skills, allowing you to quickly engage, align, and influence stakeholders across all levels to deliver business objectives.
• A natural ability to manage interdependencies and impacts across projects / programmes.
• A track record of driving progress in a consistent, transparent way, whilst identifying and managing issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Previous project management experience is advantageous for this role.

This is an onsite position working at various customer locations.

What Product Support/Repair-Field and Depot contributes to Cardinal Health

Product Support/Repair-Field and Depot is responsible for troubleshooting technical problems, diagnosing, analyzing and/or repairing products.

Job Summary

The Project Technician (PT) is an entry level position within the Optimization Services Consulting and Project Management Team. The PT is anticipated to be deployed to billable customer projects 80% of the year (approximately 40 weeks) and may travel up to 80% of the time in support of customer projects. A PT will perform tasks associated with improving customer’s inventory management practices. Projects will vary in length, from one week to greater than 12 months, and typically work is onsite at the customer locations Monday through Thursday weekly. A key requirement for this role is to implement projects in a way that creates a superior customer experience, starting with initial introductions through project completion. Commitment to deadlines and outcomes is critical.

The successful PT is a self-starter, has strong communication skills, is well organized, and is comfortable and experienced in contacting and conversing with hospital personnel. A successful PT will possess a demonstrated ability to perform implementation tasks accurately and thoroughly, have a collaborative approach in a team environment, possess interpersonal and communicative skills, and hold themselves accountable to the highest level of standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement projects in a way that creates a superior customer experience, starting with initial introductions through project completion.
• Adhere and support to committed deadlines and outcomes.
• Perform tasks associated with improving customer’s inventory management practices.
• Communicate with hospital personnel.
• Present and communicate project status updates to higher-level WaveMarkTM personnel.
• Navigate various hospital settings and regularly communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all onsite activities are on track.
• Independently execute implementation project tasks, as assigned.

• Manage internal expectations to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred.
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 Ibs and be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift of 8 hours or more.
• Ability to travel 80%+ of time (including overnight travel).
• To the extent permitted by state law, Must provide proof of, and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions.
• To the extent permitted by state law, a Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes: 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range: $55,400 - $79,200

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 03/23/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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What Program and Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health 

 Cardinal Health's Program/Project Management is responsible for planning, developing, communicating, implementation, and evaluating programs that involve working with external entities and their corresponding resources as well as with the company's internal resources. May manage project and/or program managers within assigned program and/or project. Works within the constraints of budget, schedule, and scope while managing risk and ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies. 

Job Summary

 WaveMark™ Supply Management & Workflow Solutions, a Cardinal Health Company, is a SaaS solution enabling healthcare providers and manufacturers to effectively manage supplies with market-leading innovative technology. WaveMark leverages a portfolio of advanced hardware and cloud-based software including an advanced analytics platform providing full visibility and control of all supplies from low-cost commodities to high-cost devices and implants. Our global footprint and continuous innovation deliver the most cost effective and workflow efficient patient care possible.

The project manager position resides within the Project Management Office. A project manager will provide oversight for and perform tasks associated with improving customer’s inventory management practices.

The successful project manager is a skilled project manager and team leader, has extensive knowledge of project management fundamentals, is a self-starter, has excellent communication skills, is well organized, and is comfortable and experienced in contacting and conversing with senior business executives, clinicians, and materials management personnel. A successful project manager will possess a demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships, have a collaborative approach in a team environment, possess strong interpersonal and communicative skills, and hold themselves accountable to the highest level of standards.

Responsibilities  

• Coordinate implementation of all WaveMark solutions, demonstrating planning and execution throughout a project lifecycle including: defining project scope, gathering and prioritizing project requirements, creating detailed project plans, executing a formal project plan, customer rollout, and transition. 
• Coordinates cross-functionally (e.g., sales, engineering, marketing) to achieve project goals 
• Effectively balance competing project constraints including but not limited to scope, quality, schedule, funding, budget, resources, and risk, to manage project success. 
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of project management concepts and principles. 
• Negotiate with stakeholders to obtain the resources necessary for successful project execution. 
• Prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines; communicate project status (health, forecast, issues, risks, etc. to stakeholders in an open and honest fashion. 
• Anticipate complex project risks factors and develops mitigation strategies and plans. 
• Influence and manage expectations to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned. 
• Independently manage multiple and complex implementation project plans at a hospital and system level. 
• Regularly communicates with internal and external stakeholders through weekly status reporting to ensuring the project team is on pace and on budget.  
• Continuously drive process improvement in the WaveMark installation methodology. Communicate with WaveMark project team on learnings, challenges, and customer feedback to support continuous process improvement. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred. 
• 6+ years experience in related field preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required. 
• PMP Certification preferred. 
• Ability to travel up to 50-75%
• To the extent permitted by state law, provide proof of and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions.
• To the extent permitted by state law, a Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes: 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, OR 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects. 
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures. 
• Works on complex projects of varying scope. 
• Completes work independently and provides guidance on new projects. 
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues. 
• Provides guidance on overall project objectives. 

Anticipated salary range: $78,500 - $112,100

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/21/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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What Financial Planning & Analysis contributes to Cardinal Health
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.

Financial Planning & Analysis provides strategic partnership and objective guidance to business units. It leads cross functional efforts to enable forward looking, actionable insights with a focus on driving strategic value that influences key business decisions.

Job Summary

• Reports to Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, with high visibility and engagement with the Pharma Finance Director’s and VP's, and Enterprise FP&A teams and Sales/Commercial Leadership.

• Works closely with Sales and support teams to monitor and track key financial impact of customer wins, losses, and renewals.

• Supports SG&A process for multiple Pharma Organizations in gathering and analyzing data to complete the duties and responsibilities of the financial calendar. Duties also include monthly close, strategic financial planning exercises, forecasting and budgeting support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates key planning and reporting processes (Monthly results reviews, Forecasts, Budget, SFP)

• Provides real time updates on class of trade performance, drivers, and recommended actions

• Collaborates to create materials for the Finance leaders, including but not limited to CEO, CFO and Board of Directors

• Employs a process improvement mindset to deliver efficiencies across work areas

• Serves as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding our company's assets. Ensures strong controls are in place and the company's intellectual property is protected.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience preferred

• BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred. Advanced Degree preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities

• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills

• Change agent with ability to effectively drive impactful change across teams

• Ability to operate in a team-oriented environment and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong process mindset and proven success in leading business initiatives to deliver large scale process improvements

• Strong technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment

• Strong ownership mentality; maintains focus on driving projects to completion and delivering output/results

• Strong financial and business acumen; familiar with financial systems and various aspects of financial reporting

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Anticipated salary range: $78,500 - $112,100

• Bonus eligible: No

• Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage

  • Paid time off plan

  • Health savings account (HSA)

  • 401k savings plan

  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Work-Life resources

  • Paid parental leave

  • Healthy lifestyle programs

• Application window anticipated to close: 05/04/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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