About our client

Established for over 20 years, today our client has become one of the UK’s leading signage and graphics suppliers. Servicing major retail multiples and iconic brands nationally and internationally, the company specialises in producing visual identity and branding solutions, including internal and external signage, environmental graphics, point of sale and retail display.

Their commitment to producing high quality products and delivering exceptional services to their clients. Equally, their company culture supports their people, including investing in skills development, providing opportunities for career progression, and rewarding commitment and performance through the Company Bonus Scheme. In short, these points have been instrumental to the company’s continuous growth.

This growth shows no signs of slowing, and our client is now embarking on their next phase of sustainable growth.

About the Large Format Digital Print Production Manager job

This large format Digital Print Production Manager jobs in Southampton is based at the company’s Head Office and Factory. Responsible for the overall management of the Graphics Department, housing state of the art kit, including:

Durst Hybrid Printers – up to 3.5M roll and board printing. Kongsberg X24 Digital Cutting System and Summa 1600 Plotters. Matic Kronos Automatic Sewing Systems, Neschen CL1650 Plus Laminator and Rolls Rollers.

Digital Print Production Manager jobs responsibilities

The Large Format Digital Print Production Manager jobs responsibilities include the production of large format digital printed graphics as well as cutting and applying vinyl for a variety of applications, substrates and products, including Point of Sale, Promotional Graphics, Retail Display and Vinyl. Responsibilities will also include:

• Managing the digital print production team
• Production scheduling
• Ensuring the quality of production and deadlines are met
• Stock control
• Delivery’s and dispatch
• Running and maintaining the digital printers, cutters and finishing equipment
• Producing large format graphics using various media, for different applications and final products for internal and external signage
• Cutting, Finishing and Vinyl application
• Artworking and setting up files

About you

So, to be considered for this Large Format Digital Print Production Manager job in Southampton, you will need:

• Live a commutable distance to the Head Office & Factory
• Proven experience of working in similar large format digital printing jobs, as a Supervisor or Manager
• Experience & knowledge of digital printers, cutters, plotters, finishing equipment & vinyl
• Knowledge and understanding of materials, specifications, & application techniques
• Capable of managing & motivating the team
• Ability to produce accurate work & strong attention to detail
• Experience of Artworking, setting up files & following guidelines accurately
• Be flexible, work to tight deadlines & have a can-do attitude

What’s in it for you

Finally, to conclude the overview of this Large Format Digital Print Production Manager job, we’ll end with what’s it in for you.

Apart from the opportunity to join a genuine market leader that’s been consistently growing for the last 20 years. The chance to work on national and international projects for major retailers, iconic brands and corporate clients. The potential for growth, development, and future career progression. In addition the…

Salary our Digital Print Production Manager jobs offer

• Basic Salary: £30,000 – £38,000
• Annual Bonus: Based on Performance & Profit
• Pension

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We’re recruiting for a large format graphics Sales Managers job, with a well established manufacturer of retail display, point of sale / POS and branding solutions. This digital print Sales Manager jobs key responsibilities are to develop sales for the company’s Environmental Graphics division. Kit includes Durst printers and products range from in-store marketing solutions, tension fabric systems, light boxes, architectural and environmental graphics solutions.

The company:

We’ve worked with this client exclusively for almost a decade and they’re growth is a real success story. From humble beginnings they’ve grown to become a multi million pound turnover business. Providing internal and external signage, large format digital print, Point of Sale and merchandising and display products, for clients and brands throughout the UK, Europe and further afield.

They have an excellent reputation for quality products and service, which has seen them develop lasting relationships with clients, winning additional market share. Having value engineered an excellent tension fabric system, procuring component parts including extrusions and LED’s direct from the manufacturers, they have the exclusive UK distribution rights and are able to offer an excellent quality, modular and bespoke display system at highly competitive market rates.

From this growth, they are setting up a new division to focus on large format graphics for retail interior display, environmental and architectural graphics, exhibition and events and other associated markets. This is an exciting opportunity that will start as a sales role and based on your success will give you the opportunity to build this new division and grow your role within the company.

The Digital Print Sales Manager jobs responsibilities include:

Our client already currently sells to major brands, retail and leisure clients, either direct or via creative agencies. Their tension fabric system, as well as their other digital print products, has experienced significant growth. The company is investing into this area of their business and diversifying with a new division to focus on environmental graphics. They also see this product being sold into a wide variety of other market sectors including: Museum, Workplace Branding, Education, Event, Exhibition, Sports Stadiums, Hotel and Restaurant. Initially the role will start as a sales role but the opportunity to grow the division and your role will be available.

This Sales Manager jobs key responsibilities include:

• Sales and Marketing activity to raise the company’s profile and product awareness.
• Proactively generate sales for the fabric tension system, and other POS Display solutions.
• New business development and management of your own client accounts.
• Identifying cross selling opportunities for other company products and services.
• Researching and developing new target markets and prospective clients.

You:

• Ideally you will have experience of generating sales of Fabric Tension Systems and are familiar with the product.
• Experience of selling a similar marketing, advertising or branding display product into the following target markets may also be considered: Museum, Workplace Branding, Education, Event, Exhibition, Sports Stadiums, Hotel and Restaurant
• Proven background in, and succesfull track record of, sales, business development and account management.
• The ability to see beyond the current role and the ambition to drive the business forward to expand your own career opportunities within a dynamic and growing business.
• Self motivation, good written and verbal communication skills.

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The company

Part of a large international group, with global offices, the company supply the advertising industry with various products and services. Creating innovative, mixed media solutions for outdoor advertising, Point of Sale / POS and Events, from design, fabrication and production, through to supply. The group has grown to become a leading international player in the OOH sector.

Their East Sussex digital printing production facility currently turns over c£4m a year in large format and super wide format digital print. Supplying marketing, advertising, communications and experiential agencies, as well leading media owners, the business has seen recent growth. To support this, and their strategic plan for further expansion, they’re now looking to recruit an experienced Large Format Print Production Manager, capable to take the production function to the next level.

Production Managers job responsibilities

In this large format digital print Production Managers job, you’ll be expected to be hands on, quality driven, innovative and able to increase efficiencies. Reporting directly to the Managing Director your duties will also include:

• Overall responsibility for 18 direct reports, including 3 supervisors.
• Management, and organisation of supervision, of up to 3 shifts a day.
• Holding daily department meetings, setting the print team objectives in order to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining good communications with other departments.
• Management of production scheduling for print and finishing – Reschedule tasks and machine usage.
• Have an advanced understanding of all equipment within the department.
• Manage machine maintenance.
• Work with manufacturers and other service providers to quickly resolve breakdowns.
• Manage service engineers when on site.
• Manage day to day stock and special orders for the print department.
• Quality control to include; colour accuracy, colour consistency, pre-press, artwork quality, artwork accuracy, print quality and material quality.
• Run production machines when necessary.
• Keep up-to-date with new print technologies and processes.

You

To be considered for this large format production manager’s job you’ll be able to demonstrate the following:

• Large format printing Production Management experience is essential. Experience of working as a supervisor will be given careful consideration.
• Production planning and scheduling work flow experience for large format digital printing is essential.
• Knowledge of UV, Solvent, Aqueous and Latex Print, is essential.
• Systems and Process improvements and implementation.
• Quality control of all aspects of large format printing and finishing.
• Production team / staff management experience.
• Organising of shifts, including day, night and weekend Supervisory cover.
• Excellent understanding of colour matching
• Pre-press knowledge and experience beneficial

What’s in it for you?

The chance to join a large format digital print and outdoor advertising specialist, with ambitious growth plans who are now looking to recruit a team to help them achieve their goals. In return you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career and be rewarded with a good remuneration package

Package:

• Salary Range: £40,000 – £45,000 (possibly room for some flexibility)
• Benefits

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Recruiting for a Senior Project Managers job opportunity, with a multi-disciplinary retail branding, display and visual merchandising consultancy. Specialising in signage, point of sale and display, window displays and visual merchandising, they’re currently recruiting for a Signage Senior Project Managers job vacancy. You’ll need a track record of succesfull experience, working within a signage project management job, and have strong technical knowledge of signage construction and fabrication techniques.

The company:

Our client is a close knit, multi disciplinary team, made up of creative designers and project managers. They design and deliver branded environments for leading retail and leisure brands, creating engaging physical spaces. Working with fashion, sports, leisure, cafe and restaurant clients, they provide a range of services to enhance the customer experience, including: internal and external signage, graphics, vinyls, point of sale, window displays, visual merchandising retail fixtures, fittings and equipment through to retail theatre. Through supply chain partners they oversee and manage the procurement and manufacture of products and oversee the installation process.

With offices and space to showcase their work to prospective clients, they have contemporary environment to work from. Based in Manchester, they’re open to considering people who are willing and able to get into the office at least 2-3 days a week, for this signage project managers job opportunity.

Signage Senior Project Manager jobs responsibilities:

In this Signage Senior Project Managers job you’ll play an instrumental role within the team. Responsible for managing a number of different client accounts, your role will combine a mix of being office based, visiting clients, attending site meeting and managing suppliers and subcontractors. This senior project managers role will involve national, and on occasion the possibility of European, travel.

As the consultancy Signage Senior Project Manager, your job function will include:

• Client Meetings, taking briefs and scoping sites to determine work.
• Liaising with the creative design team / brief development.
• Obtaining client sign off on design projects.
• Sourcing products, props and furniture.
• Coordinating and managing third party suppliers for bespoke manufacture.
• Coordinating and managing installations teams.
• Internal and external facing project management.
• Writing proposals, H&S, risk assessments.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to client satisfaction and on budget.

You:

To be considered for this Signage Senior Project Managers job opportunity, you’ll have the following:

• Project Management experience.
• Technical understanding of signage, materials, finishes and specifications.
• A dynamic personality with a can do attitude.
• Well presented with strong communication skills.
• Well organised with the ability to multitask across numerous projects simultaneously.
• A willingness to travel to national and European sites.
• A creative eye and appreciation of brands and brand management.

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A Production / Operations Manager job opportunity with a progressive sign manufacturer. This Production / Operations Manager jobs requirements mean you’ll have proven experience working in either operations management, or production management jobs, within a signage or metal fabrication business. Sign industry experience would be ideal, but a production manager / operations manager that can devise and implement systems and processes to improve efficiencies is whats really required.

The company:

A forward thinking and progressive  signage and graphics company, that’s seen continuous year on year growth since their inception ten years ago.  With a multi million pound turnover and an impressive portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, they deliver visual identity and branding solutions for corporate clients and brands internationally.

Initially using manufacturing supply chain partners, several years ago they opened their own fabrication and production facility, to bring subcontracted manufacturing in house. Significant investment, the factory has been kitted out with a variety of machinery including: CNC routers, brake press, guillotine, welding machines, wall saws and large format digital printers, giving them in house capability to produce metal work, acrylic, manufacture built up letters and produce vinyl and digitally printed graphics.

Due to the current Production Manager moving internally they’re now recruiting a Production / Operations Manager to champion their production facility.

Operations Manager / Production Manager jobs responsibilities:

This is an opportunity to make this factory your baby. Since it was set up it has doubled in size and requires you to evaluate and implement revised systems and processes to improve efficiencies. Reporting to the Managing Director you’ll take ownership of:

• Reviewing factory set up and implementing systems and process improvements on a contentious basis.
• Production scheduling and management of production flow that can change quickly dependent on client needs.
• Management of factory costs.
• Procurement.
• Negotiations with suppliers.
• Stock control.
• Supply chain management.
• Health and Safety.
• Staff recruitment and management.

You:

To be considered for this signage production managers job / operations managers job you’ll be able to demonstrate the following:

• Hands on production management / operations management experience required.
• Whilst sign industry knowledge would be ideal its not essential if you have experience working with similar manufacturing and fabrication machinery and techniques.
• Proven ability of promoting continuous improvements, implementing systems and process to deliver improvements in efficiency and costs.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, and change productions schedules, when required.
• Highly motivated, with a can do attitude, you’ll have the ability to focus during busy times delivering to tight deadlines.
• Good man management and motivational skills.
• Effective communicator.

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This Managing Director jobs part of the exit strategy of the founder and incumbent MD. We’re looking for a high calibre, commercial professional, ideally with experience gained in Director jobs or Senior Management jobs. This senior executive jobs crucial to the business, the owners succession plans, and offers you the chance to take over a successful, profitable and growing business.

The company:

We like to be open about the roles we handle. However due to the sensitivity of this assignment, confidentiality is required. Throughout the process we will be able to open up and provide you with further details.

What we can tell you at this stage is, this MD jobs with a well established company, involved in the design, production and implementation of a variety of solutions for branded environments. Servicing a numerous markets including architects, designers, direct to brands and corporate clients, to name a few. They have completed countless prestigious projects throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Recent significant growth, in terms of turnover, staff and investment provides the infrastructure and capacity for further growth. This also means the current share holders are able to plan for their future, allowing the founder and current MD to retire, transitioning the running of the business to the incoming Managing Director.

The Managing Director jobs responsibilities include:

As the Managing Director you will assume control of the organisation and oversee all business operations, people and ventures. Working with the existing directors to phase into the role, releasing them to retire over an agreed transitional period. You will report directly to the Shareholders and will be formally appointed as a Company Director.

As MD you will be the highest ranking manager in the organisation and will be responsible for the overall success of the business. Success will be measured based on performance in the following areas of responsibility:

• Business Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Operations
• Financial

This MD jobs initial objectives include:

On completion of your induction, and an agreed period of familiarisation, this MD jobs initial objectives are:

• During the first month, while meeting all responsibilities, you will formalise the founders exit plan. Demonstrating to the Board how each responsibility is transferred to an appropriate role within the business. You will provide clear dated milestones.
• During the first three months you will formalise the business plan and budget. Demonstrating how each element of the plan will be achieved, with clear dated financial milestones.
• You will present your business plan to the Board for input and shareholder approval.
• You will ensure that the transitional period is completed without weakening customer service or reductions in net profits.

*A more in-depth job description will be provided post initial screening.

You:

Ideally you’ll have experience of working within a creative manufacturing / production and installation business, supplying architectural, branding and / or furniture products.

To be considered you will need to be:

• Living or willing to relocate to a commutable distance from the office in the Thames Valley area.
• A strategist and a leader able to steer the company in the most profitable and robust direction, while also implementing the vision, mission and long term goals.
• Proven experience as Managing Director or other suitable Senior Managerial position.
• Have an outstanding appreciation of the psychology of the sales process, able to demonstrate this understanding and your ability to personally apply this to secure sales.
• Be up-to-date with latest industry trends, able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering business plans.
• Able to demonstrate how you encourage your team and staff.
• Able to mentor and lead.
• Have a current clean driving licence and pass a DBS check.
• Be proficient with computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Be proficient with CRM and ERP systems and appropriate usage within this type of business.

*A more in-depth person specification will be provided post initial screening.

This MD jobs remuneration package:

• Annual Salary commensurate with this role. Basic salary guide c£80-110K.
• Uncapped bonus based on company profits. Further details to be supplied. 
• Company car or car allowance – eg BMW 3 Series or equivalent.
• Company expense account.
• Pension.
• As the Managing Director you will have advance knowledge of opportunities to purchase shares from the existing shareholders.

The process:

• We’ve been engaged on an exclusive basis to carry out an extensive search, as expected for senior appointments. This job advert is part of our broader executive search strategy and may require some patience whist we conduct all search methods. We’ll endeavor to keep you updated throughout the process.
• Given the confidential nature of the role, our screening and qualification process is likely to also require a number of discussions with you. As the process progresses we will be able to disclose more details.
• Following successful completion of our screening process, it is likely that in the first instance initial telephone conversations will be arranged between you and our client.
• If shortlisted you will be required to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) possibly before first, but certainly before second, interviews.
• If selected for second interview you will be required to undertake a psychometric / personality test prior to the interview.

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Recruiting for a signage and digital print sales job. We’re looking for an experienced large format graphics Sales Manager. As Sales Manager you’ll be responsible for developing new business sales for digital print and the Account Management and expansion of your own client base. Location is flexible but ideally you’ll live around the Northern or Western Home Counties of England.

The company:

An independent Signage and Graphics company, established five years ago by an experienced architectural signage and print specialist. Frustrated by their clients being mishandled, by previous large sign companies they’d worked for, they set up their own business. Focusing on high levels of customer service and delivering quality signage products and graphics solutions, the company has steadily grown. They now seek an experienced sales person, who has perhaps reached a glass ceiling or suffered similar frustrations with their current employer, who’d like to join a like minded customer focused sign and graphics business. Offering marketing support, estimating, project management and invoicing. This opportunity would be similar to running your own business within a business, but without the financial risk and far greater support.

Responsibilities include:

Reporting directly to the owner of the business you’ll be responsible for:

• Setting your own realistic Sales target (This will be used to calculate your basic salary)
• Creating your own sales strategy and what support you’ll require
• Developing new business / sales enquireys
• Account Management
• Sales Forecasting
• Sales Reporting

You:

To be considered for this sales managers job you’ll need to be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of selling large format graphics / digital print. New business and Account Management
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Commercial acumen
• Self motivated
• Ability to work within a mature environment i.e. not need micro-managing

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