CHELSOM

Responsibility

• designing lighting products using 3D Design software
• prepare product renderings to support engineering drawings
• develop new products for the business in line with Chelsom’s existing brand
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• regular communication with commercial and technical functions to deliver the correct product
• work with all internal stakeholders and provide product design and engineering support
• responsible for product design from client sketch through to production
• support in solving manufacturing decisions to meet the customers’ demands
• work closely with suppliers on custom designs
• participate in product testing, installation tests, risk reviews etc
• support the Marketing team with producing marketing material

Requirements

• experience designing with SolidWorks
• experience producing engineering drawings for manufacture
• experience producing sales product renders
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• working knowledge of Microsoft software suite
• good communication skills
• working as part of a fast-paced design team
• good time management
• basic Adobe software experience
• experience with SolidWorks PDM
• understanding of manufacturing methods; sheet steel, welding, machining
• basic electrical knowledge of lighting and or LED’s
• confident in designing to manufacturing tolerancing
• graphic design background

Earnings for position design engineer

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• chelsom is a dynamic and market leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of decorative lighting to the global hospitality sector
• amongst our clients are Hilton, Disney Cruise Lines, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Center Parcs and Virgin Voyages
• as the UK’s highest official awards for British businesses, they come in recognition of our ever-increasing overseas sales presence
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• we have been based in Blackpool for over 75 years and Chelsom’s reputation stands firm as one of the longest standing and well-established vendors in this specialist field
• by having proven relationships for many years with major hotel groups, cruise ship operators, interior designers, architects, shipyards, contractors, and hospitality procurement groups, Chelsom has secured large scale projects with the biggest names in the industry from all around the world
• prepare sales orders in an accurate and timely manner in order to meet the deadline specified by the customer
• maintain sales orders to ensure that the products are available to meet the delivery date promised
• we are very proud to have won two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the International Trade category in both 2017 and 2020
• keep Consultant’s advised of communication with customers and production
• prepare export documentation as required to ensure problem-free delivery to destination
• we have sales teams in Europe, USA, Asia, and The Middle East who service interior designers, hotel groups, cruise operators, shipyards and other organisations around the world
• our global portfolio spans a multitude of countries with completed projects in Sydney, Hong Kong, Zurich, and Chicago to name a few
• prepare quotations for supply to UK and Export delivery points around the world, in an accurate and timely manner to meet the deadline specified by the customer
• take card payment details from the customer, keep safe whilst in your possession and dispose of appropriately
• provide general administrative support as necessary to assist the Sales Team
• provide an excellent after-sales service to the customer
• keep customers advised of progress in supplying their orders and ensure that product is despatched on time or agree new dates where we are unable to meet the required delivery date

Requirements

• blackpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Earnings for position project coordinator

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• keeping all areas of the warehouse clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency
• picking orders from the warehouse and preparing them for despatch
• packing orders in a suitable manner for despatch
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• correct waste management procedures in respect of designated waste streams
• operation of cardboard and polystyrene shredding and compacting machines
• supplier collections from around the north west of England. Deliveries of finished goods on an occasional basis around the country
• carrying out maintenance checks on assigned vehicles
• other general duties that are common within a warehousing environment with training opportunities to learn new skills such as fork lift truck operations
• loading and unloading trucks as required. Putting away and locating stock in designated warehouse locations. Unloading shipping containers requires a significant amount of manual handling – suitable training will be given

Requirements

• warehouse experience: 1 year

Earnings for position warehouse operative

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• manage the team to fulfil all stock requirements for standard stock and specific projects
• continuously review custom project stock requirements with Head of Projects and Head of Product and Sourcing
• liaise with all organisations within the supply chain
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• to be responsible for the day to day management of the purchasing team to include work distribution, planning of individual roles and responsibilities, appraisals and performance evaluation and to ensure that the team works cohesively and effectively
• attend daily meetings at head office with the middle management team to get a continuous overview of all business requirements
• be responsible for the overall management of catalogue stock within the Blackpool warehouse and to be responsible for all stock re orders as and when required
• communicate regularly with local sub- contractors in UK
• carry out continuous assessment of stock levels with a constant link to the sales side of the business to ensure all future orders can be fulfilled
• prepare regular data to report to the Directors and the Head of Product & Sourcing for monthly meetings

Requirements

• strong background in purchasing and procurement
• purchasing experience in China and other overseas markets is desirable
• ideally some experience in purchasing a technical product but not essential
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• ability to read engineering drawings is preferred
• must be a strong communicator
• good experience of managing a team
• excellent IT skills with strong knowledge of all major Microsoft programmes
• resilient and hard working

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• work to Business Development targets with a remit to generate new leads and opportunities
• maintain relationships with key accounts to ensure that they are fully aware of all available Chelsom products and services
• work on an ongoing sales strategy as laid out by the Sales Director
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• once a project comes online, the Sales Consultant will be expected to manage the process from inception to conclusion
• A proven salesperson with a “hunter” mentality who is passionate about nurturing existing client relationships as well as identifying future opportunities
• equally, the Sales Consultant will be expected to negotiate on all contracts with end-users and procurement teams
• the role is field based, and the candidate will work from a home office where they will be expected to plan visits, follow up all possible leads, quotations, tenders and opportunities on both a proactive and reactive basis
• attend UK exhibitions that the company shows at in order to meet with existing clients and attract new ones
• utilise a newly integrated and state-of-the-art CRM system to manage contacts and a project pipeline
• for a live project, an in-house Sales Coordinator at head office will be assigned to each project to handle all project administration
• regular trips to head office in Lancashire will be required as well as regular meetings with the Sales Director
• the Sales Consultant will be expected to present products and services to interior designers so an ability to understand and an appreciation of the specification process is essential
• the successful candidate will be expected to deliver a consistently high-level of customer service in line with Chelsom’s Company Vision, Mission and Sales Strategy
• the candidate will be expected to network with fellow suppliers to the contract sector

Requirements

• must have experience in sales and business development
• ideally have had exposure to the decorative interior’s specification market
• considerable previous market experience with a successful supplier to the global hospitality market and knowledge of the London A&D sector
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• drive, resilience, self-motivation, and a hunger to succeed
• the candidate must be well organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise workload
• must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• ideally will have CRM experience
• excellent attention to detail and customer care is essential
• A strong working knowledge of all major Microsoft software
• full driving license

Benefits

• company car
• laptop

Current offers for the position: