Project Manager

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Project Manager to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester

The company is a fast-paced organisation, and are looking for someone that has worked in a similar type of role.They specialise in the supply of POS/POP within the temporary and permanent display industry.

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Project manager with a strong commercial mind? As Project manager, you will be working with a luxury client and taking the lead on projects from cradle to crave. You will join a business unit and eventually lead a department within that unit containing a team of operational staff delivering projects across the UK and Europe.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting Salary is £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Working Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (please note, this is a full time office based role!)
• Paid time off during company Christmas shutdown period in addition to your annual holiday entitlement
• Death in service x 2 years
• Health Shield
• Peninsula benefits package

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Take charge of multiple projects, managing your own client relationships
• Work closely with all departments and Directors to build and develop client relationships.
• Be the main point of contact for clients, answering all queries and managing their expectations.
• Deliver projects on time through careful planning, forecasting and quoting.
• Lead projects from start to finish including initial brief and installation.
• Work with team within the business including production to bring projects to life, as well as any external partners.
• Cover key projects in the UK and Internationally
• Oversee and take ownership of all details across projects you are responsible for
• Support and train junior team members
• Ability to estimate own projects
• Work with the Senior team to add and contribute to the business future success.

What we need from you

• Strong experience and background within retail displays
• A proven background within project management
• Understanding of various materials used across different projects.
• A leader able to pass on knowledge and develop colleagues
• Outstanding people management and customer relationship management
• A background in manufacturing would be a plus
• Experience working with fashion brands, especially luxury fashion would be extremely advantageous

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