Senior Sales Manager | UK Wholesale

Banbury, Oxfordshire | Hybrid
Permanent | Senior Leadership
Salary up to £75,000 Plus Bonus

KPI Retail are exclusively partnering with a growing premium lifestyle and accessories business looking for an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead and drive its UK Wholesale function across two established consumer brands.

This is a senior commercial role for someone who can combine sales leadership, account growth and people management to drive the next stage of the business's wholesale growth.

The role

You'll take a leading role within the UK Wholesale function, responsible for driving sales performance, developing key customer relationships and ensuring the team delivers against ambitious commercial targets.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and driving the UK Wholesale sales strategy
• Delivering against revenue, growth and commercial targets
• Leading, coaching and developing the Wholesale Sales team
• Managing and developing relationships with key wholesale partners and stockists
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and win new business
• Driving seasonal sell-in and maximising performance across product launches
• Using sales data, customer insight and market trends to identify growth opportunities
• Setting clear targets and monitoring performance across the team
• Building strong relationships with key customers and commercial partners
• Working closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Experience and wider commercial teams
• Providing clear sales forecasts, reporting and commercial insight to senior leadership
• Representing the brands at customer meetings, trade shows and industry events
• Acting as a senior commercial voice within the Wholesale function

What we're looking for

You'll have significant experience within Wholesale Sales leadership, ideally within fashion, accessories, jewellery, beauty, gifting, lifestyle or another product-led consumer business.

We're looking for someone who has experience leading a team and taking accountability for commercial performance, rather than simply managing an individual portfolio of accounts.

You'll be:

• A confident and experienced sales leader
• Highly commercial and comfortable working towards ambitious targets
• Experienced in developing and growing wholesale accounts
• Confident identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Strong at coaching and developing sales teams
• Comfortable using data to understand performance and inform decisions
• An excellent relationship-builder and senior stakeholder manager
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, growing business

Hybrid working

The role operates on a three days with the business / two days from home hybrid model.

Those three days won't necessarily mean sitting in the Banbury office. As a senior commercial role, your week could include time at Head Office, visiting customers, attending trade events or travelling to other locations as required.

The remaining two days can be worked from home.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working - two days from home
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays, rising to 35 with length of service
• Generous staff discount
• Discounts across hundreds of other retail brands
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• 24-hour virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development support
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to have genuine influence over the future growth of the UK Wholesale business

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established wholesale sales leader who wants to lead a team, drive commercial performance and play a key role in the continued growth of two established consumer brands.

Apply directly or get in touch with Jessica Roose at KPI Retail for a confidential conversation - Jessicar@kpir.co.uk

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HGV Class 2 Driver – Immediate Starts – £16.50 an hour

KPI Recruiting are looking for a HGV Class 2 Driver for our client based in Weybridge.  Our client is a leading provider in the delivery industry within the UK, with state-of-the-art vehicles and services provided! Our client is looking to add to their pool of HGV Class 1 drivers as they continue to grow and expand their team.

Job description:

• ADHOC or Shift work available
• Morning, Afternoon or Night Shift
• £16.19 per hour
• Ongoing and temp to perm opportunities
• Average of an 8 hour day
• Year-round positions
• Opportunity for overtime
• Drivers’ benefits include - weekly pay, additional shifts within KPI driving contacts available, use of state-of-the-art vehicles.

Your role will include driving the HGV Class 2 vehicle across the country, delivering to different Depots across the UK. you will be required to load and unload when needed so handball can be involved.

Rates (PAYE) –

• £16.19 per hour days
• £18.61 per hour nights

The ideal candidate will need the following:

• All up to date driving licence, CPC and Digi along with HIAB licence
• No IN, DD, DR endorsements on licence
• Hi vis and safety boots

For more information on the HGV Class 2 Driver role, please contact our team on 01270 440938 or email danm@kpir.co.uk

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KPI Recruiting are looking for a HGV Class 1 Driver for our client based in Weybridge.  Our client is a leading provider in the delivery industry within the UK, with state-of-the-art vehicles and services provided! Our client is looking to add to their pool of HGV Class 1 drivers as they continue to grow and expand their team.

Job description:

• ADHOC or Shift work available
• Morning, Afternoon or Night Shift
• £17.92  per hour
• Ongoing and temp to perm opportunities
• Average of an 8 hour day
• Year-round positions
• Opportunity for overtime
• Drivers’ benefits include - weekly pay, additional shifts within KPI driving contacts available, use of state-of-the-art vehicles.

Your role will include driving the HGV Class 1 vehicle across the country, delivering to different Depots across the UK. you will be required to load and unload when needed so handball can be involved.

Rates (PAYE) –

• £17.92 per hour days
• £19.87 per hour nights

The ideal candidate will need the following:

• All up to date driving licence, CPC and Digi along with HIAB licence
• No IN, DD, DR endorsements on licence
• Hi vis and safety boots

For more information, please contact our team on 01270 440938 or email danm@kpir.co.uk

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Account Manager | Wholesale

Banbury, Oxfordshire | Hybrid
Permanent | Wholesale
Salary up to £50,000 Plus Bonus

KPI Retail are exclusively partnering with a growing premium lifestyle and accessories business looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their Wholesale team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven relationship-builder to take responsibility for a portfolio of wholesale accounts across two established consumer brands, developing existing partnerships while identifying opportunities to drive further growth.

The role

You'll manage and develop relationships with wholesale customers, acting as a key point of contact and working closely with accounts to understand their business, maximise sales opportunities and ensure they receive an exceptional level of service.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of wholesale accounts

• Building strong, long-term relationships with customers

• Identifying opportunities to grow revenue and account performance

• Working towards agreed sales targets and commercial objectives

• Presenting and selling seasonal collections and new product launches

• Understanding individual customer needs and identifying relevant commercial opportunities

• Monitoring account performance and proactively identifying areas for growth

• Supporting customers throughout the season to maximise sell-through

• Working collaboratively with wider Wholesale, Marketing, Visual Merchandising and Customer Experience teams

• Providing market and customer insight back into the wider business

• Delivering an exceptional experience across your account base

What we're looking for

You'll have previous experience within Account Management, Wholesale, B2B Sales or a commercially focused customer-facing role.

Ideally, you'll come from fashion, accessories, jewellery, beauty, gifting, lifestyle or another product-led consumer business.

You'll be a natural relationship-builder who enjoys getting to know their customers, understanding what drives their business and finding opportunities to develop accounts commercially.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Commercially minded and target driven

• Confident building and maintaining customer relationships

• Comfortable presenting and selling products and collections

• Proactive in identifying new opportunities

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple accounts

• Confident communicating with stakeholders at different levels

• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, growing business

Hybrid working

The role operates on a three days with the business / two days from home hybrid model.

Your three business-based days will primarily include time at the Banbury Head Office, alongside customer meetings, events or other locations where required.

The remaining two days can be worked from home.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary - Plus Bonus

• Hybrid working – two days from home

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service

• Generous staff discount

• Learning and development opportunities

• The opportunity to work across two established and growing consumer brands

• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine commercial impact

Interested?

If you're an experienced Account Manager who loves building relationships, developing accounts and spotting commercial opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or get in touch with Jessica Roose at KPI Retail for a confidential conversation – Jessicar@kpir.co.uk

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Head of Visual Merchandising

Banbury, Oxfordshire | Hybrid 2 days from home
Up to £50,000 + Benefits
Permanent | Senior Leadership

KPI Retail are partnering exclusively with a growing premium lifestyle and accessories business looking for an experienced Head of Visual Merchandising to lead the VM function across two established consumer brands.

This is a genuinely strategic VM role. You'll be responsible for setting the direction, defining the standards and leading how both brands show up across their physical retail environments.

The role

You'll lead the Visual Merchandising strategy across stores, showrooms, pop-ups and new retail spaces, working closely with senior leaders across Creative, Marketing, Retail, Buying and Commercial.

You'll be responsible for:

• Setting and leading the overall Visual Merchandising strategy

• Defining the VM vision and standards across two brands

• Leading windows, store layouts, customer journeys and product presentation

• Bringing seasonal campaigns and product launches to life across physical retail

• Creating VM standards, principles and toolkits for retail teams

• Leading VM across new stores, refurbishments, relocations and pop-ups

• Using customer insight and commercial performance to evolve the strategy

• Leading and developing the Visual Merchandising team

• Managing external suppliers, agencies and project budgets

• Acting as the senior VM lead within the business

What we're looking for

You'll have significant experience within Visual Merchandising leadership, ideally across premium retail, fashion, accessories, beauty or lifestyle.

Crucially, we're looking for someone who can set the VM direction rather than simply execute an established process.

You'll combine strong creative judgement with commercial thinking and understand how great VM can strengthen a brand while ultimately driving customer engagement and sales.

Experience across multi-site retail, window concepts, spatial planning, store openings, seasonal campaigns and team leadership will be particularly valuable.

Hybrid working

The role operates on a three days with the business / two days from home hybrid model.

Those three days won't necessarily mean sitting in the Banbury office. As a hands-on VM leadership role, your week could include time at Head Office, in stores or visiting other retail locations and sites as required.

The remaining two days can be worked from home.

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £50,000

• Bonus opportunity

• Hybrid working – two days from home

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service

• Generous staff discount

• Learning and development opportunities

• The opportunity to lead and shape the VM direction across two established and growing brands

• Genuine influence across major retail projects, store openings and brand activations

Interested?

This is a chance to take the lead on VM within a growing retail business and have genuine influence over how two established brands evolve their physical retail experience.

Apply directly or get in touch with Jessica Roose at KPI Retail for a confidential conversation.

Electrical Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - 55K - NO WEEKENDS

12hr days and nights rotation - NO WEEKENDS & 4 nights every 5 weeks only

Macclesfield

• £55,000
• Profit related pay bonus
• Ownership bonus payment - TAX FREE
• Life assurance - 9x salary
• Sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme, 5% employee, 10% employer contribution
• Health care cashback - Opticians, dentist etc. 
• Over time paid at 1.5X Mon-Sat and 2X on Sundays

Job Purpose:

A world leader in the medical devices industry are seeking a proactive maintenance engineer professional to minimise downtime, conduct planned maintenance and continuous improvement tasks across site.

The successful candidate will be a hands on, Multi-Skilled Engineer with an Electrical bias and have a desire to improve machinery availability, life cycle costs and efficiency.         

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive repairs to a variety equipment and control systems
• Act as the engineering representative on the night shift.
• Carry out planned Maintenance activities.
• Minimising downtime and contributing to the achievement of production targets
• Supervision of outside contractors/service engineers and tradesmen as required
• Management of small projects such as equipment installation or staff training
• To develop and implement process improvements

Requirements:

• Completed a recognised city & guilds, NVQ or equivalent electrical engineering apprenticeship
• Proven experience post apprenticeship in an electrical multiskilled maintenance role
• Electrical/ mechanical skills bias with proven competence in both disciplines.
• Ability to identify and correct faults within electrical, pneumatic, water and mechanical systems
• Be able to demonstrate a continues improvement mindset

If you have the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you! Apply Now!

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Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant – Crewe

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start
Location: Crewe, CW1 2DL
Salary: £500 - £560 per week (£100 - £115 per day)
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you a graduate with a 2:1 degree or above looking to kick-start a rewarding career in secondary education?

Whether you're aspiring to become a Secondary Teacher, SEN specialist, Educational Psychologist or pursue another education or child-focused career, this Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Crewe offers an excellent foundation for your future.

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Crewe (CW1 2DL) is looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed graduate to join their team from September 2026.

Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop essential education skills and build the confidence needed to progress into teacher training and a wide range of education-based careers.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time role, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
• Weekly pay of £500 - £560
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Hands-on classroom experience across the secondary age range
• Opportunities to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• Opportunities to gain experience within your degree subject
• Supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Crewe (CW1 2DL) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Work with pupils across different year groups and abilities to support their academic and personal development.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional guidance.
• Support students with a range of SEN and additional learning needs, helping to remove barriers to learning.
• Deliver interventions designed to improve literacy, numeracy, subject knowledge and confidence.
• Support positive behaviour and encourage students to develop independence, resilience and self-confidence.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, teachers and wider school staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need:

• A 2:1 degree or above, or be predicted to achieve one.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach.
• The enthusiasm to learn from experienced teachers and school leaders.
• Strong subject knowledge, particularly if you are interested in progressing into secondary teacher training.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• An ambition to build a long-term career within secondary education.
• The right to work full-time in the UK.

Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential. We're particularly interested in graduates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, commitment and the potential to make a genuine difference to students' education.

Start Your Career in Secondary Education

This role is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to gain high-quality classroom experience before progressing into secondary teacher training or another education-based career.

You'll have the opportunity to observe experienced teachers, develop your classroom management skills, support students with a variety of needs and gain a genuine understanding of life within a secondary school.

If you're an ambitious graduate with a 2:1 degree or above, a passion for working with young people and the drive to build a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant position for September 2026.

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Electrical Engineer - Plastic Injection Moulding 

• Salary: £40,000

• Hours: 37.5 per week

• Shifts: Early (6am-2pm), Days (8:30am-4:30pm), Afternoons (2pm-10pm)

• Pattern: Three-week rotating shift pattern (EAD)

• Location: Blackwood

• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Maintenance team in Blackwood, supporting a busy plastic injection moulding manufacturing environment. Working on a three-shift scheme, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of production machinery and electrical systems.

The role is integral to maintaining efficient production, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing site.

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, fault-finding, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and plastic injection moulding machinery across the site.

The position involves both preventative and reactive maintenance, equipment upgrades, installation support, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards.

You will work closely with production teams, engineering colleagues, and external contractors to maintain reliable plant operation and minimise production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on plastic injection moulding machinery, plant, and associated equipment

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns promptly

• Fault-find and repair electrical control systems and production equipment

• Carry out safety checks, inspections, and ensure safe working practices

• Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects

• Maintain and repair electrical supply and distribution equipment

• Assist with the installation, relocation, and removal of production equipment

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records

• Assist with the procurement and management of engineering spares and stock

• Work effectively across a rotating shift pattern

• Collaborate with production, engineering, contractors, and other site stakeholders

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance

Essential Criteria

• ONC in Electrical Engineering

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship

• Strong industrial electrical engineering background

• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• 18th Edition qualification

• PLC experience and fault-finding knowledge

• Experience with plastic injection moulding machinery

• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

• Experience with industrial automation and control systems

• Experience with manufacturing machinery and associated electrical systems

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive

• Positive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing production requirements

• Strong organisational and planning abilities

• Reliable and safety-conscious

• Flexible to work additional hours when required

• Professional approach to working with production and engineering teams

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Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Crewe

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start
Location: Crewe, CW1 2DL
Salary: £500–£560 per week (£100–£115 per day)
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you a graduate with a 2:1 degree or above looking to take your first step towards a rewarding career in primary education?

Whether you're aspiring to become a Primary Teacher, Educational Psychologist, SEN specialist, or pursue another child-focused career, this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Crewe provides an excellent foundation for your future.

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Crewe is looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed graduate to join their team from September 2026.

Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you'll gain valuable hands-on classroom experience, develop essential teaching skills and build the confidence needed to progress into teacher training or a range of education-based careers.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time role, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
• Weekly pay of £500–£560 (Daily rate between £100-£115 Per Day)
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Hands-on experience across the primary age range
• Opportunities to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• Supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Crewe (CW1 2DL) location

What You'll Be Doing

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Provide personalised 1:1 support to pupils who require additional guidance.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs and help remove barriers to their learning and progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and the creation of engaging learning resources.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive.

What We're Looking For

• A 2:1 degree or above, or be predicted to achieve one.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach.
• The enthusiasm to learn from experienced educators.
• Ambition to build a long-term career within primary education.
• The right to work full-time in the UK.

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential. We're looking for graduates with the motivation, commitment and potential to make a genuine difference in the classroom.

Start Your Career in Primary Education

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before progressing into teacher training, educational psychology, SEN or another education-based career.

If you have a 2:1 degree or above, a passion for working with children and the ambition to build a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position for September.

Location: Crewe, CW1 2DL
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £500–£560 per week (£100–£115 per day)

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