Where could a career at Thorlux take you?
Thorlux employs approximately 400 people at its modern manufacturing facility in the Moons Moat area of Redditch, Worcestershire. We have been designing and manufacturing innovative luminaires and controls systems for over 80 years and are proud that 97% of our products are manufactured in the UK. Our luminaires are manufactured utilising our excellent facilities including automated punching and laser cutting machines, in house powder coating and state of the art surface mount technology (SMT) lines placing over 1,000,000 components every week. We have a long history and we genuinely care about our employees.
Lighting Sales Engineer - North East
DEPARTMENT: External Sales
RESPONSIBLE TO: Northern Regional Sales Manager
PURPOSES OF JOB: To continually develop business by selling the Company’s range of lighting products. To develop business with specifiers, lighting Consultants and end users.
MAIN TASKS:
To identify potential clients and requirements in the market and increase sales turnover.
To achieve Sales targets.
To gain knowledge of customer requirements and give feedback to Regional Sales Manager.
To have on going competitor awareness, new products, prices, samples, literature and any other information and to feedback to Regional Sales Manager.
To build and develop relationships with clients.
To achieve a specification and ensure that this is followed through to a successful conclusion.
To liaise with various departments within the Company to ensure satisfactory customer support/backup.
To observe Health & Safety regulations and encourage others to do so.
To carry out any task delegated by the Regional Sales Manager.
If you are interested in the role, please do not hesitate to apply to Recruitment@Thorlux.co.uk.
Look forward to hearing from you.
ApplyProduct Manager - Industrial & Exterior
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Product Manager who will be specifically focused on the management and growth our successful range of industrial & exterior luminaires based at Thorlux Redditch.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To lead the profitable growth of all industrial & exterior product lines across all sales regions. The Product Manager is responsible for the product specification, profit margins, management and marketing activities in all selling regions.
MAIN DUTIES WILL CONSIST OF:
* To carry out analysis and have full understanding of market trends, regulatory standards, changes and impacts in key markets and to understand competitor strategies with regards to industrial & exterior lighting products and solutions.
* To carry out analysis and have full understanding with respect to price, competition, product specification, sectors and use this information to assist in creating a strategic plan.
* To develop marketing and sales tools that set out the unique selling points (USPs) and value added propositions for new products to assist the sales teams.
* In line with the business strategic plan, assist in researching and defining target sectors along with the products that are required in those markets.
* To provide the outline brief and business case for new product ranges/special designs, including market analysis and sales/customer feedback.
* To manage the life cycle of the product ranges to ensure longevity and profit maximisation through value added value engineering (VAVE) and price management.
* To understand how the pricing structure works for the product ranges. Establish costs during product development and assist with market pricing referencing competitor products and alternative products in the range.
* To assist in the creation and production of marketing content and materials.
* To provide training and support for the relevant products to both internal and external, home and international sales.
* Manage designated key customers and work with them in developing luminaire specifications and products that meet their specialised requirements.
* Provide an in-depth bi-annual report detailing product range performance, analysis, trends and suggested actions.
* Conduct professional CPD seminars to both internal and external, home and international audiences.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
* Strong appreciation for the technical applications of lighting.
* Ideally be familiar with the relevant British Standards and industry guideline documents.
* Fully conversant in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
Sales Engineer - Hampshire & Dorset
DEPARTMENT: External Sales
PURPOSES OF JOB: To continually develop business by selling the Company’s range of lighting products. To develop business with specifiers, lighting Consultants and end users.
MAIN TASKS:
To identify potential clients and requirements in the market and increase sales turnover.
To achieve Sales targets.
To gain knowledge of customer requirements and give feedback to Regional Sales Manager.
To have on going competitor awareness, new products, prices, samples, literature and any other information and to feedback to Regional Sales Manager.
To build and develop relationships with clients.
To achieve a specification and ensure that this is followed through to a successful conclusion.
To liaise with various departments within the Company to ensure satisfactory customer support/backup.
To observe Health & Safety regulations and encourage others to do so.
To carry out any task delegated by the Regional Sales Manager.
If you are interested in the role, please do not hesitate to apply to Recruitment@Thorlux.co.uk.
Look forward to hearing from you.
ApplyHow to Apply
If you are interested in any of the above positions please download and complete the application form and return by email to recruitment@thorlux.co.uk. Alternatively you can print off the application form and complete with blue or black pen and return by post to the below address:
- HR Department
- Thorlux Lighting
- Merse Road
- North Moons Moat
- Redditch
- Worcestershire
- B98 9HH
- United Kingdom
You may include a CV if you wish but only submissions including the FW Thorpe Plc application form can be accepted.
For further assistance please contact the Group HR Manager on +44 (0)1527 583200.
