What has Coronavirus meant to Just Recruitment?

What has Coronavirus meant to Just Recruitment?

Three months ago, we had never heard of COVID-19. Now it has the world gripped with fear.

Up until a few weeks ago, I don’t believe that I had ever heard the phrase “self-isolation”, I had certainly never said it. Now I’m practising it.

Prior to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s introduction of a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, I knew Furlough as a slightly archaic word for military leave. This week I have been struggling with implementing it for some of my colleagues.

      Fortunately, back in 2016, we invested in a technology overhaul and the creation of our private cloud infrastructure.  

Within a couple of months of the disease being named, it has turned the world upside down and inside out!

At Just Recruitment we have implemented our Business Continuity plans to enable as many people as possible to work from home. Fortunately, back in 2016, we invested in a technology overhaul and the creation of our private cloud infrastructure. A person’s physical location is irrelevant when it comes to being able to access our voice and data technology.

This means that we can move people to the location that is best for the business and for the individual’s security.

We have been working with the GLA and our clients to ensure that we can use the technology we have to maintain the highest levels of compliance. At the time of writing, Just Recruitment has over 250 temporary workers employed in either the food or medical supply chains. These individuals have been given special worker status and are important players in the country’s fight against coronavirus.

It is not been easy to adapt to the new challenges. It is sometimes stressed and stretched our existing procedures. What everyone at Just Recruitment can be proud of is how, as a company, we have met the challenge.

Wash your hands

Obviously, across the country, there are many similar examples of small companies stepping up to the mark. The days ahead will continue to be challenging and we will meet the challenges. We will be here for our clients, for our candidates and for our community.

What we all must do is to get on with business as usual. Or at least as close to usual as it can be. We must all recognise and comply with the rules and regulations that are being introduced by the government. Many of the very imaginative actions recently taken by the Chancellor show his commitment to support the economy. But the economy also needs the help itself. Companies like Just Recruitment, need to adapt to the new environment as well as adopt the new rules.

If, as seems likely, we are about to enter a deep recession we need to find the resilience and innovations needed to bring us through the recession; and to bring us through as a stronger company, as a stronger economy and as a stronger country.

Peter Foy Director of Just Recruitment

Published: 25 March 2020

© 2020 Just Recruitment Group Ltd

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Sector: Sales
Location: Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
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About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a well-regarded, market-leading business on the outskirts of Colchester that is seeking a Sales Negotiator to join its stable team.

The key purpose of this role is to achieve and exceed sales conversion targets from quotations, whilst maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and engagement.

You will be responsible for the accurate updating of CRM and pricing systems too.

Key duties include:

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  • Negotiating with customers — listen to objections, understand requirements, and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Developing relationships with key customers, influencers, and decision-makers within the industry.
  • Using the bespoke pricing software to review and amend quotations in line with company processes.
  • Performing other tasks and duties as reasonably requested by the Sales Office Manager.

Role requirements include:

  • Professional and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Diligent and proactive in following up on quotations and capturing feedback.
  • Positive, “can-do” attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
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  • Reasonable level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite; training provided for in-house systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and remain organised.

Please note that, due to the company location, you must have access to your own transport.

 

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Sales Negotiator
Sector: Sales
Location: Earls Colne, Colchester
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: JC28
About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a well-regarded, market-leading business on the outskirts of Colchester that is seeking a Sales Negotiator to join its stable team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to achieve and exceed sales conversion targets from quotations, whilst maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and engagement.

You will be responsible for the accurate updating of CRM and pricing systems too.

Key duties include:

  • Contacting clients by phone or email to follow up on quotations with a view to securing orders for the business.
  • Ensuring internal systems are updated accordingly with accurate and current information.
  • Negotiating with customers — listen to objections, understand requirements, and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Developing relationships with key customers, influencers, and decision-makers within the industry.
  • Using the bespoke pricing software to review and amend quotations in line with company processes.
  • Performing other tasks and duties as reasonably requested by the Sales Office Manager.

Role requirements include:

  • Professional and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Diligent and proactive in following up on quotations and capturing feedback.
  • Positive, “can-do” attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work methodically under pressure.
  • Reasonable level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite; training provided for in-house systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and remain organised.

Please note that, due to the company location, you must have access to your own transport.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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You will be responsible for maintaining all records required for the accurate operation of the sales and purchase ledgers, including the daily entry and reconciliation of cash.

Duties include:

  • Entering daily cash from multiple bank accounts and reconciling on a daily basis.
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Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Please note the company can offer full or part-time hours!

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
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