Current Job Vacancies


Sales Designer- New Showsite near Solihull

We are recruiting Sales Designers for our new show site opening near Solihull in March 2024.


As a confident and outgoing person, you will use your consultative and creative expertise to guide customers through the selection and purchase process. Utilising the full training that you will be given you will help clients realise their vision of the ultimate garden room offering a range of bespoke features and colours that best compliments their outdoor space. 


We are looking for people who share a passion for delivering a customer experience and a quality product that exceeds expectation.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Engage and inspire the customer, promoting our products and advising in the selection of the best garden building for their needs
  • Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
  • Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
  • Conduct visits at the customers property to measure and qualify the suitability of products
  • Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries from new and existing customers
  • Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
  • Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
  • Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
  • Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets

Required Skills:


  • Experience of delivering a face to face consultative sales approach
  • Sales & Service driven, with a creative and inspiring personality
  • Able to discover and overcome objections and close sales
  • Highly organised with and eye for detail
  • Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given

Rewards & Benefits:


  • Salary £29,500
  • Quarterly bonuses up to £8000 per year for achieving bonus 
  • End of year bonus of £2000 for achieving annual target
  • Commission paid on every sale
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Health Shield payment scheme
  • Death in service benefit (twice annual salary)
  • Sick pay after qualifying period 
  • Onsite parking
  • Contributory Pension scheme

Usual working pattern is 40hrs a week on a 4 week rota including 3 weekends on / 1 off


Being fully mobile and having your own vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to conduct customer visits.


As this role involves working with the public a DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.

Salary: £29,500 plus bonuses & commission

1st Line IT Support / IT Service Desk

Due to growth and increased demand on our internal and external IT systems we are recruiting a 1st line IT support technician for our Head Office in Narborough. 


Reporting to Systems Manager, this role is based within the technical Support team and you
will be the crucial 1st line contact for all staff and management. The right
person will combine IT knowledge and exceptional customer service skills. Experience of working in an IT support role is preferable but not essential as full training for someone with the right skillset
and motivation is offered.


Role and Responsibilities:


  • 1st line support for all IT related issues and problems and escalate as required
  • Work closely with our 3rd party software technical team
  •  Support the set up and installation of IT systems for Head Office and our show sites which operate remotely
  • Configure hardware, including installing software to laptops, desktops and mobile devices
  • Data entry work on the back end of the ERP system 
  • Identify and understand faults in the ERP system and work to resolve alongside the System Administrator

Preferred Skills:


  • Previous experience working within an IT support role
  • An analytical approach with sound technical and problem solving skills
  • Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
  • A passion for technology and keen to further develop knowledge
  • A professional telephone manner
  • Experience of working with a CRM or ERP system would be an advantage but not essential

Remuneration:


  • Basic salary relative to experience
  • Opportunity to work overtime
  • Excellent staff facilities including breakfast & fresh fruit available daily
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 28 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays
  • On site parking 

  Usual working week is 40hrs Mon - Fri 08:00-16:30


Qualifications and Education Requirements:


  • 5 GCSE’s Grade A* - C
  • A Levels preferable but not essential 
  • Relevant IT qualifications

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000

Showsite Sales Consultant - Burford

We are recruiting a sales consultant for our show site at The Burford Garden Centre.


Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager you will ensure that the Crane Garden Buildings ethos for quality and service is presented to our customers. Working as part of the sales team you will strive to achieve / exceed targets set by the business and ensure that the highest standards of presentation are always delivered.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Engage and inspire the customer promoting a selection of suitable buildings
  • Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
  • Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
  • Offer and attend consultation meetings at the customers property to measure and qualify the suitability of products
  • Respond to incoming email and phone inquiries from new and existing customers
  • Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
  • Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
  • Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
  • Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets

Required Skills:


  • Experience of maintaining a sales pipeline
  • Selling direct to the public
  • Able to discover and overcome objections and close sales
  • Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given

Benefits & Rewards offered as part of the role:


  • Basic salary £29,500
  • Quarterly bonus scheme up to £8,000 per year for hitting targets
  • Annual bonus £2000 for hitting target
  • Opportunity to earn commission on every sale
  • 20 days annual holiday increasing with length of service plus BH
  • Death in service benefit
  • Health Shield payment scheme
  • Free parking
  • Contributory Pension scheme

Usual working is 40hrs per week on a 3 week pattern including 2 weekends on / 1 off


Being fully mobile and having your own vehicle is essential for this role as you may be required to conduct site visits.


As this role involves working with the public a DBS check will be conducted prior to appointment.



Salary: £29,500 plus bonuses & Commission