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CURRENT ISSUE
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EXPORT SALES EXECUTIVE REQUIRED
Waterco is an ASX listed world class manufacturer and supplier of equipment and chemicals for the swimming pool and water treatment industries. The company currently exports to over 40 countries globally and has branches in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and the Far East. Waterco’s success is based on a commitment to innovation, professionalism, integrity and teamwork.

Waterco Europe, based in Kent, is currently seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic person to join our export team as an Export Sales Executive. In this role you will responsible for the promotion of Waterco Products throughout Europe and the Middle East.

To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Previous experience in a similar role preferably in export sales.
  • Good technical aptitude to facilitate effective transfer of product information
  • An understanding of features-benefits-solutions selling
  • Multi Lingual
  • Willing to travel overseas
Salary package
  • A suitable salary package and incentive scheme will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Working within a small dynamic team, you will be reporting directly to the Marketing Director.

Career Prospects are excellent with this position as one allowing future progression in the company. As Waterco are an equal opportunity employer all candidates are welcome.

Please forward your reference marked Attn Marketing Director to tony.fisher@waterco.com
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EXPERIENCED POOL ENGINEER REQUIRED (SCOTLAND)
Kinniburgh Pools is looking to recruit an experienced Pool Engineer to join their small dedicated team.

Kinniburgh Pools provides hands on services in a premium market where the customer’s needs are paramount.

This is a field based role which entails working all over Scotland, managing the construction, maintenance and repair of high end domestic pools as well as providing hands on technical support on installation and new builds contracts.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in:
  • Construction and new build projects
  • Swimming pool filtration, dosing and water chemistry
  • Electro-mechanical experience
  • Swimming pool servicing and maintenance
  • After sales care
The work is wide ranging and requires a well motivated and organised person to fit into our small team. It would be beneficial for the candidate to be able to demonstrate they are practical, have a common sense approach, be comfortable in client facing situations, and take pride in themself and their work.

A competitive salary, phone, works vehicle and training will be supplied.

If you are the person we are looking for, please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter to: nigel@kinniburghpools.co.uk
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE REQUIRED
Topline Electronics Limited wish to recruit a dynamic self-motivated sales representative. The role is to cover the South and South East of England promoting our range of products and services for swimming pool water treatment, underwater lighting and sauna & steam rooms, to new customers in all sectors of the leisure market.

The position would suit a junior sales professional who can demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronic systems. Some previous sales experience and knowledge of swimming pool systems would be preferred, but is not essential as training will be available. The role requires a resourceful and tenacious individual with excellent interpersonal skills to define new opportunities, to seek out the relevant decision makers and develop new business for the company.

OTE - £35,000 (Uncapped)

For further information please email a CV to sales@topline.uk.net

Closing date for applications - Friday 28th June 2013
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EXPERIENCED SALES EXECUTIVE REQUIRED
Due to rapid expansion and a high level of demand for our services, Aqua Platinum Projects is looking for an experienced sales executive to strengthen our team of highly professional designers and consultants.

Aqua Platinum Projects offer the complete turnkey package, specialising in indoor swimming pools and leisure facilities.

You will work alongside our existing sales team on top quality leads for projects ranging from £40k to £1 million.

As a sales executive you will need to:
• Have a vast knowledge of the industry and procedures
• Be technically minded
• Be highly motivated
• Have excellent people skills
• Be smartly presented

Based in Southampton, the job will entail further travel.

Salary is based on a solid basic, plus O.T.E £70-£80k. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter to: holly@polypool.co.uk
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LEISURE ACCOUNT MANAGER REQUIRED
£Excellent + Car & Benefits

Home Based – Covering London/South


Operating from 18 locations, Brenntag UK & Ireland Ltd is a highly successful and profitable multi-site manufacturing and distribution business that’s part of the international Brenntag Group – the global leader in Chemical Distribution.

Reporting to the Leisure Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for building on our success to date through the successful management of key customer accounts across the territory. Specifically this will involve:
  • Meeting and exceeding challenging performance objectives and agreed targets in terms of sales volume, value and margin
  • Developing the sales of pool chemicals to the public and private sectors, ensuring we maximise the potential of an already impressive customer base
  • Building strong and sustainable relationships, with a view to capitalising on all product sales opportunities in both new and existing markets

As an experienced sales/account manager, ideally with a degree level education and preferably with a technical background in pool water chemistry, you must be able to demonstrate:
  • First-hand knowledge of the Leisure Sector/Industry and a proven track record of success in a related sales/account management capacity
  • A genuine ability to grow and maximise sales revenues and any potential opportunities with both new and existing customers
  • A strong commercial outlook and a zest for new business , coupled with a results driven approach and first rate relationship building skills

In return, we can offer an attractive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes a company car, pension scheme, 25 days holiday + 8 statutory, as well as excellent training and development schemes.


To apply, send email your CV & salary details to: hr.enquiries@brenntag.co.uk

For further information on Brenntag UK & Ireland, please visit: www.brenntag.co.uk

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FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER REQUIRED
We are looking to appoint a field service engineer to join our expanding team of talented and enthusiastic pool engineers. The role will primarily be the servicing of pool plant (chemical dosing systems, filtration and circulation plant) with some installation work. Our customers are mainly commercial pool operators across the UK.

This is an opportunity for anyone with a background in the swimming pool industry to expand their skills and knowledge in an interesting and rewarding job. Driving licence required. Electrical training/qualifications would be an advantage. Based at our Ashbourne HQ, the successful applicant will work mainly at sites in the midlands and the north.

Pool Sentry is an industry-leader in the provision of technical and support services to operators of swimming pools and spas. Our mission is to apply scientific thinking to provide cost effective systems for operating swimming pools and spas. We work closely with equipment manufacturers and chemicals companies in the development of new and exciting products and services. We provide a complete service to our customers, including installation, refurbishment and routine servicing and maintenance.

For further information and an application pack, please contact Cynthia on 01538 308811 or email cynthia@poolsentry.co.uk

Closing date for applications 22/02/13
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SERVICING ENGINEER REQUIRED
London Swimming Pool Co Servicing Ltd are industry leaders offering maintenance and servicing of pools in London and Surrey.

Due to expansion we are now looking for another engineer to join us. We provide salary commensurate to experience, 4 weeks annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and upon completion of any training required, a company vehicle and mobile phone.

ISPE qualifications or a willingness to undertake a home study course would be of benefit.

If you would like to be part of a friendly team and successful company in the pool industry then please apply in writing including your CV to Jamie Smith, London Swimming Pool Company Ltd, 138 Replingham Road, London SW18 5LL or via email on jamie@londonswimmingpools.com
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EXPERIENCED POOL ENGINEER REQUIRED
South Devon Pool Company is looking to recruit an experienced Pool Engineer to join our expanding installation and maintenance team.

The successful candidate should have demonstrable experience in the following areas:
• Construction and new build projects
• Swimming pool servicing and maintenance
• After sales care
• Swimming pool filtration and dosing
• Water chemistry

This field based role entails working in the local area managing the maintenance and repair of mostly domestic pools as well as providing technical support on installation and new build contracts.

Due to the broad and diverse nature of the workload, we are looking for a dynamic and self motivated individual with excellent organisational skills. The ideal candidate is highly skilled and can achieve a high level of accuracy and finish in their work adhering to SPATA guidelines.

As the role is customer facing, excellent presentation and customer service skills are essential.

Generous salary, phone and works vehicle supplied.

If you are the person we are looking for, please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter to: dan@dppoolservices.co.uk
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EXPERIENCED CONTRACTS/PROJECTS MANAGER REQUIRED
Buckingham Swimming Pool are one of the UK’s leading installers of residential and commercial pools.

We are seeking an individual with proven experience in contract management to oversee and manage various pool projects both in the commercial and residential sector. The successful applicant should have a good technical knowledge of pool construction and installation procedures together with disciplined organisational and clear communication skills for this challenging role.

The position will involve organisation and supervision of on- site labour , quality control, and co-ordination with clients and our lead contractors.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

Applicants should apply by e-mail with your full CV and covering letter to: p.mason@buckinghampools.com
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SWIMMING POOL ENGINEER REQUIRED - M25 AREA
Well established Pool Company, working within the domestic and commercial sector, is now recruiting due to successful large order acquisition.

The successful candidate should have experience in the following areas:
• Construction and new build projects.
• Interpretation of technical drawings.
• Swimming pool servicing and maintenance.
• After sales care.
• Swimming pool circulation systems.
• Water chemistry.

The role will be challenging from the start as you join a keen, dynamic company which invests in its staff to ensure a long term working relationship.

A full clean driving licence is essential (minor SP’s will be considered).

Being able to communicate at all levels and cope when under pressure are all essential skills to succeed in this type of industry.

Salary negotiable depending on experience. Head Office based in West Midlands.

If you are interested please send your CV and covering letter to: careers@advancedpools.co.uk
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AREA SALES MANAGER REQUIRED
Area Sales Manager required to sell into the leisure industry / municipalities, a new patented (now EU approved) product made for public swimming pools which negates the need to purchase chemicals ever again.

Knowledge of the Industry is essential. Some leads supplied. Very generous commission rates to start with giving an OTE a serious remuneration.

A very generous permanent salaried package available after a 3 month trial period with future full time participation / Directorship in this ground floor start-up situation.

We seek to cover three areas of the UK – north, midlands and south.

Please apply to: Richard@aquamodus.eu
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REQUIRED
Golden Coast, the UK’s largest independent distributor to the Wet Leisure Industry has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager.

As a field based sales professional, you will need to have a strong track record of business to business development within the industry. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will take on the responsibility for managing a given territory working with and developing existing trade accounts, while identifying and developing new sales opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for selling the entire Golden Coast product range encompassing pool, spa, sauna and steam products and will receive a comprehensive period of induction and training to help ensure their success.

Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence and should be emailed, together with a CV to Dominic Adams: dominic.adams@goldenc.com
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SENIOR SERVICE ENGINEER REQUIRED
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Service Pool and Spa Engineer to join an expanding swimming pool and leisure company within the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire area.  

A Senior Service Engineer maintains, services and installs all aspects of swimming pool and hot tub plant, equipment and related accessories and materials. Clients are usually domestic owners of swimming pools and hot tubs but it is very common to work in leisure centres, health clubs and schools.  The Senior Service Engineer also has the responsibility to train and support other Service Engineers whilst undertaking their own daily jobs that have been assigned to them by the Service Co-ordinator.

Based from our Beaconsfield office in Buckinghamshire we are looking for a self motivated service engineer who has extensive experience within the industry and the ability to achieve a high level of accuracy and finish to their work whilst working to SPATA standards. Due to the broad and diverse work required the successful candidate must have a high degree of expertise in all duties relating to a swimming pool engineers role.

This challenging yet rewarding role awaits the right person who is interested in joining a fast growing reputable swimming pool and leisure company.

Please send your CV and covering letter to info@deependpools.co.uk or contact us on 01494 671787.
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