Archaeological Sales Executive

Are you a highly motivated go-getter, people person with attention to detail? Do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology? We are looking for a highly organised person good at relationship building, good with numbers and with a high work-rate. This position requires that you can effectively operate from the right and left side of your brain at the same time. You need to be analytical, creative and a good problem-solver. You will work directly to our Head of Contracts

Applications are invited for a professional, highly motivated and capable Contracts Manager with a successful track record and developed skills sets. The successful candidate will have experience of successful quoting and tendering for archaeological or similar projects in the construction sector as well as for having financial oversight and understanding of Client accounts, contracts including NEC, and also setting up contracts with suppliers. You will have responsibility for winning work and acquiring new leads, opportunities and customers. The post will be based out of one of our offices where you will work directly to our Head of Contracts. You will have excellent written English and oral communication skills and will be responsible for completing all parts of our quotations and tenders supported by other team members who feed-in necessary information. You will have a forensic attitude to risk and the ability to manage this within contracts. You must also have strong IT skills as you will need to use our in-house CRM system and be accurate and thorough with figures. Some knowledge of British archaeology as practised through the planning system is highly desirable, although exceptional quick-learning candidates without any specific archaeological background will be considered. Training and support will be provided to make sure you hit the ground running. We operate at the high end of the archaeological market with a unique value proposition and approach. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to tight deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people so they can progress and be the best they can be.

In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits: 

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme linked to achieving Company performance targets
• Attractive Company pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression including one to one coaching
• Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave awarded according to accrued length of service
• Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
• Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS card fees

To apply:

Visit our website www.archaeologicalresearchservices.com/about-us/careers/ and download, fill in and submit all the required documentation set out below and send to: personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

• Covering letter comprising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.
• Our application form (downloadable from the website) including the names and full contact details of two referees
• Full CV
• Equal opportunities form (downloadable from our website)