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| Careers |
Our business model is built on the skills and commitment of talented people. Today, as always, we seek the best talent to build on our company. Our growth has created a wealth of career opportunities. We offer employees exciting work in a fun, dynamic environment that encourages learning and growth. In return, Apricot employees enjoy a supportive environment, outstanding opportunities for professional growth, and an opportunity to provide innovative solutions for businesses across the globe. |
| 1) Service Manager – Client Delivery (BC/SC Cleared) |
LOCATION :
UK – London and West Midlands
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Requirements :
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Overall 15 years of IT experience preferably working with Europe clients |
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Thorough project management experience managing team size of 10 to 100 (inclusive of managing parallel engagements) |
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Shows confidence in his/her abilities and comes out pretty strong in terms of communication
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Good awareness of technology, ability to understand Architecture, design, technical reviews (Java, .Net) |
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Exposure to Delivery Management that includes managing/monitoring portfolio of projects in various types of engagements (Fixed Bid, T&M etc) |
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Proven track record of using Quality Metrics (Defect Density, Defect Severity), Project metrics (Effort Variance, Schedule Variance, Profitability) |
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Strong ability to communicate with Client stakeholders and Sr Leadership in the company about project status, risks, growth plans
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Ability to work with minimal supervision |
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Awareness of various SDLC flavors specifically Agile, RUP |
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Passionate about Process and its benefits (CMMi) |
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Has involved in growing accounts (client engagements) that includes account planning, identifying opportunities, creating strategies for growth |
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Involved in setting up engagements from scratch that includes implementing process, team setup |
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Strong mentoring and leadership qualities |
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Must be BC or SC Cleared |
| If you think your skill sets and experience are in line with our requirements, please send a text, HTML or word doc version of your CV to jobs@apricotsystems.co.uk. |
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2) Sales Representative |
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Full-time, on-site position with benefits |
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Travel required |
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LOCATION :
UK – Central London
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RESPONSIBILITIES :
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Follow-up by phone and email with leads from advertising and marketing campaigns |
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Send additional relevant marketing information to leads |
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Accurately promote leads to prospects
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Initiate cold-call/warm-call activities among target accounts to promote prospects |
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Work with prospects to arrange meetings with appropriate field sales contacts |
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Respond to incoming requests for information and calls |
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Handle some customer service support issues |
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Provide process improvement input to sales management |
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Document activities in CRM system (Salesforce.com) |
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| QUALIFICATIONS : |
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2- or 4-year college degree |
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1-2 years sales experience |
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REQUIRED TRAITS :
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Smart |
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Willing to work hard |
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Motivated by money |
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Friendly with staff and prospects—rudeness isn’t tolerated |
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Excellent phone conversation skills |
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Must know the right balance of rapport-building versus business discussion |
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Diligent—no unnecessary absenteeism |
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Punctual—must arrive at work on time, and keep scheduled appointments |
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Looking for advancement—this job offers an opportunity for growth into a field position |
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Interested in the corporate learning industry |
| If you think your skill sets and experience are in line with our requirements, please send a text, HTML or word doc version of your CV to jobs@apricotsystems.co.uk. |
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