Acquisition Manager, Procurement

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Acquisitions ManagerEmployment: Permanent / full timeWhere: Remote workerSalary: £40,000-£45,000 basic. £50,000- £60,000 Salary and OTE. Basic dependent upon relevant experience. Monthly commission.Company Profile:Location HQ is the result of decades ofexperience seeking out some of the most iconic Locations in film and events. Its what we do, and what we love. A family run business we have been involved in some of the most iconic productions ever to be produced. From the biggest movies in the world tothe most spectacular events. Our film credits include The Batman, Jurassic World-The Fallen Kingdom, Skyfall, World War Z, Les Misrables, The Wolf of Wall Street, Snow White and the Huntsman, Thor, Prometheus, Captain America, X-Men,Avengers: Age of Ultron, The BFG and The Kings Speech. To mention just a few. We have helped organize some of the largest shots in Londons film history helping close Whitehall, Westminster Bridge and Piccadilly Circus from both Bond Villains, Alieninvasions and zombie attacks. We are just as comfortable abroad as we are in our home city London, we have scouted and helped organise shots from the futuristic streets of Tokyo to the arid untouched Sahara Desert. Our commercials credits include Nike, Adidas,Land Rover, Mazda, Alfa Romeo, Coca-Cola, Sky, Kelloggs, KFC, McDonalds, and Nokia. Our events credits include events for Suzuki, Orange, Nokia, and various Secret Cinemas over the years. We are very proud of our credits and the part we have played in theirsuccess.Job Description for Acquisitions Manager:To drive Location HQs continued expansion, it is essential to secure new, high quality, locations to satisfy the industrys need for locations. A work from home position with some site visits and client meetings.Weare seeking a charismatic, pragmatic and highly articulate negotiator with relevant experience in a similar acquisition role to drive the Acquisitions Department forward.The level of revenue generated for the locations you secure, will be the measure of yoursuccess.You will liaise with high value, esteemed locations, property owners and property development companies. You will need excellent communication skills, a great eye for details and the ability to understand the requirement of both the location ownerand the industry.Through a highly developed sense of research and negotiation techniques, you will quickly augment your existing skillset and secure high value film locations.You will have the opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic and exciting industriesin the world, in an environment which feels like an extended family.Summary of skills needed for Acquisitions Manager: Excellent communication skills Great organisational Skills Excellent computer skills Superb negotiation skills The ability to close the dealAble to work alone and as part of a team Problem solving ability Able to learn and utilise new IT platforms quickly and efficiently/experience using Excel, Word, Google Drive, Dropbox Ability to hit sales targets Ability to remain calm and logical under pressureA proactive approach Finding ways to improve productivity Enthusiasm and positive mindset An ability to streamline processes Persistence Pragmatism Attention to detail A high sense of integrity Great ability to multi-task Self-motivationContact us if you feelyou are the perfect candidate, then please apply with your CV and cover letter with an explanation of why you feel that you are ideal for the role.We look forward to meeting you.