Oracle DBA - Theale
REF: GODBA/05/08

Company Background & Job Profile:
Maxima is an Oracle Partner that focuses on providing Managed Services and specialist consultancy to companies across Europe. With a team of highly skilled and experienced consultants, together with a tried and tested engagement model and set of best practices, we are well equipped to support clients throughout the entire cycle of defining business requirements to architecting, implementing and optimising Oracle technology.

Maxima's customer list includes multinational, blue chip companies within a varied range of industry sectors including finance, manufacturing, transport, entertainment, telecommunications, publishing and public sector. Customer list includes Orange, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, ITV, Network Rail, Transport for London etc.

Maxima's Oracle practice has achieved year-on-year profitable organic growth since its foundation. Maxima prides itself on a low turnover of staff (less than 3% per year) and high client retention (better than 95% year-on-year).

In order to support and further this growth, Maxima is seeking a talented individual, seeking a career as an ORACLE DBA, preferably from an IT services technical background with OCP qualifications and hands on experience, to join its internal Oracle DBA Team, working within the Managed Service Team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly motivated, ambitious, service driven, and capable of liaising effectively with external clients from business and technical backgrounds, with an appreciation of critical business environments. He or she should be career focused and looking to grow within the company. Reporting to the Oracle DBA Technical Manager, the person will be responsible for supporting key client critical Oracle business systems.

Selection Criteria (must have):

• OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) qualified, or ability to prove level of knowledge of Oracle Databases.
• Covered modules such as Database Design Methodology, Information Systems Development, Global Information Technology, Network Communications.
• Exposure to Java or Java orientated languages.
• At least 1 year work experience within a IT solutions and services department. (Ideally software application, database or operating system related services like help desk services or similar i.e. outsourcing)
• Willingness to learn new technologies. 
• Be able to converse and explain technical issues and solutions to all levels, from technical staff to business users.
• Professional, articulate and presentable with a positive attitude, drive & ambition.
• Possess good time management skills and be highly motivated and flexible.

Additional criteria:

• Experience of Operating systems, such as Linux and Windows.
• Oracle or other middleware product experience;
• Exposure to Grid Control, RAC and Datagaurd.
• Other database experience
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions

Career progression:
For ambitious and deserving candidates, Maxima offers progression to become an Oracle DBA and consultant, depending on the individual ability in time. (Minimum of 18 months of internal technical experience required within Maxima).  

Package:

• Negotiable between £16 - 20K, depending on experience.
• Annual holiday entitlement of 20 days calculated on a pro rata basis. This will increase by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 days
• Private healthcare & contributory pension scheme
• You@Work Benefits

Location: Theale
Start:    ASAP
Salary: Market Related
To apply: please send your CV to mms.hr@maxima.co.uk Quoting the job reference: GODBA/05/08
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Oracle DBA Consultant - Theale
REF: MMS12JODBA

Maxima Managed Services requires an Oracle DBA for a challenging role to work within the Oracle Support Team based at our Theale office.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years Oracle DBA experience, with emphasis on the full range of DBA duties (design, installation, configuration, large systems deployment, evaluation, planning and implementation of latest features, use of high availability solutions, full range of backup and recovery solutions, SQL, database and OS performance tuning, problem troubleshooting, communication of best advice, scripting, selection and deployment of appropriate system management tools for monitoring). Unix Sys Admin skills will be advantageous.

Selection Criteria:

Essential experience:

• 10g upgrades and implementations
• RAC
• RMAN
• Dataguard
• OEM Grid Control
• Administration of Oracle on UNIX/ Linux platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written client facing communication skills
• Consultancy / Managed Services background
• Ability to write detailed technical reports as part of consultancy assignments.
• An Oracle enthusiast, who is going to keep up-to-date with the Oracle market and who is prepared to present technical knowledge to the wider Oracle community.
• Demonstrable analytical problem solving and consulting skills, ability to work from vague requirements or problems
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Professional, articulate and presentable with a positive attitude, drive & ambition.
• Possess good time management skills and be highly motivated and flexible

Desirable experience:

• Unix Sys Admin Skills
• Other RDBMS skills (SQL Server, DB2, Sybase)

OCP Certification advantageous but not essential.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions

Location: Theale, Reading
Start:    ASAP
Salary: Market Related
To apply: please send your CV to mms.hr@maxima.co.uk Quoting the job reference: MMS12JODBA
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Business Development Manager - Enterprise Sales Executive
REF: MMS/FIELDSALES/05

Only candidates who meet the mandatory requirements will be considered.

The candidate will be joining Maxima as an asset to a successful team and as such will bring the skills and experience gleaned from similar sales experience in order to be productive quickly. They will be joining a fast paced fast growing business unit with ambitions of 100% growth over the next financial year. The candidate will provide a CV to demonstrate the following skills:

Mandatory

• 2 years minimum track record in selling annual managed services or similar (Outsourced solutions)
• Average annual order values of £50k - £500k
• Demonstrable experience of fast close from meeting to proposal to close
• Evidence of recognised formal sales training
• Experience in writing and presenting winning proposals
• Success driven
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions

Desirable

• Solution sales in an Oracle environment
• A sales knowledge of the Oracle technology stack
• Current relationships with Oracle Corp. / Oracle User community
• Project / consultancy sales
• Sound knowledge of selling IT solutions

About the practice:
Maxima is an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner that has one of the strongest Managed Services practices in the UK. Combining strong business and application specific knowledge, with the expertise of our technical consultants and DBAs, Maxima possess all the necessary skills to help clients develop, implement and support their strategies for Oracle Applications, Oracle Business Intelligence and core technology.

Together with Maxima's extensive experience of managing the Data Centre, Servers, Network & Infrastructure and Operating System, Maxima can offer its clients a true Fully Managed Service, with one set of SLA's, one Account Manager, and services delivered by our fully accredited in house team.

Maxima has a flexible support model that can incorporate any front-office, back-office and management information systems that use Oracle technology. Maxima pride themselves on their core delivery, transformation and relationship competencies that enable clients to view us as their trusted advisors.

Maxima's engagement mechanisms include a full managed service on a fixed price basis, and an on-demand model where the full range of services can be made available on a call-off basis.

Maxima's Managed Services provide our clients with expert IT support to enable them to achieve the stability, flexibility and agility needed for their continued business success in today's fast-changing, technology-rich world.

About the role:
Maxima is recruiting a talented individual with a proven track record in generating demand and closing this type of business, to join its fast growing Managed Service practice. The role will be predominately based around selling our Managed Service value proposition in structured support offerings. The ideal candidate will be responsible for follow up of targeted marketing in order generate appointments for themselves and a pre-sales resource, of sufficient quantity and quality to be closing two annual contracts per month.

Internal support:
The nature of the services provided requires a tight working relationship with the delivery team so technical support will be available throughout the candidate's career with Maxima. The candidate will be working within a close knit team of professionals highly experienced in selling services of this nature. On going support will be provided at managerial and peer level. A close working relationship is expected with the Telesales and Marketing teams to ensure optimised messaging to targeted prospects.

Benefits:

• Basic £35 - £40k
• OTE £70 - £80 with the opportunity to double commission based upon performance
• Pension (up to 5% matched)
• Blackberry
• Laptop
• BUPA
  

Salary Review: Annual
Hours: Full Time
Area: National Ideally Living: Commutable to Theale
The role requires close working with the Reading (Theale) based team so commutable would be a distinct advantage.
Ideal Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate
Salary: £35k - £40k OTE £70k - £80k with opportunity to double on over achievement in first year
To apply: please send your CV to mms.hr@maxima.co.uk Quoting the job reference:MMS/FIELDSALES/05
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Internal Sales Executives
REF: SalesExec/04/08

Maxima Plc is a leading IT Solutions & Services company based in the UK, Ireland & USA. We employ over 450 staff and our turnover is £50m+. To find out more please visit our web site http://www.maxima.co.uk/

In order to support and further our growth, we are currently looking to expand our recruitment activities to include graduates for our sales and marketing team. The ideal candidate should be proactive, highly motivated, ambitious, and willing to learn in order to meet and exceed sales targets. He or she should be career focussed and looking to grow within a company. Reporting to a Telesales Manager, the person will be responsible for generating new business opportunities by telephone.

Selection Criteria:

• Professional, articulate and presentable with a positive attitude, drive & ambition.
• Possess good time management skills and be highly motivated.
• Any previous telephone experience will be an added advantage.

Career progression:
For ambitious and deserving candidates, Maxima offers progression to a variety of account management and field sales positions.

Package:

• Attractive bonus structure & uncapped commission
• Annual holiday entitlement of 20 days calculated on a pro rata basis. This will increase by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 days
• Private healthcare & contributory pension scheme
• You@Work Benefits
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions

Location: Theale
Start: ASAP
Salary: Salary - market related + health + pension
To apply: please send your CV to mms.hr@maxima.co.uk Quoting the job reference: SalesExec/04/08
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Microsoft SharePoint Architect
REF: MIGDMSSC1

Maxima require an established SharePoint Architect to work within its Document Management business based in Aylesbury. The successful candidate will work with the Aylesbury team to help meet the specific business needs of designated client projects in the UK and Southern Ireland. 

Required Skills:

• Experience in relating business requirements to SharePoint technologies. 
• Full awareness of the SharePoint technology stack including WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007 (Standard and Enterprise Edition).
• Technical awareness of SQL Server databases, Microsoft Office and Document Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and business information to both technical and non-technical people.
• Ability to quickly cut through complex issues recommending a course of action and accompanying solution.
• Ability to work successfully in both a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast paced environment with changing priorities and requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Portal design and delivery.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML/XSLT.   
• Requirements and design specification.
• Knowledge of modern software architectures.

Location: Aylesbury
Start: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience + health + pension
To apply: please send your CV to careers@maxima.co.uk Quoting the job reference: MIGDMSSC1
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Consultants
REF: MIGCRMC

Maxima one of the most successful Microsoft Dynamics CRM partners in the UK with plans to continue to grow rapidly in our chosen vertical markets

We need to expand our CRM operational team to support our growth plans and are looking to employ a number of additional CRM implementation consultants to work with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM application. Specific experience with this product is desirable for this role, however, candidates with implementation experience with other CRM products will be considered for cross-training.

The ideal candidates will be customer focused, self-managing, proactive, highly motivated, and ambitious and goal driven. They should be comfortable working on their own initiative as well as part of a team. They should be career focused and looking to grow with the company.

This varied role encompasses all stages of the project life-cycle including

• pre-sales support
• business analysis and requirements definition
• specification and customisation
• Training
• Post implementation support

Applicants will ideally have a proven and demonstrable consulting and implementation track record with MS Dynamics CRM or other CRM solutions.
Full product training will be provided, where required

Essential Skills:

• Experience of implementing CRM solutions (preferably Dynamics CRM)
• Professional, articulate and presentable
• Excellent personal management and interpersonal skills
• Confident in a client facing environment
• Excellent verbal and report writing skills
• A working knowledge of the Construction or Manufacturing sectors would be an advantage

Location: UK. Potentially home-based
Start: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience + health + pension
To apply: please send your CV to careers@maxima.co.uk quoting the job reference: MIGCRMC
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Java/ C Developers x 2
REF: MIGUXD

Maxima has achieved excellent profitable growth since its foundation, and the company prides itself on a low turnover of staff and high client retention, maintained through excellent relationships with our customers

The ideal candidates will be customer focused, self-managing, proactive, highly motivated, and ambitious and goal driven. They should be career focused and looking to grow with the company.

Job description/ skill sets required

• Experienced C / C++ Developer  / Business Analyst
• Skill set: Java, C / C++ , JSP, XML, Perl , Tomcat, Apache and shell scripting
• Development of ERP or financial systems experience would be advantageous especially in the areas of Service and Construction industries although any experience in accounting systems would be highly beneficial
• Working in a web based ERP application at the leading edge of web based technology
• Ability to be flexible and learn new technologies as required with suitable training provided.
• Experience of UNIX development desirable and any knowledge of CISAM databases is also helpful.

Location: Cheltenham or Manchester, UK
Start: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + benefits
To apply: please send your CV to careers@maxima.co.uk quoting the job reference: MIGUXD
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Microsoft AX Consultant
REF: MIGAXC

Maxima has achieved excellent profitable growth since its foundation, and the company prides itself on a low turnover of staff and high client retention, maintained through excellent relationships with our customers. We have become a partner to Microsoft for developing and selling solutions, based on their Dynamics AX (Axapta) ERP application. 

We need to expand our AX operational team, to satisfy increased demand. We will be looking to employ an implementation (ERP) consultant to work with the Axapta / Dynamics AX application. Specific experience with this product is desirable for this role, however, candidates with implementation experience with other tier 1 / 2 products will be considered for cross-training.

The ideal candidates will be customer focused, self-managing, proactive, highly motivated, and ambitious and goal driven. They should be career focused and looking to grow with the company.

Job description/ skill sets required
This varied role encompasses many stages of the project life-cycle including

• pre-sales technical assistance
• workshops and functional training
• business analysis
• specification and implementation

Applicants will have a proven and demonstrable consulting and implementation track record with Dynamics AX / Axapta, or other large ERP applications. Full product training will be provided, where required

Criteria (essential)

• Experience of implementing ERP solutions (preferably Dynamics AX)
• Professional, articulate and presentable
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and report writing skills
• Construction or manufacturing knowledge

Location: Maxima and customer offices across the UK
Start: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + benefits
To apply: please send your CV to careers@maxima.co.uk quoting the job reference: MIGAXC
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Microsoft AX ERP Developers x 2
REF: MIGAXD

Maxima has achieved excellent profitable growth since its foundation, and the company prides itself on a low turnover of staff and high client retention, maintained through excellent relationships with our customers.

We have become a partner to Microsoft for developing and selling solutions, based on their Dynamics AX (Axapta) ERP application. 

We need to expand our AX operational team, to satisfy increased demand. We will be looking to employ a number of developers (ERP) to work with the Dynamics AX (formerly Axapta) application. Specific experience with this product is desirable for this role, however, candidates with development experience in other areas will be considered for cross-training.

The ideal candidates will be customer focused, self-managing, proactive, highly motivated, ambitious and goal driven. They should be career focused and looking to grow with the company.

Job description/ skill sets required
The successful candidates will be providing general product developments as Maxima continue to enhance its solutions and customer specific developments in the AX environment.  

The ideal candidates will have experience in the AX MorphX / X++ development environment, bringing further AX development experience to the team.  Candidates with experience in other the related technologies (C#, Java, .NET) preferably in an ERP environment will also be considered.  

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Location: Cheltenham, UK
Start: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + benefits
To apply: please send your CV to careers@maxima.co.uk quoting the job reference: MIGAXD
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Junior ERP Consultants
(Ref: ERP2/COD/QAD)

Maxima is an QAD (http://www.qad.com/) Partner that focuses on providing QAD ERP Supply Chain Software, Services and specialist consultancy to companies in U.K. With a team of highly skilled and experienced consultants, together with a tried and tested engagement model and set of best practices, we are well equipped to support clients throughout the entire cycle of defining business requirements to implement new IT (ERP) business systems.

Maxima's customer list includes SME's as well as multinational, blue chip companies within 6 key manufacturing industry sectors Our prestigious customer list includes Boots Plc, AG Barr Plc, Diageo, W. Jordan (Cereals) Ltd, and R Twinings tea.

Maxima have achieved fantastic profitable growth since its foundation.  Maxima prides itself on a low turnover of staff (less than 3% per year) and high client retention (better than 95% year-on-year).

In order to support and further this growth, the company is seeking talented individuals who wish to further their career in the implementation of ERP solutions and services.  The ideal candidate will be customer focused,  proactive, highly motivated, ambitious and  goal driven.

He or she should be career focused and looking to grow within a company. Reporting to the Operations Director the person will be responsible for working with the consultancy team to assist in delivering consultancy to new and existing customers. 

Criteria (essential)

• Some experience of implementing ERP solutions or IT services in a customer facing capacity;
• Professional,  articulate and presentable;
• Excellent Verbal and Report Writing skills;
• Manufacturing and Distribution knowledge;

Other (preferred)

• MFG/PRO knowledge
• Software integration experience
• Enterprise software solution experience

Career progression: For ambitious and deserving candidates, Maxima offer excellent career progression.
Location: Cheltenham / UK
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + benefits
Start: ASAP

To apply, please send your CV to careers@maxima.co.uk quoting the job reference: ERP2/COD/QAD

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Project Manager
(Ref: BMJPM001)

Description
Management of Infrastructure Based Projects from Definition to Deployment

Qualifications
Recognised Certificate, Diploma, Degree Qualifications applicable to the role

Experience
• Minimum of 4 years Experience in Management of I.T. Infrastructure Projects
• Proven Track Record in the Successful Implementation of Projects
• Ability to Manage & Liaise within a Technical Environment
• Sound Practical Knowledge of the Project Life Cycle

Characteristics
• Ability to apply a structured approach to Projects
• Proven Capability of Directing & Managing a Technical Team
• Ability to inter-act and communicate with Customers
• Use of Car & Full Driving Licence

Advantages
• Ability to Deliver Technical Documentation
• Technical Qualifications
• Working Knowledge of I.T. Infrastructure Components

Location: Dublin
Start: ASAP
Salary: An attractive package is on offer

To apply, please send your CV to aoife.hannigan@maximaireland.com quoting the job reference: Ref: BMJPM001

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Support Technician
(Ref: SBST001)

We require an innovative and highly motivated individual with strong technical skills, a keen eye for detail and enthusiasm to work in a new team of Support Technicians 24/7.

You should be a confident communicator who thrives in a team environment, with the determination to offer the best in customer services.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
• First and second level Support for Customers
• Recording and tracking incidents
• Keeping customers informed on requests status and progress
• Making an initial assessment of requests, resolving or assigning them to the appropriate second and third line staff
• Managing the support request life cycle, including closure verification with confirmation to customer
• Communicating planned and short term changes/outages to customers
• Monitoring and escalation procedures relative to appropriate SLA's
• Setting up new user accounts
• Responsible for daily system backups
• Required to assist in the maintenance of procedural documentation for the support department

Skills:

• Excellent methodology in fault-finding
• Excellent customer facing skills
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to prioritise and focus

Location: Dublin
Start: ASAP
Salary: An attractive package is on offer

To apply, please send your CV to  stephen.black@maximaireland.com quoting the job reference: Ref: SBST001

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Citrix & Infrastructure Engineer
(Ref: BMSBCE001)

Description:

Acting as a Technical Lead on New & Existing Customer Sites

Qualifications:

• Citrix Certified Administrator (CCEA)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Working Knowledge of Terminal Services
• Working Knowledge of Networks
• Microsoft MCSE

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience on Citrix Installation & Support Projects
• Ability & Proven Experience in Delivering Projects

Advantages:

• Working Knowledge of Scripting tools & Utilities
• IIS Knowledge & Experience
• Network and storage experience

Characteristics:

• Ability to apply a Structured Approach to Projects
• Ability to Communicate & Liaise with customers
• Ability to lead a Technical Team
• Full Driving Licence & Car

Location: Dublin
Start: ASAP
Salary: An attractive package is on offer

To apply, please send your CV to stephen.black@maximaireland.com quoting the job reference: Ref: BMSBCE001

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Business Development Executive
(Ref: AMBDM002)

Description
A similar role to the Business Development Manager, but the ideal candidate for this position is likely to have 2 years plus experience in IT Sales ideally solution based.

In this role the successful candidate will work as part of the sales team under the direction of the Sales Director or one of the senior team members in developing business within a certain vertical market or set of markets.

This role would suit an energetic individual who wishes to grow their sales and market knowledge in the market leaders and who wishes to progress in a short period of time to a senior position.

Location: Dublin
Start: ASAP
Salary: An attractive package is on offer with basic pay and commission and bonuses for successful target achievers.

To apply, please send your CV to  andy.miller@maximaireland.com quoting the job reference: Ref: AMBDM002

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Business Development Manager
(Ref: AMBDM001)

Description
A senior position within the sales team, the ideal candidate will have at least 5 years solution sales experience within the IT industry, have a proven record of target achievement and will be able to account manage at a Senior level within the customer organisation.

This position would suit someone who is already working in our industry and is looking to move to the markets leaders in our field or someone who is looking to extend their reach and career by moving into the exciting arena of IT Infrastructure.

Location: Dublin
Start: ASAP
Salary: This position will pay a market rate basic salary with generous commission and bonus scheme to allow the individual earn a significant salary.

To apply, please send your CV to andy.miller@maximaireland.com quoting the job reference: Ref: AMBDM001

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Maxima is an QAD (http://www.qad.com/) Partner that focuses on providing QAD ERP Supply Chain Software, Services and specialist consultancy to companies in U.K. With a team of highly skilled and experienced consultants, together with a tried and tested engagement model and set of best practices, we are well equipped to support clients throughout the entire cycle of defining business requirements to implement new IT (ERP) business systems.

Maxima's customer list includes SME's as well as multinational, blue chip companies within 6 key manufacturing industry sectors Our prestigious customer list includes Boots Plc, AG Barr Plc, Diageo, W. Jordan (Cereals) Ltd, and R Twinings Tea.

Maxima has achieved fantastic profitable growth since its foundation. Maxima prides itself on a low turnover of staff (less than 3% per year) and high client retention (better than 95% year-on-year).

In order to support and further this growth, the company is seeking a talented individual, preferably from an IT service or solution selling background, to join its internal new-business sales team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly motivated, ambitious, goal driven, and capable of meeting and exceeding sales targets. He or she should be career focussed and looking to grow within a company. Reporting to a sales team leader and sales director, the person will be responsible for generating new business opportunities by telephone.

Criteria (must have)

• At least some experience of telemarketing, preferably IT/technology solutions and services. (Ideally software application, database or operating system related services)
• Be able to demonstrate successful prospecting and lead generation with a previous employer i.e. in a similar role.
• Will be "new business" focused as opposed to account management or selling via partner channels.
• Professional, articulate and presentable.
• Experienced at prospecting to Director level (IT + Business).
• Possess good time management skills and be highly motivated.
• Be able to "create the need".

Other (preferred)

• ERP / CRM / database experience
• Software integration experience
• Enterprise software solution experience

Career progression

For ambitious and deserving candidates, Maxima offers progression to field sales positions.

Package

Negotiable £18k depending on experience, OTE uncapped, + benefits.  Role based in Cheltenham.

Location: Cheltenham/UK
Salary: See Package notes above
Start: ASAP

To apply, please send your CV to careers@maxima.co.uk
Quoting the job reference: MWS/CH/ITSales
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