Director of Operations

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United Kingdom

Full Time

14-02-2025

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Job Specifications

ERA Group, a world leader in cost reduction solutions for SMEs, is actively seeking executives to join their Network of independent Consultants.

About ERA Group

Operating since 1992, ERA Group is a global consulting company with 750 Consultants across 45 different countries.

ERA helps companies save on overhead expenses and has completed 30,000+ successful cost reduction projects around the globe. ERA specializes in 45 cost categories such as insurance, banking, telecoms, IT, packaging, medical supplies, labour cost, logistics, etc.
What does an ERA Business Consultant do?

An ERA Consultant is a client facing leader who gets trained to combine industry expertise with core consulting skills, such as problem solving, analytics and the ability to interface with multiple personality types. As an ERA Consultant, you will be helping businesses reduce overhead expenses, alongside industry specialists. You will become an expert in identifying, presenting and delivering cost reduction projects. You will leverage your career experience and expertise to support your clients with cost reduction initiatives.

Not only is ERA’s value proposition “additional cash through savings” very attractive for any type of client, it is also delivered through a clever contingency based model. The client only pays for the cost savings solution, if ERA can show actual additional cash flow. The additional cash flow is then split between the client and the ERA Consultant – a highly attractive business approach for client and consultant!

Responsibilities of the ERA Consultant:

· Follow a proven system to identify and deliver cost reduction projects
· Collaborate with Cost Category Specialists to ensure successful completion of projects
· Use provided analysis to draw conclusions, and develop pertinent and insightful

Recommendations

· Prospect for clients following ERA specific programs and systems
· Build long-term client relationships
· Apply networking skills taught by ERA Corporate
· Manage clients throughout the whole cost reduction process
· Work as an independent Consultant within the given structures and processes
· Access a variety of internal programs to successfully manage your pipeline independently

What you'll bring with You:

· Minimum 10 years of professional experience
· Background in Sales, Consulting, Business Development, Finance, Analytics or similar
· Comfortable talking and supporting senior-level executives
· Problem-solving skills
· Good communication and negotiation skills
· Entrepreneurial spirit
· Interest in cost reduction
· Analytical mind
· Independent work style, ability to manage your own time
· Great team player
· You will need to be prepared to make an initial investment as this is a business opportunity.

Why ERA Group?

We offer the best of two worlds: A great business proposition, proven systems, and processes as well as the freedom and satisfaction of being in control of your own future.
Expense Reduction Analysts’ methodology shows a quick way to financial freedom and predictable uncapped income. To do this, we provide you with operational processes, a successful consulting model, systems, software, databases, and tools optimized for you.

Please note that when you submit your request for more information, your data will be stored and processed in Expense Reduction Analysts contact management software, so you may receive communications related to your inquiry. For complete details on how we handle your data, please refer to our "Privacy and Legal Policy" at https://expensereduction.com/legal-and-privacy-policy/

About the Company

As a global pioneer in cost optimization, ERA Group (ERA) specializes in helping businesses to identify cost-saving opportunities and achieve financial efficiency without compromising quality. Its global network of expert franchisees work together to deliver strategic advice and tailored solutions, optimizing supplier relations and ensuring clients’ success. The franchise opportunity stands out for its cooperative business model and international network, which has been the foundation of its success for more than 30 years.... Know more

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