Anthony Whitehead

Senior Consultant

Anthony brings over 15 years of recruitment experience to his role leading the Commercial division at Point Recruitment. Since joining the business in mid-2024, he’s become known for his straightforward approach, strong market insight, and ability to quickly understand the needs of both clients and candidates.

Anthony manages a broad portfolio of commercial vacancies, covering everything from temporary office support roles to senior permanent placements.

Fun fact: Anthony is pretty much the Pep Guardiola of colts football, coaching his daughters side and always supporting and cheering on his two sons teams.

Jobs Posted by Anthony Whitehead

Assistant Commercial Manager

We’re recruiting an Assistant Commercial Manager on behalf of an innovative, growing technology business based in Waterbeach, Cambridge. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position offering a salary of £35,000–£55,000 depending on experience — and a genuinely stimulating opportunity for a commercially and legally minded professional looking to develop their career at the centre of a global operation.

This is a broad, varied and intellectually demanding role, supporting the global commercial objectives of the business across contract management, risk, compliance, partner onboarding and bid support. You’ll report to the Commercial Manager and operate across a wide stakeholder network — engaging with global sales partners, customers, governments and suppliers — balancing competing priorities with sound judgement and clear communication. If you’re curious, comfortable with complexity and keen to grow within a business moving into an exciting new technology space, this is well worth a closer look.

Please note: this role requires SC (Security Clearance). Some travel will be required — a full, clean driving licence, valid passport and access to your own vehicle are essential, with travel expenses reimbursed.

Main Responsibilities:

Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements including channel partner contracts, confidentiality and teaming agreements and software licences
Managing a portfolio of partner agreements across the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, performance obligations and governance
Conducting contractual onboarding of partners including full due diligence checks
Providing commercial support to in-flight contracts, managing contract changes, monitoring performance and mitigating commercial risk
Supporting the Bid function in preparing and submitting proposals to customers in conjunction with internal subject matter experts
Working with Finance to ensure the suitability of performance bonds, bank guarantees, parent company guarantees and trade finance instruments
Supporting the creation of export licence applications
Liaising with external legal counsel where required
Acting as a trusted internal point of contact for ad hoc commercial, contractual and compliance matters, escalating where appropriate
Contributing to a culture of best practice and knowledge-sharing across the business

Skills/Experience:

Degree qualified in Law, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience — essential
Good understanding of contract law and its practical application — essential
Knowledge of contract, commercial and risk management methods
Comfortable conducting legal research on complex matters of law
Understanding of basic business finance including profit and loss, margin and markup
Knowledge of UK/EU competition law, procurement regulations, intellectual property rights and export regulation
Awareness of domestic and international sanctions regimes
Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risk effectively
Strong stakeholder management skills — confident engaging with global partners in virtual and in-person environments
Proactive, tenacious and results-driven with a high level of personal integrity
Fluent in written and spoken English — essential
Relevant professional qualifications such as GDL/LPC, IACCM or CIPS — advantageous
Experience in telecommunications, IT or defence technology — desirable
Additional language skills — desirable

Salary & Working Hours:

£35,000–£55,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent, fully office-based in Waterbeach, Cambridge. Some travel required — travel expenses reimbursed. SC clearance required.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £35,000–£55,000 DOE
Join an innovative technology business at an exciting stage of growth
Broad, varied role with genuine career development potential
Collaborative, cross-functional working environment
Travel opportunities with expenses covered
Opportunity to build and shape a growing commercial function

PT Office Administrator

We’re recruiting a part-time Office Administrator on behalf of a well-established, specialist technology business based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. This is a permanent position working 16 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 9:30am–1:30pm, on-site — with a start date of 2nd November 2026. The role pays £16.00 per hour and offers a varied, hands-on administrative position within a small, close-knit team.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the business, covering everything from customer support and facilities management through to production administration and general office coordination. If you’re highly organised, proactive and enjoy the variety that comes with working across multiple areas of a business, this is a great opportunity to find a role that genuinely fits around your lifestyle.

Main Responsibilities:

Raising invoices and despatch notes and handling straightforward customer enquiries
Updating customer records and maintaining the marketing database
Managing office facility accounts including utilities and phone contracts
Coordinating building maintenance requirements such as servicing and contractor management
Generating scheduled Excel reports and producing database reports for the Production Manager
Arranging collection of WEEE waste in line with regulatory requirements
Managing company contracts including shipping providers and staff mobile phones
Organising company functions and events

Skills/Experience:

Minimum 2 years of office administration experience
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and database systems
Confident communicating with colleagues across multiple departments at all levels
High standard of written and verbal English communication skills
Able to work both independently and as part of a small team
Experience using Sage or similar accounts packages — desirable
Previous customer service experience — desirable
Must have the right to live and work indefinitely in the UK — essential

Hourly Rate & Working Hours:

£16.00 per hour. Part-time, permanent position — 16 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 9:30am–1:30pm. Fully on-site in Huntingdon. Start date: 2nd November 2026.

Benefits:

£16.00 per hour
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Discretionary company bonus
Employee Assistance Programme
Pleasant, modern working environment
Stable, permanent part-time role with consistent hours

Telesales Executive

The Role

Are you a confident and motivated sales professional who enjoys speaking to new people and generating opportunities? Do you thrive in a target-driven environment where your efforts have a direct impact on business growth?

Our client, a successful and internationally recognised business, is looking to recruit a Telesales Executive to join their growing commercial team. This role is ideal for someone with outbound sales or telesales experience who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and working closely with marketing and sales teams.

Based from their Cambridgeshire headquarters, you’ll play a key role in generating high-quality sales opportunities through proactive outbound calling, research and customer engagement.

Main Responsibilities

Proactively contacting prospective and existing customers to generate new sales opportunities
Conducting targeted outbound calls using qualified prospect lists
Identifying customer needs and qualifying high-quality sales leads
Maintaining accurate customer records and activity within the CRM system
Working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to maximise campaign success
Using a variety of sales tools, databases and online platforms to identify new opportunities
Building rapport quickly with prospective customers over the phone
Following up enquiries and nurturing leads through the sales process
Sharing customer feedback and market intelligence with internal teams
Working towards individual and team sales targets and KPIs

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a telesales, outbound sales, lead generation or business development role
Proven success working in a target-driven sales environment
Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities
Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar
Comfortable using LinkedIn, email and other sales engagement tools
Self-motivated with a resilient and positive attitude
Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Confident working independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Hybrid Working: Following your initial training period, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Benefits

Hybrid working available
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company events
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Modern office facilities
Opportunity to develop your sales career within a growing business

Buyer

The Role:

Are you an organised and proactive Buyer with strong SAP and Excel skills? Do you enjoy building relationships with suppliers, keeping operations running smoothly, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client is a global leader within the engineering space, providing innovative solutions to customers worldwide. They are looking to add an enthusiastic Buyer to their purchasing team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring materials are ordered, tracked and delivered efficiently while working closely with both suppliers and internal departments.

Main Responsibilities for the Buyer:

Raising and issuing purchase orders
Chasing suppliers for delivery updates and outstanding orders
Updating the sales team with delivery information
Maintaining sales boards with the latest supply information
Adding order acknowledgements into the MRP/SAP system
Running shortage reports for customer orders
Raising requisition orders
Monitoring and updating delivery schedules
Communicating supplier price changes to internal teams
Providing ad hoc support to the stores department when required

Skills & Experience required for the Buyer:

Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role
Alternatively, strong administration experience within a purchasing or manufacturing environment
SAP experience is essential
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Confident liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Able to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment
A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail

Salary & Working Hours of the Buyer:

Competitive (depending on experience)

Full-time, Monday to Friday

INDCOMMERCIAL

Business Sales Team Leader

We’re recruiting a Sales Team Leader on behalf of a well-established, growing business based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering a salary of £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience — and a genuine opportunity to make your mark leading a B2B sales team in a business that values people, performance and doing things the right way.

Reporting to the Head of Business, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development to a team of Sales Executives, driving performance across sales targets, quality standards and customer experience. This is a people-first leadership role — if you’re motivated by helping others be great, building a strong team culture and turning consistent sales activity into commercial growth, this could be an excellent fit. The role is fully office-based in St Ives, five days per week.

Main Responsibilities:

Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to a team of B2B Sales Executives
Holding regular one-to-ones, development conversations and performance reviews to build capability and confidence
Delivering clear, constructive feedback that helps team members understand strengths, close skill gaps and grow
Driving team performance across sales targets, quality KPIs and customer experience metrics
Using data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities, taking proactive steps to improve outcomes
Embedding quality standards and ensuring consistency across every customer interaction
Supporting all new sales training including induction, ongoing development and refresher sessions
Identifying individual development needs and creating effective training to address them
Managing sales agent pipelines and supporting outreach and nurturing tactics
Working collaboratively with wider teams to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes
Championing a culture of accountability, fairness and continuous improvement

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience leading or supervising teams, ideally within a B2B telephony or telesales environment
Strong track record of delivering performance across sales, service and quality KPIs
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop and performance manage individuals with clarity and empathy
Excellent communication, influencing and decision-making skills
Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands effectively
Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions
Proactive and resilient with a flexible approach to change

Salary & Working Hours:

£30,000–£35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday — no weekends. Fully office-based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Please note: a basic DBS check will be required prior to starting employment.

Benefits:

£30,000–£35,000 DOE
33 days holiday per year including bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Digital healthcare access
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
Subsidised gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Eyecare contributions
Weekly bootcamp fitness class
Savings and employee discount portal

Accounts Payable

We’re currently seeking an Accounts Payable Team Member to join a well-established organisation based in Peterborough. This is an exciting temporary opportunity, initially for 12 weeks, offering a blend of office and home-based working.

As an Accounts Payable Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance department by processing invoices accurately, reconciling supplier statements, and resolving queries promptly. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
Handle invoice and payment queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Match service entries and goods receipt notes with purchase orders.
Ensure payments are made correctly and on time.
Support the finance team in clearing a backlog of invoices.

Skills/Experience:

Previous experience in Accounts Payable or invoice processing.
Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
Confident communicator, able to handle supplier queries effectively.
Proficient in using finance systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Hourly Rate & Working Hours:

£14.06 per hour
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Hybrid working – 2–3 days per week in the Peterborough office, with the remainder working from home.
Temporary position – initially for 12 weeks.

Benefits:

Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
Supportive and collaborative finance team.
Opportunity to gain valuable experience with a respected organisation.
Weekly pay through the agency.

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable Team Member looking for your next temporary opportunity, apply today to join this professional and friendly team. Don’t miss this chance to make a real impact as an Accounts Payable Team Member while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Key Account Manager

The Role

Are you an experienced Key Account Manager with a proven ability to develop long-term customer relationships and deliver sustainable commercial growth?

Our client is an innovative, internationally recognised organisation that works with leading global brands, providing specialist technology solutions and consultancy services across several industries.

They are looking to recruit an ambitious Key Account Manager to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for a portfolio of major national and international customers, identify opportunities for further growth and work closely with technical teams to deliver commercially successful projects.

Approximately 75% of the role will focus on managing and developing existing accounts, with the remaining 25% involving the identification and conversion of new business opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

Manage and develop a portfolio of key national and international accounts
Build strong, long-term relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Gain a detailed understanding of each customer’s business, objectives and future requirements
Create strategic account plans and identify opportunities to increase revenue
Identify and secure new business within existing and emerging markets
Manage bids, proposals, RFQs and quotations from initial enquiry through to completion
Work closely with engineering and technical teams to develop suitable customer solutions
Monitor pricing, profitability, commercial performance and project progress
Prepare accurate sales forecasts, pipelines and performance reports
Represent the business at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure projects are delivered successfully
Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies
Ensure customers receive a consistently high standard of service

Skills and Experience

The successful Key Account Manager will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Director or Senior Sales professional
A proven track record of retaining and growing existing customer accounts
Experience identifying and converting new business opportunities
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Experience managing complex B2B sales cycles
The ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-management skills
Strong organisational and project-management abilities
Confidence interpreting commercial data, forecasts and sales performance
A full UK driving licence

A degree or equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial:

Selling technical, engineering, consultancy or technology-based solutions
Managing international customers
Working within manufacturing, automotive, engineering or another technical industry
Responding to RFQs, tenders and complex commercial proposals
Working closely with engineering or technical delivery teams

Salary & Working Details

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Hours: Full-time, office based
Travel: Regular UK travel with occasional international travel

Benefits

Opportunity to join an innovative and internationally recognised organisation
A predominantly account-management-focused position with responsibility for major customers
Varied work combining strategic account development with new business
Opportunities for international travel
Excellent long-term career progression
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Involvement in technically advanced, market-leading projects

Account Manager

We’re recruiting an Account Manager on behalf of a well-established, privately owned manufacturing business headquartered in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £31,290–£41,720 depending on experience, with 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a Friday early finish — making it a genuinely attractive package for the right person.

This is primarily a relationship-driven, account growth role. You’ll take full ownership of an allocated client base, building deep understanding of each account, identifying opportunities to grow spend and delivering an exceptional standard of customer service throughout. Alongside your core account base, you’ll also manage a selection of key accounts, so the ability to operate confidently across both day-to-day client management and more strategic relationships is important. The role is based at the Huntingdon HQ with occasional UK client visits — no more than once or twice a month.

Main Responsibilities:

Managing, maintaining and growing an allocated portfolio of existing accounts, including key accounts
Building a thorough understanding of each client’s requirements and proactively identifying upsell opportunities
Pricing, proposing, negotiating and drafting contracts and stock holdings for your clients
Conducting client visits as required for upselling, new product launches or problem resolution
Meticulous planning and Excel-based forecasting to ensure peak supply periods are managed effectively
Taking full accountability of clients once handed over from the Business Development team
Processing day-to-day client requirements including emails, enquiries, orders, deliveries and artwork approvals
Attending daily virtual team and client meetings via Zoom or Teams
Responding to client queries within 24 hours, ensuring no task goes unaddressed
Keeping clients updated on production schedules and stock holdings
Resolving client complaints to the mutual satisfaction of both parties
Providing holiday cover for the wider account management team when required

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience in account management or a client-facing commercial role
Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to growing and retaining a client base
Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including directors and blue chip organisations
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to turn any client interaction into a positive one
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — phone, email and virtual meetings
Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Well-organised with strong numerical and analytical skills
A natural forward planner who takes ownership and critically assesses their own performance
Good level of literacy and numeracy — essential
Minimum 5 GCSEs grade A–E
Able to commute reliably to Huntingdon HQ and travel to client sites on an ad-hoc basis

Salary & Working Hours:

£31,290–£41,720 per annum, dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Monday–Thursday 8:55am–5:00pm, Friday 8:55am–4:30pm (with 30-minute lunch break). Huntingdon HQ based, with occasional UK client visits.

Benefits:

£31,290–£41,720 DOE
26 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
Early finish on Fridays
Permanent contract with 6-month probation period
Modern, high-quality office environment in Huntingdon
Full training provided on internal systems
Opportunity to grow within a privately owned, fast-growing business

Sales Exec

We are recruiting for a driven and commercially minded Internal Sales Executive – Export Sales Team to join a fast-paced international sales function. This Internal Sales Executive – Export Sales Team role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with overseas customers, building strong relationships, and managing sales processes from enquiry through to order completion.

As an Internal Sales Executive – Export Sales Team, you will manage accounts across European markets, using your language skills to strengthen customer engagement and maximise sales opportunities. The Internal Sales Executive – Export Sales Team will take ownership of enquiries, negotiate purchase orders, and maintain accurate CRM records to ensure seamless service delivery. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role offering full training and long-term progression within an established export sales environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Implement account strategies to maximise sales growth within export markets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with international customers.
Communicate confidently in Italian, French with clients and partners.
Log customer interactions and manage call reporting within the CRM system.
Negotiate and finalise purchase orders and contracts.
Manage and track orders and enquiries through internal systems.
Maintain strong technical and product knowledge.
Provide proactive solutions to meet customer requirements and commercial objectives.

Skills/Experience:

Fluency in Italian and French (essential).
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Previous experience in internal sales, export sales, or customer service desirable.
Competent IT user, ideally with experience in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and target-driven.
Ability to manage multiple enquiries and work to deadlines.
Problem-solving approach with a commercial mindset.
Understanding of the importance of delivering excellent internal and external customer care.

Salary & Working Hours:

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time office hours.
Contract: Permanent.
Location: Huntingdon.

Benefits:

Full training and onboarding provided.
Opportunity to work within a growing Export Sales Team.
Career progression within an international sales environment.
Supportive and collaborative office culture.

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Anthony Whitehead

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Assistant Commercial Manager