Alban Ford

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Profit Centre Manager @ Edmundson Electrical Ltd
cheshire, connecticut, united states
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Alban Ford

I am a challenge driven, goal-orientated professional with proven ability to promote and close business and increase profits whilst forming strong relationships with my client base, delivering a sense of quality that sets the stage for long term combined success. I have exceptional ability to enter new environments and produce immediate results through the use of a practical skills and a flexible work style that are easily transported between industries. Excellent interpersonal skills provide the ability to operate effectively within all levels of a corporation and across all disciplines, both independently and within a team environment.With 15 years experience in senior management, I have worked on numerous large scale projects spanning the Telecommunications Sector, Environmental Sector and Energy Management Sector. As a consistent achiever with targets in the millions and strong skills in people management, I am now deeply involved in the Electrical Wholesale Sector, taking up a senior management position within Edmundsons Electrical Ltd and the Electric Center, the UKs largest electrical wholesaling group.With a career that has spanned New Zealand, the UK and now Guernsey, I have amassed a large network of contacts, both clients and business partners. I am always looking to increase this network, and genuinely enjoy meeting new people, so please feel free to get in contact. So if you are looking to be involved with the electrical wholesale industry (buy, sell or simply discuss), please do get in touch.

Alban Ford's Current Company Details
Edmundson Electrical Ltd

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

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Profit Centre Manager
cheshire, connecticut, united states
Employees:
1395
Alban Ford Work Experience Details
  • Edmundson Electrical Ltd
    Profit Centre Manager
    Edmundson Electrical Ltd Jan 2020 - Present
    Guernsey
    The most recent step in my Edmundson Electrical career has now taken me to Guernsey where I operate one of our two Channel Island Edmundson businesses. Stocking goods from all major suppliers, as well as focusing on special made to order projects. We aim to work in conjunction with all the electrical industry partners on the island to achieve success for our clients, our suppliers and ourselves.
  • Electric Center Sydenham
    Profit Center Manager
    Electric Center Sydenham Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
    Unit 5, Trade City, Bell Green Retail Park, Sydenham, Se26 4Pr
    As part of the Edmundson Electrical Group, the Electric Center has a highly decentralised operating philosophy in which each location runs as an autonomous business or profit centre. Consequently, the Manager has overall responsibility for personnel, sales, inventory control, warehousing, distribution and administration.This position suits independent, entrepreneurial-minded people who enjoy the challenge of 'running their own business'. With this position comes a high level of responsibility in which the individual must ensure that the business is as successful as possible.
  • Edmundson Electrical Ltd
    Profit Centre Manager - Designate
    Edmundson Electrical Ltd Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
    Edmundson Electrical Ltd has a highly decentralised operating philosophy in which each location runs as an autonomous business or profit centre. Consequently, the Manager has overall responsibility for personnel, sales, inventory control, warehousing, distribution and administration.This position suits independent, entrepreneurial-minded people who enjoy the challenge of 'running their own business'. With this position comes a high level of responsibility in which the individual must ensure that the business is as successful as possible.
  • Marshall-Tufflex Ltd
    Energy Management Projects - Manager
    Marshall-Tufflex Ltd Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
    London And Southern Uk
    Marshall-Tufflex supply cable management and energy management products throughout the UK both directly as well as through the wholesale and contractor market place. Working with a 8 man sales team throughout London and Southern UK, it is my responsibility to increase the energy management wholesale market place. Energy management includes Voltage Optimisation, Boiler Optimisation and Smart Metering solutions. • Performs sales activities on major accounts and negotiates sales price and discounts in consultation with Area Sales Engineers.• Manage personnel to develop sales and support staff.• Review progress of sales roles throughout the company.• Accurately forecast annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams.• Develops specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all energy management products.• Provide quarterly results assessments of sales staff’s productivity.• Coordinate proper company resources to ensure efficient and stable sales results.• Formulate new and innovative sales policies, practices and procedures.• Assist sales personnel in establishing personal contact and rapport with top echelon decision- makers.• Educate sales team by establishing programs/seminars in the areas of energy management opportunities.I would be very interested in talking to those that would like to increase their energy management portfolio of products and services. Furthermore, we would like to talk to those in the installation side of business to discuss our recently launched E-Pro Approved contractor initiative which will benefit from our hundreds of wholesale points throughout the country.
  • Cloud Sustainability
    Sales Manager
    Cloud Sustainability Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
    45 King William Street, Monument, London
    At Cloud Sustainability, we believe that intelligent software systems will be at the heart of the next generation of sustainable organisations and are passionate about making this happen. Sustainability software systems provide a unique opportunity to meet the increasing demands for improving sustainability performance, by capturing and collating a wide range of data, monitoring and benchmarking performance and assessing compliance. Software systems can also form valuable engagement tools; educating employees and stakeholders and empowering them with the skills to make lasting improvements. • Primarily responsible for developing and securing new business and sales opportunities across both the private and public sectors• Working closely with the CEO to establish a robust sales and marketing strategy, building on the current foundations • Implementing the sales strategy through generating new clients, account management, and fielding inbound sales calls • Preparing and delivering client presentations, quotes and proposals• Working closely with senior management team communicating sales results and continually refining strategy in line with market movements
  • Powerperfector
    Key Account Manager
    Powerperfector Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
    Paddington, London (National)
    As Key Account Manager, l handle some of powerPerfector’s most important accounts. These accounts are categorised as key accounts due to their high level of profitability and the need for strategic development. Focusing on developing an excellent working relationship with customers and partners is vital to enhancing customer satisfaction and customer retention.Excellent negotiation and presentation skills are vital, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills. Keeping track of multiple clients is attained with excellent organisational skills and an ability to interpret relevant insights from various resources and methodologies. Transforming the needs of the client into a realistic project with the ability to exceed the client's expectations is key to making a significant impact on the success of the company. If you wish to discuss the impact that Voltage Power Optimisation can have on your organisation, please get in touch.
  • The Ecb - Ic (English Cricket Board - Indoor Cricket)
    U19 Women England Team Manager
    The Ecb - Ic (English Cricket Board - Indoor Cricket) Feb 2011 - Jan 2013
    International
    Team Manager and Assistant Coach of the England Under 19 Womens Team and on the Fundraising Board for the England Cricket Board (ECB) - Indoor Cricket. After a successful campaign at the World Cup in South Africa in October 2011, where we came second to Australia, we are now aiming for success at the 2013 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
  • Active Energy Ltd
    National Business Account Manager
    Active Energy Ltd Feb 2011 - Feb 2012
    National
    The main purpose of this role is to establish new channel strategies and provide existing customers with product, sales, service and marketing guidance. Motivation of our many national channel partners being key in order maximise performance and profit.
  • Active Energy Ltd
    Area Sales Manager
    Active Energy Ltd Apr 2010 - Feb 2011
    South East Uk
    The role encompassed hunting out and meeting with potential customers to identify and confirm opportunities to reduce energy spend and environmental impact with electrical based voltage optimisation equipment and lighting solutions, as well as renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power generationComplete end-to-end project management of the sales cycle of high value equipment and services, with actual closed deal value of £10k - £200k plus. This is inclusive of technical specification, quotation, sales closure, manufacture, delivery and installation.
  • Ozone Conferencing
    Senior Accounts Manager
    Ozone Conferencing Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
    Relationship and Account Manager role at Ozone ConferencingAlways also looking for new businesses and networking opportunities.Audio and web conferencing solutions aimed at reducing spend, travel time, carbon emissions and stress.Got a meeting 3000 miles away? be there in 30 seconds.Better Business. Better Planet. Now we're talking!
  • Meeting Zone
    Channel Manager
    Meeting Zone Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
    As Channel Manager at MeetingZone, there were two main areas I had been assigned; channel management and key account management as well as an ever present need to create new business. My main focus was to work with our channel partners and key accounts to help grow and maintain the company relationship, thus increasing revenue and retention.
  • Active Communications
    General Manager
    Active Communications 2003 - 2008
    As General Manager of Active Communications I personally managed the development of business with all of our key clients in addition to implementing and managing a number of different sales teams such as telesales, direct sales, retail and e-tail sales, SME sales and corporate sales teams. Implementation included recruitment, training and target setting along with ongoing management of teams.I also managed the day to day running of the office and conducted comprehensive reporting of the company’s activities to the owners and shareholders.

Alban Ford Skills

New Business Development B2b Direct Sales Business Strategy Management Sales Account Management Contract Negotiation Customer Service Crm Negotiation Key Account Management Coaching Leadership Sales Management Product Development Budgets Selling Sponsorship Sports Management Fundraising Renewable Energy Telecommunications Energy Customer Relations Strategic Planning Marketing Strategy Business Management Microsoft Office Team Building Budgeting Contract Negotiations Start Ups Promotions Problem Solving Consultative Selling Team Management Waste Management

Alban Ford Education Details

  • Hutt Valley High School
    Hutt Valley High School
    Physical Education, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, English
  • Cockermouth School
    Cockermouth School
  • Island School
    Island School

Frequently Asked Questions about Alban Ford

What company does Alban Ford work for?

Alban Ford works for Edmundson Electrical Ltd

What is Alban Ford's role at the current company?

Alban Ford's current role is Profit Centre Manager.

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What schools did Alban Ford attend?

Alban Ford attended Hutt Valley High School, Cockermouth School, Island School.

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Alban Ford has skills like New Business Development, B2b, Direct Sales, Business Strategy, Management, Sales, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Crm, Negotiation, Key Account Management.

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Alban Ford's colleagues are Olivia Wells, Sam Bradley, Paul Davies, Yousuf Bennett, Danielle Moore, Daryl Turner, Jordan Brown.

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