Successfully trained to become a level one and two skiing instructor with the Canadian Skiing Industry Association ( CSIA )

A self-motivated and confident Sales / National Accounts Manager with over 29 years within the specialist Professional Haircare sector having gained a progressive career in various sales management and relationship management roles. A persuasive and effective negotiator with the experience and credibility to operate at Director level within a major Plc sector market. Results orientated with the ability to manage and adapt to change. Demonstrates effective communication, presentation and relationship management skillsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS National account manager 2014-2017Area sales manager 2007-2014Key account manager 2003-2007Sales representative 1988-2003  Successfully managed a team of six Account Managers, and one Key Account manager, achieving annual growth of 7-9% growth YR on YR. Coached. Trained and developed a Local sales team to meet company training expectations – the team trained dozens staff across multiple sites. Responsible for efficiently managing thirty Salon groups helping them to successfully develop and grow ahead of the Market averages – generated 10-12% growth PA. Effectively managed the day to day servicing of 229 customers visited on a 19-day cycle, ensuring that the Wella brand was represented as fully as possible with each client – completed 14 calls per day generating 7 orders on average.