Utilizing over 19 years in the decorative and industrial painting industryUtilizing over 8 years in the sales Industry Using my skills and experience as a self employed professional painting contractor to share this advice and my experience with self employed professional paintersOffering excellent practical advice and support to professional painters and private customers Responsible for the growth and sales of decorative paint products and consumables in the BOP… Show more Utilizing over 19 years in the decorative and industrial painting industryUtilizing over 8 years in the sales Industry Using my skills and experience as a self employed professional painting contractor to share this advice and my experience with self employed professional paintersOffering excellent practical advice and support to professional painters and private customers Responsible for the growth and sales of decorative paint products and consumables in the BOP Identification of key accounts and working with them to help them growIdentification of potential key accounts and establishing trust and mutual respect in order to help growWorking closley with marketing and providing ideas and direction on weekly/monthly specialsResponsible for brand awareness in the BOPDeveloping fresh and positive ideas to promote Versatile Products and the brands in the BOPNegotiating and finding the best outcome for both our clients and Versatile Products BOPLooking for new products and consumables to compliment Paint Plus and Timbakote ProductsWorking with Architects and Designers introducing these to Paint Plus, Porters,Timbakote, as these are brands recognised by Masterspec NZ and NZ Homestar, and Eboss, and Green Build.Ensuring that Versatile Products become known as stockists of high quality Paint and Consumable products in the BOP.Providing client details to professional painting contractors, providing written specifications and carry out site visits to ensure specifications are being adhered too.Liasing with fellow team members, and management, sharing ideas and methods where required. Show less

Managing the day to day running of our small family owned painting businessCold Calling for new work involving networking and introducing myself to potential clientsApplying for and winning contractsNegotiating contract terms of trade and set rates with sub contractors Negotiating with suppliers for better buy prices to maximize return Re-negotiating with clients when extra costs were involved on a projectProject management, ensuring that projects flow well and that… Show more Managing the day to day running of our small family owned painting businessCold Calling for new work involving networking and introducing myself to potential clientsApplying for and winning contractsNegotiating contract terms of trade and set rates with sub contractors Negotiating with suppliers for better buy prices to maximize return Re-negotiating with clients when extra costs were involved on a projectProject management, ensuring that projects flow well and that any unexpected incidents are recognized managed and rectified quickly to keep the project on trackAccount management which includes invoicing clients promptly upon completion of project and following up on any delays in payments. Maintaining our existing database of clients finding ways to ensure that we keep in touchHiring staff when required for short term contracts and providing training where and when requiredEnsure that the company adheres to the health and safety requirements at all timesEstimating and providing written quotationsEnsuring a high standard of workmanship to maintain a excellent reputation in the market placeApplication of various paint products to various substrates via airless spray, hvlp or brush and roller methodKeeping up to date with the latest technology of paint systems and applicationsMaintenance of company vehicles Show less

Sales of Decorative, Marine and Industrial CoatingsIncreased sales from existing client baseCold Calling for new business building solid relationships via product training and application techniques, resulting in bringing new business Increased Brand Awareness by introducing products to various other avenues, which included engineers, panel beaters and waterproofing contractorsUtilized my solid understanding and knowledge of the product range to ensure client… Show more Sales of Decorative, Marine and Industrial CoatingsIncreased sales from existing client baseCold Calling for new business building solid relationships via product training and application techniques, resulting in bringing new business Increased Brand Awareness by introducing products to various other avenues, which included engineers, panel beaters and waterproofing contractorsUtilized my solid understanding and knowledge of the product range to ensure client satisfactionEnsured the orders where delivered on timeNegotiated prices for bulk buys to various clients which included trade painters and retailersInvolved in product and application training within my assigned territoryCompleted weekly sales reports, and entered this information into MS Excel Followed up on all interest and leads and always looked for ways to increase sales Used my initiative in troubleshooting product or application issuesExcellent communication skills to convey ideas and inspire clients to try new products within the rangeWorked efficiently and to a schedule ensuring that my time is well managed and productiveHighly motivated and resilient and positive, even when faced with setbacksI have a real passion for sales and the building industry. Show less

Sales Representative in the High End Audio MarketTerritory was from Taupo to QueenstownResponsible for the development and maintenance of an existing client base Identifying potential clients, Cold Calling and following up on interest, establishing strong relationships and working with them as back up and supportClients consisted of retail owners and their staff, builders, electrical engineers, SKY installers, audio/visual installersNegotiated buy prices with clients both… Show more Sales Representative in the High End Audio MarketTerritory was from Taupo to QueenstownResponsible for the development and maintenance of an existing client base Identifying potential clients, Cold Calling and following up on interest, establishing strong relationships and working with them as back up and supportClients consisted of retail owners and their staff, builders, electrical engineers, SKY installers, audio/visual installersNegotiated buy prices with clients both new and existingCarried out regular visits within my assigned territory to ensure strong relationships and sales growthInvolved in new shop fit outs negotiating the sale of hifi products and consignment piecesDeveloped a simple installation training program which was very cost effective and resulted in excellent sales growth Assisted in stock take, and store room duties when requiredParticipated in weekly team sales and marketing meetingsCompleted weekly sales reportsWorked closely with management to further expand PQ Imports nationally Show less