Manage my own department for a UK based supplier of: - Type approved solar screens (manual, motorised, cassetted, non-cassetted)- Blackout and dim-out blinds (manual, motorised, cassetted, non-cassetted)- Curtains and Roman blinds (made to specification)- Adhesive window films (solar - type approved, safety, and manifestations)- Venetian blinds (aluminium, wooden, faux leather)- Pleated blinds (free-hanging and hatch)- Window wipers (UK distributors for ScanWipers AS)across the commercial, cruise, defence, yacht and super-yacht sectors.

(Shiremoor Branch January 2018 - October 2018, Team Valley Branch October 2018 - March 2019) Worked on the graduate management scheme for the world's largest car rental company. Duties included:- Meeting and exceeding several KPI’s relating to: sales, customer service, branch performance and growth etc. Key achievement – topped group sales for September 2018.- Developing and nurturing relationships with a variety of local businesses, body shops, and dealerships. Key achievement awarded FY18 Growth Champion for my role in developing the Shiremoor branch's corporate business.- Running and organising the day-to-day logistics of the branch. Sourcing and deciding which cars go on what deal.- Targeting new growth opportunities across the retail, corporate, and insurance aspects of the business.

Worked in an account management position for a maritime equipment manufacturer. The role required me to travel the world to liaise with customers developing and nurturing business relationships. I was also responsible for targeting key and upcoming markets. Conducted business in North America, across Europe, and throughout Asia. Achievements included:- Working towards group sales targets of £330k per month.- Responsible for budgeting and organising international business trips.- Handling key accounts. Developing and nurturing relationships with a variety of clientsincluding: distributors, navies, shipping companies, and shipyards from around theworld.- Personally selected to target the US market with a look to expanding Lilley & Gillie’sinfluence. As a result Lilley and Gillie have now opened a satellite office in the US.