Bruce Macfarlane

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Retail Sales Manager @ OVO Energy
England, United Kingdom
Bruce Macfarlane's Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Bruce Macfarlane

PersonalI have a vast amount of experience of leading Sales Teams within the door to door marketplace and the in store sales arena in B2C and B2B.I have a proven track record of building and maintaining a Sales Team to a high standard whilst managing and developing sales agents to successfully achieve their targets through training, coaching and motivation.I have extensive experience in managing all levels of KPIs around volume of sales and compliance in order to protect the brand.I am a good listener and effective communicator.I am determined and focused and have the ability and drive to be a high achiever in whatever position I am in.I like to lead by example in a hands on manner.I have a good nature and the ability to get along with people from all walks of life. My most effective skill is to be able to increase the ability of an individual, helping them to realise and achieve their full potential. This skill enables me to build and develop a team that is consistent and has a positive and open culture.

Bruce Macfarlane's Current Company Details
OVO Energy

Ovo Energy

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Retail Sales Manager
England, United Kingdom
Bruce Macfarlane Work Experience Details
  • Ovo Energy
    Retail Sales Manager
    Ovo Energy
    England, United Kingdom
  • Ovo Energy
    Retail Sales Manager
    Ovo Energy Sep 2015 - Present
    Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom
    Key responsibilities :Manage and drive the teams delivery and performance measured against agreed acquisition.Actively manage the ongoing development of all team members by spending time out in the field coaching and developing staff to drive performance.Drive performance of the team via a dashboard of KPIs.Ownership of the delivery of industry leading quality statistics currently measured as complaints.Pro active management of sickness and absence issues across the team.Actively recruit and interview prospective candidates.
  • Rac
    Sales Consultant
    Rac Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
    Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
    Key responsibilities :Approaching potential customers. Establishing and matching their needs and closing the sale.
  • Virgin Media
    Sales Consultant ( New Acquisition )
    Virgin Media May 2014 - Feb 2015
    Midlands
    Key responsibilities :Calling on potential customers showing them the benefits of Virgin Media products such as broadband, TV and telephone services, and then matching to an appropriate package and closing the sale.The presentation and sale is conducted on an iPad where all customers details are captured and the customer's chosen package is created and set up along with the installation date.Consistently over achieving target and compliance and customer satisfaction is an essential part of this role in which I have lot's of experience and a proven record.
  • E.On Uk
    Area Sales Manager
    E.On Uk Jan 2007 - Apr 2014
    Midlands
    Manage and drive the teams delivery and performance measured against agreed acquisition, revenue and other targets developed within the customer business.Specific data planning and usage to maximise value acquisition, retention and win back activities.Sharing of best practice across the Team Manager community.Actively manage the ongoing development of all team members.Introduce new product implementation as required.Ownership of the delivery of industry leading quality statistics currently measured as complaints and dissatisfactions,Operate in a way that minimises risk to E.ON brands.Drive performance of the team via a dashboard of KPIs utilising the tools and processes available such as AMP.Pro active management of sickness absence issues across the team, drawing on Occupational Health support as required.Take responsibility for driving down colleague attrition across the team, sharing ideas and best practice across the channel.Spending time out in the field coaching and developing staff to drive performance.Identifying process improvements on a continuous basis.Responsible for all disciplinary, capability and grievance hearings with the exception of dismissals and appeals,
  • Blinds 4 U (Uk)
    Managing Director
    Blinds 4 U (Uk) Mar 2004 - Nov 2006
    Midlands
    Generating appointments and closing sales in residential and commercial businesses. Managing the day to day running of the business which included advertising and promotions.Recruiting, interviewing and hiring of staff. Giving ongoing training and development of staff through coaching and motivation, Setting targets and measuring the success through a process of KPIs on a monthly basis. Using performance management to achieve and maintain targets.
  • Sse Plc
    Regional Sales Manager ( Door To Door And Instore )
    Sse Plc Jun 2003 - Feb 2004
    Midlands
    I was head hunted by SSE for a position of Regional Sales Manager. I was responsible for the ongoing training and support of 3 Team Managers, Setting and managing their sales targets and ensuring that they managed their sales agents individual targets through coaching and personal improvement plans. Ensuring they were keeping an overall performance record of each sales agent including regular recorded observations to ensure quality as well as volume.I was also responsible for the newly created instore trial within Safeway's Supermarkets. I was responsible for 4 agents during the trial which was very successful and lead to the opening of the instore channel.
  • British Gas
    Sales Manager ( Door To Door )
    British Gas Sep 1999 - May 2003
    Coventry And Warwickshire
    I started as a sales consultant and within a month was the top performing agent within the Coventry Team. I worked come rain or shine and took pride in my performance, not only with regard to volume but also quality. Within 18 months l was promoted as the Coventry Sales Team Manager. l received excellent management training from British Gas and received numerous certificates pertaining to managing a direct sales team.I am a positive communicator and motivator which along with my sales ability enabled me to lead the team by example and through coaching and motivation enabled me to turn an average performing team into a high performing one.
  • Argyll Pictures
    Sales Representative
    Argyll Pictures Aug 1990 - Aug 1999
    Midlands. South West
    Sales representative visiting work places leaving samples and promoting products.
  • Effective Art Promotions
    Sales Representative
    Effective Art Promotions Apr 1985 - Feb 1990
    Midlands And Wales
    Sales Representative visiting work places leaving samples and promoting products.
  • Torrington Company
    Trainee Grinder
    Torrington Company Aug 1974 - Mar 1985
    Coventry, United Kingdom
    External Grinder

Bruce Macfarlane Skills

Coaching And Motivation. Leading By Example Helping An Individual Realise And Achieve Their Full Potential Creating A Positive Team Culture Team Leadership Success Driven Sales Management B2b Account Management Change Management Customer Retention Direct Sales Management New Business Development Team Management Sales Business Development Contract Negotiation Business Strategy Performance Management

Bruce Macfarlane Education Details

  • Woodlands School
    Woodlands School
  • Woodlands School
    Woodlands School

Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Macfarlane

What company does Bruce Macfarlane work for?

Bruce Macfarlane works for Ovo Energy

What is Bruce Macfarlane's role at the current company?

Bruce Macfarlane's current role is Retail Sales Manager.

What schools did Bruce Macfarlane attend?

Bruce Macfarlane attended Woodlands School, Woodlands School.

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Bruce Macfarlane has skills like Coaching And Motivation. Leading By Example, Helping An Individual Realise And Achieve Their Full Potential, Creating A Positive Team Culture, Team Leadership, Success Driven, Sales Management, B2b, Account Management, Change Management, Customer Retention, Direct Sales, Management.

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