Christopher Drury Email & Phone Number

Shropshire, United Kingdom

Freelance Trainer and Consultant to the Global Automotive Industry.Successfully delivering 1800 Training Days during the last eight years generating in excess of £72.7 Million in additional sales.Direct brand experience with Abarth, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Citroen, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Maserati, McLaren, MINI, Mercedes Benz, Porche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Skoda, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volks Wagen, and Volvo.Dealership groups BMW Retail Group, Sytner, Stratstone, Marshall Group, Swansway, Cambria, John Clark Motor Group, Renault Retail Group, Rybrook, Snows, and Car-Wow.Agencies, Training Companies and Partners delivered training for, MFG Group Ltd, ASM Ltd, Calibre Group and Finance Cover and Training.Countries worked in the United Kingdom, Middle East - Dubai, Ajman, Europe- Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Far East China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand.

United Arab Emirates

Managed a period of acute change. Developing and implementing policies and procedures which resulted in increased Sales along with improved Customer Satisfaction.Responsable for the development of a team of 37, retailing in excess of 200 new vehicles per month. Drawing on my 20 years of related experience to design and introduce key actions in the areas of Business Development, Sales Process, Client Engagement, Staff Development and Training. Maximising sales whilst optimising profits. Building a skilled and highly motivated team of Sales Professionals.

United Arab Emirates

Helped introduce F and I operation to Middle East market.Accountable for the F and I performance of 5 Business Managers and a team of 25 Sales Executives. Designed and implemented process covering client fact find, referal process, underwriting and review. Helping to maximise the potential of this crucial business area.

West Midlands

Employed at the company's Volvo Dealership in Derby. Helping to develop the showroom into a Prestige Used Super Site. Responsable for the sales, marketing, purchasing and pricing of stock. Promoted to Stratstone premier Jaguar and Aston Martin showroom in Birmingham City Centre.

Cannock, Staffordshire

Specialist wheel assembly company supplying components to the original end manufactuer market. Clients included Bailey of Bristol, JCB, Thwaites, Ifor Williams Trailers and Swift Caravans.Appointed to manage a period of change. Revamping the entire Sales operation. Developing and introducing new sales procedures with measurable KPI's helping to identify areas of opportunities. Resulting in a 33% increase in Sales year on year and the introduction of some major accounts. Building partnerships at all levels to forge long term, mutually benefitting relationships.

Stafford

First Business Manager employed by Radford's, BMW and Mini franchise holder.Implemented referal process to maximise F & I Income, resulting in an increase from £33,000 to £450,000 of income generated by the F & I department. Recognised by BMW Financial Service for outstanding performance and awarded a holiday of a life time too South Africa.

Aoutoworld, West Midlands

Utilising and developing existing skills in order to exceed Income targets whilst over achieving clients expectations.Responsable for a team of 10 Sales Executives and the entire F and I operation. Achieving an income of in excess £650,000 per annum.