Christopher Taylor

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Chief Executive Officer @ Australian Outdoor Living
Adelaide, SA, AU
Christopher Taylor's Location
Greater Adelaide Area, Australia
About Christopher Taylor

Experienced General Mamager with over 25 years experience in Senior Management within National Retail & Businesses Operations. Skilled in Business Negotiation , Business Planning, Franchise sales, Customer Service, Sales Training and Retail business development.I have held Executive positions with several of Australia’s leading organisations including, Carpet Call / Solomons Flooring Group (WA & SA) & Cool or Cosy (Renewable) WA & NSW. I have proven results in achieving business growth via increased store numbers within a National Franchise chain, YOY growth within both Retail & Franchise networks, new product launches and the introduction of innovative concepts.

Christopher Taylor's Current Company Details
Australian Outdoor Living

Australian Outdoor Living

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Chief Executive Officer
Adelaide, SA, AU
Employees:
124
Christopher Taylor Work Experience Details
  • Australian Outdoor Living
    Chief Executive Officer
    Australian Outdoor Living
    Adelaide, Sa, Au
  • Australian Outdoor Living
    General Manager
    Australian Outdoor Living Jul 2019 - Present
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Responsible (with Executive Team) to oversee running of National Operation with current business operating in 6 states with 25 product divisions• Developing and executing strategic plans, to attain business direction and growth projections• leading, ensuring a high calibre senior team is in place, functioning as a high performance team, incentivised, focused on sustainable profit, cash flows, and competitive advantage• driving Profit across all businesses activities and identifying new opportunities• Leading the development, execution and evaluation of commercial sales and marketing strategies and activities which drives the achievement of financial and business goals • Oversee day to day operation of company at Senior Level ensuring Corporate Governance.• Ensure continued profitability of business by overseeing daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly KPI’s were being met.• Opened Australian Outdoor Living ACT in October 2014 with branch being profitable in first full year of operation. This branch has continued to grow and now has three product divisions.• Implementing systems and measures to plan, track and evaluate commercial performance
  • Australian Outdoor Living
    Chief Executive Officer
    Australian Outdoor Living Jul 2014 - Jun 2019
    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    Responsible (with Executive Team) to oversee running of National Operation with current business operating in 6 states with 25 product divisions• Developing and executing strategic plans, to attain business direction and growth projections• leading, ensuring a high calibre senior team is in place, functioning as a high performance team, incentivised, focused on sustainable profit, cash flows, and competitive advantage• driving Profit across all businesses activities and identifying new opportunities• Leading the development, execution and evaluation of commercial sales and marketing strategies and activities which drives the achievement of financial and business goals • Oversee day to day operation of company at Senior Level ensuring Corporate Governance.• Ensure continued profitability of business by overseeing daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly KPI’s were being met.• Opened Australian Outdoor Living ACT in October 2014 with branch being profitable in first full year of operation. This branch has continued to grow and now has three product divisions.• Implementing systems and measures to plan, track and evaluate commercial performance
  • Australian Outdoor Living
    National Business Development Manager
    Australian Outdoor Living Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    • Responsible (with Executive Team) to oversee running of National Operation with current business operating in 6 states with 25 product divisions• Developing and executing strategic plans, to attain business direction and growth projections• leading, ensuring a high calibre senior team is in place, functioning as a high performance team, incentivised, focused on sustainable profit, cash flows, and competitive advantage• driving Profit across all businesses activities and identifying new opportunities• Leading the development, execution and evaluation of commercial sales and marketing strategies and activities which drives the achievement of financial and business goals • Oversee day to day operation of company at Senior Level ensuring Corporate Governance.• Ensure continued profitability of business by overseeing daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly KPI’s were being met.• Opened Australian Outdoor Living ACT in October 2014 with branch being profitable in first full year of operation. This branch has continued to grow and now has three product divisions.• Implementing systems and measures to plan, track and evaluate commercial performance
  • Carpet Call & Solomons Flooring (Franchise)
    General Manager
    Carpet Call & Solomons Flooring (Franchise) Apr 2002 - Nov 2012
    South Australia
    • Development, coordination and implementation of strategies and business plans to ensure the attainment of Commercial sales targets• Develop, operate and maintain commercial systems and procedures • Managed all facets in the day to day operation of the business accountable to the MD only.• Established sales forecasts and budgets reporting any variances and corrective actions• Managed 13 Franchise Stores. Duties included the establishment of business and marketing plans, sales & product training as well as overseeing operating costs and viability of business.• Negotiated the sale of new & existing franchisees.• Delivered annual Retail Turnover exceeds $18,000,000.00• Preparing reports relating to customer inquiries, sales trends, and customer complaints, including delivery or service problems and presenting solutions• Managed the Builders Division with 3 sales staff.• Managed 4 major accounts writing personal sales in 2010-2011 in excess of $1,000,000.00• Accountability for administration and operations department with 10 staff.
  • Cool Or Cosy
    State Manager
    Cool Or Cosy Nov 1998 - Apr 2002
    Western Australia & New South Wales
    State Manager New South Wales (12 month Contract 2001)Responsible for all branch functions including Sales, Installations, budgets, forecast profits, P&L etc.Sales Manager WA 1998-2001Managed a team of up to 10 in Home Commission only Sales Consultants.Responsible for Sales Training & allocation of leads.Worked closely with Telemarketing Teams to ensure sufficient Lead Generation

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Christopher Taylor's current role is Chief Executive Officer.

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