Developing new business within the UK through Key Distribution partners and also maintaining and being available for consultation of a wide range of chemical issues that may occur within the multitude of markets that the Arpal brand provide products and services for.

As Sector Manager – National I am specifically charged with maintaining our long-standing existing end user customer contracts as well as nurturing my distributor partners business from a sales development perspective. For new business growth I identify selected key regional or national chain targets by market sector and then tailor the business solution around the company’s requirements and those of the specific sector. I formulate and deliver pitch presentations; negotiate terms, provide… Show more As Sector Manager – National I am specifically charged with maintaining our long-standing existing end user customer contracts as well as nurturing my distributor partners business from a sales development perspective. For new business growth I identify selected key regional or national chain targets by market sector and then tailor the business solution around the company’s requirements and those of the specific sector. I formulate and deliver pitch presentations; negotiate terms, provide attractive commercial proposals; suggest the appropriate products & system packages to reduce costs and provide best value and liaise directly with our operations team to plan and facilitate seamless new business roll out programmes. My role is to ensure we retain our loyal customers and grow our new business base consistently year on year and ensure RP Adam Ltd (Arpal Group) achieves its five year plan of £20miilion by 2020. Show less

My career with RP Adam started with me learning the ropes in head office where I was a part of the engineering service team. Working closely with my colleagues, we ensured that all group mobilisations and service aspects of the business were covered to the highest standard. Fast forward three and half years and I was given the chance to spread my wings by being given the opportunity to look after the Scottish Borders region of accounts. This was soon followed by Edinburgh, the Lothians… Show more My career with RP Adam started with me learning the ropes in head office where I was a part of the engineering service team. Working closely with my colleagues, we ensured that all group mobilisations and service aspects of the business were covered to the highest standard. Fast forward three and half years and I was given the chance to spread my wings by being given the opportunity to look after the Scottish Borders region of accounts. This was soon followed by Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, Aberdeenshire and the Grampian regions. Just a further on year, I was given the opportunity (following grasping the way that RPA field staff operate) to start opening accounts for myself. I have never looked back since. Show less

Planning the production of high spec garments from design through to final check. This required knowledge in all sectors of the factory including laundry techniques and kniting programmes.