Darrin Leahy Email & Phone Number

Alvechurch, Gb

Chesterfield

Redditch

Responsible for: Development and execution of the Aftermarket strategy to manage and increase the sales revenue for the High pressure Aftermarket product range through an existing/new distributor network and direct sales:Duties include: Set, implement and monitor performance of sales against budget; Oversee the daily management of 3 internal Customer Service Advisors and 3 external sales engineers, ensuring the delivery of the business goals; Control strategic price management operations and associated administration; Identify and target new business opportunities and areas in need of improvement; Assist and guide the team to identifying new market opportunities, determining the optimal pricing levels to balance profit with customer/client satisfaction, and directing procurement operations; Provide visible and strategic leadership; Develop the Aftermarket Sales strategy and implement best practice initiatives; Ensure customer retention remains high and encourage new business growth; Oversee the identification, nurturing and closing of new sales opportunities within a defined account base; Asses all proposals, tenders to ensure both retention of existing business and successful on boarding of new business, providing recommendation for group sign off; Review and update management information to ensure team deliver timely, accurate reporting which will drive out KPI's.

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Responsible for: Ensuring the continued growth in aftermarket sales revenue for the domnick hunter brand. The tactical deployment and development of the Filtration group aftermarket strategy. Routes to market include Parker Sales Companies, OEM’s and 3rd Party Distribution.Duties Include: To identify and develop global aftermarket opportunities; development and implementation of the Filtration Group European Aftermarket strategy; provide leadership for centrally conceived marketing tools; assist with localised strategies as appropriate; develop periodic marketing data and reports for the Management team; implement continuous improvement plans; provide leadership within the various aftermarket development teams across several brands; leading factory aftermarket readiness programmes; competitor awareness and analysis; strategic price management.

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Responsible for: The management of the Internal Sales office functions including the 18 strong team of Sales Co-ordinators and Customer Service Advisors. Duties Include: Development and implementation of training and development programs; developed realistic targets that enabled staff to contribute to organisational objectives; produced reports and provided advice to the Management team that kept them abreast of all financial, managerial, staffing and service delivery issues; developed individual training and development plans and job specifications for each member of staff; implemented new, efficient working practices; took the lead role from the Sales Department for the implementation of a new back office ERP system; achieving Customer Service excellence through best practice, developed and introduced a customer satisfaction index and formulated process improvement plans, managed change in line with the needs of the business. Developed departmental performance model. Providing total customer support on a technical and commercial level.

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Responsible for: Leading a team of 5 Sales Applications Engineers providing technical and commercial support to the field Sales Engineers and Regional Managers along with the network of Distribution outlets.Duties Included: Providing total customer support on a technical and commercial level; hands-on man management, motivating staff, effective communication with colleagues and senior management, delegating tasks, maintaining staffing levels, adhering to health & safety policies, managing finances, management of internal operations, identifying training needs and satisfying those needs through the development of a skills matrix and competence framework for team members.

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Responsible for: Leading a team of 5 Sales Applications Engineers providing technical and commercial support to the field Sales Engineers and Regional Managers along with the network of Distribution outlets.Duties Included: Providing total customer support on a technical and commercial level; hands-on man management, motivating staff, effective communication with colleagues and senior management, delegating tasks, maintaining staffing levels, adhering to health & safety policies, managing finances, management of internal operations, identifying training needs and satisfying those needs through the development of a skills matrix and competence framework for team members.

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Responsible for: providing technical and commercial support to the field Sales Engineers and Regional Managers along with the network of Distribution outlets.Duties Included: Providing total customer support on a technical and commercial level; hands-on man management, motivating staff, effective communication with colleagues and senior management, delegating tasks, maintaining staffing levels, adhering to health & safety policies, managing finances, management of internal operations, identifying training needs and satisfying those needs through the development of a skills matrix and competence framework for team members.