David Kowalczyk Qfa Email & Phone Number

Naas, County Kildare, Ireland

As Senior Sales Executive at Volkswagen Sheehy Motor Group I sell both new and used passenger and commercial vehicles using effective sales process & guidelines.While delivering a first class sales experience to the Customer.I carry out accurate appraisals on all part exchange vehicles and ensure full compliance with Sheehy Motor Group guidelines throughout the used vehicle sales process.I maintain regular contact with all customers in line with management systems to ensure relationships are maintained for potential repeat business.I ensure all customer information, sales activities, vehicle documentation and other relevant information is kept and maintained accurately and comprehensively.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, County Dublin, Ireland

As Sales Executive at Hertz Car Sales I sell vehicles using effective sales process & guidelines.While delivering a first class sales experience to the Customer in line with current Covid restrictions.I carry out accurate appraisals on all part exchange vehicles and ensure full compliance with Hertz Car Sales guidelines throughout the used vehicle sales process.I maintain regular contact with all customers in line with management systems to ensure relationships are maintained for potential repeat business.I ensure all customer information, sales activities, vehicle documentation and other relevant information is kept and maintained accurately and comprehensively.

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

As Head of Sales and Business Development at Get Cracking Ltd my keys tasks included driving Sales, developing new and existing accounts (B2C and B2B) and negotiating Contracts, I regularly exceed set targets, working at all times to develop and deliver strategic plans to identify sales opportunities, new customers and potential leads. I am also tasked with completing Tenders, managing costs and working with all levels of seniority to grow key accounts and increase company profits. Working on all aspects of Recruitment and HR across the business, I mentor and train a successful and productive sales team in order to drive business and exceed targets. Tasked with reaching all KPI’s, I develop new streams for new business opportunities, conducting face to face meetings, Managing the day to day running of the business and resolving problems in a professional manner.Nurturing deals from qualification to driving opportunities, I also negotiate at all stages and ultimately closing the sale to ensure maximum profitability. As a Surveyor/Estimator and International Route Planner, I have displayed excellent organisational and persuasionskills; and an astute ability to prioritise workload in accordance with agreed timescale.

County Dublin, Ireland

As a Store Manager for Lidl, I am responsible for managing the daily operations of the store, ensuring exceptional store standards are implemented and maintained, planning and implementing layouts, improving and maintaining store standards, recruiting and training new staff members as well as coaching experienced staff. I am part of the management team that runs and organises every aspect of the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring KPI’’s and Targets are met and all elements of the store are progressing. This experience has allowed me to understand the overall responsibility that retail management entails and to bring a broader outlook into any role, especially when it comes to providing exceptional levels of customer care, excellent service and the ability to work long hours and still be productive. Cash management, inventory management, inventory analysis and liaising on a regular basis with the Regional Manager and Head office. Maximizing Sales, KPI management, planning and implementing layouts whilst overseeing complex shop fit outs, revamps and upgrades. Preparing International Board visits and audits, organising charity events and planning work functions that ensure all staff feel valued by the company.Working within the management team in regards to Staff recruitment, training and development, coaching and conducting annual reviews. Managing different teams of 30+ staff, leading disciplinary investigations and dealing with any relevant HR issues. Controlling HACCP and ensuring the highest levels of hygiene and health and safety issues at all times. Preparation of business plans for upcoming year for store and devising presentations for executive team.

As the Deputy Store Manager, I was responsible for ensuring all targets were met, store standards were kept and manage accurate ordering, store presentation, layouts, merchandising, ticketing and signage in accordance with company protocols and procedures. In addition to managing the products, I was also responsible for establishing and maintaining a high level of productivity among the staff, achieving targets set out by the company, SOM and the SM.

Rathcoole, Dublin

As the Director, I was tasked with finding a suitable location, managing the conversion of the building from an office into a shop, purchasing all equipment needed for the store and organizing shop fittings, product buying and equipment at competitive prices. I handled the day-to-day operations of the store which included; opening and closing procedures, merchandising, customer service and maximizing sales. Many of the products were sourced from abroad, which required detailed knowledge on import/export and taxation. Responsible for filling out documentation – including: stock management, goods inwards procedures, stock taking, cost cutting and ensuring margins were kept to a maximum. Completing sales and productivity plans, keeping accurate accounts and setting and achieving monthly targets. Receiving deliveries, managing the stock-taking system to ensure correct quantities were maintained and all customer requirements were met on a monthly and yearly basis. Additionally, I took care of Planograms, spot checking and HACCP implementation.

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

As Duty Manager, my role was to maintain a high level of store standards and ensure all staff worked effectively and efficiently through astute staff training practices. My duties included: opening and closing procedures, ordering, maximizing sales, completing planograms, merchandising, customer service, goods inwards procedures, spot checking, HACCP and stock taking.

Professional Diploma In Financial Advice, Financial Advice And Planning, 3.57

QFA Financial Planning QFA Pensions QFA Investment QFA Life Assurance QFA Loans QFA Regulation

European Studies

IT Tallaght (2011 – 2015) - BA European Studies Focusing on the history, culture and development of the European Union with the study.

Education record

Leaving Certification, Oatlands College, Stillorgan, Co Dublin (2007 – 2009)