David Short Email & Phone Number

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Responsible for business to business sales of capital equipment and consumables to the ophthalmic lens manufacturing industry throughout the UK and Ireland.Succesfully completed sale of Freeform Digital Lens Surfacing lab to Moorfields Eye Hospital valued at £300K in December 2010. Also negotiated successful sales of capital equipment with several customers totalling £180K from 2010 to date and opened several new accountsA home-based position requiring extensive travel ensuring the Companies products remain at the forefront.

Nationwide

Responsible for sales of consumables to the ophthalmic lens manufacturing industry throughout the UK and Ireland. Increased sales turnover in 1-year period by £90,000 through the introduction of new customers. Also requiring extensive travel ensuring the Companies products remain at the forefront.Restored contact with dormant accounts re-establishing business, and opened numerous new accounts both in manufacturing and retail.A home-based position that requires a high degree of self-discipline and motivation.

Responsible for the sales of equipment and consumables to the ophthalmic lens manufacturing industry throughout the UK and overseas. Increased sales turnover in1-year period by £120,000 through launch of new products and the introduction of new customers. Implemented ideas for the promotion of products and was heavily involved in the design and structure of the company web site. Also formulated new promotional material and implemented new marketing strategies.

Responsible for the promotion and sales of capital equipment and consumables to the optical industry in the UK and overseas. Increased Division’s annual sales turnover from £200,000 to £1.3M from joining the company through management and motivation of 3 Sales & Service personnel.Implemented ideas for the promotion of products e.g. literature and advertisements and the formulation of marketing strategies. A primary function of this position was the organization and preparation of exhibitions worldwide. Also gained vast experience on making presentations and product demonstrations to major organizations such as Specsavers Opticians, Vision Express, and Medicuba (Cuban State Medical Purchase Agency).

City In Guilds London Institute, Mechanical Engineering Studies Parts I, Ii, & Iii

Mechanical Engineering Studies

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