Responsible for the purchase of raw milk, packaging, utilities and products for resale

Dairy company based in Wakefield supplying customers in M62 corridorOperations Manager reporting to the Company Directors Managing production , transport and assisting in factory move from current 14,000sq ft factory in Wakefield to a new build 50,000sqft new build factory in Normanton

Sales Manager reporting to the Managing Director and OwnerOffered opportunity to join and develop a family business based in Essex * With industry knowledge reduced Cost of Sales of supplier base by over £250k / annum * Increased number of suppliers to extend company offering , product range and serving area * Introduced professional account management for major customers * Increased sales monthly turnover run rate by 20% year on year * Managed price negotiations with customers to maintain business and margin

National Account ManagerOn acquisition of Express Dairies by Dairy Crest PLC July 2006 appointed National Account Manager.Managing a range of portfolios including: Discounters, Convenience, Healthcare, NHS, Education and Contract Catering.* Built up portfolio of turnover £30 million major customers inc Heron, Sodexo ,NHS, LEA's, Cool Milk, Heron etc.* Consistently increased profitability by customer to above budgeted levels on a background of rising costs.* Completed successful price negotiations with customers on numerous occasions.* Instigated greater focus on gaining customer confidence through improved service.* ' Go to man' when a customer relationship is strained to resolve issues and build customer trust. . * Reduction of LEA debt to less than 21 days to improve cash flow by £1.0 million.* Extensive experience of completing tenders and 'online' auctions in both the Public and Private Sectors.* Experienced in Budgeting and Forecasting in a FTSE 250 company

Regional Sales ManagerPromoted to Regional Sales Manager Express Dairies with full P + L accountability of business unit Turnover £40 million.Responsible for all Foodservice sales, depot/vehicle operations and team of 6 National/Local account managers for the southern half of the UK.. * Generated increased profitability year on year by increasing sales and introducing greater control of costs.