David Watson Email & Phone Number

• Experienced Business Development professional with 15 years achievements in the fresh and frozen food sector developing new business, purchasing, building long term successful relationships, keeping abreast of market trends and operating successfully in a customer focussed commercial environment. HACCP accredited.• Self motivated and recognised for commitment to customer service supplying Hotels, Retail, and Restaurant food service sector. • Proven leadership skills in managing, developing and motivating staff to achieve their objectives and targets.• Strong business acumen with experience in managing change, expanding sales territory and an excellent track record as buyer/purchaser for Tendafrost Ltd.• Further experience gained in marketing, distribution and client base development throughout Leinster and Connacht.• Achievements in planning efficiently for customer requirements, effective stock control and working within defined guidelines to actively reduce excess / obsolete stock. • Proven experience in pricing,sourcing,negotiating prices with suppliers, setting realistic profit margins, operating within tight profit margins and budget management. • Full Clean B LicenceSpecialties: Fresh and Frozen food sector,Sales,Buyer,Purchasing,Business Development.

Listed skills include Purchasing, Food, Food Industry, Food Service, and 12 others.

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  College Of Commerce,Cork

  Diploma In Auctioneering.