Gary Carr Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Sales consultant & Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom

Secure Monitoring key infrastructure around the United Kingdom

London

Sales consultant - ISO - Card Payment IndustryB2B Sales/ Retailers/ Small businesses/ trades/ Responsible for selling Card terminals/ POS systems/ eCommerce/ mCommerce/ Virtual terminals/ Pay by link/ Order & Be-paid Services/ Websites & pay-pages. Manage the Sales process& Customer care

London

London, England, United Kingdom

Security Consultant, Mentor, and Coach; B2B, B2C Business DevelopmentInstallation of security systems and training of new sales consultants and technicians.Training and mentoring new starters to work effectively outworking and become fully conversant Security Consultants/ Installation technicians for Verisure Ltd. Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the Company Brand the company's objectives, working closely with the Management Team to hit monthly sales targets. I display well-honed interpersonal skills that bring out the best outcomes for the company and the department; with powerful listening/ oral and written communication abilities. Well-groomed appearance, extremely organized, having been in a position with significant responsibility at management and operational director level, this role does not present a change.

Kenya

I worked with clients on a contract basis to overcome business obstacles and achieve market goals. • Researched and analysed problems.• Analytical reporting, project deliver, and the creation of staffing training and resolution programmes.• Researched clients businesses, delivered efficiencies in financials & production • Managed change through training and mentoring. • Analysed statistics, detected issues, and investigated resolutions.• Assessed the pros/cons of business strategies and implement agreed-upon solutions. • Set out business strategies pertaining to sales/marketing.• Implemented business systems to conform to international standards.• Created strategies for monetizing the fibre optics network roll-out.• Received funding of 500m through the Sygec Africa Office.• Branding, marketing, and product development.• Developed a holiday business model for a unique holiday experience for the wealthy Black American/British Church community.• Developed a business model.• Provided international organizations with strategies to reduce cost and avoid corruption from unreliable sources; • Ensured reliable sub-contractor experts for all aspects of the new build construction. • Developed strategic turnaround plans to revive business operations. • Saved 20m in investments due to breathing new life into the failing business operations. • Conducted two studies into the sustainability of bamboo; investigated potential exploitation of Kenya bamboo resources, the production of finished goods for the East African marketplace, and cost assessments.

Singapore

An international trading company with a 700m turnover that specializes in the supply of flooring materials; hired to manage sales within the sub-division to develop new markets in East and North Africa.• Engaged with potential customers to build new business opportunities, • Developed new markets.• Achieved targeted revenues for an extensive portfolio of international manufacturers throughout the East African region. • Planned and implemented sales and product development programs.• Oversaw marketing activities to ensure its fit with sales strategies. • Implemented sales plans and forecasts.• Achieved corporate objectives for products and services.• Met with key clients.• Maintained relationship.• Negotiated and closed deals.• Prepared sales reports on sales volumes• Proposed client based expansions. An international trading company with a 700m turnover that specializes in the supply of flooring materials; hired to manage sales within the sub-division to develop new markets in East and North Africa.• Engaged with potential customers to build new business opportunities, • Developed new markets.• Achieved targeted revenues for an extensive portfolio of international manufacturers throughout the East African region. • Planned and implemented sales and product development programs.• Oversaw marketing activities to ensure its fit with sales strategies. • Implemented sales plans and forecasts.• Achieved corporate objectives for products and services.• Met with key clients.• Maintained relationship.• Negotiated and closed deals.• Prepared sales reports on sales volumes• Proposed clientbased expansions.

Mombasa, Kenya

Managed three main resorts that included Hotels, Restaurants, clubs, as well as a farming division. • Initiated conceptual branding, o product development o strategic business modelling o multi-sited operations. • Created marketing content across all platforms. • Drove brand awareness.• Launched multifunctional go-to-brand marketing strategies • Encouraged increases in business operations• Monitored the performance of approaches to provide necessary updates and improvements. • Managed program-specific research efforts.o consumer insights,o segmentation,o competitive intelligence,o industry trends, and developments. • Collaborated with the Sales Department on brand demand creation, o the company’s Brand Training Manual, o creative marketing content for all marketing platforms. • Implemented strategic business modelling and new food brands. • Introduced a turnaround strategy and training for the company’s flagship business unit, including all financials

Mombasa Kenya

A leader in providing fitness and health to its consumers.• Developed sales & Marketing business strategies.• Determined effective brand monetization to drive business to a more profitable position. • Analysed business practices and goals.• Devised cost-cutting measures.• Recommended areas for improvements• Increased efficiencies to impact bottom line.• Defined markets and researched/identified trends in the fitness industry.• Stayed ahead of business competitors. • Ensured practices aligned with the company’s objectives.• Adjusted the company’s mission to increase performance and market share.

United Kingdom

Commissioned the Manufacturer in the purchase of textile floor coverings for the modular office market - £5m turnover• Contacted potential clients.• Established rapport, developed quotes, and implemented goals.• Encouraged business growth and the meeting of sales targets. • Analysed marketing strategies and deal requirements.• Resolved internal priorities and developed negotiating strategies to close new business deals. • Developed a professionally presented brand going into the marketplace while driving down costs.• Upskilled the salesforce.• Widened customer focus.• Broadened the company’s appeal beyond the B2B environment.• Implemented CRM and a Sales Inventory System.• Transformed the company’s efficiencies, profitability, and objectivity. **Additional experience as Technical Specification Manager, Specification Key Accounts Holder, Technical Sales Representative (1992 to 2004) with Armstrong, Interface, Weston of Scandinavia, Altro Floors, and Heckmondwike FB Ltd in the sale of textile floor coverings and carpets. **

London, United Kingdom

Specification Area Manager Commissioned the Manufacturer in the purchase of textile floor coverings for the modular office market/ Vinyl floor coverings for industrial/ commercial/ public sector environs – 2-billion-dollar turnoverSelling to the Architects & Designers and the Corporate End User Markets, Public speaking Special Skills include: “Continuous Professional Development Seminars.” Building and Development of complex sales cycles within the corporate and private Sector. Selected Contributions:• £2.2 Million revenue contribution per annum • Outstanding public speaker; Exceptional presentational skills. • Highly respected market researcher, with insightful understanding of the market.• Outstanding contribution towards company culture; with a problem-solving mentality **Additional experience as Technical Specification Manager, Specification Key Accounts Holder, Technical Sales Representative (1992 to 2004) with Armstrong, Interface, Weston of Scandinavia, Altro Floors, and Heckmondwike FB Ltd in the sale of textile floor coverings and carpets.**