Graeme Smith

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Bournemouth, England, GB
Graeme Smith's Location
Greater Bournemouth Area, United Kingdom
About Graeme Smith

A highly motivated, determined and dynamic person who thrives on challenges and enjoys working under pressure. Focused with the ability to work within a team as well as taking an initiative with own initiative when necessary in order to reach targets and deadlines set by employer and himself. Proven track record of exceeding Management objectives through Sales and marketing experience. I have a real passion for Training, leading and developing individuals. In previous positions I have developed excellent interpersonal skills which has proved vital throughout my career

Graeme Smith's Current Company Details
GSM Commerce (Omnichannel Retail & Wholesale)

Gsm Commerce (Omnichannel Retail & Wholesale)

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Managing Director
Bournemouth, England, GB
Employees:
1
Graeme Smith Work Experience Details
  • Gsm Commerce (Omnichannel Retail & Wholesale)
    Managing Director
    Gsm Commerce (Omnichannel Retail & Wholesale)
    Bournemouth, England, Gb
  • Barnes & Smith Auctions (B&S) Creekmoor Poole
    Co-Founder
    Barnes & Smith Auctions (B&S) Creekmoor Poole Sep 2024 - Present
    Poole, England, United Kingdom
    As a Co-Founder of the business I undertake all tasks relationship building, marketing, allocating vendors lots and the ability to work under pressure on busy auction days. Be able to liaise with other staff to creat a supportive, friendly team working environment. I have strong administrative and communications skills supporting a team based on site.
  • Gsm Commerce (Omnichannel Retail & Wholesale)
    Managing Director
    Gsm Commerce (Omnichannel Retail & Wholesale) Oct 2003 - Present
    Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
    I run an omnichannel multi channel e-commerce SME business that specialises in procurement of consumer electronics, computing, power tools, and other tech kit worldwide to an array both domestic and commercial customers.I started company from the ground up and on eBay completed 246 orders in first 90 days and also was awarded Power Seller status and has grown steadily recently top rated seller status having achieved in-excess of 100,000 transactions, including a high rate of repeat custom. I handle all aspects of the business, advertising, research and negotiating stock sources of products, new initiatives, networking and forging strong business relationships and friendships with people in a wide variety of sectors.We have steadily expanded and now have 4 business units, utilise several online marketplace channels, also trade shows, field sales, local sales and also export pallets and containers all over the world.I supply machines and provide IT & communications support to a youth marine training charity based in Southampton on a free of charge basis to enable safe execution of their day to day running.I also undertake basic bookkeeping for the business and implemented additional tracking spreadsheets for tracking stock, supply and accounting purposes.
  • Mccurrach
    Tactical Field Area Manager
    Mccurrach May 2016 - Jul 2018
    South Coast
    Experienced Tactical Field Area Manager for McCurrach, working within the fast paced technology industry. A keen eye for detail, a drive to deliver excellent results by developing a highly effective team. Accountable for ensuring HP's brand and sales execution in retail is best in class.Main responsibilities;- Management of the HP & Microsoft tactical field team's in the South of the UK with a headcount of 30 In-Store promoters.- Responsible for the recruitment, training and management of brand ambassadors based in major retailers including John Lewis, Dixons Carphone Group, Harrods and Peter Jones.- To maintain and increase HP's sales volume and market share- To build a consistent and leading brand experience in stores - Instigating pro-active campaigns to drive best in class training and product placement- Manage a programme – and often simultaneous – seasonal and ‘add-on’ incentive campaigns- Creating and maintaining a network of contacts within our channel partners- Effectively managing in-store execution of merchandising across estate
  • Mccurrach
    Territory Manager For Pepsico
    Mccurrach Oct 2015 - May 2016
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    As an FMCG Territory Manager it was my responsibility to build close relationships with retailers to maximise brand awareness and drive volume, distribution and sales distribution across my call file. The role included developing sales, distribution, visibility and availability of the clients products. I worked within a designated territory, calling on stores within the retail sector.
  • Mccurrach
    Brand Ambassador For Hp
    Mccurrach Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    Engaging customers, demonstrating the features of the latest computing and printing technology to drive sales and brand advocacy, delivering on key KPI and sales performance targets as well as supplying in depth feedback to management teams.
  • Cpm Uk
    Brand Ambassador, Merchandiser, Auditor & Mystery Shopper
    Cpm Uk Mar 2011 - Jul 2018
    I was recruited to work in field marketing for CPM within their merchandising division for various companies including HP, Microsoft, Post Office, Henkel, Procter & Gamble, . My role involved setting up POS in store, attracting and engaging customers to purchase branded goods and promote sales and providing timely feedback reports to CPM. During this time I was approached and was promoted to a position within their technology division working on the HP Computing, Beats Audio and finally LG 3D Smart TV campaign. After training, I was based at Comet & DSG Currys PC World Stores locally where I achieved all sales targets and KPI's.Ongoingly I still continue to complete adhoc auditing and mystery shopping reports for the company.
  • Retail Marketing Group (Rmg)
    Product Specialist & Retail Sales Trainer
    Retail Marketing Group (Rmg) Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
    Headhunted by Regional Manager for LG Michelle Yeatman, my remit was to continue the LG campaign under their corporate contract. During this campaign, I achieved top UK sales figures winning myself an £1100 TV, Built very strong relationships with both store management and shop floor sales teams, which enhanced future campaigns and received commendations for my excellent levels of customer service. Other campaigns within the South include; Trainer/Merchandiser for Barnes and Noble; Nook, Retail Team Trainer for Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, Nokia & Microsoft Windows Mobile training, Microsoft Office Merchandising and Trainer, and Sales & Merchandiser for Jabra UK.
  • Lead Generation Centre
    Sales And Marketing Manager
    Lead Generation Centre Nov 2004 - Aug 2009
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    The Lead Centre and its associated commercial arm Broker Assist Services were two dynamic businesses offering leads to financial advisors in all areas of domestic and commercial financial planning, pensions, protection, insurances, mortgages, savings and investments.The business used technology at its core using a handful of my own websites and affiliated websites to generate leads, including multiple VoIP/PBX systems for telephony and is 90% paperless with leads, Invoices and correspondence being sent via PDF and email.I personally designed and built a bespoke Access SQL Database from scratch, which implemented with the websites, automates a high percentage of the business.Forging many successful and strategically fruitful business relationships, in January 2006, I negotiated a deal with Prime Location, a national leading property website to take all their overflow data, this supplemented the business very well, and with the other affiliate websites and marketing initiatives in place the business required minimal input from myself to remain very profitable.Year one from start-up profit was in excess of £25,000, years two and three were in excess of £50,000 and this remained steady until the 2008 recession made the business unviable.
  • Positive Response
    Call Centre Manager/Business Development
    Positive Response Nov 2003 - Oct 2004
    My duties included responsibility for the Administration and Call Team, (total 27 staff) the training of staff, for quality and product knowledge, motivating and helping them to achieve their targets and bonuses, allocation of work, checking and confirming appointments. I undertook all Personnel, Selection, Training and Recruitment of new staff. I also assessed the staff development plans and conducted their monthly, quarterly and annual reviewsI was responsible for all Personnel and disciplinary issues. I also interviewed new staff, and conducted the staff reviews and also produced management reports and had input on the design and management of the IT systems and business development.I liaised with the directors and IT Manager with ideas for development of new campaigns strategies and services. I personally spearheaded a campaign which involved re-telemarketing previous clients who had written business previously with us with an extra profit yield of 40% from this campaign alone.
  • Positive Response
    Call Centre Advisor & Qualification Advisor
    Positive Response Oct 2002 - Oct 2003
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    Duties included, Outbound prospecting customers in a professional & efficient manner within a targeted telemarketing environment. Maintaining & updating client database & liaise with in office senior advisors.To ensure that prospects meet the necessary criteria & to handle objections efficiently.I progressed within my role through the company gaining experience & moved into the lead qualification department, double checking the information captured by my colleagues was correct and that the clients fit our criteria.

Graeme Smith Skills

Consumer Electronics Laptops Business Development Field Marketing Telemarketing Business Strategy Business Analysis Marketing B2b Product Marketing Marketing Communications Management Merchandising Team Management Retail Sales Marketing Strategy Team Leadership Business To Business Customer Service Customer Relationship Management Direct Sales Event Management Strategy Account Management Sales Management Negotiation Sales Operations Training Microsoft Office Social Media Recruiting Time Management Teamwork Fast Moving Consumer Goods Team Building Coaching

Graeme Smith Education Details

  • Ferndown Upper School
    Ferndown Upper School
    Gcse

Frequently Asked Questions about Graeme Smith

What company does Graeme Smith work for?

Graeme Smith works for Gsm Commerce (Omnichannel Retail & Wholesale)

What is Graeme Smith's role at the current company?

Graeme Smith's current role is Managing Director.

What schools did Graeme Smith attend?

Graeme Smith attended Ferndown Upper School.

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Graeme Smith has skills like Consumer Electronics, Laptops, Business Development, Field Marketing, Telemarketing, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Marketing, B2b, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Management.

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