Responsible for customer management and retention in a specific geographical area.Present and promote new products to customers.Promote seasonal and event specific products. In under 6 months, delivered the highest seasonal revenue result within the sales team (32% increase on PY Halloween sales)

Responsible for all aspects of setting up a new hospitality business, the day to day running of that business, and the subsequent pivoting and expansion of the business.Curently two locations in Sydney.Recruited, trained, motivated & managed 15 staff across 2 venues. Responsible for social media management for the business. Constant menu management, including creation, implementation, and promotion of monthly changing menus.

In an all-encompassing position, I spent almost three years playing a vital role in successfully positioning GarageTek Australia as a leading manufacturer and supplier of garage storage furnishings and accessories through astute management of sales, product development and brand recognition activities.I successfully developed and implemented strategies to facilitate the integration of the GarageTek brand and products into Attic Group branches, including the preparation of comprehensive P&L, business and marketing plans along with managing plan implementation. I was responsible for setting the National sales budgets for GarageTek, and of course, ultimately responsible for ensuring those goals were met. I regularly conducted sales and product training for sales reps and distributors around Australia, ensuring sales methods and product knowledge were constantly updated to meet market and company requirements.I utilised my expertise in sales and marketing to develop interstate initiatives and tools that included the development and delivery of marketing and sales training accompanied by a detailed business training manual.As of April 2016, my team and I have been responsible for delivering a phenomenal increase in gross revenue compared to FY13 (150k to 900k), with projected FY16 figures showing that figure steadily increasing to well over $1m.

Managed the product and company launch for this manufacturer of building and plumbing products during a period of change from using distributors to developing in-house sales.Developed and implemented a successful sales and marketing strategy that rapidly generated new business, resulting in the creation of new sales representative positions on the Eastern seaboard.Recruited, mentored and managed 2 x sales representatives in NSW, and remotely monitored sales reps in Qld & Vic.Negotiated and liaised with national & state retailers such as Reece, Tradelink, HBT and Plumbtec and successfully won a national and lucrative agreement with the Ausbuy group.Negotiated and implemented rebate structure for hardware channel, resulting in a national product take-up by Mitre 10, and significantly increased sales through HBT.Achieved 15% sales revenue growth in 2011/2012.8% sales revenue growth was achieved in 2012/2013.

Built and lead a highly successful sales team representing this company supplying a comprehensive range of bathroom furnishings, accessories and thermostatic mixing valves.Built and developed an expanding customer base that included architects, healthcare engineers and interior designers, through creative presentation of company range of thermostatic mixing valves.Played a key role in setting up new Bunnings warehouses, including implementing planograms along with erecting and stocking Dexion bays.Negotiated and planned aisle and floor space with department, store and area managers.Successfully liaised and negotiated with state retail buyers and major project and construction managers.Increased NSW revenue from $6.8 million in 2008/2009 to $8.9 million in 2009/2010.

Various successful roles as an Account Manager or Sales Representative, selling wholesale to retail & trade. Products and companies include:Carpet - Victoria Carpets LtdAir Conditioning - Carrier Air ConditioningFull descriptions and achievements available on request.

Fitting and TurningBoiler MakingBoiler Chemistry & DesalinationCarpentry & PlumbingAdvanced First AidFirefightingMarine Engineering Stage 2.Ran Land Base Workshop (HMAS Watson) with 12 staff including purchasing and requisition duties.