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Managing and developing the business to achieve growth and maximise revenues. I have undertaken extensive analysis of markets and competitors to identify development opportunities and optimise market share.I have brought about a transformational impact to the business in terms of a huge increase in sales, project managing installations and associated building works and smooth administration. I have put in place policies, procedures and structures to ensure a high level of efficiency. This has positively impacted the company and benefitted the customer experience, which has translated to a high level of satisfaction and recommendations.

I was originally offered the position of Retail Sales Manager at Aga Rangemaster, to start employment in April 2020. Unfortunately this was delayed until August 2020 due to the covid lockdown.Taking on the role of Retail Sales Manager at Aga Rangemaster a positive customer experience is at the heart of everything I do, keeping close to customers throughout their experience with Aga. This is reflected by the constantly high ratings achieved in Trust Pilot reviews and a significant increase in sales.I have volunteered to be an Aga Zoom demonstrator – one of four nationwide - and organise and take part in regular cooking demonstrations which give the customer key Aga knowledge in a relaxed and fun environment.

Managing and developing the business to achieve growth and maximise revenues. I have undertaken extensive analysis of markets and competitors to identify development opportunities and optimise market share. I have managed all financial forecasting to ensure business plans can be achieved, as well as negotiating terms and service levels to deliver competitive tender proposals and maximise profit.I have been successful in securing contracts with a number of developers, interior designers, architects, home building companies, as well as private clients.

Initially employed as a property buyer, I was seconded to Hampshire to oversee Mears’ £65m central government contract to house families throughout the UK.Responsibilities included conducting negotiations with estate agents and landlords to facilitate contracts between them, ensuring a high level of availability of properties for this key worker relocation programme.I also managed purchasing a large number of properties for a major London local authority to be delivered within budget, borough/neighbouring borough and timeframe. This groundbreaking scheme was the first of its kind in the UK.I had to leave this role due to relocation to the West Country.

I maximised the number of properties available for rent through the private sector leasing scheme retained by London local authorities. I analysed business requirements for each local authority to provide a bespoke service, sourcing properties to meet these needs and recommending purchase by the local authorities. I worked in conjunction with the senior management team to implement growth strategies, and in conjunction with landlords and local authorities, complete negotiations and resolve a range of complex issues. I worked with Bromley Council’s Empty Homes Department to oversee a programme of refurbishment of dilapidated properties to home social housing tenants.I was successful in maximising opportunities for new business at landlord tradeshows to generate improved interest and new contracts. I was awarded the Individual Achievement Award in 2013 and effectively negotiated 13 of 18 new property units during July 2013.

This role required me to manage a busy and productive office environment providing sales and servicing for surveyors, architects and interior designers. I provided comprehensive support through analysing business procedures and managing administrative tasks to identify improvements for working practices.I was successful in delivering an income of £90,000 in the last quarter of 2012 to deliver the most successful period to date for the organisation.

I was successful in achieving a high level of customer service while selling a range of properties as part of a comprehensive estate agency.

I provided expert advice to customers on a range of properties for sale and rent, resolving a range of customer complaints and requests in a professional and timely manner. I also worked in conjunction with the senior management team to develop and manage the business development strategy as well as a number of marketing campaigns to drive sales and profitability.

I established the organisation, undertaking responsibility for managing and developing the business to achieve growth and maximise revenues. I undertook extensive analysis of markets and competitors to identify development opportunities and develop strategies to optimise market share. I managed all financial forecasting and metrics to ensure business plans can be achieved, as well as negotiating terms and service levels to achieve profitability targets while delivering competitive tender proposals. I was successful in securing high-value contracts with a number of home building companies.

I managed a busy office to support the sale of fireplaces to corporate and residential customers, including providing administrative tasks, ordering supplies and producing invoices. I also conducted extensive analysis of business processes and procedures to identify key improvements to working practices. I was successful in identifying a stock irregularity with £30,000 of products allocated to redundant projects which were then released for use on live orders.

I provided expert advice to customers on a range of properties for sale and rent, resolving a range of customer complaints and requests in a professional and timely manner. I also worked in conjunction with the senior management team to develop and manage the business development strategy as well as a number of marketing campaigns to drive sales and profitability.

Ordering spare parts for commercial kitchen equipment. Managing a large warehouse, forklift duties and stock management.