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Kettering, Gb

Midlands, Uk

United Kingdom

- Empowering energy freedom for all within the home battery storage sector of the UK renewables market- Delivering a market leading range of inverter, battery storage, electric vehicle charging products along with a full ecosystem of smart software management and accessories for all residential and commercial applications- Managing strong relationships with my customer contacts and friends; installers, wholesalers, housing associations and end-users. Forever dedicated to exceeding my customers' expectationsSkills: Goal Setting · Business · Relationship Building · Microsoft Office · Client Relations · Account Growth and Retention · Customer Service · Business Strategy · Strategic Thinking · New Leads · Marketing · Negotiation and Contract Management · Project Management · Sales and Business Development · Client Relationship Management · New Business Opportunities · Strategic Planning and Market Analysis · Communication · Relationship Development · Knowledge Acquisition · Teamwork · English · Problem Solving · Skill Development · Microsoft Excel · Presentations · Technical Requirements · Performance Motivation · Presentation Skills

Kettering, England, United Kingdom

- Introduced the Puredrive Energy business to new customer opportunities with wholesalers, installers, housing associations and end users, leading to significant orders- Played a significant role in the launch of the new licensed Duracell brand in Wales as part of the HaPS 'Homes as Power Stations' initiative, a part of the Swansea Bay City dealSkills: Goal Setting · Business · Relationship Building · Microsoft Office · Client Relations · Account Growth and Retention · Customer Service · Business Strategy · Strategic Thinking · New Leads · Marketing · Negotiation and Contract Management · Project Management · Sales and Business Development · Client Relationship Management · New Business Opportunities · Strategic Planning and Market Analysis · Communication · Relationship Development · Knowledge Acquisition · Teamwork · English · Problem Solving · Skill Development · Microsoft Excel · Presentations · Technical Requirements · Performance Motivation · Presentation Skills

Rugby, England, United Kingdom

- Demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership as a regional account resulting in a rapid promotion to Profit Centre Manager for the UK Greentech renewables branch in Rugby, Warwickshire.- Managed three account managers and supported over 100 customers, ensuring their satisfaction and growth.- Successfully grew the local renewables business, demonstrating outstanding business acumen and strategic planning, as evidenced by substantial growth from 2021 to 2022. Projections indicate even greater achievements in 2023, further highlighting the ability to build strong relationships and drive revenue expansion.- Achieved this growth through personal account management of over 130 local, regional, and national solar installers and end-users.- Developed and implemented a highly successful total solar solutions offering, providing a turnkey approach to solar support for numerous key accounts and end-users nationwide, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and increased business opportunities.

Midlands, Home Counties, United Kingdom

- Provided LED lighting sales and design support in the Midlands and Home Counties- Enhanced the Edmundson Electrical client experience as a technical information resource, delivering exceptional turnaround on lighting design and cost of ownership requirements.

Home Counties

- Successfully promoted the full range of exterior lighting products to consultants, national electrical contractors, and local authorities within an assigned area of eleven postcodes, resulting in increased sales and market presence.- Nurtured and managed a core selection of over fifty profiled accounts, securing specifications for Kingfisher exterior lighting products and overseeing the successful execution of resulting projects from order to installation.- Achieved significant growth in the project bank and live quotations, totalling nearly £5,000,000 during my tenure, demonstrating exceptional sales acumen and ability to drive revenue growth.- Expanded and developed business relationships with key players in the building industry, creating strong partnerships and contributing to the overall success and market expansion of the company.

Uk Head Office: Newhaven, East Sussex

- Successfully led the promotion of an extensive LED trade fixtures range through the electrical wholesaler distribution channel as a project manager, resulting in increased sales and market penetration.- Recognised as the top-performer, achieving the highest sales and profit margin through exceptional sales skills and dedication.- Collaborated directly with a diverse group of stakeholders, including consultants, local authorities, national and medium electrical contractors, and electrical wholesalers, creating strong business relationships and expanding the client base.- Specialised in value engineering and soft specification projects, delivering cost-effective lighting solutions to end-users and providing significant cost savings compared to other lighting manufacturers.- Developed an extensive and valuable database of contacts across eleven counties, enhancing the company's network and facilitating future business opportunities.

Gillingham, Dorset

- Initiated the direct specification service promotion for Dextra Lighting, the UK's largest independent lighting manufacturer, covering Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Peterborough.- Demonstrated expertise in designing lighting schemes from drawings and specifications, leading to the successful delivery of cost-effective solutions and competitive quotations for clients.- Acquired extensive lighting design training, enabling the production of various innovative lighting schemes tailored to different applications.- Secured successful tenders with prestigious institutions, including universities, colleges, and schools, by leveraging Dextra Lighting's energy-efficient LED solutions and advanced lighting controls.- Cultivated and maintained exclusive and close relationships with customers, providing personalised and reliable service, and overseeing projects from concept to completion, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.