Keith Godfrey Email & Phone Number

Southend-On-Sea, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for all sales throughout the UK and ROI - either as a UK Trade account or Direct Supply from The Goizper Group. Manage all existing accounts to maximise both sales and range in their industry.New business management and target new accounts to become key accounts, prospecting and conversion of leads generated via our marketing department. Key new accounts include Cromwell Tools, RS Components, Lanoguard, Linntec Automotive, and setting up a new Amazon Vendor… Show more Responsible for all sales throughout the UK and ROI - either as a UK Trade account or Direct Supply from The Goizper Group. Manage all existing accounts to maximise both sales and range in their industry.New business management and target new accounts to become key accounts, prospecting and conversion of leads generated via our marketing department. Key new accounts include Cromwell Tools, RS Components, Lanoguard, Linntec Automotive, and setting up a new Amazon Vendor Account.UK Sales for Solo Sprayers is now in excess of £1.5million PA an increase in 2 years of over £500k. +50% growth 2021 v 20192019 - £964,565.962020 - £1,599,409.38 (My first year and aided by increase in Sprayers and Foggers for Covid 19)2021 - £1,463.453.932022 - Target £1.6MillionWorking with customers if the following industries'Cleaning and Disinfection'Automotive - Car wash and Car DetailingIndustryPest ControlPublic HealthConstructionAgriculture and Garden Working with key accounts as well as Regional Customers, SME and end users.Brands that we promote include the IK, Matabi and Osatu Sprayers Show less

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Oxford, United Kingdom

Looking for a new challenge and great opportunity in 2020

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Looking forward to starting a new position with a key player in the Hire and Construction industry. A great opportunity for me to re connect with my contacts and develop and move forward with a fantastic new range of innovative products. If you need anything then please do not hesitate to give me a call or visit the Morris Site Machinery website.

Banbury, England

Key account manager for 21 national accounts. Turnover for 2017was in excess of £1.5million pounds Working within the professional sales team on Industrial and Hire accounts.Managing a portfolio of products through key account at Head Office, Regional and local branch level. Implementing sales training for external customers through Regional and Branch presentations and demonstrations Maximize sales through all accounts in all products and services through website and catalogue range and… Show more Key account manager for 21 national accounts. Turnover for 2017was in excess of £1.5million pounds Working within the professional sales team on Industrial and Hire accounts.Managing a portfolio of products through key account at Head Office, Regional and local branch level. Implementing sales training for external customers through Regional and Branch presentations and demonstrations Maximize sales through all accounts in all products and services through website and catalogue range and promotions. Ensuring a Roi and also meeting GM for Karcher Uk.Ensure sales targets are met on a monthly and quarterly basis,meeting specific KPI's and SMART objectives.Key accounts responsible for include Speedy Hire, Gap Group, A Plant and HSS in the hire sector and Cromnwell, Travis Perkins, Jewson and Grafton Group in the industry sectors.2013 v 2012 Sales Target achieved and sales growth across accounts was in excess of 10%. 2014 v 2013 Sales Target achieved and sales growth across accounts was in excess of 13%2014 v 2013 - 100% growth with Grafton Group -Hire Base, Account is now worth £60k+Cromwell Tools continue to grow at double digit rates for the last 2 years, target for Cromwell for 2014 will be in excess of £320,000 turnoverHSS Sales in excess of £500k with 24% growth against 2012Speedy Hire sales now in excess of £400k with double digit % growth for the last 3 years Show less

Associated Newspapers: Retail Area Sales Manager Jan 2000 – 2008 and 2011-DateResponsible for 1500 retail accounts with a weekly RSV in excess of £685,000. Across 7 postcodes areasAchieving monthly sales targets through call coverage to all retailers in my area. Completing the sell in of promotional activity, as directed by Trade Marketing and NSM. Maximise sales of our products and titles through meeting the needs of the retailer and the consumer. Consistently achieved the… Show more Associated Newspapers: Retail Area Sales Manager Jan 2000 – 2008 and 2011-DateResponsible for 1500 retail accounts with a weekly RSV in excess of £685,000. Across 7 postcodes areasAchieving monthly sales targets through call coverage to all retailers in my area. Completing the sell in of promotional activity, as directed by Trade Marketing and NSM. Maximise sales of our products and titles through meeting the needs of the retailer and the consumer. Consistently achieved the standard % mark for the call structure evaluation process. Developing relationships, and implemented sales initiatives with various Regional accounts, achieving this with no budgets and whilst meeting sales targets. I have been involved in project work, not only within my given area but also sales drives across the country, operating away from home with a flexible and can do attitude. Ensuring coverage at key external events, managing the set up and instigation of the retailer’s involvement. Managing the external merchandising team to ensure we maximise sales whilst achieving sales targets. Working on my own initiative and call planning and coverage to ensure all activity is met both daily, weekly and monthly Show less

Special Project Management / Secondments • Associated Newspapers : Channel Manager (Maternity Cover 6 months)2008 – 2008 (Jan 08 – Nov 08)Covering for maternity leave, sales development with Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday with the following accounts: Star News, GT Fore Partnership, Rippleglen Eastcliffe, Spar, Budgens, Mills Group,Somerfield, Shell, May News and News Plus. Setting up promotional activity and reviewing the return on investment and costs per copy increase with the… Show more Special Project Management / Secondments • Associated Newspapers : Channel Manager (Maternity Cover 6 months)2008 – 2008 (Jan 08 – Nov 08)Covering for maternity leave, sales development with Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday with the following accounts: Star News, GT Fore Partnership, Rippleglen Eastcliffe, Spar, Budgens, Mills Group,Somerfield, Shell, May News and News Plus. Setting up promotional activity and reviewing the return on investment and costs per copy increase with the above groups. Managing the budgets on all activity and building relationships for our titles with the multiple groups listed.HND Field Co OrdinatorNew Home Delivery orders generated in excess of 80,000 per day in a 10 month period, with a cost per acquisition of less than £10.00 per order. Managing the very successful Door to Door canvassing operation through our own canvassers and field team and through agency employed to complete the activity. The co ordinator between the Regional Sales Managers , Retail Teams and the Trade Marketing function, ensuring that the order process of new orders was completed and the costs per order acquisition was met and within budget. During this time I was office and field base and managed the following agencies. ADP Marketing, CBSL Canvassing, Creative Canvassing, DP Mailing, Opportunity Knocks, Impulse Canvassing, Promotions UK, Media Sales. Ensuring smooth set up with retailers on the Door to Door activity and covering all queries relating to the orders starting, and fulfilment of all promotional mechanics Show less

Field based role ensuring the Retail Team of 22 area managers, are working to a set structure and standard. Feedback all findings to the Regional Managers and instigating next steps for development of the sales team. Coaching and implementing the standards required and also ensuring that all promotional activity and reports etc are completed in uniform and acceptable standards. Ensure all activity implemented by the trade marketing department is carried out effectively and efficiently within… Show more Field based role ensuring the Retail Team of 22 area managers, are working to a set structure and standard. Feedback all findings to the Regional Managers and instigating next steps for development of the sales team. Coaching and implementing the standards required and also ensuring that all promotional activity and reports etc are completed in uniform and acceptable standards. Ensure all activity implemented by the trade marketing department is carried out effectively and efficiently within given timescales. Show less

Responsible for the overall running of the Direct Delivery Sales Operation in Oxford. Working with key retailers to ensure sales were maximised with promotional activity installed. Covering outside events, and also in-paper promotional activity. Negotiating with PR Companies and sourcing products to sample with the weekly and daily titles. Also responsible for setting up Tele sales canvassing for all titles.

Various roles within the wholesale business. I worked in all departments and was promoted to Customer Service Manager leading a team to ensure customer orders and queries were dealt with. My final position was as Assistant Newspaper Sales Manager, ensuring publishers were dealt with in the correct manner and we maximised sales of their titles through consistent supply and distribution practices.

My first job on leaving school and had various responsibilities within the running of the branch. Developed my computer and customer service skills along with typing and data management.

Education record

in Business and Finance passed with Distinction; Part Time Evenings)

Education record

English Literature English Language Geography History Biology; Physics Mathematics Religious Education