During my employment at Hawkridge Farmhouse Dairy Produce I have been involved with the development of our retail sales, ranging from independent local traders to large farm shops and the Appleby Westward Group (Spar convenience stores). As well as maintaining good business relationships with our existing client base, I am also involved in developing new business, averaging over 30 new clients a year over the last 16 years. Having worked in the grocery wholesale trade for in excess of 34 years,… Show more During my employment at Hawkridge Farmhouse Dairy Produce I have been involved with the development of our retail sales, ranging from independent local traders to large farm shops and the Appleby Westward Group (Spar convenience stores). As well as maintaining good business relationships with our existing client base, I am also involved in developing new business, averaging over 30 new clients a year over the last 16 years. Having worked in the grocery wholesale trade for in excess of 34 years, I have developed a deep knowledge of different accounts and situations, and use this to further develop sales. Due to impacts from the Coronavirus Pandemic, I was made redundant from this role as of 31st July 2020. Show less

I joined Petty Wood as a trainee representative initially covering areas across the country as relief, finally settling in the West Country as territory manager in 1987, initially covering Cornwall & West Devon, expanding to the whole South West of England when I left the company. During my time with Petty Wood, I was able to develop my territory to be in the top five within the company. I also took on additional roles, initially as regional key account manager for several local multiple… Show more I joined Petty Wood as a trainee representative initially covering areas across the country as relief, finally settling in the West Country as territory manager in 1987, initially covering Cornwall & West Devon, expanding to the whole South West of England when I left the company. During my time with Petty Wood, I was able to develop my territory to be in the top five within the company. I also took on additional roles, initially as regional key account manager for several local multiple groups. At this time the company saw the successful launch of the V Vitalise energy drink, to a position of second in volume and sales, beaten only by Red Bull. During the early 1990’s we handled the introduction and distribution of the Duchy Originals brand. Initially oaten biscuits, but this developed into drinks, chocolates and other grocery lines. I also took on the role of Sales Trainer for the company, which involved in the implementation of training programs for new sales representative with the company. Show less