Developing and implementing strategic sales plans that expand the company’s customer base and solidifies its presence. Achieving growth and hitting sales targetsEstablishing productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts. Building and promoting healthy and long-lasting customer relations by partnering with them. Developing and implementing new sales initiative, strategies and programs to capture key demographics. Providing regular reports of field sales and working with the MD and higher management to drive the business forward.

Selling both new and used vehicles as well as Finance, GAP Insurance and Extended Warranties Maintaining a database of potential sales leads Sales prospecting and cold calling Negotiating terms of a sales agreement with potential clients Demonstration of the vehicles features and benefits

Responsible for being an ambassador for the organisation within company premises and also at trade exhibitions. Managing clients throughout the entire purchasing process and beyond Selling both new and used motorhomes as well as finance and all related products to clients Demonstrating vehicles to clients, explaining their features and going on test drives Organising the registration of new vehicles Negotiation of the purchase of used vehicles for stock Explaining finance options to customers and following FCA guidelinesCheck in and inspection of new and used stock Negotiating the terms of a sales agreement with potential clientsEnsuring the high level of presentation of vehiclesEnsuring the suitability of a vehicle for potential clients

Establishing, running and growing a specialist retail business. Responsible for every aspect of the business from negotiating lease, applying for pet shop license and purchasing to health and safety procedures, marketing and recruitment. Started and developed profitable retail business Took turnover from £0 to £150,000 per annum

Managed the top performing store in the country for the most successful chain of aquatic stores. I was responsible for driving sales, reducing losses, recruitment and training of staff, store layout, product placement and ensuring that retail standards were kept high.Took turnover from £250,000 to £400,000 per annum Had lowest levels of stock wastage both in FMCG and livestock for entire group Constantly exceeded sales and KPI targets

Responsible for the day to day running of two prestigious garden centres, Blagdon Water Gardens and Roundtrees Garden Centre. I was responsible for stock purchasing, recruitment and management of staff, disciplinary procedures, health and safety procedures and retail standards, pet shop licensing and exceeding sales targets. Maintained and exceeded store sales records on a month by month basis Increased turnover and retained profit through excellent animal husbandry, decisive and effective purchasing and proactive retail sales

Initially based at the Barnett Hill store in the West Midlands and holding position of supervisor I was responsible for ensuring retail standards were kept high and customers were handled effectively in order to increase sales. I then applied for a relocation package to the South West which led to me becoming Deputy Manager with greatly increased responsibilities including recruitment, purchasing, and health and safety. I also became a member of the head office buying team responsible for purchasing of livestock and dry goods for all seven centres in the Garden Leisure group.

This position involved the sale of a high end product directly to the end consumer through booked appointments, telephone sales and exhibitions. My responsibility was to manage and build on a portfolio of clients. This involved regular visits to existing customer’s homes for sampling sessions. In order to grow the portfolio, leads were provided through mail shots and it was then my responsibility to book appointments. I also held the position of Team Leader where I was responsible for the training of new wine consultants. Consistently won monthly, quarterly and yearly sales competitions including a cruise and several holidays and short breaks Monthly and yearly top performing sales consultant both locally and nationally