Simon Chambers Email & Phone Number

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The primary goal is to achieve yearly sales targets. Key performance indicators include: number of units sold; sales revenues; gross margin; number of customer visits; closing ratio; number of new customer accounts created and number of quotes submitted. Key to the role is the retention of existing customer accounts, growth of new customer accounts and.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Pivotal point of contact for all Eastern Canadian bus sales
• At the end of 2019 we had won several major multi unit deals in Ontario and Quebec
• Directly oversaw the implementation and roll-out of Crestline's Quotewerks quoting system
• Responsible for the ongoing administration of Quotewerks

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• At the end of 2016 we won two major multi-million-dollar contracts in Atlantic Canada & Alberta
• Transitioned from responding to tenders via paper copies to responding via electronic responses
• Replaced our excel driven pipeline with web based customer management system (CRM)

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Using lean management processes (Kaizen) we improved quote turnaround times by over 50%
• Developed a new costing process in conjunctions with senior management and sales leaders.

London, United Kingdom

• National Account Manager, Jan 2010 - Nov 2013
• Successfully launched several first to market products growing market share year on year
• Best in market promotional plans which drove extra unit sales with high return on investment (ROI) Supplier Support Manager – Sainsbury’s Account, Sept 2005 – Jan 2010
• Worked cross functionally to develop innovative methods to capture extra market share
• Supporting merchandising plans, Promotions, new products and existing products

London, United Kingdom

• Supply Chain Forecaster Perishables, May 2005 – Sept 2005
• Worked on the launch of SAP which was successfully used for forecasting sales in 700+ stores
• Working with 20 key suppliers we launched a packaging system that reduced waste in storeSupply Chain Controller Non Perishables, June 2001 – May 2005
• Working in conjunction with key suppliers we developed an innovative new way of stocking promotional activity in our depot network which improved nationwide on-shelf availability

Master'S Degree, Management, Business Organisation, Strategy And Research Methods

Combined specialist teaching about the principles and practice of sport management and economics with general training in management.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc (Hons), Strategic Management, Economics & Finance, Marketing, Enterprise & Entrepeneurship, 2:1 Honours Degree

Btec Hnd Recreational Leadership, Leadership & Management, Distinction

Understanding Standardized management techniques to drive better results Develop the ability to lead, motivate and inspire Provide.