Stephen Bowles Email & Phone Number

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Secondment 6 month period

Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand

Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand

Northland, New Zealand

Northland, New Zealand

Company sold to Soudal

Taranaki

Main Purpose of RoleEnsuring the effective operation of the branches as well as delivering projects on time within budget. Lead the Taranaki Region to drive the business forward, while also providing leadership to the existing teams in delivering superior service to our clients; have overall responsibility for managing both the revenue and profitability elements of the branch; oversee the marketing and sales functions to ensure growth as well as manage the day-to-day operations of the business.Achievements:Major development in growth and salesAchieved and exceed sales and gross profit targets set Built relationships and work with other divisions to grow business within the Intergroup Business Units.Run monthly sales meetings with Contract and Business Development Managers.Functions:Manage customer accounts and build growth through existing clients Manage and deliver on the companies HSQE policy’sRegular calling on clients to build, grow and maintain strong win/win relationshipsQuote and follow-up of quotations to ensure business is won and manage market pricing to ensure we are competitive in the market placeMaintain regular liaison with Regional and District councils to ensure compliance Monthly reporting on Taranaki business units, on and offshoreContinual customer maintenance of accounts to establish discount structures are set at the correct level for customers depending on total spend.

Taranaki

Company sold to Intergroup.Responsible for the New Plymouth and South Taranaki business units.

New Plymouth

Achievements:Manage New Plymouth branch, employed staff, and maintain/establish new businessContinually achieve budgeted sales, gross profit, expenses and bpc year on yearBuilt strong customer relationships within the retail, building, engineering, manufacturing, roofing and other sectorsTraining and support of customer service and sales team including monthly call planning, customer maintained records and IT trainingImplementation of company H&S policy, compiling of training manual, safe operating procedures (SOP's), staff induction policyFunctions:Responsible for budgeting, planning, sales and marketing for the branchResponsible for staff recruitment, development and mentoringEnsure lean manufacturing is adhered to ad managedCustomer liaison support for the company including issue/conflict resolutionDriving quality assurance activities ensuring best practice for the industryImplementation of company strategic business plan, with monthly assessment and market reportsManaging all branch business ensuring quality products and services meet and exceed customer expectationsAccountability for Gross Profit, cash flow, debtor and creditor objectivesMonthly visits to all major accounts to establish a strong business partnership

Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth