Michael Taylor Search & Selection is a London based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of white collar construction professionals, covering M&E Contracting, Building Services Design and Building Contracting.Our philosophy is simple: we offer a specialised recruitment service, carried out with an honest, personable approach in order to build long-lasting partnerships.We offer a multitude of services including: Contingency, Contract and Executive Searches.For further… Show more Michael Taylor Search & Selection is a London based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of white collar construction professionals, covering M&E Contracting, Building Services Design and Building Contracting.Our philosophy is simple: we offer a specialised recruitment service, carried out with an honest, personable approach in order to build long-lasting partnerships.We offer a multitude of services including: Contingency, Contract and Executive Searches.For further information please visit our website - http://www.michaeltaylorsearch.co.uk/ Show less

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Pioneering the sales for the first ever Platinum Credit Card globally, predominantly telephone based with high-pressure sales target to achieve generous sales bonus. To identify and develop new business opportunities and maximise sales within existing core market Key Accounts, ensuring Company Sales Management are fully updated with monthly sales forecasts, market trends and specific issues, whilst also ensuring that customers receive the best possible advice and service to promote the highest… Show more Pioneering the sales for the first ever Platinum Credit Card globally, predominantly telephone based with high-pressure sales target to achieve generous sales bonus. To identify and develop new business opportunities and maximise sales within existing core market Key Accounts, ensuring Company Sales Management are fully updated with monthly sales forecasts, market trends and specific issues, whilst also ensuring that customers receive the best possible advice and service to promote the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Serviced the top 5% earners in New Zealand, mostly directors, chairman and entrepreneurs; top salesman for 6 months with over 30 staff. Show less

2000 – 2003 Henkel Surface Technology - ManagerUsing SAP, responsible for logistics of over 3,000 warehouse spaces which included; relocating stock, stock expiry control, locating space for incoming goods, supervision of collection and delivery. Organised and simplified bulk deliveries and implemented cost-effective measures including; researching most cost effective method and type of transport, responsible for cost effective chemical waste disposal. Transferred to Birmingham for… Show more 2000 – 2003 Henkel Surface Technology - ManagerUsing SAP, responsible for logistics of over 3,000 warehouse spaces which included; relocating stock, stock expiry control, locating space for incoming goods, supervision of collection and delivery. Organised and simplified bulk deliveries and implemented cost-effective measures including; researching most cost effective method and type of transport, responsible for cost effective chemical waste disposal. Transferred to Birmingham for 2 months, solely responsible for the training of three new employees using SAP. Show less

Sale of mobile phone plans to existing and new client base. This involved gaining extensive product knowledge, excellent customer service skills, and cold calling customers. Towards the end of the contract was promoted to Business-to-Business sales. Top salesman for over 3 consecutive months for client based sales and Business-to-Business sales with a sales force of over 25 staff.

Supervisor - Responsible for the training of 150 people in various locations throughout the UK to oversee the conversion of a Building Society to a Bank. Required to demonstrate good leadership skills, introduce an interesting and original training program and ensure that trainees had in-depth knowledge of the conversion.

Started my career working for HSBC in 1991 in Soho and a Bank Clerk.