Bruce Somerville
Sales Director at Tread Store- Claim this Profile
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Tom Spicer
For 7 years I worked very closely with Bruce, and it was always a pleasure. Bruce is very open and honest, and brings both a huge amount of expertise, but also positivity and charisma to an organisation. Would recommend working alongside Bruce.
Tom Spicer
For 7 years I worked very closely with Bruce, and it was always a pleasure. Bruce is very open and honest, and brings both a huge amount of expertise, but also positivity and charisma to an organisation. Would recommend working alongside Bruce.
Tom Spicer
For 7 years I worked very closely with Bruce, and it was always a pleasure. Bruce is very open and honest, and brings both a huge amount of expertise, but also positivity and charisma to an organisation. Would recommend working alongside Bruce.
Tom Spicer
For 7 years I worked very closely with Bruce, and it was always a pleasure. Bruce is very open and honest, and brings both a huge amount of expertise, but also positivity and charisma to an organisation. Would recommend working alongside Bruce.
Experience
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Tread Store
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Director
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Seryt
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United Kingdom
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Director
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Rema Tip Top Automotive UK Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Capital Equipment Sales Manager
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2021
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Apaseal Ltd
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Hailsham, East Sussex
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Equipment Division & Sales Manager
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Oct 1986 - Feb 2012
The UK’s Leading manufacturer, supplier and distributor of tyre maintenance products and wheel service equipment. Achievements • Senior manager responsible for sales of all wheel service equipment, garage equipment & workshop equipment. • 7 years as top regional sales representative. • Promotions to Training Manager, Sales Office Manager, Product Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager. • Further promotion to senior management team as head of Equipment Division. • Successfully designed, planned and executed all company exhibitions for 17 years. • Company leading expert in wheel service equipment, contributed to 4 industry awards won over the last 6 years. • Responsible for the introduction of over 1000 product lines. • Management of key accounts. • Responsible for liaison with Company’s key overseas supplier. • Well known across the industry as a leading expert in my field. • Secured £2.2m contract with key account. Skills & Experience • Sales management - responsible for head office sales support and customer service. • Exhibitions manager – design, plan and execute 4 + per year. • Training - responsible for the training of all new sales staff both in sales and the use of all products. • Training - customers in-house and onsite in all products and equipment. • Key account management. • Main contact with key suppliers. • Product Development Manager - responsible for the development of all new products and product lines. • Marketing - responsible for press releases, new product launches, advertising and internal sales incentives and jointly responsible for pricing policy and strategy.
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Lasergage Ltd
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Goldstone Road, Hove, East Sussex
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Publicity & Marketing Assistant
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Dec 1983 - Mar 1986
Manufacturer of laser rangefinders, hand held thermal imagers and night vision equipment for the military and security market. Manufacturer of laser rangefinders, hand held thermal imagers and night vision equipment for the military and security market.
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Royal Navy
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United Kingdom
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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AB (R)
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May 1978 - Dec 1983
Operating primary and secondary surveillance radars and associated equipment, assisting in plotting and updating tactical information and assist aircraft controllers and weapons directors. Other responsibilities included seamanship, boats crew, night duties, fire-fighting and security. Operating primary and secondary surveillance radars and associated equipment, assisting in plotting and updating tactical information and assist aircraft controllers and weapons directors. Other responsibilities included seamanship, boats crew, night duties, fire-fighting and security.
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Education
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Oakmeeds Comprehensive