Experience

1st Class Logistics UK Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  1st Class Logistics is the largest and fastest growing logistics provider on the M4 and M3 corridors; with operating centres in Reading and Basingstoke, and clients all around Berkshire and Hampshire from sectors such as pharmaceutical, IT, printing, catering, brewing, construction and engineering. My role within the company is to manage the achievement of ambitious sales targets for new business to maintain the growth of the business, and to satisfy and retain all existing clients. This is achieved by the implementation of a durable strategic business plan, and by building strong relationships by good communication, and by listening closely to clients’ needs; this enables me to implement realistic and workable solutions. I am responsible for the full sales process, from sourcing initial contacts, and all quotations and negotiations, through to induction of new clients; I then take an active role in ongoing account management to ensure that our clients continue to be satisfied with the many services that we supply.



Pro-Clean UK

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2015

  I started this company with my partner and was responsible for finding contracts from cold calling and the management of all accounts including employing the staff, putting together schedules of work, training of all staff. Finding suppliers for consumables and stock control.I also covered the running of the office side of the business when required dealing with invoicing, book keeping and payroll. I started this company with my partner and was responsible for finding contracts from cold calling and the management of all accounts including employing the staff, putting together schedules of work, training of all staff. Finding suppliers for consumables and stock control.I also covered the running of the office side of the business when required dealing with invoicing, book keeping and payroll.



Reading evening post

• Field Sales Executive

  • Oct 2001 - Mar 2003

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