Experience

Altfield London

• United Kingdom
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Matthew James Estate Agent

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Property Viewing Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Jul 2022

  Working in a temporary position while in the process of looking for my next exciting creative sales role! Working in a temporary position while in the process of looking for my next exciting creative sales role!



Sanderson Design Group plc.

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Brand Development Manager

  • 2019 - 2020

  Representing six luxury brands within the interiors industry - Zoffany, Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Scion and Anthology. Responsible for building and supporting trade relationships to generate and maximise sales opportunities with my 2000+ accounts in London and the surrounding area.- Relationship building and support - Industry analysis - Product presentations - Diary and CRM management - Industry trade shows and events - Problem solving- Account management Representing six luxury brands within the interiors industry - Zoffany, Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Scion and Anthology. Responsible for building and supporting trade relationships to generate and maximise sales opportunities with my 2000+ accounts in London and the surrounding area.- Relationship building and support - Industry analysis - Product presentations - Diary and CRM management - Industry trade shows and events - Problem solving- Account management



AJD UK DEVELOPMENTS LTD

• United Kingdom

• Business Consultant

  • 2018 - 2019



Integral Doors and Windows (contracted trade partners only)

• Business Development Manager

  • 2017 - 2018

  Employed on a fixed term, one year contract to help a new business establish operating procedures and to recruit and train new staff.- Streamlining and developing all aspects of sales, operations and delivery processes- Developing relationships with suppliers and negotiating prices and contract terms - Communicating daily with Architects, Builders, Developers, Factories and HNW’s, and Residential Customers- Implementing customer service protocols - Refining sales contract T&Cs- Establishing company structure and identifying HR requirements - Recruiting and training staff to fulfil various roles throughout the business - Identifying and targeting new business opportunities and revenue streams - Maximising profit generation through the development of the product range, finding new suppliers and changes to the pricing structure- Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times



PAD London

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales / Business Development Manager

  • 2017 - 2017

  Commission only position helping a new business establish trade relationships - Responsible for reaching out to Developers, Architects and Trades within the Construction Industry to build a solid database for this new company - Organising and attending appointments to build trade relationships - Liaising with people from all levels on a daily basis - Product & Industry research - Online and offline market networking - In home design appointments to discuss requirements for project - Preparation of quotes - All related administration - Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times



1ST FOLDING SLIDING DOORS LIMITED

• Sales Manager

  • 2015 - 2017

  Responsible for managing the Sales Department for a small bespoke glazing company (Approx. £4.5 million per annum) I increased sales revenue by approx. 20% for each year I worked for the company- B2B and B2C sales- Dealing with Architects, Builders, Developers, Factories and HNW’s, and Residential Customers daily - Full understanding of the building process- Ability to read Architects plans and translate to customer / “paint the picture” - Personal advice on design and projects - Showroom demonstrations - Organisation and management of exhibitions - Staff Training and Office Management - Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times



Gossip Clothing

• United Kingdom
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager / New Business development

  • 2014 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for generating new business opportunities for this young company - Worked closely with my designer to put together a showcase collection to approach new customers- Prepared ranges for sales meetings- Showroom and Head Office sales presentations to Buyers and Director’s from Blue-Chip companies - Sourcing fabrics, prints and trims worldwide - Negotiating prices and placing order with factories and suppliers worldwide - Trend forecasting and shop reports- Pricing garments inline and above expected margins - Opened two accounts in a five-month period with Phase8 and House of Fraser - Critical Path Management and all related administration - Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times



Fuse UK Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing

• Account Manager

  • 2011 - 2014

  My customers included Topshop, Next, BHS, TKMax, M&Co, Dorothy Perkins, ASOSAll Account Manager duties from sourcing fabric and trims, to preparing and presenting range to customers, critical path management, factory liaising. Also big focus on new business, and growing smaller accounts as Fuse was a fairly new company when I joined. My customers included Topshop, Next, BHS, TKMax, M&Co, Dorothy Perkins, ASOSAll Account Manager duties from sourcing fabric and trims, to preparing and presenting range to customers, critical path management, factory liaising. Also big focus on new business, and growing smaller accounts as Fuse was a fairly new company when I joined.



CLC World Resorts & Hotels

• Spain
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • 2009 - 2011

  Responsible for selling a 3year trial pack of holidaysSelling from a luxury resort near Malaga Commission only - Highly competitive sales environment - Presentation of holiday ownership system that guarantees a high level of accommodation worldwide - On-the-day business to all levels of cliental - Quick relationship building with clients from all backgrounds & cultures - Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times Promoted to sales manager after 1 year due to consistent over performance - Responsible for daily sales training and mentoring a team of 15 sales reps- Preparation of my own sales training - Sales training presentations to an audience of up to 150 people - Staff training for new employees



DELTA GALIL UK LTD.

• United Kingdom
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandiser

  • 2008 - 2009

  Responsible for all delivery logistics on high-volume core lines within M&S lingerie departments - Managed and responsible for critical paths of the entire manufacturing process - Worked closely with team at M&S with OTB and WSSI- Analysed Marks & Spencer sales data for directors and presented in weekly conference calls- Weekly meetings with merchandising teams at Head Office - Liaising with factories Worldwide - Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times



Breeze UK Ltd

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • 2004 - 2008

  Oversaw account for Next PLC (£4 million per annum)Initially taken on as a trainee Account Manager and Fit Model- Prepared ranges for sales meetings - Showroom and Head Office sales presentations to Buyers and Director’s from Blue-Chip companies - Sourcing fabrics, prints and trims worldwide- Negotiating prices with factories and suppliers worldwide- Trend forecasting and shop reports- Monthly analysis of my customers’ in-store and online ranges, and competitors on the UK High Street- Pricing garments inline and above expected margins - Processing of all orders - Critical path management and all related administration - Restructuring and implementing procedures within sales office- Staff training for new employees- Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times - PA duties to MD



Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reception Manager

  • 2002 - 2005

  Started with company as a Travel Consultant, then progressed to Conference and Events Co-Ordinator, before a 3rd promotion to Reception Manager Started with company as a Travel Consultant, then progressed to Conference and Events Co-Ordinator, before a 3rd promotion to Reception Manager



Hilton Worldwide

• India
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Receptionist and Reservations

  • 1999 - 2002