Craig Blunt
Build Aviator Sales Support Manager East UK at Build Aviator- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Marc Sudder
Craig has been great to work with. Always communicates well and friendly and professional.
Jonathan Edwards
Craig is a great guy to have in and leading the team. Incredibly customer focused, he is always enthusiastic, hard working and fun to be around. Known for delivering excellent store standards and improving results.
Marc Sudder
Craig has been great to work with. Always communicates well and friendly and professional.
Jonathan Edwards
Craig is a great guy to have in and leading the team. Incredibly customer focused, he is always enthusiastic, hard working and fun to be around. Known for delivering excellent store standards and improving results.
Marc Sudder
Craig has been great to work with. Always communicates well and friendly and professional.
Jonathan Edwards
Craig is a great guy to have in and leading the team. Incredibly customer focused, he is always enthusiastic, hard working and fun to be around. Known for delivering excellent store standards and improving results.
Marc Sudder
Craig has been great to work with. Always communicates well and friendly and professional.
Jonathan Edwards
Craig is a great guy to have in and leading the team. Incredibly customer focused, he is always enthusiastic, hard working and fun to be around. Known for delivering excellent store standards and improving results.
Credentials
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BMF building blocks - introduction to residential Construction
Saint-Gobain UK & IrelandJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
flight deck system Trainning
Build AviatorMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
SGUK Practical Neogotiations for sales proffessionals
Saint-Gobain UK & IrelandApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
assistant store manager development course
Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd
Experience
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Build Aviator
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Build Aviator Sales Support Manager East UK
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Sep 2021 - Present
Collaborate with Jewson Sales Team to assist in the effective qualification of opportunities Clarify roles and responsibilities for each project in the Business Units to which you are assignedSupport, coach and challenge BU performance in relation to Build Aviator conversionTraining of Senior Management on best ways of working within Jewson and how to optimise sales Capture from branches and sales teams with project values of £150 million Develop a local Supply Chain within each BU and help build new Supply chains for new suppliers Regular meetings with SM & RSM to discuss projects, BU's, successes, issues etc. Show less
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Customer Project Manager
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Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
Collaborate with Jewson Sales Team to assist in effective qualification of opportunitiesClarify roles and responsibilities for each project in the Business Units to which you are assignedSupport, coach and challenge BU performance in relation to Build Aviator conversionDevelop local Supply Chain within each BURegular meetings with SM &RSM to discuss projects, BU's, successes, issues etc.
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Jewson
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Development Manager
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May 2020 - Jul 2021
As Customer Development Manager I would be managing the on-boarding and development of new and key accounts across a regional cluster of branches around Essex . I also assist our external team on converting large, often complex live quotes into profitable opportunities for the Business Unit and wider Jewson brand.Key Day-to-day Duties IncludeOn-board all new accounts within the Business Unit, ensuring they receive excellent customer care and continue to choose Jewson.Following up on missed telephone enquiries – reaching out to customers to understand their project needsManage and convert large/complex quotes via the Business Unit sales pipeline, with a keen focus on our online Build Aviator estimating service.Develop and maintain key customer relationships, proactively contacting customers and working with our internal & external sales functions.Provide detailed customer insights to the Sales Manager to identify new opportunities for development.Project managing live and full build projects with our Jewson's Build aviator service from start to finish for over 100+ customers Show less
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Senior Sales Executive
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Dec 2018 - Jul 2020
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B&Q
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional installation Project Manager
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
• Overseeing a team of 50+ installers. • Ensuring the highest standards of quality for B&Q customers in the installation of their Kitchen and bathrooms. • Customer visits to assess quality to ensure they meet expected B&Q standards. • Ensuring customer installation fit-times on installation meet deadlines. • Liaising with and supporting the B&Q home-fit centre and Co-ordinating with the team members to achieve close down targets. • Resolution of customer issues with installations. • Cost efficient procedures in customer resolution in turn keeping customer experiences to a high level. • Support distribution teams with feedback on issues and resolutions on product and deliveries. • Completion of visit reports. Show less
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Dunelm
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Stock Control Manager Designate london area
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
I was working with a team of managers across the country in there respective areas on stock control and stock managment routines and stock calendar for there warehouse and shop floor standards , implementing best practices for new stores and older stores across the london area of 21 stores.
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Operations asisstant Manager
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2017
As store operations manager I am in charge of firstly day to day running of the store and other duties include the recruiting, hiring and training of staff. I oversee the planning of the staff tasks for the day to day jobs. I provide good customer service by ensuring timely availability of well trained staff and delivery of goods, appropriate pricing and packaging, and resolution of customer complaints. My team manage the cash, control expenses, prepare the budgets and see that there adhered to.I implement schedules for efficient operation of the store. I complete all admin paperwork. I manage the store's records and other relevant documents. I also ensure that company policies are followed and executed.I maintain and implement heath and safety standards Instore. Show less
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Sportsdirect.com
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United Kingdom
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Sporting Goods
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2013
• Co-manage store operations with weekly sales volumes in excess of £120,000 • Ensure stores overall appeal through highly knowledgeable staff, superior customer service, well stocked merchandise and theme based window displays. • Supervise 45-50 employees in areas of assignments and delegation in order to achieve store KPI’s and area KPI’s. • Track, monitor and update computerized inventory list and oversee completion of deliveries and quality control. • Adhere to company training and disciplinary procedures. Show less
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JJ Equipment hire lanzarote
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Las Palmas De Gran Canaria Area, Spain
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Company Director
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Dec 2001 - May 2009
• Liaising with Hotels and Tour Operators on new and existing contracts. • Website design and development for the promotion of the company. • Ensuring a high level of customer service within the company and dealing with the accounts. • Liaising with Hotels and Tour Operators on new and existing contracts. • Website design and development for the promotion of the company. • Ensuring a high level of customer service within the company and dealing with the accounts.
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Big All's Plumbing And Contruction Lanzarote.
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Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
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Company Installations & Project Manager
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Jan 2001 - Apr 2009
Big Als Plumbing, Lanzarote, Canary Island Dec 2001 – Dec 2009 • Bathroom & Kitchen installations, Pool construction, general plumbing and building maintenance. • Processing invoices and quotes • Adhering to local building regulations • Bathroom & Kitchen Project Management • Customer Relations and Sales And quotations on works to be done • Overseeing a team of 10 installers. • General Sales • Supply sourcing • Ensuring the highest standards of quality for Big Als customers in the installation of their Kitchen and bathrooms or Construction. • Customer visits to assess quality to ensure they meet expected standards. • Resolution of customer issues with installations, including delegation of work to installers. • Cost efficient procedures in customer resolution whilst keeping customer experiences to a high level. Show less
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Levi Strauss & Co.
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Manager
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Jan 1999 - Nov 2001
• Started as Assistant Manager then promoted to Store Manager within 2months • Managing Store Operations with yearly profits in excess of £2,000,000 • Planning and implementing events in conjunction with Levi Jeans, for example, concerts and Fashion Shows • Implementing training schedules for employees. • Started as Assistant Manager then promoted to Store Manager within 2months • Managing Store Operations with yearly profits in excess of £2,000,000 • Planning and implementing events in conjunction with Levi Jeans, for example, concerts and Fashion Shows • Implementing training schedules for employees.
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Styleast
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Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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Store Manager
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Jun 1997 - Jun 1998
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Next Management
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Entertainment Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Sales Representative
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Jun 1996 - Aug 1997
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Education
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Sir Frederick osbounre
gcse