Karen Bruce
Sales Supervisor at Roast & Ground- Claim this Profile
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Kevin Starkey -Great Coffee at Work
Karen and I worked together for 12 years at Simply Drinks/The Vending People, Not only is Karen a key player in the sales process of any of our Major Account wins, with her meticulous attention to detail - Karen was the strength of the after-sales team, managing installation, review meetings and reporting. As a colleague Karen is the 'go to' person when anyone needs assistance with sales, reporting, service or operating. Karen is key to account retention and growth
Liz Cartwright
Worked with Karen for the past 6 years. Karen has proven to be an exceptional account manager, always professional, efficient and managed to solve all our problems we put her way.
Kevin Starkey -Great Coffee at Work
Karen and I worked together for 12 years at Simply Drinks/The Vending People, Not only is Karen a key player in the sales process of any of our Major Account wins, with her meticulous attention to detail - Karen was the strength of the after-sales team, managing installation, review meetings and reporting. As a colleague Karen is the 'go to' person when anyone needs assistance with sales, reporting, service or operating. Karen is key to account retention and growth
Liz Cartwright
Worked with Karen for the past 6 years. Karen has proven to be an exceptional account manager, always professional, efficient and managed to solve all our problems we put her way.
Kevin Starkey -Great Coffee at Work
Karen and I worked together for 12 years at Simply Drinks/The Vending People, Not only is Karen a key player in the sales process of any of our Major Account wins, with her meticulous attention to detail - Karen was the strength of the after-sales team, managing installation, review meetings and reporting. As a colleague Karen is the 'go to' person when anyone needs assistance with sales, reporting, service or operating. Karen is key to account retention and growth
Liz Cartwright
Worked with Karen for the past 6 years. Karen has proven to be an exceptional account manager, always professional, efficient and managed to solve all our problems we put her way.
Kevin Starkey -Great Coffee at Work
Karen and I worked together for 12 years at Simply Drinks/The Vending People, Not only is Karen a key player in the sales process of any of our Major Account wins, with her meticulous attention to detail - Karen was the strength of the after-sales team, managing installation, review meetings and reporting. As a colleague Karen is the 'go to' person when anyone needs assistance with sales, reporting, service or operating. Karen is key to account retention and growth
Liz Cartwright
Worked with Karen for the past 6 years. Karen has proven to be an exceptional account manager, always professional, efficient and managed to solve all our problems we put her way.
Credentials
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HCIMA - Part B
HCIMA (Hotel & Catering Institutional Management Association)Jun, 1988- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Roast & Ground
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Supervisor
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Sales and Marketing Coordinator
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Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
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The Vending People
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Relations Manager
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Aug 1996 - Apr 2022
Making 2020 my "Year of Change"!I am looking to expand my horizons with new opportunities within a Sales Support or Account Manager role - if you are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated professional send me a message....
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Customer Relationship Manager
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Aug 1996 - Jan 2020
During my long adventure within the Vending Industry I have worked in many different departments as the company evolved from the early days of JVH Associates where I started as a Quality Auditor & Account Manager for our suppliers & clients, to the last few years where I worked in roles such as Operations Manager leading a Team of up to 30 vending operatives, to Sales Support Manager, looking after the Sales Team with functions such as detailing monthly growth, setting & reporting targets, assisting with all aspects of sales administration to my current role as Account Manager & Customer Relationship Manager, looking after several National Accounts within both corporate, retail & NHS environments. The company has changed hands & names several times during this period & I have adapted & relished the opportunities that these changes have offered. Show less
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The Wellcome Trust c/o Charters Catering
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London, NW1
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Deputy Catering Manager
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Mar 1994 - Aug 1996
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Lloyds of London, Catering & FM Department
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London, United Kingdom
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Senior Assistant Manager
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Oct 1988 - Mar 1993
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Harrow School
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United Kingdom
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Supervisor
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Feb 1985 - Oct 1988
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The Goring
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Restaurant Manager
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Jun 1984 - Dec 1984
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Education
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1982 - 1983
Southampton Technical College
BTEC DIPLOMA: HOTEL, CATERING & INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS, All Aspects of Catering &Hotel Management -
1977 - 1982
Wildern Secondary School
Various GCE & CSE Grades as below
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