Experience

AVTEX LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retired - But available for market consultancy - product launches etc.

  • Jul 2018 - Present

• Sales Agent

  • 2007 - Present

  Now majoring with the Avtex range of leisure TV's (12/24 volt) This portfolio of audio visual products covers TV's in a range from 16" to 32" (all are AC/DC compatible) with a whole raft of specialist accessories, from quality carry cases to wall mounting brackets and aerials plus some very advanced fully automatic (self seek) satellite antenna's . In addition, Avtex also market two 'best in class' navigation units, one even features a 'dashcam' built in for journey/accident recording. This product range is a few steps above the industry average with several exclusive features and all the TV's have a comprehensive RTB 3 Year warranty, with an average repair turnaround time of 3 working days.



Linsar UK Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Sales Agent

  • 2007 - May 2016

  Selling the Linsar LED & LCD range of TV's into 60+ independent customers. An almost unique proposition that worked very well for me. Customer & consumer support was first class, meaning that the 5 year domestic warranty, or 3 year commercial one, on offer, opened many doors for the product. Every TV had Freeview HD on board and every model was SMART, so there was nothing not to like! Also selling the Avtex range of specialist 12/24 Volt LED TV's for the leisure market.FootnoteSadly Linsar got themselves into credit issues with their major supplier, and after a protracted period of being unable to continue to trade, went into administration in July 2016. The company was then purchased by the Tempo Group from Australia, who decided not to retain the services of any sales agents in the UK - including myself.



Alphason Designs Ltd (Armour)

• Sales Agent

  • 2002 - 2009

  Selling the Alphason A/V furniture range on a commission only basis to all points west. 2006 being a spectacular year for sales into the trade, due to presence of few competitors (4 significant ones) and a superb product range. This market went into free fall after the 2008 financial crisis, stand prices reducing by perhaps as much as 50% and the competition increased to just under 20 competitors when I left Alphason at the beginning of 2009 Selling the Alphason A/V furniture range on a commission only basis to all points west. 2006 being a spectacular year for sales into the trade, due to presence of few competitors (4 significant ones) and a superb product range. This market went into free fall after the 2008 financial crisis, stand prices reducing by perhaps as much as 50% and the competition increased to just under 20 competitors when I left Alphason at the beginning of 2009



LG Electronics UK Ltd

• Key Account Manager - West

  • Mar 1988 - Jul 2000

  Servicing all independents within geographic territory of Wales, Shropshire, Hereford & Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Avon, Somerset, Devon & Cornwall. Also handled prestigious London accounts including the John Lewis Partnership and Selfridges to good acclaim. Entrusted with occasional special 'one off' projects too, which once included a sale of 26000 TV's via a third party to H.M. Prison Service. This was a significant challenge, taking on every other UK TV supplier, some of whom had lower pricing at the time, but fortunately, price wasn't the ultimate reason for supplier selection.



Toshiba UK Ltd

• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Sales Manager

  • Aug 1977 - Mar 1988

  An enjoyable introduction to the world of consumer electronics, started at age 23, spent 11 happy years there servicing the needs of independent retailers in Wales and the adjoining English counties. Experienced huge sales growth as Toshiba became a household name. Thanks to Grainger Kitt & Derek Jeffs for giving me an opportunity that shaped the rest of my working life. An enjoyable introduction to the world of consumer electronics, started at age 23, spent 11 happy years there servicing the needs of independent retailers in Wales and the adjoining English counties. Experienced huge sales growth as Toshiba became a household name. Thanks to Grainger Kitt & Derek Jeffs for giving me an opportunity that shaped the rest of my working life.