Experience

Modern Plant
• Ireland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales Executive

  • Jan 2016 - Present

Ethos Housewares
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales Executive Ireland

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

Summit International
• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales Executive Ireland

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016


Crossell Ltd

• Ireland
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Merchandiser

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Temporary contract merchandising within the FMCG sector for Irish Distillers. • Checking stock, securing incremental space to include FSU's, seasonal displays and promotions within Tesco, Dunnes and SuperValu stores. • Liaise and build relationships with dept managers at store level. • Temporary contract merchandising within the FMCG sector for Irish Distillers. • Checking stock, securing incremental space to include FSU's, seasonal displays and promotions within Tesco, Dunnes and SuperValu stores. • Liaise and build relationships with dept managers at store level.



Le Creuset

• Consumer Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Sales Manager ROI

  • Jul 2008 - May 2014

  My role included maximising the sales of Le Creuset products in independent, regional and national accounts within the Republic of Ireland. I was responsible for accounts such as Clerys Department Store, Shaws Dept. Stores, Stock Design, Brennans Cookshop, McElhinneys, Barkers of Wexford, O’ Briens Wines. I also provided in-store support on my territory to National/Key account teams in stores such as Arnotts, Brown Thomas, Debenhams & House of Fraser. I maintained and developed the business with existing accounts as well as identifying and developing new business opportunities. My role also included achieving agreed distribution targets on product ranges and new product development, increasing space in-store for key promotional events and beyond, product training and merchandising within stores on my territory, order collation and reporting to both line manager and head office in the UK. Show less



John Scanlon Agencies Ltd.

• Sales Executive

  • Jul 2003 - May 2008

  John Scanlon Agencies Ltd. were in business between 1997 and 2009. They were a sales agency for UK suppliers / distributors supplying homewares brands & products to both major and independent retailers within ROI. My role at John Scanlon Agencies included growing existing business and developing new business, canvassing orders with store department buyers and ensuring they have adequate stocks and are aware of new products and promotions. Some of the key / national accounts included Arnotts, Clerys, Meadows & Byrne, Home Store & More, Atlantic Homecare, Woodies DIY and independent accounts such as Stock Design, Brennans, Barkers of Wexford. I dealt with selected catering suppliers such as Nortons, Sweeney O’ Rourke on specific product lines. Some of my other duties included processing purchase orders, creating sales/promotional presentations, merchandising. Show less



National Hardware Ltd.

• Guyana
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Hardware Buyer

  • 2000 - 2003

  My responsibilities included: Liaising on a daily basis with the heavy and light hardware buyers Meeting with existing suppliers and potential new suppliers with a view to sourcing new products, promotions or improved pricing on existing product ranges. Meet with retailers on a regular basis to gain feedback on the marketplace, their needs and consumer needs. Raising purchase orders and following them through until they were delivered to the warehouse or directly to retail stores. Creating monthly “buying packs” for stores which consisted of products/promotional products that were relevant to the season. Create promotions relevant to seasonal catalogues which were distributed to households nationwide. Liaise with suppliers to obtain correct images and pricing for the marketing team. Show less