Experience

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  Independant

  • United Kingdom

  • Personal Assistant

    • Nov 2019 - Present
    • United Kingdom
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  Deepend Pools

  • Henley

  • Sales Executive

    • Mar 2013 - Present
    • Henley

    Manage and run shop for Deep End Pools and liaise with the garden CentreAdvise customers on suitable Hot Tubs, identify and maximize sales opportunitiesMaintain database, correspond with prospects and send out mail shotsSell chemicals and give advice Resolve customer queries and complaints with p...

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  Julian Christian

  • National Sales Manager

    • Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

    Supervise sales people at multiple outlets and maintain KPIsVisit and maintain garden centre displays and staff trainingManage and Supervise Royal Horticulture Show StandsSet up sales and marketing for Julian ChristianDirectly sell to the public from website and at showsLook for new venues and pr...

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  Dreams Beds

  • Manager

    • Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

    Supervising Staff and Achieving Branch Targets and KPIsMaintaining branch paperwork and customer delivery informationMaintaining current promotional material and displays on daily basisMaintaining the stock and orderingDirectly involved in selling beds and other items to prospects

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  Watkins Manufacturing

  • Sales Consultant

    • Aug 2010 - Nov 2011

    Maintaining a customer data base and keeping in touch with prospectsDirectly involved in selling Hot Tubs to clients in show room and home visitsServing prospects and answering questions on water maintenanceMaintaining the stock and orderingWorking with Sage for customer salesTesting of water and...

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  SleepMasters

  • Showroom Manager

    • May 2009 - Aug 2010

    Managing Staff and daily running of the storeKeeping KPI's for store and all the staffSelling beds and add on itemsAttending monthly meetings and implementing the outcomes in the storeKeeping store records for the operation of the store and for audit purposes by parent company Steinhoff

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  Hot Spring Spas

  • Branch Manager Bristol/Plymouth

    • Aug 2001 - May 2009

    Daily supervision of the running the showroom Maintaining a customer data base and keeping in touch with prospectsDirectly involved in selling Hot Tubs to clients in show room and home visitsServing customers and answering questions on water maintenanceMaintaining the stock and orderingLiaising w...

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  Sundance Spas/Jacuzzi Spas

  • Show Team Sales Consultant

    • Mar 2001 - Aug 2001

    Directly involved in selling Hot Tubs to clients at show venues in USA Involved in staff sales trainingMaintaining Hot Tubs at shows

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  Caldera Spas

  • Branch Manager

    • Apr 1991 - Mar 2001

    Supervised factory showroom daily operationAdvise customers on suitable products, identify and maximize sales opportunitiesSupervised out of showroom and in showroom sales peopleDesigned and supervised large trade stands Maintaining Hot Tubs in the showroomDesigned and built showroom displays

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  Patrick Dillon Company

  • Showroom Manager

    • May 1987 - Apr 1991

    Designed, supervised and helped with build of new showroom selling designer kitchens, bathrooms and Hot Tubs to the trade and public.Supervised warehouse for wholesale and retail manufacturers of high end kitchen, bath, air-conditioning and heating supplies.Supervised and worked as service engine...

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  Marriott Courtyard Hotels

  • Assistant Engineer

    • May 1986 - May 1987

    Maintaining all kitchen equipmentMaintaining all electrical appliancesMaintaining swimming pool and hot tubsGeneral hotel maintenanceGrounds maintenanceMaintaining hotel health and safety records

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  Babcocks Lawn Mowers

  • Mechanic

    • 1984 - 1986

    Repaired small engines and gardening equipment

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  United States Air force

  • Non commissioned Officer Supervisor Training

    • 1977 - 1984

    Was in charge of training for new aircraft system designs and testing