Experience

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  Lyreco UK and Ireland

  • United Kingdom

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • United Kingdom

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  Tempura Communications Ltd

  • Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

  • Account Manager

    • Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
    • Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

    Tempura Communications are a distribution company working through reseller partners delivering Video Communications & Meeting Room Solutions.Other services include Voice IP Telephony Products and VOIP Service. Connectivity-Broadband and High Speed Internet Services

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  ITEC UK - Smarter Managed Print & IT Services

  • Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom

  • Account Manager

    • Nov 2018 - Jan 2023
    • Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom

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  BWT Chartered Physiotherapy

  • Poole, Dorset

  • Client Relations Manager

    • Jun 2016 - Oct 2018
    • Poole, Dorset

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  Cards For You Greetings Ltd

  • Franchisee

    • Mar 2010 - May 2016

    Independently captured and developed 117 strong relationships with Post Offices, Garden Centres, Convenience Stores, Independent Newsagents, Holiday and Home ParksAll initial accounts / relationships opened by Cold Calling, despite initial ‘knock backs’ and rejectionSpot opportunities to increase product listingsRegularly obtain positive feedback and referrals for additional business (i.e. new outlets) from existing clients Developed a structured and logical journey plan to ensure all existing and prospective customers visited at least once in 6 weeksFully responsible for product selection, in-store merchandising, stock control, administration/sales processing and banking

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  Howie Developments Ltd

  • Co Director

    • Jun 2003 - Feb 2009

    Managed procurement of products and services with utility suppliers , architects & sub-contractorsOversee administration and book-keeping for the enterprise.Maintenance & completion of CIS tax return & VAT

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  HSBC

  • Financial Planning Manager

    • Jan 1996 - Jun 2003

    Full responsibility for achieving and exceeding sales targets of mortgages, investments, pensions and insurance for 2 large branches Exceeded Sales Targets by 15% on average throughout the tenure with the bankBuilt relationships with personal & commercial clients to generate businessMentored and coached bank employees in identifying and generating sales leadsRegular duties involved: interviewing customers on a one to one basis and completing a fact find to identify customer needsManaging and maintaining a collaborative team environment under pressure while maintaining excellent customer serviceQualified each year to attend Annual Sales Conference by exceeding sales targets.

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  TSB Bank

  • Business Development Manager

    • Dec 1979 - Jul 1995

    Started as a Cashier/ Clerk and successfully progressed through banking grades with final role as Business Development Manager reporting direct to Regional ManagerResponsible for development of business with third party introducers to 16 local branches as well as management and maintenance of customer filesArrange monthly, quarterly and annual sales events for attendance by qualifying members of staff