Experience

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  Johnsons of Whixley Ltd

  • Kirk Hammerton, England, United Kingdom

  • General Amenity Sales Manager

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Kirk Hammerton, England, United Kingdom

    I am a General Amenity Sales Manager of a three-generation family business located in North Yorkshire, set over 150 acres equidistant between York and Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We have nearly 100 years of experience in growing and supplying trees & shrubs to landscape planting schemes and garden centres nationally.I used to work at Johnsons of Whixley a few years ago in the sales department as a sales executive and more recently I worked as Plant Area Manager at Langlands Garden Centre in Leeds. I feel the years that I worked in retail enable me to improve my plant knowledge and customer service skills. I also managed a small team which has helped me develop my coaching and training skills which I use daily.Outside of work I enjoy my 5 allotments growing vegetables, flowers and fruit. I also attend pilates classes which helps when I have done too much gardening!

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  Langlands Garden Centre

  • Leeds, United Kingdom

  • Plant Area Manager

    • May 2019 - Oct 2021
    • Leeds, United Kingdom

    Plant Area Manager at Langlands Garden Centre, Leeds

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  Jubilee Allotment Association

  • Knaresborough

  • Voluntary Experience - Deputy Chairman

    • Feb 2013 - Apr 2020
    • Knaresborough

    I have been involved in developing this newly established site by organising fund raising events. I also attend all committee and AGM meetings. I also monitor our website email, sell vacant plats and accept payments.

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  Robinsons Facilities Services

  • Bishop Thornton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jan 2019 - May 2019
    • Bishop Thornton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Robinsons Facilities Services have quickly become one of Yorkshire’s leading commercial boiler, heating, air conditioning and plumbing maintenance and repair providers. I identify new sales leads, introduce them to the vast array of services that Robinsons offer, whilst maintaining good working relationships with all new customers.

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  Johnsons of Whixley

  • Area Sales Manager

    • 2006 - Oct 2018

    I was responsible for managing key accounts based in Scotland, North East & North West. Over the last two years I achieved my target of over £1.1 million worth of sales for my area. My primary responsibilities are identifying sales leads, completing tenders for large soft landscaping projects, following up quotes, processing orders and dealing with any service delivery issues. I have supplied plant material to large highway projects, PFI schools, shopping centres as well as professional golfer Colin Montgomerie’s private estate.

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  Aspin Park Primary School

  • Knaresborough

  • Voluntary Experience - Secretary of PTA

    • Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
    • Knaresborough

    I have been involved in organising our traditional school fairs, quiz nights, school discos and bonfire nights. Attending all meetings and compiling agendas and minutes.

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  The Majestic Hotel

  • Senior Event Manager

    • 2001 - 2006

    Within this role I handle initial enquiries and negotiate sales of the hotel’s 8 function rooms and 156 bedrooms. My responsibilities would include showing potential customers around the property, chasing clients to confirm their bookings, preparing proposals and detailed contracts, chasing pre-payments for services that have been reserved, contacting clients for their specific final requirements ahead of their arrival, meet clients on arrival and handing over to our operations department and finally placing follow-up calls and raising final charges.

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  The Crown Hotel Harrogate

  • Personnel and Training Manager

    • 1997 - 2001

    This role involved selection and recruitment of staff at all levels, carrying out all hotel inductions, administering all personnel files as well as maintaining the hotel’s training plan. I also worked towards the Investors in People award and attained this accreditation in March 2001