Construction Industry. Depot Manager for the SLD Pumps and Power division of the group. Responsible for the area sales and the running of a major hub depot within the group. The depot employed a staff of twenty one, including admin, workshop and sales staff. Turn over was in excess of £2M pa and it was my responsibility for budgets, targets, health and safety as well as staff issues for this site. The company rented large water pumps and major power generators and the depot was the largest in the group.

Chemical Industry. Manager of a lubricants division of a fuel distribution company (Lubricant Solutions). Responsible for development and expansion in the supply of Industrial and Automotive Lubricants. This involved setting up accounts and attending sales meetings. I managed a team of 2 sales people as well as the responsibility of fuel sales people in lubricant matters and an office team of 3. The role was a technical one with numerous courses required to achieve the accepted standard required by the manufacturer. My position required me to report directly to the Directors of the Group, as well as arranging the various reports.

Automotive Industry. Temporary contract. Sales Manager of the light truck division of a major distributor. Achieved all targets set. Attended numerous sales courses and exhibitions.

Engineering Industry. Increased sales for the company by developing existing and new customer accounts. Planned, researched and maximised business potential in region. Assisted customers in design and layout of product (vehicle racking systems). Ensured satisfactory launch of new products. Developed professional working relationships with existing and new customers and ensured accurate sales forecasts were made. Visited factory on regular basis to review current product and suggested possible changes/requirements. Attended company promotions and exhibitions.

Automotive Aftermarket Industry. Visited potential customers to promote company sales and services (diesel & electrical repairs & products). Developed sales plan, agreed targets and objectives for the area and ensured these were met. Attended regular sales meetings with Regional Managers. Fed back information on competitor’s activities and market trends. Developed and maintained professional relationships with key and national account holders. Promoted the company through local and corporate entertainment.

Automotive Industry. Responsible for sales of Vauxhall products, also account management and customer support to corporate and trade organisations throughout the U.K., also advised clients of choice of vehicles, purchasing and finance options.

HGV Transport Industry. Oversaw the operational management of three sites, dealing with rentals and maintenance of HGV trailer units. Maintained customer database and suppliers’ invoice records. Also dealt with breakdown enquiries and controlled the necessary response.

Automotive Industry. Started as a service advisor but after a year went on to sales department. This was a busy Nissan & Citroen dealership.

Printing Industry. Worked in a busy printing environment, arranging production & delivery requirements.

Building Industry. Covered the West London area working for a large group of building supply stores.