BRADLEY FITZPATRICK
PELICAN WATERS,QLD
Summary
20 years of industry experience with first employer, including 15-person supervisory leadership. Managed daily operations for skin and hide department, coordinating logistics and forklift operations. Built sales and consultancy capability in skin and hide industry following transition to independent business. Now looking at a career change locally here on the sunshine coast.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Self Employed
PELICAN WATERS, QLD
01.2014 - Current
- Act as a Sales Consultant in the sheepskin industry to source sheepskin and hides for the export market to china.
- Analyse the market to introduce efficient sales strategies and grow business and volume of product.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and service agreements with prospective buyers.
- Engaged clients to strengthen communication and address specific requirements on the quality of sheepskins, including grading and packing.
- Traveled regularly to inspect products and train employees to correctly grade and pack sheepskins to a high-quality standard.
- Identified business needs and weaknesses to implement changes and drive improvements.
- Collaborate with clients to build and foster positive business relationships.
- Ensure a safe work environment following all OH&S standards and procedures.
SHEEPSKIN SALES MANAGER
ARARAT MEAT EXPORTS
ARARAT, VICTORIA
08.1993 - 12.2013
- - Managed sheepskin product handling for export sales, overseeing processing, grading, and packing to ensure product quality.
- - Built strong relationships with international clients, primarily in the Chinese market, to expand the customer base and enhance sales opportunities.
- - Led and supervised a team of 15 employees to support daily operations in fast-paced skin department and maintain efficient workflow.
- Coordinated stock control to maintain inventory accuracy, supported efficient operations and timely order fulfillment.
- Operated a forklift to load and unload trucks and containers for export in a safe and professional manner.
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently in a timely manner.
- Adhered to all OH&S standards to ensure a safe work environment.
Education
CHC33015 INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
STEPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Caloundra, QLD05-2021
VCE
ARARAT SECONDARY COLLEGE VCE YEAR 12
Ararat, VIC11-1992
Skills
- Export sales
- Market analysis
- Price negotiation
- Product Quality Assurance
- Customer relationship management
- Team Leadership
- Stock control
- OH&S compliance
- Time management
- Communication strategies
- 25 years Forklift experience
- 20 years supervisor experience
Certification
- HR LICENCE OPEN (B)
- LF FORKLIFT LICENCE 25+ YEARS
- DG LICENCE
- EWP LICENCE
- WHITE CARD CONSTRUCTION NORTHERN TERRITORY
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
SHEEPSKIN SALES MANAGER
ARARAT MEAT EXPORTS
08.1993 - 12.2013
CHC33015 INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
STEPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING
VCE
ARARAT SECONDARY COLLEGE VCE YEAR 12