Christopher Benbow
Berkeley Vale,NSW
Summary
Proven success in supplier management and financial monitoring, driving competitive contract negotiations. Expertise in market research and strategic planning ensures effective partnerships and resource optimization. Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buisness owner
Self employed
Berkeley vale, NSW
08.2017 - Current
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
- Investigated new technologies that could improve efficiency within the organization.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Conducted growth research to identify new opportunities within the current climate.
- Identified and recruited staff members.
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial profit and losses for the business.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress in order to meet deadlines and finish dates with developers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies to ensure the business was always running at a competitive rate.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives by adapting the buisness to new ventures to enable a steady income flow.
National Business Development Manager
Management Resource Solutions
Southport, QLD
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed and implemented a strategic plan for national business growth.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients and partners in the industry.
- Monitored industry trends to capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
- Negotiated contracts with customers ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties.
- Identified new market opportunities and assessed their potential impact on business objectives.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when conducting business activities.
- Assisted in creating pricing plans that maximized profits while remaining competitively priced.
- Provided regular progress reports on key performance indicators related to business development initiatives.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Mechanical Engineering
TAFE NSW
NSW01-2012
Skills
- Supplier management
- Financial monitoring
- Market research across the board
- Contract negotiation
- Business planning/implementation
- Business development and growth
- Client relationship and ongoing management
- New business developments and growth
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buisness owner
Self employed
08.2017 - Current
National Business Development Manager
Management Resource Solutions
02.2016 - 07.2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Mechanical Engineering
TAFE NSW
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