GARY HOWITT
Townsville,Australia
Summary
With a robust background in trade sales and logistics management, my expertise lies in driving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency at Knauf Australia. My tenure in the building and plasterboard industry has honed my skills in inventory management, warehousing, and logistics, ensuring seamless service delivery. My role as Trade Sales Assistant Manager is anchored in a commitment to excellence and continuous learning, enabling me to adapt to the evolving demands of the building industry. Collaborating with a dynamic team, we strive to exceed customer expectations, leveraging tools like the MK8 PC program, SAP program and Excel to optimize operations. Driven professional successful at merchandising products and attracting loyal customers through personalized service. Understands customer needs and customizes sales approaches. Friendly and upbeat individual familiar with customer service practices and sales principles.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Sales Assistant Manager
Knauf Australia
Townsville, Australia
02.2020 - 07.2024
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management Cert II & Cert III, MK8 Pc program, SAP program, excel spread sheets, first aid officer, OH&S, Admin reporting, Banking, Kronos Employee Pays, Contracting
Trade Sales Assistant Manager
USG Boral Building Products
Townsville, Australia
07.2015 - 03.2022
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management Cert II & Cert III, MK8 Pc program, excel spread sheets, first aid officer, OH&S, Admin reporting, Banking, Kronos Employee Pays, Contracting
Trade Sales Assistant Manager
USGBoral Building Products
Cairns, Australia
02.2014 - 07.2015
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management Cert II & Cert III, MK8 Pc program, excel spread sheets, first aid officer, OH&S, Admin reporting, Banking, Kronos Employee Pays, Contracting
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
Cairns, Australia
06.2007 - 02.2014
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management Cert II & Cert III, MK8 Pc program, excel spread sheets, first aid officer, OH&S, Admin reporting
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
LURNEA, Australia
10.2005 - 05.2007
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management, MK8 Pc program, excel spread sheets, first aid officer, OH&S, Admin reporting, delivery offsider
2IC TRADES SALE REP
STUD & TRACK
PENRITH, Australia
01.2004 - 12.2005
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management, MK8 Pc program, excel spread sheets, banking, first aid officer,delivery offsider
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
CASTLE HILL, Australia
01.2003 - 12.2004
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management, MK8 Pc program, excel spread sheets, fist aid officer,OH&S, Admin reporting, delivery offsider
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
LURNEA, Australia
01.2000 - 05.2003
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, customer service, telemarketing, inventory, warehousing, logistics management, MK8 Pc program, excel spread sheets, banking, first aid officer, OH&S, Admin reporting
STOREMAN
Boral
MINCHINBURY, Australia
10.1992 - 12.2000
- PLASTERBOARD Makeup of customers orders & forklift driving, delivery offsider
Education
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
12.2011
Kempsey High
12.1991
Greystanes High
12.1986
school of life
01.1972
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Merchandising
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Management
- Sales
- Account Management
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Operations Management
- New Business Development
- Logistics Management
- Forklift Operation
- First Aid
- Banking
- Contracting
- Microsoft Excel
- Telemarketing
- People Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Service Levels
- Customer Experience
- Customer Service
- Sales Management
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Team Building
- Building Materials
- Warehouse Management
- Transportation Planning
- OH&S
- Office Administration
- Employee Payroll
- CRM
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical Skills
- Chief Warden
- Project Planning
- Salesforcecom
- IT Solutions
- Kronos Timekeeping
- Business Development
- Social Media
- Quotations
- Fire Safety
- B2B
- Ubsafe
- Credit Management
- Team Leadership
- Salesforce
- SAP Program
- Processing payments
- Merchandising proficiency
- Cash Handling
- Cash Register Operation
- Returns and exchanges
- Product Merchandising
- Stock management
- Opening and closing procedures
- Payment Processing
- Product Knowledge
- Retail Merchandising
- Customer Assistance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sales and Promotions
- Store Organization
- Staff Support
- Self Motivation
- Positive Customer Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Brand Promotion
- Damaged goods returns
- Reliable and Responsible
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Multitasking
- Friendly and Helpful
Personal Information
- Gary Howitt
- Date of Birth: 12/22/72
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Australian
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
References
- Craig Melberzs, Siniat Australia, Townsville, 0460 921 136
- Craig Donnelly, Cairns Hardware, Cairns, 0400 034 844
- John Sadek, Cairns Hardware, Cairns, 0427 575 248
- Scott Wagenmakers, Cairns H/w Herbert Hall, Charters Towers, 0497 300 344
- Steve McAndrews, Rondo Rep FNQ, Townsville, 0418 181 573
- Brian Franks, Knauf FNQ Rep, Cairns, 0493 729 912
- Chris Cottle, Knauf Caboolture Manager, Caboolture, 0401 892 128
- Brendan Tucker, Knauf logistics coordinator, Brisbane, 0401 892 100
- Lance Tobin, Knauf Sales Rep, Brisbane, 0401 896 399
- Scott Mennie, Knauf manager, Canberra, 0401 885 446
- Rick Cotton, Trademark Screws Rep, Brisbane, 0437 574 500
- Peter Paris, Irene Paris & Co, Ingham, 0428 761 087
- Sharon, MITRE 10 Tully, Tully, 0400 995 813
- Mark Spaulding, PMC Cairns, Cairns, 0487 358 699
- Rob Taylor, CQ Building Supplies, Rockhampton, 0427 920 110
- Tim Dicton, Ausdic Transport, Townsville, 0424 167 090
- Dee Mayer, Siniat, Townsville, 0452 433 020
- Jim Townsend, Siniat, Townsville, 0427 816 633
- Peter Stevens, Jetko Pty Ltd, Townsville, 0475 861 032
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trade Sales Assistant Manager
Knauf Australia
02.2020 - 07.2024
Trade Sales Assistant Manager
USG Boral Building Products
07.2015 - 03.2022
Trade Sales Assistant Manager
USGBoral Building Products
02.2014 - 07.2015
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
06.2007 - 02.2014
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
10.2005 - 05.2007
2IC TRADES SALE REP
STUD & TRACK
01.2004 - 12.2005
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
01.2003 - 12.2004
2IC TRADE SALES REP
Boral
01.2000 - 05.2003
STOREMAN
Boral
10.1992 - 12.2000
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Kempsey High
Greystanes High
school of life
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