Ian Hunter
Beaumont Hills,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Retail Sales Manager and Music Coordinator with a proven track record in boosting sales performance and enhancing customer engagement through strategic planning and effective product merchandising. Excelled in roles at Maxx Music and Virgin Music Distribution, demonstrating strong customer service and sales expertise. Skilled in inventory management and critical thinking, adopting the company ethos.
Life long music head, obsessive vinyl buyer, film buff, concert goer.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Manager
Maxx Music Pty
11.2014 - Current
- Musical Instrument, Pro Audio & Tech Sales
- Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
- Product management, stock ordering & Inventory
- Boosted sales performance by implementing effective visual merchandising and store layouts.
- Trained new sales associates on company policies, selling techniques, and customer service best practices to maximize their potential.
- Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
Music Coordinator
Virgin Music Distribtion
01.2009 - 06.2014
Product management of new releases by artists on Virgin Music, or associated and distributed labels.
Artist and Creative Development Manager
Universal Music Group. UMG
04.2003 - 09.2008
Working on all aspects of new artist development for Universal Nordic region - steering new potential signings through their initial recordings, tours, and presentation strategies, with a view to contractual outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
University of York UK
City Of York. UKSkills
- Customer service
- Retail operations
- Sales expertise
- Driven work ethic
- Love Music & Tech
- Customer engagement
- Cash handling
- Critical thinking
- Store opening and closing
- Upselling strategies
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Product merchandising
Accomplishments
Once upon a time aspiring musician, latterly A&R person with over 6 million sales to my credit. Worked on projects for The Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, The Kooks, amongst many more. Still a an occasional visiting lecturer to Australian Institute of Music, when time allows, inspiring the next generation hopefully. Considered to be a very strong communicator.
Moved to Aus to get married and happily enjoying a quieter side of life than I did for 20 years working with musical artists.
Certification
NVQ Levels 1,2 & 3 in Strategic Marketing.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Swedish
Full Professional
Interests
Music, Film, Travel Concerts, F1, Creative Writing
Timeline
Retail Sales Manager
Maxx Music Pty
11.2014 - Current
Music Coordinator
Virgin Music Distribtion
01.2009 - 06.2014
Artist and Creative Development Manager
Universal Music Group. UMG
04.2003 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
University of York UK
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