Summary
Skills
Work History
Overview
Education
Personal and Interests
Work Preference
Work Availability
Software
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
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Julie Stackpole

Julie Stackpole

Redland Bay,QLD

Summary

Self-motivated, seasoned sales professional seeking a company that wishes to achieve it's goals and enjoy sustainable growth.

Experienced in new business development and retaining great customers who will gladly make quality referrals for years to come.

Skilled in fostering strong client relationships and innovative problem-solving, ensuring project success.

Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success.

Enjoys working in an encouraging, positive team environment where individuals can work to their strengths, and build on their skills and abilities.

Skills

  • Highly motivated in achieving and exceeding sales targets and generating new business
  • Strong confident sales skills, built up over years of experience with many different types of clients, using communication, product knowledge and presentation skills to secure high value sales
  • Client Relationship Management, with clear and regular communication, building trust and loyalty resulting in repeat business and quality referrals
  • Knowledgeable and practical in finding solutions to challenges
  • New Business Development, finding prospects, networking and partnership building, turning prospects into clients
  • Professional presentation, effective time management, computer literate, social media savvy
  • Willing to listen, learn and ask questions as required
  • Team player with ability to inspire, encourage and mentor colleagues

Work History

Retail Shop Owner

Self-employeed
Auckland
03.2019 - 05.2023
  • Developed a large, loyal, physical and social media customer base by consistently delivering high-quality service and sourcing an extensive and unique product range.
  • Pro-actively engaged with customers to build rapport, increase sales, and encourage repeat business.
  • Established strong relationships with wholesalers domestically and internationally,, leveraging these connections for exclusive access to new products or preferential buying terms.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised a team of employees, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving store goals.
  • Adapted business strategy in response to changing market conditions or consumer preferences, demonstrating a proactive approach to managing the shop''s overall success.
  • Managed inventory levels efficiently, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing overhead costs.

Sales Manager and Interior Designer

Julie Stackpole - Upholstery And Interiors Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
01.1998 - 03.2019
  • As owner and operator, I met/discussed with prospects and clients, about their specific requirements, made recommendations, conducted site measures, presented concept boards and descriptions, provided detailed quotes and signed up clients to acceptance of contract of works to be done.
  • Developed many loyal client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Selected and sourced materials, furniture, drapery, blinds, floorings, wall-coverings and paint schemes, lighting, and home decor accessories to ensure the client's home/business met project objectives and they received a stunning new space that they would be ecstatic about.
  • Project managed entire teams of contractors, suppliers, and artisans effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget parameters. Collaborated with other design professionals on joint projects.
  • Sole salesperson for all upholstery and interior design work, providing an income for 6 in-house staff, with annual sales being between $900,000 and $1.1 mill, and with a gross profit margin of 27-33 % for years 2000 - 2018 (until the business ceased operating due to divorce).

ORIX Leasing and Finance, Sales Support

ORIX
Auckland, New Zealand
03.1996 - 01.1998
  • Sales Assistant to the National Key Account Manager NZ.
  • Calculating and producing leasing contracts and presenting to clients on behalf of the KAM.
  • Collaborated with KAM to develop tailored strategies for each of the top 50 clients in NZ.
  • Day to day key client management and services mostly by phone or email, but also by client visits.
  • Reporting to the KAM and National General Sales Manager with weekly and monthly Sales Reports, and updating on feedback and trends in the market.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Education

Diploma of Business - Sales And Marketing

Auckland Institute of Technology
Auckland
03.1998

Personal and Interests

Moving to the Sunshine State of Queensland has been a life long dream, ever since a holiday to Coolangatta when I was 14 years old. Now I am finally here, permanently, I intend to make the most of the warm sunny days and beautiful idyllic beaches. To start with, I'll keep it simple with beach walks, sun seeking and decorating our little home in Redland Bay.

In New Zealand, I was very competitive at the sport of Eventing and had my own team of horses, with which I traveled up and down the country riding in National level events, and winning some National Titles along the way. I have ridden horses since I was 9, and loved the unique bond that formed between horse and rider enabling them to push aside fear and trust in one another. I have now decided to gracefully bow out of such high risk sports, and enjoy the simple pleasures of beach escapades, sightseeing and visiting quaint towns and enjoying strolling around local markets.

My partner, Richard and I both wanted to start afresh, so we decided what better way to do it than by moving country! Richard was able to transfer from his work in Auckland and is now working at the Queensland branch in Pinkenba. We have just bought a little unit in the village of Redland Bay, and now that our 3 cats having arrived, we are very happy to call this place 'home'.

I am rested, motivated, full of enthusiasm and ready to sink my teeth into a new full time job. I hope you will agree that I will be valuable asset to your company!

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork-life balance

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Microsoft Office suite

Google suite

Social Media Management

SEO

Dropbox, Canva, Adobe Photoshop

Accomplishments

  • Consistently grew my Upholstery and Interior Design business year on year, resulting in over $1.6 mill pa in sales, with a gross profit margin of 30-33 % for years 20 - 2019 (until the business ceased operating due to divorce).
  • Managed my own business on Amazon - North America (2014 - 2019) where I designed, produced and sold my own products. My products included kitchen scales, bathroom scales and luggage scales. I ran this business whilst I was still operating my other business in Upholstery and Interior Design in New Zealand. This business was started on a shoestring and grew to a sales turnover of $125k pa (until the business ceased operating due to divorce)
  • On a more personal level, I competed nationally as an Event Rider, training a team of 4-8 horses throughout the year, and winning and placing in National Title competitions.

Certification

  • New Zealand Diploma of Business, (1997) Auckland
  • NC Diploma of Interior Design, (2000) Auckland
  • 2 years of Bachelor of Science, Auckland University
  • Higher School Certificate - in Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Biology and Geography

Interests

Travelling - domestic and international

Animal Welfare

Hiking and general fitness

Timeline

Retail Shop Owner

Self-employeed
03.2019 - 05.2023

Sales Manager and Interior Designer

Julie Stackpole - Upholstery And Interiors Ltd
01.1998 - 03.2019

ORIX Leasing and Finance, Sales Support

ORIX
03.1996 - 01.1998

Diploma of Business - Sales And Marketing

Auckland Institute of Technology
Julie Stackpole