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Kylie Skaines

The Oaks,NSW

Summary

Dynamic loyal sales professional with demonstrated success in relationship building, negotiating and developing new business within strategic accounts.

Over 30 years experience in sales & account management within the electrical cable industry.

Self-motivated, driven and adaptable with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and growth.

Experience in leadership, training and mentoring. Strong communicator and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

Capability to influence and engage with all levels in an organisation with customers and internally from branch staff, managers, regional managers, category and senior management.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

National Key Account Manager

Nexans Olex
02.2017 - 06.2023
  • National Management of Key Partner, with regular local & global interaction and reporting.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships across all levels of Category, Senior Leadership Team, Marketing & Management teams to drive business growth through strategic initiatives.
  • Annual Trading Term negotiation with targeted focus on agreed strategies, resulting in sales and margin growth.
  • Ensure consistency and alignment with strategic initiatives planned between Key Account and Nexans Olex across all verticals.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Facilitated regular strategic meetings with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and develop action plans.
  • Prepared and delivered presentations to key customers to position products, services & differentiated offers.
  • Worked closely with National Internal & External Sales teams to ensure alignment on programmed sales promotions & campaigns driving success.

NSW Wholesale Sales Manager

Nexans Olex
06.2014 - 02.2017
  • Achieved established KPI's for state & regional sales team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on key customers.
  • Provided superior service to customers by quickly responding to requests, quotations and or concerns.
  • Developed methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets and promote business.
  • Business review with corporate key customers monthly
  • Responsible for monthly product forecast across all distribution in NSW

National Product Manager

Nexans Olex
02.2007 - 05.2014
  • Communicated effectively with all Internal & external team members to deliver updated information on new or improved product milestones.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Managed product presentations, demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Training cross functions across category's within my scope Data Security & Communication, Fire & Industrial.

Account Manager

Nexans Olex
11.2000 - 05.2007
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.

Education

Certificate in Frontline Business Management

Victoria University Secondary College - Deer Park Campus
Deer Park, VIC
05.2014

SPIN Selling Workshop

ATS Sales Training

Sales Tools & Methodology

Legal & Commercial Contracts Awarness

Compliance Training On Ethics And Inclusion

Moorebank High School

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Category Growth
  • Business Development
  • Account / Territory Development
  • Customer Service and Quotation Assistance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Promotions and Marketing Strategies
  • Customer Rapport
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Sales Negotiation
  • Global Awareness

Referees:

Tom Parton

Nexans Olex

National Sales Manager - Contractors & Industry

( Recently retired ) 

Mobile: 0412 810 363


Ian Harrison 

Slingco Australia

Executive GM - Asia Pacific

Mobile: 0449 976 196 


Stephen Howe

Rexel Australia

National Category Manager 

Mobile: 0417 060 607


Ian Haddon

Rexel Australia

Director Sales & Marketing

Mobile: 0400 892 208


Donovan Diesel

Nexans Olex

National Sales Manager - Wholesale

Mobile: 0466 773 833



Timeline

National Key Account Manager

Nexans Olex
02.2017 - 06.2023

NSW Wholesale Sales Manager

Nexans Olex
06.2014 - 02.2017

National Product Manager

Nexans Olex
02.2007 - 05.2014

Account Manager

Nexans Olex
11.2000 - 05.2007

Certificate in Frontline Business Management

Victoria University Secondary College - Deer Park Campus

SPIN Selling Workshop

ATS Sales Training

Sales Tools & Methodology

Legal & Commercial Contracts Awarness

Compliance Training On Ethics And Inclusion

Moorebank High School
Kylie Skaines