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Matthew Dahar

Ingleburn,NSW

Summary

Experienced Sales Leader with a decade-long track record of driving results. Known for a tenacious management style, leveraging strategic and analytical prowess to tackle challenges, attract clientele, and surpass profit goals. Committed Customer Service Representative adept at delivering outstanding service through attentive listening and effective problem-solving.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager NSW/ACT

Energetic Lighting Australia
11.2018 - Current
  • It's been a wonderful experience with Energetic Lighting Australia (ELA) where throughout this period, I've have managed to build substantial and sustainable relationships with key staff and strategic branches from various wholesalers
  • I have been successful in introducing stock packages into the network that were not initially stockists of the ELA range, also providing after hours entertainment for those that have participated in the regular promotions that I personally set up
  • Key Achievements: My budgets and KPI's have been exceeded year on year and I have been selected to represent my company at many different events and launches
  • These achievements have been recognised in promoting me to now lead the regional sales team though nurturing and example.

Warehouse assistant / Internal Sales / Project Co-Ordinator / Sales Representative

Aurora Lighting
08.2016 - 11.2018
  • I was with Aurora Lighting for 15 months having commenced as a Warehouse Assistant at the Ingleburn distribution centre before applying for and accepting an internal sales role at the Pyrmont Head Office and showroom
  • During this time, I was heavily involved in quoting projects, cross specifying options, using salesforce, speaking to contractors, up selling and processing orders
  • I subsequently applied for and accepted an external sales role as a NSW/ACT Sales Representative
  • Key Responsibilities Included:
  • Identifying new business and closing opportunities across a wide service offering
  • Pro-active face to face interaction with clients covering the region
  • Building and maintaining client relationships over an extended period to a variety of markets
  • Providing consulting services to clients to ensure our product meets the specification working in conjunction with the electrical wholesalers
  • Participation in frequent networking events
  • Promoted and informed clients of the new releases
  • Plan and maintain an ongoing monthly call cycle Key Achievements:
  • Meeting monthly sales budget and gross margin targets per month
  • Actively sourcing new project opportunities via Tier 1 and 2 Electrical contractors

Sales Consultant

Heinemann Duty Free Sydney International Airport
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Working with Heinemann Duty Free was a very exciting new role for me, each day I faced new tasks which involved learning brief languages, learning the products I was selling which were everchanging, swapping through morning and night shifts on a weekly basis and knowing each and every country's legal limit for alcohol and tobacco quantities
  • Key Responsibilities Included: Plan prepare and cost itineraries for clients
  • Liaise with agents, accommodation owners, airlines and other transport providers
  • Issue tickets, accommodation vouchers and all other relevant documentation
  • Confirm bookings and notify clients of luggage, insurance, medical, passport, visa and currency requirements
  • Process clients' visa applications
  • Restock shelves.

Storemen and Sales Assistant

Salmon Brothers Electrical
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • I worked at Salmon Brothers for just over a year as part of a small and dedicated team of professionals and have gained hands on experience in the store and on the sales counter
  • In doing so I acquired essential skills for dealing with face to face and over the phone transactions
  • I also became very efficient with the groups operating system (pronto) and with organising and prioritising various customer requests.

Counter and kitchen hand

Town Hall Hotel Newtown
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • I worked at the Town Hall Hotel Bistro (Newtown) as a counter and kitchen hand on a casual - on call basis
  • I greeted/interacted with customers recommending the menu/specials and taking their orders and payments
  • I also worked in the kitchen preparing the ingredients and orders as needed and called upon.

Apprentice Plumber

Genesis Plumbing
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • I worked as a plumber for just over a year but was never sure if signing up for an apprenticeship was something, I was certain on doing
  • I laboured as an apprentice for just over a year and during my tenure as a plumber I picked up on many skills that could be applicable in or out of an office
  • Responsibilities and Experience Rough ins Trenches Stacks Water connections Sewer Connections Gas Connections General Support Clean ups

Customer Service

McDonald's Minto
  • I was employed on a casual basis carrying out a hand full of shifts per month as needed and as schedules allowed
  • This role instilled in me the values of commitment, organisation and teamwork.

Christmas Casual

Michael Hill Jewellers - Liverpool
  • I was employed as a Christmas casual at the Liverpool store in 2010 and thoroughly enjoyed the interaction and experience.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Management - Management

University of Tech Sydney
09.2022

Skills

  • Direct Sales
  • Sales coordination
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Networking Events
  • Client Relationships
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Relationship Building
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Communication

Accomplishments

  • Recognized with the National Young Achiever Award by the Lighting Council Australia.
  • Consistently exceeded Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) year on year.
  • Achieved certification in Management.
  • Successfully addressed product issues through comprehensive consumer testing.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel to create efficient inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Spearheaded business development efforts, fostering valuable partnerships that significantly boosted revenue growth.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/21/95
  • Nationality: Australian

Stocks, Crypto, Economy, Sports, Reading

Over the past five years, I've immersed myself in both the stock market and crypto market, driven by a deep fascination with financial dynamics. This interest led me to pursue a foundational understanding of economics.

With a lifelong passion for sports, particularly soccer which I played for 15 years, I've also been an avid supporter of NRL and AFL.

Reading and continuous learning have always been paramount to me, providing immense satisfaction and growth opportunities.

Hobbies and Interests

Fitness, Gaming, Crypto, Property, NRL, AFL, Computers, Family interests.

Timeline

Sales Manager NSW/ACT

Energetic Lighting Australia
11.2018 - Current

Warehouse assistant / Internal Sales / Project Co-Ordinator / Sales Representative

Aurora Lighting
08.2016 - 11.2018

Sales Consultant

Heinemann Duty Free Sydney International Airport
02.2016 - 08.2016

Storemen and Sales Assistant

Salmon Brothers Electrical
01.2015 - 02.2016

Counter and kitchen hand

Town Hall Hotel Newtown
01.2014 - 12.2014

Apprentice Plumber

Genesis Plumbing
02.2013 - 04.2014

Customer Service

McDonald's Minto

Christmas Casual

Michael Hill Jewellers - Liverpool

Graduate Certificate in Management - Management

University of Tech Sydney
Matthew Dahar