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Ryan Mcleod

Curlewis,VIC

Summary

Focused, organized and committed to fostering high-productivity and morale. Advanced communication and presentation skills. Top-producing National Sales Manager with a history of achievement at all levels. Persuasive communicator and strategic planner with strong problem

solving skills. Expert in sales, general management and team building bringing a 14-year track record of success.

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

OWNER
04.2021 - Current


Managed day-to-day business operations.

  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

National Sales Manager

Australian Machinery Wholesalers & National Trucks
08.2007 - 03.2021
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Grew market penetration and sales figures by leveraging supplier relationships and personally overseeing negotiations
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
  • Improved sales processes to streamline customer acquisition and onboarding strategies.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
  • Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
  • Take pride in keeping clients updated with purchases ,deliveries and delays
  • Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Automotive Spray Painter

Belmont Prestige Paint And Panel
06.2003 - 01.2007
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting.
  • Committed to providing quality work
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
  • Protected all surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project.
  • Coordinated new paint coats with original manufacturer color specifications

Skills

  • Decision making and critical thinking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Team Development
  • Safety and compliance with eye for detail
  • Business Development
  • Operations management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Policies and Procedures Implementation
  • Team Leadership
  • Superb time management skills
  • Risk management
  • Transportation Regulations
  • Adherence to high customer service standards
  • Complaint resolution
  • Personnel training and development
  • Customer Satisfaction

Accomplishments

  • Perfected presentation, advertising, marketing and dealing with customers and their changing needs.
  • Over-seeing staff, team building development and continued learning
  • Clear understanding of Compliance & Safe operating procedures
  • Understanding of cooperate structures
  • Holding Victorian HC, Forklift, Excavator, Mobile Crane, Construction Card, with industry understanding
  • Collaborating with team members.
  • Drove record-high sales that elevated the store's ranking in the company to #1 Australia wide
  • Won Salesman of the year award 3 years in a row
  • Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.

Timeline

Owner

OWNER
04.2021 - Current

National Sales Manager

Australian Machinery Wholesalers & National Trucks
08.2007 - 03.2021

Automotive Spray Painter

Belmont Prestige Paint And Panel
06.2003 - 01.2007
Ryan Mcleod