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