Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Nick Fetherstonhaugh

Jamestown,SA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in increasing sales revenue at WSB Distributors and enhancing customer satisfaction across various roles. Skilled in customer relations and data management, I excel in leadership and teamwork, driving operational improvements and achieving company goals. Expertise in machinery sales and a background in farm operations underscore my ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machinery Sales

WSB Distributors
Jamestown, SA
08.2014 - 02.2025
  • Increase sales revenue through the sale of machinery and accessories.
  • Building strong and effective relationships with both current and future customers to meet their wants and needs.
  • Valuation of customer machines for trade-in purposes.
  • Communicate with service and parts regarding customers' requirements.
  • Work with management to achieve the company's goals and work to budgets.
  • Farm visits.
  • Field Days and Demonstrations.

Motorcycle Salesperson

Bills Motorcycles
Adelaide, SA
03.2006 - 08.2014
  • Involved in all aspects of motorcycle sales
  • Performed product demonstrations to potential buyers.
  • Collaborated with colleagues regarding strategies for improving sales performance.
  • Followed up with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction levels were met.
  • Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
  • Ensured that the dealership's inventory was up-to-date and accurate.

Shift Operator

Pasminco Port Pirie Smelter
Port Pirie, SA
01.1997 - 03.2006
  • Responsible for all aspects of the final production of lead products for both the domestic and international markets.
  • Working with management to meet set goals and reduce operating costs.
  • Quality control reforms.
  • Involved in implementing self-directing work teams, resulting in increased production on back shifts.
  • Rewriting safety procedures resulting in fewer workplace injuries.
  • Commissioning the new Process Effluent Treatment plant.

Painter and Decorator

M & C S King
Port Augusta, SA
03.1992 - 01.1997
  • Painter and decorator in the domestic and commercial industry.
  • Mixing and blending of paints.
  • Leaise with customers for start times, and after completion, call backs.
  • Worked with the housing trust to complete work allocated within budget and on time.

Family Farm Worker / Shearer

J R & D M Fetherstonhaugh
Bangor , SA
01.1983 - 03.1992
  • Involved in all aspects of a family farm.
  • Machinery operation and servicing.
  • Shearing and wool classing.
  • Sheep breeding programs for both wool and fat lamb production.
  • Working on operational budgets.
  • Crop rotations.
  • Machinery purchases

Education

High School Diploma -

Rostrevor College
Adelaide, SA
11-1982

Murray Town Primary
Murray Town, SA
11-1977

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Working with management
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Data management
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Basic Computer (Don't own one)

Affiliations

  • Involved in off road motorcycle coaching
  • President and treasurer of the Bundaleer motorcycle club
  • Working on community projects
  • Gardening
  • 4WD and camping

Accomplishments

  • Bourgault salesman of the year for SA and Victoria 2016
  • Many motorcycling awards but proudest was a finisher at the 100th 24hr road trial 2024

Certification

  • Fork Lift license number 756815 expires 1/07/2026

Timeline

Machinery Sales

WSB Distributors
08.2014 - 02.2025

Motorcycle Salesperson

Bills Motorcycles
03.2006 - 08.2014

Shift Operator

Pasminco Port Pirie Smelter
01.1997 - 03.2006

Painter and Decorator

M & C S King
03.1992 - 01.1997

Family Farm Worker / Shearer

J R & D M Fetherstonhaugh
01.1983 - 03.1992

High School Diploma -

Rostrevor College

Murray Town Primary
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