Paul Sostheim
Mount Clear,Vic
Summary
I have 17 years experienced inside sales and sales management. I am seeking a position in which I can contribute my skills and experience, which offers challenging culture
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Mitre 10
Ballarat , Vic
12.2023 - Current
- Scheduled maintenance tasks and ensured all equipment was functioning properly.
- Developed contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges, minimizing impact on project timeline.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Store Manager
Haymes Paint
Ballarat
07.2018 - 11.2023
- Managing day to day operations with emphasis on sales and safety
- Staff coaching, Mentoring and developing a strong culture
- Staff Rostering
- Stock Management
- Merchandising and instore displays
- Inventory Management
- Account development
- Business development
- Servicing Western Victoria
- Increase in sales by 30% over a 3 year period
Dry Goods Manager
Coles
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Managing day to day operations
- Staff coaching, developing team members
- Merchandising and stock presentation
- Building a safety and compliance culture
Store Manager
Target Colac
Colac
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Managing day to day operations with emphasis on increasing sales and KPIs
- Staff Coaching, Mentoring and developing a strong sales team culture
- Staff and management rostering and costings
- Designing in store displays and merchandising
- Focus on budgeting and store costing
- Building a safety and compliance culture
Store Manager
Target Horsham
Horsham
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Managing day to day operations with emphasis on increasing sales and KPI's
- Handling stock rotation, credit claims, faulty products and repair items
- Staff Coaching, Mentoring and developing a strong sales team culture
- Staff and management rostering and costings
- Designing in store displays and merchandising
- Focus on budgeting and store costing
Store Manager
Harvey Norman Computers Horsham
Horsham
12.2008 - 10.2015
- Designing new Planograms, in store displays and merchandising
- Presented and promoted new items
- Working closely with Sales representatives
- Technical support
- Stocktake and inventory reports
- Staff Management and training
- Coaching, Mentoring and developing a strong sales team culture
Relief Franchisee
Harvey Norman Computers Horsham
Horsham
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Due to Franchisee absence due to illness I was in charge of all sales and day to day operations of the business, which I have used to increase my knowledge and business development
Sales Assistant
Harvey Norman Electrical Horsham
Horsham
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managing sales budgets and targets
- Stock ordering and inventory
- House Keeping
- Customer relations
- Merchandising and displays
Produce Assistant Supervisor
Safeway Horsham
Horsham
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Merchandising
- Stocktake and inventory reporting
- Customer Service
Assistant Manager / Floor Manager
Harvey Norman Computers Cranbourne
Cranbourne
- Managing sales budgets and targets
- Merchandising and displays
Education
Completed year 12 -
St Brigids College
Horsham01.1999
Skills
- Promotional planning
- Hourly shift management
- Personnel development
- Store operations oversight
- Culture development
- Loss prevention
- Leading staff meetings
- Merchandise planning
- Sales professional
Hobbies and Interests
- Movies
- Sport
- Upcycling
- Reading
Awards
- Product Care Captain of the year, 2014, Harvey Norman, Australia and New Zealand
- Computers and Communications MVP, 2010, Harvey Norman
- Flexirent Golden Boot winner Division 8, 2010, Horsham
- Outstanding Sales Achievement Award, 2009, Harvey Norman
- Computers and Communication MVP, 2007, Cranbourne
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award, 2003
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/17/81
Timeline
Site Manager
Mitre 10
12.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Haymes Paint
07.2018 - 11.2023
Dry Goods Manager
Coles
09.2017 - 07.2018
Store Manager
Target Colac
04.2017 - 09.2017
Store Manager
Target Horsham
10.2015 - 04.2017
Relief Franchisee
Harvey Norman Computers Horsham
10.2010 - 01.2011
Store Manager
Harvey Norman Computers Horsham
12.2008 - 10.2015
Sales Assistant
Harvey Norman Electrical Horsham
01.2004 - 01.2006
Produce Assistant Supervisor
Safeway Horsham
01.1996 - 01.2004
Assistant Manager / Floor Manager
Harvey Norman Computers Cranbourne
Completed year 12 -
St Brigids College