PHILIP (PHIL) HUDSON
OCEAN GROVE,VIC
Summary
Results-driven sales manager bringing several years of experience in product development, promotion and optimisation. Skilled in developing lasting client rapport based on knowledgeable support and consistent service. Proficient in developing and applying advanced marketing, prospecting and merchandising strategies to accomplish promotional goals. Demonstrated success in building networks and supporting branding objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales/Project Manager
Hardware Abouts
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Configuring and maintaining their website implementation project.
- Retail and Wholesale sales of kitchen hardware including handles, hinges, drawer runners and board.
- Answering phone calls, email and face to face sales.
- Processing and despatching Online sales.
- Interpreting customer requirements and providing product options.
- Value adding/up-selling to orders.
- Inventory management.
- Maintain products in the database.
- Check off orders against delivery dockets.
- Plan runs and drive rigid trucks to deliver goods to customers.
- Perform regular visual safety inspections to premises and vehicles.
Owner Operator
Graffiti Eaters Sydenham
Sunbury, VIC
12.2017 - 09.2023
- Performed day to day running of a successful small business.
- Lead generation.
- Answered sales enquiries.
- Worked to a high safety standards and within all guidelines including fuel sites such as 7-11.
- Established the best way to clean assets without damaging them.
- Completed Invoicing for all jobs.
- Managed debtors and ensured customers paid on time.
- Managed casual employees.
- Used MYOB to manage the financial side of the business and Simpro for job management.
- As the name suggests this was a franchise business where we removed graffiti and cleaned and protected hard surfaces.
Workshop Manager
Warequip Solutions
Footscray, VIC
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered comprehensive vehicle maintenance services to a varied clientele, encompassing large-scale commercial entities and retail customers for brands including Polaris and Taylor Dunn.
- Managed 5 technicians, ensuring they were productive and working in a safe manner.
- Assisted in diagnosing and providing solutions for vehicle faults.
- Managed the customer appointment calendar keeping the technicians busy and also selecting the best technician for the job.
- Created job cards and invoices for each job.
- Provided and managed quotations for customer repairs.
Education
Sunbury Secondary College
Sunbury, VICSkills
- Communication via phone
- Communication via email
- Communication face-to-face
- Problem solving
- Solution-based sales
- Administration
- Fault Finding
- Critical decision-making
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Stakeholder liaison
- Time management
- Supervised and trained team members
References
- Paul Sawbridgeworth, Managing Director of Hardware Abouts, 0419 349 714
- Allan Driver, Operations Manager of The Graffiti Eaters, 0407 535 892
- Regan Carr, Managing Director of Warequip Solutions, 0412 460 404
Certifications & Licences
- EWP over 11M licence
- Construction Safety White Card
- Working at heights
- Working With Children Check
- HR truck licence
- WPCG clearance ticket
Timeline
Sales/Project Manager
Hardware Abouts
09.2023 - 12.2025
Owner Operator
Graffiti Eaters Sydenham
12.2017 - 09.2023
Workshop Manager
Warequip Solutions
04.2015 - 12.2017
Sunbury Secondary College