Richard Potter
Summary
Seasoned Sign writer with more than 20 years of experience in fast-paced sign companies . Excellent with Corel Draw and Adobe programs Photoshop/Illustrator. Track record of achieving exceptional results in seeing through from start to finish and explaining what needs be done to get the job at hand finished efficiently and productively. Voted in the top 50 most influential people within the sign industry under the age of 40 by the sign writing industry in 2012.
Focused Sales Consultant providing exciting product demonstrations and convincing leads to purchase. Detailed and quick-paced. Pursuing new sales-driven role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
West Orange Motors
Orange, NSW
08.2022 - Current
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and tailored product recommendations.
- Nurtured leads through consistent follow-ups, ultimately converting prospects into satisfied customers.
- Generated increased sales revenue through effective lead generation and follow-up efforts.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and product offerings – applying knowledge gained to better serve customers.
- Strengthened brand reputation by delivering superior customer experiences that fostered loyalty and repeat business.
- Exceeded quota expectations consistently through diligent prospecting efforts and effective pipeline management techniques.
Director
XFactor Signs
St Clair
04.2004 - 03.2022
- Everyday running of my own business Answering of phones Invoicing Sales Time Management Instructing Troubleshooting Avery specialist installer 3M graphics installer Quoting including site inspections Liaising with customers Design, manufacturing and installation of various signage and vehicle wraps including cars, trucks, boats and planes Running of Roland printers and running of Versaworks Receiving and Dispatch of goods Various time management skills Purchasing of stock Stock control
Trainer
Xfactor Signs
Sydney
02.2002 - 09.2019
- Showcasing the latest wrapping techniques every year since 2003 3M, Avery and Arlon Dealing with Sign companies that are new and well established to the industry also the general public.
Installer/Production manager
Admire Graphics
Sydney
07.1999 - 04.2004
- Everyday Sign production running of the NSW 3M Scotchprint machine including cleaning and maintenance Working closely with 3M graphics with site inspections for large scale jobs One of the first companies to be dealing with car wrapping in Australia with the technology from 3M Graphics this including intensive wrapping with top wrappers from 3M Japan Overseeing a team of installers for the Olympic games installs of all the bus wraps
- Prepress of graphics for vehicle and signage wraps
Signwriter
Barry's Signs
Girraween
01.1992 - 02.1995
- Family owned business, Answering of phones time management Sign set up using Corel Draw and Signus 3 yrs of TAFE (Sign-writing course) Cutting vinyl to manufacturing signs and going onsite to install Site inspections and measure ups
Education
Landscaping -
TAFE Ryde
12.1997
Signwriting Course -
Tafe NSW Ultimo
12.1995
High school diploma -
Girraween High School
12.1991
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Active Listening
- Management Skills
- Communication
- Product and service knowledge
- CRM proficiency
- Customer liaison
- Trade show representation
- Demonstrations
References
- Grant Bow, Admark Graphics, 0419 419 725
- Mark Tailby, Former owner of Graphic artmart, 0419 012 873
- Michael Perry , Reliable IT 0408 676 847
- Wasim Farhart , Clean Plus Chemicals 0411 220 003
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Enduro riding
Timeline
Sales Consultant
West Orange Motors
08.2022 - Current
Director
XFactor Signs
04.2004 - 03.2022
Trainer
Xfactor Signs
02.2002 - 09.2019
Installer/Production manager
Admire Graphics
07.1999 - 04.2004
Signwriter
Barry's Signs
01.1992 - 02.1995
Landscaping -
TAFE Ryde
Signwriting Course -
Tafe NSW Ultimo
High school diploma -
Girraween High School