Justin Squires

• Develop long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
• Generate increased sales revenue through effective lead generation and follow-up efforts.
• Facilitate smooth transactions by efficiently handling paperwork, processing payments, and addressing any concerns or questions from the client promptly.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research and analysis, contributing to company growth objectives.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms while maintaining budgetary constraints.
• Build strong relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding their needs, promoting repeat business opportunities.
• Develop project plans and schedules to set clear expectations, resulting in improved team productivity.
• Enhanced supplier relationships, negotiating better pricing and delivery terms for consumables.

Achievements:

• Surpassed budget by 65% as well as the required gross profit
• Won the Sales Achievement Award for 2021/22

• Generated new business and achieved sales growth by creating and implementing effective marketing strategies.
• Expanded market presence by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
• Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and retention.
• Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• Supported contract negotiations with key clients, ensuring adherence to established pricing guidelines while maintaining strong business relationships.

Achievements:

• 40% increase in sales in 2020
• Assisting the owners with all facets of running their business from marketing to staff, operations and training.

• Managed daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
• Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
• Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff
• Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
• Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
• Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing high-quality service standards and staff training programs.
• Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new patrons, resulting in higher foot traffic and improved revenue.
• Mentored and developed staff members, fostering an environment that promoted professional growth within the team.
• Implemented effective inventory management systems to minimize waste and control food costs.
• Managed payroll, accounts payable and receivable functions
• Strengthened relationships with local resources by networking with community organisations and service providers.
• Full P&L responsibility
• Strategy and marketing

Achievements:

• Re-engaged the local customer base to drive sales to $1.7 million, a 70% increase in 10 years
• Grew the team to 30 high performing team members

• Built relationships through face-to-face business
• Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
• Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
• Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
• Implemented innovative strategies to increase product visibility within the assigned territory while maintaining a professional brand image.

Achievement:

• Won Omega’s largest contract worth $600K per year

• Warehousing
• Goods receivable and dispatch
• Stocktake
• Sales
• Purchasing
• Product technical support
• Merchandising