Stuart Latimer
Ballina,QLD
Summary
I believe strongly in treating people as you'd like to treated yourself - with respect and fairness. In all situations, I believe that if I have made the commitment to do something, then to do it to the best of my ability and with conviction - so, to be the best that I can be. Loyalty and honesty are life principals that I believe are vitally important and which I take very seriously. I have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. I am a team player, I enjoy responsibility, and I have good energy, I am driven by my desire to exceed expectations and it is important to me to know that my contributions and dedication is helping build success in whatever I am doing, I enjoy seeing and helping others to succeed too. I have no criminal convictions nor any Police records nor driving convictions or disqualifications.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Partridge Jewellers (Rolex Official Agent)
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Developed strong product knowledge, enabling effective recommendations and upselling opportunities.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Met and exceeded sales targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
Business Development Manager
House of Travel and HOT Events
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Unfortunatley, due to Covid - 19 my role in the travel industry was made redundant
- My role as BDM was largely focused on growing the business through developing relationships with industry Suppliers, maintaining and developing our relationship with our existing Corporate clients and in managing the annual calendar for in-store travel functions for our retail clients and also to attract new clients to the business
- I managed our local marketing and advertising and I also managed all job applications by reducing large numbers of applicant CV's down to a short list for our GM and Company owner
- The Eventing side of the company specialised in Managing Company Conferences and Events both domestically and internationally my role was hands on in the management of these functions.
Director/Owner Operator
House of Travel Remuera, Auckland
07.2009 - 06.2017
- Prior to my position with House of Travel Christchurch City, I owned and operated House of Travel Remuera, Auckland for ten years and ran all aspects of the business taking it from an annual turnover of just under $3,000,000 (at time of purchase) to a turnover in excess of $14,000,000 in its most successful years.
Business Development Manager
House of Travel Limited
05.2005 - 11.2009
- I joined House of Travel Auckland as Buiness Developement Manager responsible for two outlets and their growth of Corporate Buiness
- My success in developing the corporate business for both businesses resulted in the invitation to become a partner with the brand and resulted in my purchase of House of Travel Remuera Ltd in 2009.
Buying Manager
Regency Duty Free
01.1994 - 11.2005
- During my years in the Duty Free industry, I was responsibe for the purchasing of fine luxury goods jewellery and watches, ready to wear and liquor and wine
- The role also included the responsiblity of budgeting and monitoring industry trends and projections for growth
- We proudly turned over annual sales of in excess of $85,000,000 annually.
National Sales Representative
Abbey International
11.1990 - 11.2005
- National Sales Representative at Abbey International
Manager
Stewart Dawsons Jewellers Wellington
03.1989 - 12.1990
- Manager at Stewart Dawsons Jewellers Wellington
National Sales Representative
Fred Sladen & Sons Christchurch
08.1988 - 11.1989
- National Sales Representative at Fred Sladen & Sons Christchurch
Manager
Pascoes Jewellers Christchurch
11.1985 - 11.1988
- Manager at Pascoes Jewellers Christchurch
Trainee Manager
Frasers Jewellers Timaru
11.1983 - 11.1985
- Trainee Manager at Frasers Jewellers Timaru
Education
Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate -
A.R Walker Watchmanker
04.1981
Skills
- SALES
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- MARKETING
- CUSTOMER RETENTION
Certification
04/16/81, School Certificate and Trade Certificate Watchmaking
Personal Information
- Age: 0
- Hobbies: I enjoy collecting art and am passionate about architecture, our home was entered and won Master Builders home of the year southern Region NZ 2020. Design is a strong interest of mine and I have attended Nanette Camerons School of Interior Design. I am a keen snow skier, waterskier and I love swimming. Travel has been a big part of my life and my partner and I are very well travelled and enjoy the experience of different cultures, our favourite destinations are France, Italy, Spain and Thailand. We have specialised through our business over the last ten years in hosting and escorting luxury trips for couples to Europe. I am a foodie and very social and I thoroughly enjoy a nice glass of wine or two with friends. We moved to Queenstown from Auckland two years ago and we are very passionate and thankful for where we live now. Unfortunatley I have inherited a strong love of German sports cars.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Partridge Jewellers (Rolex Official Agent)
11.2020 - 11.2023
Business Development Manager
House of Travel and HOT Events
07.2018 - 08.2020
Director/Owner Operator
House of Travel Remuera, Auckland
07.2009 - 06.2017
Business Development Manager
House of Travel Limited
05.2005 - 11.2009
Buying Manager
Regency Duty Free
01.1994 - 11.2005
National Sales Representative
Abbey International
11.1990 - 11.2005
Manager
Stewart Dawsons Jewellers Wellington
03.1989 - 12.1990
National Sales Representative
Fred Sladen & Sons Christchurch
08.1988 - 11.1989
Manager
Pascoes Jewellers Christchurch
11.1985 - 11.1988
Trainee Manager
Frasers Jewellers Timaru
11.1983 - 11.1985
Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate -
A.R Walker Watchmanker
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