Tim Arkcoll
Scottsdale,TAS
Summary
Proven track record in driving growth and efficiency at Scottsdale Pork through expert negotiation and relationship building. Excelled in customer engagement and business development, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty. Demonstrated proficiency in sales software, contributing to streamlined operations and competitive advantage. Achieved notable improvements in procurement and marketing strategies, underscoring a commitment to excellence and results.
Built important relationships with key interstate distributors
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Officer
Scottsdale Pork
10.2016 - Current
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Managed supplier contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements, safeguarding against potential risks.
- Evaluated potential suppliers based on their ability to meet delivery deadlines, product quality standards, and pricing competitiveness.
- Reduced purchasing lead times through proactive communication with suppliers and close monitoring of order progress.
- Assisted in developing long-term procurement plans aligned with organizational goals and growth projections.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Business Development Consultant
Scottsdale Pork
07.2015 - Current
- Drove revenue growth with innovative sales approaches, fostering strong relationships with key decision-makers in target companies.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in business development and marketing strategy formulation.
- Forged lasting relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and consistent follow-up communication.
- Secured new partnerships by identifying potential collaborators and presenting mutually beneficial opportunities.
- Streamlined lead generation processes by creating targeted prospect lists using advanced online search techniques.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by conducting regular check-ins to discuss progress updates, address concerns promptly and maintain open communication channels.
- Contributed towards achieving company growth objectives through the consistent acquisition of new clients, effective account management, and outstanding customer service delivery.
- Reviewed client concerns and recommended appropriate changes to supervisors.
- Met with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement plans.
- Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships, and followed through all service needs.
Marketing Manager
Scottsdale Pork
07.2015 - 01.2024
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
- Organized successful trade show exhibits, showcasing products or services effectively to potential customers or partners.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within the marketing department.
- Enhanced online presence, optimizing website content for SEO and improving user experience.
- Crafted persuasive marketing materials, including brochures and presentations, to support sales efforts.
- Executed email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and convert prospects into customers.
- Trained junior marketing staff, elevating team capabilities and performance.
- Monitored competitor activities, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, informing product development and positioning strategies.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
Marketing Manager
Eltech Global
01.2009 - 06.2015
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Facilitated traded catalogue design and managed printing
- Facilitated website design and creation, including 2 e-commerce websites
- Created and managed customer rewards programs
- Facilitated 2 x full corporate rebrands
- Monitored competitor activities, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
Estimator
Eltech Global
01.2005 - 06.2015
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Purchasing Officer
Eltech Global
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, resulting in improved cash flow management for the company.
- Evaluated potential suppliers based on their ability to meet delivery deadlines, product quality standards, and pricing competitiveness.
- Reduced purchasing lead times through proactive communication with suppliers and close monitoring of order progress.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Steel Building Erector
A-Line Sheds & Garages
12.2002 - 06.2005
- Exhibited versatility by working on diverse projects such as commercial facilities, industrial warehouses, agricultural buildings, and residential properties.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities when confronted with unforeseen challenges or alterations within original plans.
- Sustained a high level of attention to detail throughout all stages of construction ensuring top-notch final products.
- Maintained exceptional quality control in welding operations, resulting in strong structural connections for long-lasting buildings.
- Conducted thorough inspections of each structure before handing over to clients, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality steel structures within deadlines.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Metal Fabricator
A-Line Sheds & Garages
12.2001 - 12.2002
- Supported quality assurance efforts by performing thorough inspections of completed metalwork, identifying any defects or inconsistencies before delivery to clients.
- Delivered customer satisfaction through close attention to detail when producing custom metal parts based on specific client requests.
- Completed complex welding tasks for structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
- Improved work area organization by implementing efficient storage solutions for tools, materials, and finished products.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of custom fabrication projects, meeting client specifications.
Education
Boiler Maker Fabricator - Metal Fabrication
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC12.2004
High School Diploma -
Glenvale Education (aka Oneschool Global)
Lilydale, VIC12.2001
Skills
- Customer care
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relationship Building
- Customer Engagement
- Networking
- Negotiation
- Complaint Handling
- Business Development
- Up-selling
- Cross-selling products and services
- Cold-calling
- Prospecting
- Account Management
- Sales software proficiency
Websites
Accomplishments
Through LinkedIn lead generation, established relationships with the Executive Chef at Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Have successfully got our products on their menus. Have been supplying them with a variety of pork products for over 12 months.
Through prospecting, formed relationships with the chefs on the Spirit of Tasmania ships and have been successfully servicing them for several years, meeting tight deadlines and strict quality control.
Sold corporate hams to large corporations such as Rio Tinto (Bell Bay), Tassal, Blundstone Australia, Huon Aquaculture, Gradco, Andrew Walter Contructions, to name a few. Largest order for corporate hams being $75k
Got our products on the menus of some of Melbourne's best known restaurants.
Established preferred supplier agreements with Melbourne meat wholesalers that supply events and venues such as the MCG, Melbourne Cup & Melbourne Grand Prix
Timeline
Purchasing Officer
Scottsdale Pork
10.2016 - Current
Business Development Consultant
Scottsdale Pork
07.2015 - Current
Marketing Manager
Scottsdale Pork
07.2015 - 01.2024
Marketing Manager
Eltech Global
01.2009 - 06.2015
Purchasing Officer
Eltech Global
01.2006 - 05.2008
Estimator
Eltech Global
01.2005 - 06.2015
Steel Building Erector
A-Line Sheds & Garages
12.2002 - 06.2005
Metal Fabricator
A-Line Sheds & Garages
12.2001 - 12.2002
Boiler Maker Fabricator - Metal Fabrication
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
High School Diploma -
Glenvale Education (aka Oneschool Global)
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