Vern Fowler
Maitland,NSW
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving sales growth and market expansion, notably increasing new product division sales at previous roles. Skilled in sales leadership and strategic account development, excelling in building relationships and spearheading business planning initiatives. Passionate about leveraging analytical problem-solving and operational management to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Manager
Torqit Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Working across operations and sales, overseeing day to day operations of Torqit's Marine division.
- General Managing Torqit Manufacturing business (HSS).
- Spearhead Marinetorq sales development and key account nurturing within Australia, NZ, USA and Europe
- Business development for Torqit products to key accounts .
- Supply chain management of product from China
- Reporting directly to business directors, involved in key management decisions within Torqit
- HR Management - Implementation of Employment Hero platform.
- Developed HR Policy, process and procedure.
- Facilitated and performed on-boarding and off-boarding of employees across the business.
Regional Sales Director
Minetek Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Reporting to business Head of Sales and Marketing, Worked with a team of 12 sales professionals spearheading sales of ventilation solutions to underground Mines in Australasia and USA.
- Increased new product division sales from $0 to $12M p/a within 3 years
- Expanded market share by identifying new business opportunities, assisting in product development and
- Developed and executed sales plans and forecasts, for consistent growth in revenue and profitability.
- Key account management, liaising with Management, and engineering and project teams.
- Technical estimating and contract preparation and negotiation.
Business Development Manager
Hunter Industrial Supplies
01.2007 - 12.2013
- My first full time job out of school, working in a small family business. Initial job role was many and varied, across sales, operations, and accounts.
- Managing business development, before moving into General Management of the business when my Father moved out of the business for a 2 year period.
- Managed daily operations, of sales, product procurement, warehouse management, and overseeing financial accounts.
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel
- Prepared business for potential takeover sale.
Education
Advanced Sales Negotiation - Sales And Marketing Education
Grant Cardone Sales University
Web Based12.2021
No Degree - Mine Ventilation 3 - Design Basics
Edumine
Online 10.2018
High School Diploma -
MET
Newcastle 12.2006
No Degree - Metals And Engineering Cert. IV
Dubbo Distance Education
Dubbo, NSW12.2006
Skills
- Sales and marketing expertise
- Sales Leadership
- Business Planning & analytics
- Relationship Building & Strategic account development
- Analytical problem solver
- Solution selling
- New Business Development
- Operational & HR Management
- Networking Events
- Change Management
Timeline
Division Manager
Torqit Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Regional Sales Director
Minetek Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 06.2022
Business Development Manager
Hunter Industrial Supplies
01.2007 - 12.2013
Advanced Sales Negotiation - Sales And Marketing Education
Grant Cardone Sales University
No Degree - Mine Ventilation 3 - Design Basics
Edumine
High School Diploma -
MET
No Degree - Metals And Engineering Cert. IV
Dubbo Distance Education
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