Alex Aspinwall
Northampton,Nhants
Summary
Always working to ensuring targets are hit successfully and on time with a strong will to win. Committed to driving sales and enhancing customer satisfaction in all roles preformed. Able to seamlessly adapt to cater to different client types and scenarios. Creative problem-solver with a keen eye for design and innovation. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and time management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Sales Designer
Howdens Joinery LTD
Northampton/Brackmills/Bedford
09.2017 - Current
- Contributed £3.1 million towards depot target over six years, 42% of overall depot sales total.
- Enhanced customer relations by providing top-notch sales design proposals, and excellent customer service.
- Developed compelling sales pitches to secure lucrative contracts.
- Established new client bases with comprehensive knowledge and advice.
- Conducted detailed product demonstrations, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Ensuring plans meet regulations, and creating estimates to a high level of accuracy.
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients and contractors for successful project completion.
- Assisted with hiring, training, and evaluating new sales staff.
- Fostered long-term relationships with clients by offering superior service quality.
- Coordinated with builders and end users for timely delivery of materials ensuring project timelines were met.
Senior Sales Negotiator/Branch Manager
Taylors Countrywide (Estate Agency)
Northampton/Bedford/Milton Keynes
08.2010 - 09.2017
- Highest contracting Residential Negotiator in 2015 with over £763k worth of exchange fee income.
- Secured property sales by leveraging excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Managed a high volume of sales enquiries (over 150 clients) to meet office and national targets.
- Identified potential clients, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
- Led a team of four negotiators, focusing on performance improvement and goal setting.
- Coordinated property viewings for potential buyers, maximising conversion rates.
- Handled complex negotiations with multiple parties involved ensuring smooth transactions.
- Expertly negotiated, skilfully presented and accurately recorded qualified offers.
Showroom Sales Consultant
Homebase
St Albans/Luton
03.2005 - 07.2010
- Designer of the year 2010
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing excellent product knowledge and personalised service.
- Designed visually pleasing in-store and window displays to increase footfall.
- Enhanced visual appeal of showroom with creative merchandising techniques.
- Provided expert advice to customers, resulting in increased sales.
- Maintained a clean, appealing showroom floor to enhance customer experience.
- Promoted special offers and discounts, generating additional revenue for the store.
- Up-sold related products successfully whilst assisting customers with their main purchase.
- Collaborated closely with team members during promotional events; improved overall performance of the team.
Education
Btec HND - Graphic design
Bedford College
Bedford 09.2021 - 05.2022
Harlington Upper School and Sixth Form College
Harlington, Central Bedfordshire /1997 - /2021
Skills
- Target hitter
- Product knowledge
- Creative thinking
- Listening and comprehension
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Business development
- Sales team training
- Data interpretation
- Effective networking
- Communication proficiency
- Content creation
Affiliations
- Computer game custom content creator
- 3D design (Blender)
- Programming (C++)
- Weight lifting
- Driving (track days, drifting, Go-karting)
- Top Golf (driving range)
- Decorating and home renovation
- DIY
Accomplishments
Multiple Quarterly Top Negotiator awards as an Estate Agent
Promoted to branch manager in 2015
Designer of the Year 2010 at Homebase
Certification
Full UK driving license (no points or driving convictions)
Timeline
Btec HND - Graphic design
Bedford College
09.2021 - 05.2022
Kitchen Sales Designer
Howdens Joinery LTD
09.2017 - Current
Senior Sales Negotiator/Branch Manager
Taylors Countrywide (Estate Agency)
08.2010 - 09.2017
Showroom Sales Consultant
Homebase
03.2005 - 07.2010
Full UK driving license (no points or driving convictions)
Harlington Upper School and Sixth Form College
/1997 - /2021
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