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Alexander Gilroy

Soham ,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Motivated professional with diverse experience across customer-facing roles. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a friendly approach to build rapport with clients. Eager to leverage transferable skills to contribute positively to future sales initiatives.

Overview

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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Executive

Barcham Trees Plc
Soham, Cambridgeshire
11.2012 - Current

Delivered nursery production support for three years across all areas of production and despatch departments.

Dealing with day-to-day enquiries whilst replying within a 36-hour set time period.

Managing quotations from initial enquiry through to despatch and beyond.

Giving support with planting and aftercare.

Owned quotation follow-ups, scheduled deadlines and established clear time targets (CRM)

Resolve customer problems and complaints by delivering timely support and clear updates.

Advise customers on tree selections through phone, email, and site consultations.

Facilitate client nursery visits and improve stock selection experience through guidance.

Own collaboration with our sales operations team for accurate tree selection and stock quality.

Generate stronger client connections and rapport by visiting potential and existing clients within a field based role.

Key team player in helping organise trade and retail shows.

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Crickmore Developments Ltd
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
03.2010 - 11.2012
  • Mowed and evenly cut lawns using lawnmowers and hand tools.
  • Removed weeds, dead plants, and other debris from garden areas, keeping spaces tidy and well-presented.
  • Pruned trees and shrubs to promote good growth.
  • Maintained lawn areas through regular mowing, edging, and aeration.
  • Executed seasonal gardening tasks, including pruning, scarifying, and leaf clearance, to maintain year-round garden appeal.
  • travelling to maintain multiple sites across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Essex
  • undertaking light Landscaping and maintenance duties.
  • working with local residents to help deliver customer satisfaction across all sites.
  • Assisted in designing and implementing garden layouts to enhance outdoor spaces for clients/residents.

Glass Production Operative

Holloseal Glass
Ely, Cambridgeshire
08.2000 - 03.2010
  • Working on a production Line
  • Glass Cutting
  • Operated grinding and sanding machines to remove surface imperfections.
  • Quality control.
  • Inspected finished products to detect splits, cracks and breaks, fixing defects.
  • Participated in health and safety audits
  • Packed and prepared glass products for shipping, adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Liaised with engineering staff to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues promptly.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on equipment.
  • Operating a wide range of machinery, i.e. Gantry crane and forklift.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sales & Marketing

City & Guilds of London Institute
01-2019

GCSEs - GCSE

City Of Ely Community College
Ely
01-1998

Skills

  • Quotation management
  • Strong Product knowledge
  • Strong Industry Knowledge
  • Client consultation
  • Trade/Retail Show coordination
  • New customer prospecting
  • Quality control
  • Safety compliance
  • Excellent communication Skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Strong work ethic
  • Customer Service
  • Friendly, personable and approachable style that helps build positive relationships

Certification

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  • Lantra Awards (Lift Truck Operations)
  • At Last Training (Selling Skills)
  • Nuco Training (FAA Level 3 First Aid At Work)

Timeline

Sales Executive

Barcham Trees Plc
11.2012 - Current

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Crickmore Developments Ltd
03.2010 - 11.2012

Glass Production Operative

Holloseal Glass
08.2000 - 03.2010

NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sales & Marketing

City & Guilds of London Institute

GCSEs - GCSE

City Of Ely Community College
Alexander Gilroy