Benn Foster

Leading sales growth across the branch and wider region

• Building strong customer relationships and developing new accounts
• Supporting contractor engagement and onsite promotions
• Managing key accounts with a strategic focus on push/pull opportunities
• Resolving complex customer queries with a hands-on approach

• Supported external sales managers and branch leadership
• Managed day-to-day sales activity, quotations, and customer service
• Promoted local campaigns and built strong distributor relationships
• Conducted regular follow-ups and sales out calls to contractors
• Managed health & safety, cash banking, stock takes and audits
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Led internal sales functions, pricing, and promotions
• Worked closely with external sales team and contractor base

• Trained and supported branch teams across multiple sites
• Delivered stocktake training and ensured audit compliance
• Supported branch openings and closures
• Liaised with external vendors for procurement of necessary supplies.
• Prepared reports accurately, aiding informed decision-making at higher management levels.
• Oversaw inventory management, reducing discrepancies and wastage.

Helped establish and grow a new branch beyond budget targets

• Built strong links between electrical and building divisions
• Negotiated supplier terms and managed stock effectively