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Chris Goodwin

Gravesend,Kent

Summary

Self-motivated versatile professional with experience in sales and payroll. Proficient in end to end payroll processes, consummate in financial software programs including BrightPay, Microsoft Word and Excel. Accomplished sales professional with with over 20 years proven track record for growing revenue from existing customer portfolios and developing new client base. Organised, dependable, goal driven candidate with experience in working independently and collaboratively with team to foster client relationships and drive sales.



Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Payroll Officer Umbrella (Part-time)

Global Challenge Investments (Pvt) Ltd
Sittingbourne, Kent
05.2022 - Current
  • Managing the onboarding process from initial contractor enquiry to completion of compliance processes.
  • Directly accountable for processing information onto the payroll system and ensuring that necessary actions are taken.
  • Ensuring all transactions are processed within timescales.
  • Respond to a wide range of routine enquiries about contractors pay & conditions of service.
  • Identify & investigate any anomalies ensuring queries are promptly resolved.
  • Working closely with staff recruitment agencies to ensure smooth processing of time sheet remittances & payroll payments.

Home Credit Agent

Morses Club Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2013 - 10.2022
  • Managing and developing a home collected consumer credit round.
  • Collecting customer loan payments and issuing further loans whilst strictly adhering to FCA consumer credit regulations.
  • Delivering exceptional customer service on all calls while maintaining a calm professional manner in challenging circumstances.

Area Sales Manager

UBM Live - Venuefinder.com/Blue & Green
London
08.2006 - 02.2013
  • UBM plc a leading B2B information services group.
  • Consistently exceeded both existing & new business revenue targets increasing year on year sales by 17%.
  • Managed working relationships with key account customers, determining needs and providing recommendations on best strategies to increase ROI.
  • Exceeded customer retention targets, applying excellent customer service skills & nurturing professional relationships enhancing product loyalty.

Area Sales Manager

Miller Freeman Ltd
Tonbridge, Kent
04.1994 - 07.2006
  • Selling advertising space in a portfolio of online & printed products boosting overall revenue by 48%.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers advertising needs and close the deal.
  • Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
  • Managed and nurtured client relationships while providing excellent account care.
  • Cross-sell & upsell existing customers.

Field Sales Executive

Yellow Pages Sales Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
07.1989 - 03.1994
  • Managed a portfolio of customers within the Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells Yellow Pages.
  • I was consistently one of the top sales performers, achieving 110% to 130% of target.

Field/Telesales Executive

Dimensions Magazines
Gravesend, Kent
04.1986 - 06.1989

Clerical Officer

Home Office
London
08.1982 - 04.1986

Education

BTEC Business Diploma Level 3 -

North West Kent College
09.1980 - 06.1982

6 'O' Levels -

Longfield School
Longfield, Kent
09.1976 - 07.1980

Skills

  • Knowledge of tax and HMRC regulations
  • Payroll input, audit and processing
  • RTI submissions
  • PAYE umbrella
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship management
  • New account development
  • Account management
  • Knowledge of BrightPay, MS Word & Excel
  • Customer-focused

Certification

  • Advanced sales procedures and negotiation
  • Sales presentation skills
  • Overcoming objections
  • Yellow Pages sales training course
  • Body language skills




Interests

Keeping fit, gym visits, country walks

Work availability

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Timeline

Payroll Officer Umbrella (Part-time)

Global Challenge Investments (Pvt) Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Home Credit Agent

Morses Club Ltd
02.2013 - 10.2022

Area Sales Manager

UBM Live - Venuefinder.com/Blue & Green
08.2006 - 02.2013

Area Sales Manager

Miller Freeman Ltd
04.1994 - 07.2006

Field Sales Executive

Yellow Pages Sales Ltd
07.1989 - 03.1994

Field/Telesales Executive

Dimensions Magazines
04.1986 - 06.1989

Clerical Officer

Home Office
08.1982 - 04.1986

BTEC Business Diploma Level 3 -

North West Kent College
09.1980 - 06.1982

6 'O' Levels -

Longfield School
09.1976 - 07.1980
Chris Goodwin