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Daniel  Edwards

Daniel Edwards

Sales Director
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester,Dorset

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in decision-making proficiency and brand awareness raising, driving successful technical sales strategies and productive networking. Demonstrates strong capabilities in business development, market research, and brand management, ensuring health and safety compliance while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in public speaking and database management, committed to advancing career goals through innovative solutions and strategic growth initiatives.

Driven business leader equipped with decisive leadership and superior negotiation skills. Manages team and company performance with exceptional command of strategic planning and resource allocation. Pragmatic problem-solver and diplomatic communicator with strong reputation for successful operational oversight.

Accomplished Company Director skilled in building and leading high-performing teams. Oversees operations and drives change through decisive leadership and superior business acumen.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Owner and Director

Little Piddle Stores
Piddletrenthide, Dorset
03.2024 - Current

I moved to Piddletrenthide in May 2023. I refurbished the property and made and designed the Shop. The Little Piddle Stores. I do all the buying, run the shop and run the business. This is now currently on the market.

  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, reducing overall costs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat business.
  • Ensured financial stability with careful budget management and forecasting.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the business.
  • Established a positive work environment by implementing comprehensive health and safety protocols.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Oversaw inventory management, preventing stock shortages or overages.
  • Promoted company products and services on social media to increase brand awareness.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction with consistent quality control measures.
  • Applied customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.

Company director

RHI HEAT PUMPS LTD
Bournemouth, England
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Implemented technology upgrades, modernising internal workflows and systems.
  • Streamlined reporting systems improving data accuracy across departments.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
  • Guided board meetings for informed decision making at the executive level.
  • Cultivated key relationships for business development opportunities.
  • Enhanced company image by implementing a comprehensive brand strategy.
  • Managed high-profile projects to successful completion within deadlines.
  • Fostered business partnerships that enhanced overall profitability levels of the firm.
  • Delivered training programmes enhancing employee skillsets.
  • Developed innovative strategies, leading to market dominance.
  • Spearheaded corporate initiatives, resulting in optimal performance levels.
  • Drove business growth with strategic planning and forecasting.
  • Optimised financial performance with rigorous cost control measures.
  • Oversaw daily company operations to reach financial targets.
  • Drove product and service innovation to meet evolving market demands.
  • Developed professional relationships with business partners, shareholders and authorities to establish trust, rapport and reliability.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Executed new policies for significant risk reduction within the organisation.
  • Led team to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
  • Negotiated contracts to secure favourable terms for the company.

Company director

Media Globe
Guildford, Surrey
11.2011 - 01.2020
  • Bolstered staff morale through effective leadership and communication skills.
  • Spearheaded corporate initiatives, resulting in optimal performance levels.
  • Managed high-profile projects to successful completion within deadlines.
  • Optimised financial performance with rigorous cost control measures.
  • Achieved sustainable growth by fostering an inclusive work culture.
  • Guided board meetings for informed decision making at the executive level.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
  • Fostered business partnerships that enhanced overall profitability levels of the firm.
  • Developed innovative strategies, leading to market dominance.

Sales director

Utarget.Fox
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
02.2006 - 07.2009

Utarget invented Pop under and overs. The company started video pops and I was in charge of the sales. This was achieved with direct sales and through media agency's. Fox bought this company in 2009. As the sale was happening I worked with Murdock and his teams. This is when it became Utarget.Fox.

  • Elevated customer satisfaction levels with proactive client management.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for collaborative business success.
  • Strengthened team performance through effective coaching and mentoring.
  • Identified new business opportunities, driving company expansion.
  • Championed staff training programmes, enhancing overall team competency.
  • Directed multi-channel marketing campaigns, boosting product exposure.
  • Ran the sales team
  • Made direct sales with company's who needed to make an online presence
  • Navigated complex negotiations to achieve favourable outcomes.
  • Developed strategic sales plans to enhance market presence.
  • Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
  • Facilitated deal closures by cultivating trust-based client relationships.
  • Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.
  • Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
  • Strengthened revenue opportunities by developing tailor-made sales strategies based on industry trend and competitor analysis.
  • Worked with internal and external teams to initiate marketing strategies to grow at national, regional and specific sector levels.
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
  • Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
  • Understood customer needs to craft exceptional sales journeys.
  • Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
  • Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.

Sales manager

50 Connect Plc
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
02.1999 - 07.2006
  • Led high-performance sales teams, ensuring achievement of targets.
  • Conducted detailed market analysis to identify new opportunities.
  • Devised successful sales pitches for significant conversion rates.
  • Improved bottom-line results with meticulous budget control.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying and capitalising on emerging market trends.
  • Pioneered the implementation of CRM systems for improved data management and customer relations.
  • Boosted gross margin percentages by initiating cost-saving measures.
  • Developed robust client relationships for improved business growth.
  • Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
  • I started working for 50 Connect Plc in 1999 when people did not believe over 50s went on line, 7 years later it was sold with over 1 million users. My job was to sell the space direct and to agencies. Get the traffic to the website, get the art work arranged and over to the design team. The website was sold for 1 million pounds and the money was then put into Utarget.

Director

Student Connect
Guildford, Surrey
02.1997 - 06.1999
  • Student Connect was a company that published Student Magazines, Planners, Hand Books and other such items. I started the company and ran all the sales, got the publications published and distributed to the collages and universities. We later ran an online version, giving students offers and advice in the areas they were in..
  • Introduced new marketing campaigns, boosted brand image.
  • Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
  • Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
  • Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
  • Made all the sale, Direct and to Companys
  • Made sure all the artwork was set up and agreed in time for print
  • Got the magazines made and distributed.
  • Secured the contracts with Colleges and universities

Education

A-Levels - Media Studies

Nescot College
Epsom, Surrey
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Art, Geography, Drama, Biology

Ewell Castle
Ewell, Surrey
09.1983 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Decision-Making proficiency
  • Brand awareness raising
  • Technical sales strategy
  • Productive networking
  • Business development
  • Market research
  • Brand management
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Public speaking
  • Database management

Affiliations

  • Keen Gardener, Keeping fit, Gym, Swimming, Running, Fishing.

Custom

Over the last 15 years I have renovated many properties, was a full-time carer for my mother during Covid, designed a made a shop,. I am ready for the next chapter in my life. I have been involved in sales all my life and am a team leader. I work well under pressure and am ready to commit to a new role.  I moved to Dorchester 2 years ago and my property is currently on the market so can move to a new area if I needed to.

I have run many sales teams over the years and have been a big player in Online media since the start.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner and Director

Little Piddle Stores
03.2024 - Current

Company director

RHI HEAT PUMPS LTD
01.2020 - 07.2024

Company director

Media Globe
11.2011 - 01.2020

Sales director

Utarget.Fox
02.2006 - 07.2009

Sales manager

50 Connect Plc
02.1999 - 07.2006

Director

Student Connect
02.1997 - 06.1999

A-Levels - Media Studies

Nescot College
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Art, Geography, Drama, Biology

Ewell Castle
09.1983 - 07.1988
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