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Darren Mott

Darren Mott

Windsor,Berkshire

Summary

Talented sales professional with extensive experience in Home Improvement and Construction industries. Hard-working, dynamic, competitive and financially motivated with a vast and varied business background encompassing both commercial and domestic markets. With highly developed communication skills I am comfortable closing business with business owners, senior executives or high net worth individuals. I have a sharp and active mind and a wealth of experience in negotiation and sales. I am very well presented at all times. I strongly believe in success through thorough consultation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Designer

Hammonds Furniture Ltd
Home Counties
06.2021 - Current
  • Customer facing role sitting 2 to 3 appointments a day
  • 6 day week
  • Each design meeting was 1 and a half to 3 hours long
  • Using state of the Art CAD software I would design Rooms including Home Office, Lounge and Bedrooms with the customer.
  • I am an experienced and talented designer
  • Where possible (double sit meeting) I would close the business on the day
  • Typical Order value between £3500 and £12000
  • My average sales conversion for the year in 2022 was 37%
  • One of my recent designs with review on the Hammonds website https://www.hammonds-uk.com/real-rooms/at-home-with-samantha-faiers/
  • I am a highly experienced negotiator and business closer

Sales Designer

Sharps Bedrooms
Home Counties
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Customer facing role sitting 2 to 3 appointments a day
  • 6 day week
  • Each design meeting was 1 and a half to 3 hours long
  • Using "hand drawn" designs I would design Rooms including Home Office, Lounge and Bedrooms with the customer.
  • Where possible (double sit meeting) I would close the business on the day
  • I regularly achieved my monthly targets
  • Typical Order value between £3000 and £10000
  • Sharps still contact me today to discuss new employment opportunities


Sales Designer

Hillarys Blinds
Home Counties
02.2016 - 08.2019
  • Typically attended 3 to 4 meetings a day
  • Consulted and designed with customers, mainly home owners and some s.m.e.'s
  • I was an excellent designer for Hillarys, highly knowledgeable in multiple products - Roller, Venetian, Roman, Vertical Blinds as well as Curtains and Timber Shutters
  • Where possible I would close the business on the day with an average conversion rate of 35%

Project Manager

Matrix Design & Build
Berkshire, Surrey, Oxford
06.2006 - 12.2015
  • I set up Matrix Design & Build and was the Primary Project Manager
  • I employed up to 15 building contractors at any one time
  • I carried out high quality Building Projects for typically high net worth customers
  • I worked with Architects, Planning Officers, Building Control and multiple Supplier Companies
  • Works included: Extensions, Loft Conversions, Full refurbishment, Kitchens and Bathrooms
  • Order Values typically from £10,000 to £150,000


Education

6 x O - Levels -

Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Ruislip
09.1980 - 07.1986

Skills


  • Product knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Sales and Negotiation
  • Customer relations
  • Design Skills
  • Marketing
  • Advertising



Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Sales Designer

Hammonds Furniture Ltd
06.2021 - Current

Sales Designer

Sharps Bedrooms
09.2019 - 04.2021

Sales Designer

Hillarys Blinds
02.2016 - 08.2019

Project Manager

Matrix Design & Build
06.2006 - 12.2015

6 x O - Levels -

Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
09.1980 - 07.1986

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