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
2021.06 - 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
2019.09 - 2021.04
- 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
2016.02 - 2019.08
- 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
2006.06 - 2015.12
- 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 1980.09 - 1986.07
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
2021.06 - Current
Sales Designer
Sharps Bedrooms
2019.09 - 2021.04
Sales Designer
Hillarys Blinds
2016.02 - 2019.08
Project Manager
Matrix Design & Build
2006.06 - 2015.12
6 x O - Levels -
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
1980.09 - 1986.07