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David Blackmore

David Blackmore

Dunlop,East Ayrsjh

Summary

Experienced Commercial Director with a demonstrated history of working in the fleet, leasing and financial services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business-to-Business (B2B) Sales, Sales Management and Commercial Income Generation.

Offering strong leadership and strategic thinking with solid background in business management and team coordination. Knowledgeable about driving sales, enhancing customer relationships, and optimising operations for growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Commercial Director

Fleet Alliance Ltd
Glasgow
07.2002 - Current
  • Fostered profitable partnerships for increased business opportunities.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the commercial team.
  • Led the negotiation of key contracts with major suppliers.
  • Oversaw operational activities to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Identified growth opportunities, resulting in expanded company footprint, through fleet sales in SME, mid and large corporate, including new salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Exceeded sales targets by establishing goals and incremental metrics to drive commercial performance.
  • Developed and maintained close working relationships with most major UK lease companies as well as fostering extensive working partnerships with the leading car manufacturers and dealer groups

Sales Manager

Auto Contracts Ltd
Glasgow
06.1998 - 07.2002
  • Conducted detailed market analysis to identify new opportunities.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with stakeholders for profitable outcomes.
  • Coordinated promotional campaigns to boost brand visibility.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and other industry players to ensure smooth operations.
  • Led high-performance sales teams, ensuring achievement of targets.

Sales executive

Phoenix Car Company
Paisley, Renfrewshire
06.1997 - 06.1999
  • Prioritised important tasks effectively under pressure situations ensuring seamless operations during peak times.
  • Maintained an extensive knowledge of all products offered, assisting in informative customer interaction.
  • Increased customer engagement by delivering high-quality product demonstrations.
  • Understood customer needs to craft exceptional sales journeys.

Education

GCSEs 6 -

Linwood High School
Scotland

Skills

  • Sales Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Development
  • Calm under pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership

Timeline

Commercial Director

Fleet Alliance Ltd
07.2002 - Current

Sales Manager

Auto Contracts Ltd
06.1998 - 07.2002

Sales executive

Phoenix Car Company
06.1997 - 06.1999

GCSEs 6 -

Linwood High School

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