EDWARD EAST
Newton Abbot,Devon
Summary
Skilled and proactive Area Sales Manager in agricultural equipment with the desire and drive to progress further in this sector. Offering excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record in over achieving sales targets.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Area Sales Manager
CNH Industrial NV
South West England & Wales
2017.08 - Current
- Built lasting relationships with dealer sales staff
- Effectiviley introduced new products to market
- Expanded product knowledge to dealer sales managers
- Increased year-on-year sales within my sector
- Gained excellent knowledge of Newholland sales processes
- Regularly over achieved in sales targets and PMP Goals
Sales Manager
K J Stonemann & Co Ltd
Crediton, Devon
2012.09 - 2017.08
- Day to day management of sales
- Effectively increased retail sales
- Responsible for purchasing wholesale stock
- Solely responsible for profit margins
HGV Driver/Straw Sales
M R Horn Transport Ltd
Okehampton, Devon
2010.08 - 2012.09
- HGV class1 operative delivering/ selling Hay and straw to west country farmers
- Dealing Direct with clients displaying good customer relations
- Quality control
- Sales and record keeping
Tractor/Combine Operater
Stephen Yeandle
Crediton, Devon
2007.07 - 2010.07
- Operating modern equipment to high standards
- Fleet maintenance and fabrication roll
Owner/Operator
Edward East Agricultural Contractor
Okehampton, Devon
1992.11 - 2007.07
- Supplying a service to mid/west Devon farmers
- Including Square Baling, Ploughing, Drilling, Stock Fencing
- Solely responsible for day to day management
- Record keeping and accounting
Seasonal Part time Tractor/Combine Operater
Glebedales (N T Clarkson Forage Serves)
Chichester, West Sussex
1996.02 - 2000.10
- Operating agricultural machinery to high standards
- Adapting to processes in high output salad growing
Farm Worker
T I Jeans
Bere Alston, Devon
1989.05 - 1992.11
- Tractor Driver and General farm maintenance
Education
City & Guilds Level 2 - Agriculture
Bicton College
Exeter, Devon 1990.09 - 1991.06
NVQ Level 1 - Agriculture
Bicton College
Exeter, Devon 1989.09 - 1990.06
GCSEs - Maths, English, Rural Studies, Control Technology, Metalwork Control design Technology, Biology
Tavistock Community College
1984.09 - 1989.06
Further Experiences
Australian Working Holiday
(Oct 1997 - April 1998)
K Anstice & M Bourne
Wheat harvesting and Fabrications.
New Zealand working holiday
(Oct 1998- March 1999)
John Austin
Agricultural Contracting
Hobbies
Cycling
Property renovations
Socialising
Tractor renovations
Key Skills
Over the many years that I have worked within the agricultural industry I have acquired various skills which would include:
- Proven track record in agricultural territory sales
- Readily assumes responsibility
- A logical approach to problem solving and creative solutions
- An effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills
- A sound knowledge of office equipment and computer software including Microsoft, Gold and SAP
- An excellent team player who ensures the optimum use of resources to achieve performance and excellent customer care.
- Operating/Demonstrating modern agricultural machinery to high standards:
References
Available on Request
Career Objective
To advance my career in agriculture sales by increasing the skills and knowledge already learnt within the agricultural industry.
- Challenging myself on a day to day basis
- Keeping up to date with the latest farming technology
- Building a strong client base
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
CNH Industrial NV
2017.08 - Current
Sales Manager
K J Stonemann & Co Ltd
2012.09 - 2017.08
HGV Driver/Straw Sales
M R Horn Transport Ltd
2010.08 - 2012.09
Tractor/Combine Operater
Stephen Yeandle
2007.07 - 2010.07
Seasonal Part time Tractor/Combine Operater
Glebedales (N T Clarkson Forage Serves)
1996.02 - 2000.10
Owner/Operator
Edward East Agricultural Contractor
1992.11 - 2007.07
City & Guilds Level 2 - Agriculture
Bicton College
1990.09 - 1991.06
NVQ Level 1 - Agriculture
Bicton College
1989.09 - 1990.06
Farm Worker
T I Jeans
1989.05 - 1992.11
GCSEs - Maths, English, Rural Studies, Control Technology, Metalwork Control design Technology, Biology
Tavistock Community College
1984.09 - 1989.06