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Fiona Gerrard

Winsford,Ches

Summary

Driven individual with talent for building strong client relationships and achieving sales targets, complemented by excellent communication and leadership skills. Ensuring successful execution of sales initiatives. Ready to deliver substantial growth and customer satisfaction.

I am now looking for a new challenge within an exciting company which is dedicated to offering exceptional customer service and satisfaction.

I am hoping to implement the many skills I have gained to help benefit another company wanting to succeed.

I am an energetic and versatile young woman with excellent leadership abilities and communication skills, and I am a strong team worker with a concern to care and support others.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales manager

Kullik Timber Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
01.2021 - Current

• Constantly liaising with customers daily and helping with their timber requirements

• Quoting and chasing customers enquiries whilst maintaining an excellent customer relationship

• Order Processing

• Dealing with customer queries and dealing with in a professional manner.

• Visiting Customers Nationwide from the NW to South Coast and London, Nurturing relationships & quoting and sourcing high end timber products.

Developed robust client relationships for improved business growth.

  • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and other industry players to ensure smooth operations.
  • Working closely with accounts dept to chase customer overdue accounts

Customer service representative

Grief UK
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Liaising with Customers & identifying their individual requirements
  • Order processing
  • Quotations
  • Problem Solving & handling Complaints.
  • Liaising with other Departments Worldwide within Grief UK
  • Coordinating daily emails within the UK Grief inbox
  • Improved customer satisfaction by effectively handling complaints and inquiries.
  • Provided top-notch support for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers fostering brand loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls for quick resolution of customer issues.
  • Resolved customer issues effectively, using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Participated in regular training to maintain up-to-date knowledge on company products and policies.
  • Processed inbound customer calls, providing information on service or product upgrades

Sales Manager

Rowlinson Timber Ltd
Nantwich, Cheshire East
04.2017 - 07.2019

• Liaising with customers daily and helping them with their requirements

• Communicating with external sales members in order to gain pricing and background information

• Quoting and chasing customers enquiries whilst maintaining an excellent customer relationship

• Order Processing

• Dealing with customer queries and dealing with in a professional manner.

• Arranging for onsite visits to discuss requirements

  • Ensured customer satisfaction through prompt resolution of issues and queries.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular follow-up calls and emails.
  • Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.

Business development manager

Safetynet Solutions
Crewe, Cheshire East
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Liaising with existing clients & new prospects to find a Visitor Management Solution that best suits their needs & to effectively increase my new business portfolio, adding to both the client base and business turnover.
  • Offering the range of services available to new prospects, convert them to clients then build up the value of these accounts by upselling/cross selling.
  • To offer a complete customer journey experience, with the aim of increasing new business in all areas of the product range and services, & developing existing customer relationships, & taking the opportunity to upsell and cross sell the Safetynet Solutions range in its entirety.
  • Account retention also which formed a key part of my role in order to successfully minimize the loss of business in any area

Account manager

Dental Buying Group
Winsford, Cheshire
12.2004 - 12.2014

(Customer Resolution Advisor)

• Account handle over 1300 clients on a monthly basis, ensuring regular customer service of a high standard

• Input data into company database & Trained on CRM & Sage 200 systems

• Dealing with non conforming on a daily basis

• Cold call to generate new business

• Deal with customer complaints and queries

• Liaise with suppliers

• Invoicing

• Sustaining excellent relationships with both suppliers and Customers alike.

  • Quoting on Dental Materials, Equipment & Training Courses with Compliancy within Dental Practices.
  • Resolved client issues promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
  • Worked well within a team environment.

Customer services advisor

Fords of Winsford
Winsford, Cheshire
01.2002 - 01.2004

Customer Sales Advisor.

• Responsible for handling a large volume of inbound/outbound calls for a large

• Car dealership.

• Extensive customer liaison regarding queries/enquiries.

• First class customer service.

• Selling add ons i.e.: Warranties/insurance.

• Dealing with sales enquiries regarding vehicles via website.

• Up to date product knowledge is maintained at all times.

• Arranging test drives and booking appointments via the telephone.

• Taking deposits via Switch/Debit or Credit card.

• Dealing with Email correspondence.

• Handling problems and complaints.

• Data entry on database.

Responsible for updating website on a daily basis in order to stay ahead of the competition.

Distributing promotional literature i.e. Warranty forms to new and existing customers.

Working within a busy team environment.

Education

GCSEs - Art

Verdin Comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
05.1980 - 06.1985

GCSEs - English Language

Verdin Comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Biology

Verdin Comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - French

Verdin Comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Religious Education

Verdin Comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Maths

Verdin Comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - English Literature

Verdin comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Geography

Verdin Comprehensive
Winsford, Cheshire
/1980 - /1985

Skills

  • Communication proficiency
  • Direct sales techniques
  • Product knowledgeability
  • Business development

Affiliations

  • Squash
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Art & Design

Timeline

Sales manager

Kullik Timber Ltd
01.2021 - Current

Customer service representative

Grief UK
07.2019 - 01.2021

Sales Manager

Rowlinson Timber Ltd
04.2017 - 07.2019

Business development manager

Safetynet Solutions
01.2015 - 04.2017

Account manager

Dental Buying Group
12.2004 - 12.2014

Customer services advisor

Fords of Winsford
01.2002 - 01.2004

GCSEs - Art

Verdin Comprehensive
05.1980 - 06.1985

GCSEs - English Language

Verdin Comprehensive
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Biology

Verdin Comprehensive
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - French

Verdin Comprehensive
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Religious Education

Verdin Comprehensive
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Maths

Verdin Comprehensive
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - English Literature

Verdin comprehensive
/1980 - /1985

GCSEs - Geography

Verdin Comprehensive
/1980 - /1985
Fiona Gerrard