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Gareth David

Bridgenorth ,United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven sales professional with a proven track record in direct sales techniques, key account handling, and business development. Demonstrates resilient under pressure with an innovative vision to drive customer retention and achieve sales leadership. Adept at fostering long-term client relationships and committed to continuous professional growth within the sales management industry.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Sales

Robert Scott and Sons
Oldham, Manchester
2025.09 - Current
  • Facilitated client meetings to strengthen relationships and increase sales.
  • Managed a team of 8 sales personnel, fostering collaboration and performance.
  • Negotiated key contracts using innovative strategies to secure lucrative deals.
  • Oversaw all National Groups to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Leveraged industry trends for competitive advantage.
  • Developed new business partnerships for expansion of market reach.

Head of Hygiene Sales

Innerglass Limited
Peterlee, Sunderland
2024.08 - 2025.09

Collaborated with CEO to identify and develop new growth areas in FM sector.

Drove sales through extensive networking and cold calling initiatives.

Enhanced janitorial services by implementing sustainable practices.

Utilised direct supply channels to eliminate middleman costs.

Provided training and education support to internal and external teams.

Global Sales President

Scot Young research
Stourbridge, West Midlands
2020.05 - 2024.08
  • Established a team of sales professionals targeting strategic markets, minimising exposure and risks.
  • Developed and sourced new products tailored for emerging target markets.
  • Redefined sales team structure by recruiting individuals with relevant skills and customer insight.
  • Collaborated with operations to enhance productivity using QSR expertise for streamlined processes.

Managing Director

Scot Young Research
Stourbridge , West Midlands
2018.05 - 2020.07
  • Managed the UK Directors
  • Supported CEO’s development
  • Directed USA sales force
  • Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.
  • Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
  • Brought in efficiencies and cost reductions through (CRM/WMS)

Group Sales Director

Scot Young Research
Stourbridge, West Midlands
2015.04 - 2018.04

• Manage and develop sales across current global distributor networks

• Attempt to move manufacture away from China

• Drive change through innovative/inventive products

• Map new strategic targets to grow and secure business

• Support and advise USA on diversifying their business into new market sectors to secure future growth

• Employed NAM’s to focus on key segments of business to create specialists and increase presence and sales

• Managed and directed USA sales team from a UK base

• Change sales managers from profit share to commission

• Engage with Vice Chairman to identify strategic targets for sales manager

• Identified issues with Australia, removed and implemented new master distributor and employed an Agent to manage all accounts

• Reengaged with Japan and Philippines to reestablish relationship

• Worked with Strategic end users to design and build bespoke products

Education

GCSEs -

High Arcle School
Dudley

Skills

  • Resilient under pressure
  • Direct sales techniques
  • Key account handling
  • Innovative vision
  • Business development
  • Sales Leadership
  • Customer retention

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Sales

Robert Scott and Sons
2025.09 - Current

Head of Hygiene Sales

Innerglass Limited
2024.08 - 2025.09

Global Sales President

Scot Young research
2020.05 - 2024.08

Managing Director

Scot Young Research
2018.05 - 2020.07

Group Sales Director

Scot Young Research
2015.04 - 2018.04

GCSEs -

High Arcle School
Gareth David