gary ellis
Tilbury,ESSEX
Summary
Sales manager with expertise in leadership and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in driving sales growth, building high-performing teams, and developing effective sales strategies. Strong communication and negotiation skills foster long-lasting client relationships. Committed to delivering results and exceeding targets to enhance company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
smiths glass ltd
wickford, ESSEX
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed sales pipeline to maintain consistent business flow and sales goals.
- Led sales team planning work to hit quarterly targets through resource focus.
- Motivated sales staff through competitions and personalised coaching to enhance sales strategies.
- Optimised sales approaches to acquire, develop, and retain customers effectively.
- Prepared sales activity reports covering revenue and market penetration for review.
- Oversaw after-sales support to sustain customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Built new partnerships to drive customer acquisition and generate revenue.
Assistant Sales Manager
smiths glass ltd
basildon, ESSEX
10.2014 - 07.2019
- Facilitated friendly, professional customer interactions to enhance satisfaction during support conversations.
- Oversaw sales pipeline to ensure steady business flow and achieve sales targets.
- Developed strategic sales plans to grow sales, loyalty, and market awareness.
- Led sales team strategy work to meet quarterly sales targets.
- Cultivated customer relationships through regular updates and dependable after-sales support.
- Managed after-sales support services to sustain satisfaction and repeat business.
Direct Sales Agent
smiths glass ltd
basildon, ESSEX
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Identified target markets and developed tailored sales plans to attract new customers.
- Tracked sales goals and promotions during weekly sales meetings to ensure alignment with targets.
- Demonstrated products based on customer needs and customised presentations to enhance engagement.
field agent manager
smiths glass ltd
basildon, ESSEX
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Monitored staff performance and developed targeted improvement plans to enhance individual effectiveness.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes to strengthen team skills.
- Improved morale and wellbeing through career development practices and job satisfaction support.
- Conducted performance reviews, identified growth opportunities, and recognised high performers to foster motivation.
- Recruited and hired staff for vacancies, ensuring adherence to consistent workforce policies to maintain operational integrity.
field agent
smiths glass ltd
basildon, ESSEX
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Develop and maintain client relationships to drive sales revenue growth daily.
- Generate sales by prospecting leads through cold calling each day.
- Maintain customer relationships via after-sales support to strengthen loyalty and repeat business.
- Cold-called prospective customers to build relationships.
Education
GCSEs - english
st chads school
Tilbury, THRSkills
- Sales forecasting
- Customer retention
- Market analysis
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Interests
- travel
- cars
- isle of man tt
- theme parks
Timeline
Sales Manager
smiths glass ltd
07.2019 - 05.2024
Assistant Sales Manager
smiths glass ltd
10.2014 - 07.2019
Direct Sales Agent
smiths glass ltd
05.2012 - 09.2014
field agent manager
smiths glass ltd
10.2011 - 05.2012
field agent
smiths glass ltd
08.2011 - 10.2011
GCSEs - english
st chads school