Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Gary Larkham

Belfast ,Antrim and Newtownabbey

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Manager

Work Wear Mallusk
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2008.02 - Current
  • Built an area from zero client base to one of the highest performing in the business where I manage the company's largest customer.
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.
  • Planned and developed strategies to increase sales territory positioning, exceeding company targets.
  • Proactively pushed sales marketing via key partners and social media which is new to the business
  • look for new and exciting opportunities for the business sometimes outside of our normal client base and sector.

Telephone Account Manager

Arco
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2002.10 - 2008.02
  • Grew customer base by building relationships with my clients to deliver appropriate product solutions that met client needs to maximise sales to help achieve my budgets and schedules.
  • Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
  • Addressed problems in proactive and knowledgeable manner to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Achieved a turnover of 1,000,000 all via a desk and telephone, tis was based around the construction and retail sector.
  • Took the lead in Arco moving into a new marketplace in the Republic of Ireland prior to the local branch being established and gained a large footwear order for an post who is the post authority in the Republic of Ireland.

Van Driver

Linn Bowman
Belfast , Antrim and Newtownabbey
1999.07 - 2002.10

My job in Linn Bowman was my first on conclusion of my A Level studies, this role was a dual driver/ warehouse operative role, The van driving experience was ideal to give me confidence in navigating the roads of all Ireland.

The interaction with the clients was also an aspect of the role I enjoyed which on reflection somewhat lead to my career path being as it is today

Education

A-Levels - Manufacturing

Belfast Boys' Model School
Belfast
1992.09 - 1999.06

Skills

  • Key account development
  • Financial records analysis
  • Social media savvy
  • Persuasive negotiations
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Territory sales management
  • Profit and revenue-generating strategies
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Customer acquisition and retention
  • Idea generation
  • Superb time management
  • Excellent communication skills

Timeline

Sales Manager

Work Wear Mallusk
2008.02 - Current

Telephone Account Manager

Arco
2002.10 - 2008.02

Van Driver

Linn Bowman
1999.07 - 2002.10

A-Levels - Manufacturing

Belfast Boys' Model School
1992.09 - 1999.06
Gary Larkham