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Gavin Jones

Croesyceiliog,Torfaen County Borough

Summary

A seasoned professional with extensive expertise in contractual negotiation, supply chain understanding, and purchasing operations. Demonstrates a strong ability to implement cost-saving measures and drive business development through effective budget management and logistics planning. Adept at stakeholder management and customer relationship management, showcasing commercial acumen and proficiency in pricing analysis. Committed to enhancing procurement processes with outstanding communication skills and materials sourcing knowledge. Career goals include advancing strategic initiatives that optimise product life cycles and strengthen organisational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Commercial Manager

Harlequin Print Group
Pontyclun, RCT
08.2016 - Current

Secured beneficial agreements through effective vendor and supplier negotiations.

  • Implemented cost-reduction initiatives, maximising profitability across operations.
  • Enhanced profit margins with strategic pricing methodologies.
  • Managed commercial risks by executing comprehensive strategic plans.
  • Cultivated robust relationships with key stakeholders to drive business growth.
  • Directed a cross-functional team to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Oversaw contract management processes to prevent disputes and conflicts.

Sales Executive

Harlequin Print Group
Pontyclun, RCT
08.2014 - Current
  • Launched the Commercial Print offering of the business, professionalising and diversifying the company
  • Implemented the company's first MIS system to control estimating, job docket and production, procurement and invoicing
  • Launched the Digital Print offering of the business
  • Championed cross-selling initiatives to maximise sales volume and profit margins.
  • Managed key client accounts meticulously, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence leading to nurturing long-term partnerships.
  • Developed customer loyalty with excellent customer service, leading to repeat business.
  • Maintained an extensive knowledge of all products offered, assisting in informative customer interaction.
  • Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.

Sales Executive

MWL Print Group
Pontypool, Torfaen County Borough
08.2010 - 08.2014

Internal Sales Executive

MWL Print Group
Pontypool, Torfaen County Borough
08.2009 - 08.2010

Estimator

MWL Print Group
Pontypool, Torfaen County Borough
10.2007 - 08.2009

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Military & International History

University of Salford
Manchester
09.2003 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Contractual negotiation
  • Supply chain understanding
  • Purchasing operations
  • Product life cycle understanding
  • Cost-Saving implementation
  • Business development
  • Budget management
  • Logistics planning
  • Stakeholder management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Commercial acumen
  • Pricing analysis
  • Procurement expertise
  • Outstanding communication
  • Materials sourcing

Affiliations

  • Formula 1
  • Rugby
  • Gardening
  • Platlet Donation

Timeline

Commercial Manager

Harlequin Print Group
08.2016 - Current

Sales Executive

Harlequin Print Group
08.2014 - Current

Sales Executive

MWL Print Group
08.2010 - 08.2014

Internal Sales Executive

MWL Print Group
08.2009 - 08.2010

Estimator

MWL Print Group
10.2007 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Military & International History

University of Salford
09.2003 - 07.2006
Gavin Jones