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Gregory Symes

Ipswich,SFK

Summary

I consider myself very able to build relationships with people and maintaining a good working relationship built around trust and reliability as well as hard work. I am detail-orientated and analytically minded individual with work experience in business development who excels in fast-paced environments with challenging deadlines and believe I demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to establish connections and trust with stakeholders. I see myself as a reliable, hardworking, driven individual. I believe I am an effective communicator highlighted by my role as my cricket clubs Friday night captain in which we won our first ever cup last season and my roles as manager of my university footballs first team (2019/20) and third team (2018/19) which both resulted in league titles as well as the universities first ever football cup final. In March 2025, I won the Commitment to Growth Award at the CPM Suntory annual awards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail Development Executive

CPM UK
Ipswich, Suffolk
06.2022 - Current
  • Launched new product lines with strong retail and marketing strategy.
  • Influenced key decision-making and established trust with customers.
  • Used cold-calling, email outreach and LinkedIn to source and develop opportunities.
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
  • Promoted to Regional Account Specialist for the Booker account in which I lead depot activations, hold monthly meetings setting priorities for the field team and be the voice between the account and field team.

Fishmonger

Young's Fish
Ipswich, Suffolk
11.2020 - Current
  • Build strong customer relationships to increase repeat purchases.
  • Strong knowledge of fish in terms of taste and cooking methods.
  • Collecting and purchasing fish from Billingsgate market.

Football Coach

Hendon Football Club
Kingsbury, Middlesex
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Ensured club equipment was kept clean and safe to use.
  • Built relationships with parents as well as players to encourage repeat custom at Hendon Football Academy.
  • Coached and mentored teams of players aged from 6-18.

Barman

Hendon FC
City Of London, LND
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained bar stocks, restocking daily as necessary.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.

Education

GCSE -

Holbrook Academy
Ipswich
2015

NVQ Level 3 - Sports Extended Diploma

Suffolk One
Ipswich
08.2017

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Positive
  • Strong customer service
  • Good time management

Timeline

Retail Development Executive

CPM UK
06.2022 - Current

Fishmonger

Young's Fish
11.2020 - Current

Barman

Hendon FC
06.2019 - 03.2020

Football Coach

Hendon Football Club
09.2018 - 04.2020

GCSE -

Holbrook Academy

NVQ Level 3 - Sports Extended Diploma

Suffolk One
Gregory Symes