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Henry Thomson

Henry Thomson

Dundee,Dundee City

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with extensive expertise in the KBB market, excelling in sales leadership, business development, and account management. Proven track record in lead generation, prospecting, and both warm and cold calling. Adept at sales forecasting and project management, with a strong foundation in product knowledge and customer service. Committed to driving growth through effective communication and strategic planning.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales executive

Perthshire caravans
Errol, Perth and Kinross
08.2024 - Current
  • Responded promptly to customer queries, ensuring resolution whilst upholding satisfaction levels.
  • Increased customer engagement by delivering high-quality product demonstrations.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Placed customer orders, providing guidance on product delivery timeframes.
  • Maintained excellent knowledge of industry trends to remain ahead of competitors.

Design consultant

MKM Building Supplies
Dundee, Dundee City
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provided expert advice on colour schemes, layouts and materials, ensuring aesthetic appeal.
  • Oversaw procurement of materials whilst ensuring alignment with budget constraints.
  • Boosted overall functionality of spaces with careful space planning techniques.
  • Handled client inquiries in a professional manner, fostering strong relationships.
  • Developed innovative designs to meet customer requirements.
  • Demonstrated expertise across CAD software, including 2020 Fusion

Business Development Manager

Magnet (Nobia)
Dundee, Dundee City
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Drove business development focused on sales of kitchens.
  • Contacted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated leads and capitalised on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth.

Design Consultant

Kitchen & Bathroom World
Dundee, Dundee City
04.2013 - 07.2019
  • Met with customers to discuss design vision and individual needs.
  • Ensured all ideas were original and came up with various options for client to ensure they could choose one that is most suitable for their requirements.
  • Used Articad to create 3d images and layouts for projects.
  • Contacted other contractors to assist in job duties, including installation and decoration.

Design Consultant

Wren
Dundee, Dundee City
06.2012 - 04.2013
  • Met with customers to discuss design vision and individual needs.
  • Contacted other contractors to assist in job duties, including installation and decoration.
  • Processed finance applications and ordering of goods.

Design Consultant

B&Q
Dundee, Dundee City
10.2004 - 07.2012
  • Met with customers to discuss design vision and individual needs.
  • Contacted other contractors to assist in job duties, including installation.
  • Processed sales and finance applications.
  • Organised delivery to site or branch

Design Consultant

Wickes
Dundee & Perth, Perth and Kinross
08.2000 - 08.2004
  • Met with customers to discuss design vision and individual needs.
  • Contacted other contractors to assist in job duties, including installation.
  • Processed sales and finance applications.
  • Organised delivery to site.

Design Consultant

Jewson
Dundee, Dundee City
08.1999 - 10.2000
  • Met with customers to discuss design vision and individual needs.
  • Contacted other contractors to assist in job duties, including Installation
  • Organised delivery to site

Education

A-Levels - English, Biology, Geography, Craft & Design, Art

Rockwell High School

Skills

  • Open and clear communicator
  • Sales leadership
  • Warm and cold calling
  • Sales forecasting
  • Product knowledge
  • Prospecting
  • KBB market knowledge
  • Account management
  • Lead generation
  • Customer service
  • Business development
  • Project Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales executive

Perthshire caravans
08.2024 - Current

Design consultant

MKM Building Supplies
06.2023 - 07.2024

Business Development Manager

Magnet (Nobia)
07.2019 - 05.2023

Design Consultant

Kitchen & Bathroom World
04.2013 - 07.2019

Design Consultant

Wren
06.2012 - 04.2013

Design Consultant

B&Q
10.2004 - 07.2012

Design Consultant

Wickes
08.2000 - 08.2004

Design Consultant

Jewson
08.1999 - 10.2000

A-Levels - English, Biology, Geography, Craft & Design, Art

Rockwell High School
Henry Thomson