James Ricketts
Southampton
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Director
Kinetic Supplies
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted follow-up procedures to drive completion of contracts and service level agreements.
- Mentored team participants in customer culture, operational needs and sales techniques to close sales.
- Retained business through proactive sales activities directed at key decision-makers.
- Collaborated with operations and management team to prepare and lead sales presentations.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
Company Director
LPS Medical Supplies
04.2020 - 02.2024
- Mentored team participants in customer culture, operational needs and sales techniques to close sales.
- Executed digital marketing channel strategies and tactics for content creation, paid search, search engine optimization and social media to achieve client's goals.
- Retained business through proactive sales activities directed at key decision-makers.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
Buying Manager
LPS Business Supplies
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Skills
Budget Control
Contract Negotiation
Operations Management
Project Management
Business Administration
Staff Management
Contract Management
Business Development
Verbal and Written Communication
Creativity and Innovation
Contract and Vendor Management
Team Building
Issues Resolution
Fundraising Events
Timeline
Company Director
Kinetic Supplies
03.2022 - Current
Company Director
LPS Medical Supplies
04.2020 - 02.2024
Buying Manager
LPS Business Supplies
03.2019 - 05.2021
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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