Jon Sharp
Heswall,Wirral
Summary
- Versatile professional demonstrating strengths in client engagement and operational efficiency. Adapts to diverse environments through a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills. Committed to delivering exceptional service and contributing positively to team success.
- Semi-retired looking for part time work
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Gardener
JHS
Heswall, Wirral
05.2018 - Current
Sales Director
Busy Bees Benefits
Lichfield, Staffordshire
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Recruited by group chairman to start the role and drive growth.
- Built and trained a sales team of 10 with clear routines.
- Specified a bespoke CRM system to improve sales tracking and reporting.
Area Sales Manager
PruProtect
Lichfield, Staffordshire
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Built new customers for start up Healthcare Insurer by cold calling and performing sales presentations.
Self Employed Gardener
JHS
Lichfield, Staffordshire
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Tended sports surfaces and applied soil, grass, and mower routines daily.
- Leveraged greenkeeper experience to establish service standards after redundancy.
- Built a successful business following redundancy using practical, hands-on planning.
Area Sales Manager
Mortgages Plc
Lichfield, Staffordshire
05.2003 - 04.2008
- Drove business via intermediaries across the Midlands area as appointed representative.
- Managed intermediary relationships for regional coverage and customer introductions.
- Delivered target performance through consistent account handling across the territory.
It Recruitment Executive
GSA
Lichfield, Staffordshire
09.1995 - 03.2003
- Identified potential demand across UK employer markets.
- Cold called prospective employers across the UK.
- Approached qualified candidates to fill employer needs.
- Managed advertising campaigns to hire IT professionals for Bluechip Businesses
- Exceeded targets consistently
Trainee Manager
Kwik Save
Lichfield, Staffordshire
09.1987 - 09.1998
- Learned all aspects of running a Supermarket
- Left to go travelling
Trainee Negotiator to Branch Manager
Royal Life Estates
Lichfield, Staffordshire
03.1991 - 08.1995
- Starting as a trainee negotiator and quickly progressed to become the youngest Branch Manager in the UK out of 650 offices.
- Qualified as a Mortage Consultant alongside running the team of an Estate Agents
Education
A-Levels - Business Studies
Stafford College
Stafford01-1987
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Efficient organising
- Client relationship building
- Microsoft Office
- Stock management
Timeline
Self Employed Gardener
JHS
05.2018 - Current
Sales Director
Busy Bees Benefits
05.2014 - 04.2018
Area Sales Manager
PruProtect
05.2012 - 03.2014
Self Employed Gardener
JHS
08.2008 - 05.2012
Area Sales Manager
Mortgages Plc
05.2003 - 04.2008
It Recruitment Executive
GSA
09.1995 - 03.2003
Trainee Negotiator to Branch Manager
Royal Life Estates
03.1991 - 08.1995
Trainee Manager
Kwik Save
09.1987 - 09.1998
A-Levels - Business Studies
Stafford College