Jonathan James Stanser
Corringham,Lincolnshire
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with expertise in conflict resolution, profit maximisation techniques, and sales team leadership. Demonstrates a proactive approach and critical-thinking skills to drive business success. Adept at negotiation tactics and proficient in CRM software usage, consistently fostering a positive attitude within teams. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve organisational goals and enhance overall performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Internal Sales Manager
Pan Anglia (Country Merchants) Ltd
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Internal Sales Manager at a busy agricultural ‘non-genuine’ parts supplier
- Organised special sales at specific times to drive customer engagement and move high volumes of products.
- Strengthened client relationships through regular follow-up calls and emails.
- Managed team of 6 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
- Led regular team meetings to maintain communication and collaboration.
- Implemented key account management practices for improved customer retention.
- Responsible for all pricing negotiations with customers.
Aftersales Manager
Russells (Kirbymoorside) Ltd, Tuxford Depot
Tuxford, Nottinghamshire
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Day to day running of the site, including health and safety, training, property maintenance etc.
- Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.
- Established budgets for programme activities and controlled expenditure to meet targets.
- Conducted regular staff training, improved team productivity and efficiency.
- Ensured prompt response to customer queries, resulting in higher customer retention rates.
- Increased efficiency by automating routine follow-up processes thereby reducing labour costs.
- Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
- Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects.
- Maintained high levels of communication with customers post-sale, ensuring their needs were met fully.
Parts Supervisor
Peacock and Binnington, Corringham Depot
Corringham, Lincolnshire
2015.01 - 2021.01
- Supervisor of a busy parts department of a major AGCO and JCB dealership.
- Ensuring the Parts team strives towards the achieving of KPI’s and other performance targets.
- First point of service for customers – both on the telephone and in person.
- The sale of all aspects of garden and landscaping machinery along with animal feeds including pet foods and equestrian supplies.
- Organising and attending trade / agricultural shows.
- Managed stock levels effectively to avoid shortages or excesses.
- Ensured safety standards were met within the storage facilities at all times.
- Inspected stock shipments to verify quantities, quality and destination information.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Implemented strict quality checks for incoming supplies, ensuring only top-quality parts are stocked.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure steady supply of parts.
Self Employed Farmer
G T Stanser & Son
2003.01 - 2015.01
- Responsible for all business management decisions
- Completion of own accounts, VAT returns, sales ledger, purchase ledger etc
- Completion and submission of SPS claim and Environmental Scheme management
- Day to day running of 340 acre arable and 2,000 place pig farm
- Self Employed Farmer
Commercial Modern Apprentice
EDF Energy, Cottam Power Station
Cottam
2000.01 - 2003.01
- Based with the finance team, and gaining experience of all commercial areas
- Budget reconciliations
- Financial system management
- Commercial Modern Apprentice with the finance team
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
North Nottinghamshire Training
Worksop, Nottinghamshire 2000.09 - 2002.07
HNC - Business
Lincoln College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2000.09 - 2022.07
4 ‘A’ Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Studies
Queen Elizabeth’s High School
1998.09 - 2000.07
12 GCSE’s - Maths, English and Sciences
Queen Elizabeth’s High School
1993.09 - 1998.07
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Profit maximisation technique
- Proactive approach
- Sales team leadership
- Critical-thinking
- Positive attitude
- Negotiation tactics
- CRM software usage
Timeline
Internal Sales Manager
Pan Anglia (Country Merchants) Ltd
2024.01 - 2025.01
Aftersales Manager
Russells (Kirbymoorside) Ltd, Tuxford Depot
2021.01 - 2024.01
Parts Supervisor
Peacock and Binnington, Corringham Depot
2015.01 - 2021.01
Self Employed Farmer
G T Stanser & Son
2003.01 - 2015.01
NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
North Nottinghamshire Training
2000.09 - 2002.07
HNC - Business
Lincoln College
2000.09 - 2022.07
Commercial Modern Apprentice
EDF Energy, Cottam Power Station
2000.01 - 2003.01
4 ‘A’ Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Studies
Queen Elizabeth’s High School
1998.09 - 2000.07
12 GCSE’s - Maths, English and Sciences
Queen Elizabeth’s High School
1993.09 - 1998.07