Skilled entrepreneur knowledgeable about employee management, marketing and operational costs with 10 + years of business operation experience.
Committed and motivated business owner in a Manufacturing Company
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Director
Pennine Outdoor Leisure Ltd
Accrington, Lancashire
02.2014 - 11.2024
Office based - Planned and organised the day to day operations of the business with a turnover of over 2 million.
Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
Implemented systems to ensure the smooth running from purchasing raw materials, production to despatch
Sales - Implementing sales strategy, Carried out direct sales to Dealerships in the UK. Also selling directly to the end customer in a showroom along with attending national exhibitions. Introduced new marketing campaigns, boosted brand image.
Purchasing - Established contracts with many businesses to secure raw material stock, negotiating pricing. Placing orders for JIT delivery.
Accounts - Using Sage in full Sales / Purchase Orders / Invoicing / Stock Control / Receiving and making payments / Bank Reconciliation / Management Accounts.
Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the business.
Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
Director of Commercial Operations
Pennine Leisure Products Ltd
Accrington, Lancashire
04.1987 - 01.2014
Sales - Responsible for smooth running of all Sales with 3 members of sales team.
Purchasing - Implemented systems, carried out and oversaw purchasing duties to manufacture with 3 members of purchasing staff and warehouse control.
Accounts - Computerised accounts system onto Sage from manual and carried out day to day running.
Administration - Set up systems to ensure smooth running of the business.
Education
Business & Finance HNC -
Blackburn College
Lancashire
Skills
Business Development
Managing Staff
Customer Service
Sales
Budgeting
Accounts
All office day to day systems
Stock Control
Dedicated to completing tasks efficiently
Timeline
Director
Pennine Outdoor Leisure Ltd
02.2014 - 11.2024
Director of Commercial Operations
Pennine Leisure Products Ltd
04.1987 - 01.2014
Business & Finance HNC -
Blackburn College
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