Kevin Whereat
Par,Cornwall
Summary
Responsible Sales Manager, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 26 years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Responsible [Job Title], passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering [Number] years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance. Trustworthy [Job Title] with [Number] years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines. Dedicated [Job Title] with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals. Adaptable [Job Title] with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality. Motivated [Job Title] with [Number] years of progressive experience. Energetic self-starter and team builder. Navigates high-stress situations and achieves goals on time and under budget. Qualified [Job Title] with extensive background in advanced management processes. Utilises superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands. Highly skilled project manager with outstanding team leadership abilities to meet targets consistently. Confident [Job Title] successful at increasing monthly revenue using insightful marketing strategies and aggressive product development. Skilled at understanding customer and employee requests and meeting needs. Furthers success by strengthening staff training, streamlining internal systems and facilitating sales techniques.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Julian Foye The Furnishers
St Blazey, Cornwall
02.2002 - 08.2026
- All aspects of Sales manager duties. Selling to the general public face to face. Selling to the public via phone. Updating the web page on a day to day basis.
- Arranging the delivery to the customer, overseeing complaints and making sure we keep our customers happy.
- General upkeep and making sure the shop premises were clean tidy and present able.
- Taking care of all the new stock arriving in store, making sure they were photographed and put on web page.
- Doing all the shop accounts end of day and sending to accountant each week.
- Completely arranging all aspects of the shops web page. Photographing new stock, pricing everything up and all rest and info put on to web page. Update on a regular basis.
- Sorting out all th pricing and labelling when we have a shop sale. And adjusting prices on web.
- Changing around the look and style of the shop floor and changing the front shop window.
- Requesting new stock from the owners and putting my suggestions forward.
- Working with all the other shops in the County to make things run smoothly.
- closing all sales and making sure everything is put in place for the customer to keep them happy.
- When i first started withecthe firm i went on the Vans delivering, helping out with the Carpet fitters, alot of maintanance on all oyr shops all aspects of the furniture industry.
Paint Decorator
Alan Martyn
St Austell , Cornwall
02.1998 - 02.2000
- Added new paint coats to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprayers.
- Coated surfaces with preliminary treatments, colour coats and primer for exquisite finish.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment and tidied work areas.
- Resolved issues promptly, applying problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges.
- Laid drop sheets to protect adjacent areas from paint damage.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, filling holes, and sealing cracks to achieve smooth finishes.
- Maintained a clean and organised work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
Paint Decorator
Self Employed
St Austell , Cornwall
04.1994 - 03.1997
- Added new paint coats to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprayers.
- Coated surfaces with preliminary treatments, colour coats and primer for exquisite finish.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment and tidied work areas.
- Resolved issues promptly, applying problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges.
- Trained junior decorators, sharing knowledge and promoting skill development within the team.
Photographic Developer
The photographer
Gloucester , Gloucestershire
08.1986 - 08.1987
Arranged customer shots, coordinating order, framing, and presentation for clarity.
Student
Rotherham College
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
11.1986 - 05.1987
Education
GCSEs - Music
Rotherham College
Rotherham1986
Skills
- Loyal and hardworking
- Ambitious and well read
- Customer relationship management
- Retail sales strategy
- Web content management
- Sales forecasting
- Product photography
- Pricing strategy
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Staff training
- Conflict resolution
- Sales techniques
- Client relationship management
- Sales reporting
- Visual merchandising
- Employee training
- Process improvement
Hobbies and interests
- Playing and producing music
- Listening to music, big 60’s fan
- Reading all the time
- Football fan, also played for years
- Dod walking
- Music history
Timeline
Julian Foye The Furnishers
02.2002 - 08.2026
Paint Decorator
Alan Martyn
02.1998 - 02.2000
Paint Decorator
Self Employed
04.1994 - 03.1997
Student
Rotherham College
11.1986 - 05.1987
Photographic Developer
The photographer
08.1986 - 08.1987
GCSEs - Music
Rotherham College