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Levi Wright

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

A results-driven professional with extensive experience in specification sales, sales management and cross-selling strategies. Demonstrates a robust ability to build rapport and foster enduring relationships in both B2B and B2C sales environments. Proficient in executing marketing strategies and optimising sales operations to drive business growth. Adept at aligning client needs with tailored solutions to achieve measurable success. Additionally, possesses significant management experience, having successfully led and managed a national sales team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales Manager

Heidelberg Materials - Packed Products
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed go-to-market strategies and sales enablement plans, collaborating with Marketing to create impactful campaigns aligned with product initiatives.
  • Leveraged analytical skills to interpret market trends and competitor activities, informing strategic decisions and adapting sales tactics to drive commercial success.
  • Implemented innovative bonus structures and employee development programs, enhancing staff retention and fostering a goal-oriented sales team.
  • Established strong partnerships with customer service teams to ensure post-sale satisfaction, addressing issues promptly and maintaining a customer-centric approach.
  • Successfully exceeded budget targets through strategic planning and execution.

TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Heidelberg Materials - Cement (SE)
, South East
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed Cement & GGBS portfolio in the Southeast (£20 million turnover).
  • Identify latest prospects, emerging market segments and opportunities for growth.
  • Onboard new customers ensuring contractual & legal obligations are met.
  • Gather and utilise market intelligence to enable strategic decision making.
  • Pinpoint multi-selling opportunities in collaboration with Heidelberg Materials colleagues.
  • Consistent contact & cooperative engagement with CSC to present excellent customer service

SPECIFICATION MANAGER

CTDA (CTD Group), London
, South East
06.2018 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw rapid sales growth turnover from £52,000 up to £850,000+ Prepared professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction
  • Identified key decision makers within Interior Design & Architecture practices
  • Managing projects from design phase to delivery (B2B & B2C)
  • Added key roll out contract relationships to the group portfolio
  • Consistently researched industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients and stakeholders.
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction with meticulous attention to specification details.

NEW BUSINESS MANAGER

Symphony Group, London
, South East
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Recruited into Special Projects Team with task of increasing market share in the high-rise residential sector Focused on targeting Architects, Developers and Major Contractors to seek new business opportunities, increasing pipeline value
  • Manage process from enquiry to on-site operations Negotiating and value engineering on high value tender proposals
  • Strong understanding of manufacturers' process and incorporating that with on-site schedule.

SALES MANAGER

Jewson (Saint-Gobain)
, National
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Team member charged with developing the Contract Kitchens team working to win orders for kitchens from Jewson's builder customers
  • End to end responsibility for contract delivery
  • Measurements, quotations, supply chain interactions
  • Proactively identifying opportunities for collaboration
  • Detailed understanding of kitchens supply chain, products and services.
  • Coordinated successful product demonstrations that led to high conversion rates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & Leadership

University of Derby
Derby
09.2023 -

NVQ Level 3 - Site Carpentry & Joinery

Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough

NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science

Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough

GCSEs - Various

Nene Park Academy
Peterborough

Skills

  • Analytical Skills: Competent in synthesizing data, interpreting market trends, and driving strategic decisions using Excel, Power BI, and Tableau
  • Pricing Strategy: Developed and implemented tiered, value-based, and data-driven pricing strategies aligned with corporate objectives
  • Project Management: Proficient in project management, team leadership, budget oversight, and timely project delivery
  • Specification Selling: Skilled in driving sales through tailored product specifications, strong client relationships, and effective collaboration with specifiers
  • Microsoft Applications: Adept in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with advanced skills in data analysis, presentation creation, and email management
  • Marketing: Experienced in developing and executing marketing strategies, conducting market research, and managing campaigns to drive brand awareness and customer engagement

Languages

English
Native language
Italian
Elementary
English
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

National Sales Manager

Heidelberg Materials - Packed Products
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & Leadership

University of Derby
09.2023 -

TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Heidelberg Materials - Cement (SE)
10.2022 - 01.2024

SPECIFICATION MANAGER

CTDA (CTD Group), London
06.2018 - 10.2022

NEW BUSINESS MANAGER

Symphony Group, London
01.2018 - 06.2018

SALES MANAGER

Jewson (Saint-Gobain)
12.2016 - 01.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Site Carpentry & Joinery

Peterborough Regional College

NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science

Peterborough Regional College

GCSEs - Various

Nene Park Academy
Levi Wright