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Mark Wilson

Little Hulton,Gt. Manchester
Mark Wilson

Summary

Enthusiastic, driven and committed Sales and Customer Service professional with 13+ years experience and expertise. Logical thinker, skilled communicator with top problem-solving abilities. Possessing a digital mindset and excellent IT experience. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding goals. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public.

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work history

BOC Gases LTD

Industrial Sales Support Advisor
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Price Setting: Daily in the SAP system by account, raising new customer agreements, and investigating pricing queries
  • Report Generation: Business Objects/Intelligence system and utilize software systems like PC3 and Salesforce
  • Management Support: Daily workload and allocation for the Industrial and Sureserve Teams, including training new hires
  • System Set Up: Implemented SharePoint system for the team, ensuring a smooth transition and improved collaboration
  • Enhanced Digitalisation: Price Security Report automation within Power Automate, expanding my knowledge and skills
  • Project Lead: Headed up the change process for price expiries. Reducing audit risks and improving sales manager input facilitating Sales Team roll out.
  • Audit Support: During SOX and Revenue audits as the Sales Support point of contact, ensuring information is easily understood by auditors
  • Continuous Improvement: Seek opportunities to improve operational processes and technology, collaborating with colleagues for mutual benefits
  • Colleague Support: Ensured smooth operations during the transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.



BOC Gases LTD

SME Sales Support Advisor
05.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Team Management: Oversee daily workload and allocation for the Industrial and Sureserve Teams, ensuring efficient email management
  • Contract Receipt Management: Save and scan returned contracts for proper setup on accounts and accessibility by the sales team
  • Key Contact: For the SME sales and Partner Agent teams, setting prices on SAP and handling credits and rebate reports
  • Cross-Functional Support: Sureserve Sales support team during colleague maternity leave, managing credits, pricing, and rebate reports
  • GDPR Compliance: Ensure compliance guidelines in the Sales support basement area, identifying secure storage and disposing unnecessary items
  • Efficiency Improvement: Utilise 'Winshuttle' to run scripts for the team, to enhance and build efficiency
  • Digital Improvement: Key role in the digitization of the Price Security Report process to comply with GDPR and SOX audit guidelines.

BOC Gases LTD

Customer Service Advisor (Sureserve)
07.2013 - 04.2017

Job overview


  • Call Handling: Delivery, Technical, and Accounts departments, quickly acquiring the required knowledge
  • Coaching: Peer coach for the department, providing knowledge and support
  • Training Provision: Reviewed, revised materials, supported inbound sales induction and delivered training to New starters, both internal and external recruits, to ensure they were equipped for their roles
  • Complaint Management: Assisted with complaint management, understanding expectations to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Query Resolution: Managed high-volume Sureserve Inbox, ensuring timely resolution and improving customer service
  • Transport Projects: Support in 2015/2016, providing input and data collation.

O2 Telefonica UK LTD

Customer Service Advisor (Pay Monthly, Billing)
09.2010 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • High Level Complaints: Provided support to the High-Level Complaints team across pay monthly mobile and broadband customers
  • Constant Improvement: Took a lead role liaising with the team and operations group, gathering feedback from over 50 advisors to develop strategies to improve customer service and overall business performance
  • Aspire Programme: Selected to participated in the corporate "Aspire Programme", working towards a team manager role.


ASDA Walmart

Warehouse Manager
09.2002 - 03.2010

Job overview

  • 7+ years of retail experience: ASDA Stores Limited, progressing from part-time student colleague to full-time Warehouse Manager
  • Cover Manager: Covered as “Duty Manager” for the entire store in the absence of the store manager overseeing store operations across multiple departments. Alongside Ambient Shop Floor Manager cover.
  • Staff Management: Managed 10 direct reports, optimizing staffing levels ensuring timely and error-free deliveries. Involved in recruitment & organizing team building social events.
  • Budget Management: Managed weekly wage budget.
  • Compliance: Responsible day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring trading and health & safety regulation compliance
  • Other Responsibilities: Principal key holder during Christmas and Easter trading periods. Personal license holder for: Sale of alcohol and Counterbalance Forklift and Reach Forklift trucks

Education

Bolton 6th Form College

2004

University overview

Accountancy, Business Studies, and History.

St James C of E School

2001

University overview

English language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, French, Electronics, History, and Religious Education

Skills

  • Sales & Customer Support Specialist


  • Identifying business drivers for change


  • Project & Process Management


  • Trouble Shooting & Analysis


  • Focussed, Proactive, Adaptable


  • Goal & Target Orientated


  • Best Practice Team Coaching & Training


  • Digital Mindset, SAP System Proficiency


  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office packages: (Word, Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas, Macros, Visual Basic Editor))


  • Proficient: Microsoft Power Automate, training in Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Power BI


Interests

I'm family orientated, together we are keen walkers enjoying both coast & countryside. When relaxing you will often find me gaming, reading, or listening to music. 

Timeline

Industrial Sales Support Advisor

BOC Gases LTD
01.2018 - Current

SME Sales Support Advisor

BOC Gases LTD
05.2017 - Current

Customer Service Advisor (Sureserve)

BOC Gases LTD
07.2013 - 04.2017

Customer Service Advisor (Pay Monthly, Billing)

O2 Telefonica UK LTD
09.2010 - 07.2013

Warehouse Manager

ASDA Walmart
09.2002 - 03.2010

Bolton 6th Form College

St James C of E School

Mark Wilson