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Matthew Smart

East Grinstead,West Sussex

Summary

Business-driven individual with more than 16 years working as Director for Tool Sales organisation. Determined and experienced in client rapport, budget control and employee mentoring and coaching.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sale Director/Owner

Smart Tech Tools Ltd
East Grinstead, West Sussex
04.2008 - Current
  • Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
  • Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
  • Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
  • Analysed industry and competitor trends to enhance sales strategy.
  • Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
  • Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
  • Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
  • Understood customer needs to craft exceptional sales journeys.
  • Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.

BT Engineer

British Telecom
East Grinstead, West Sussex
05.1999 - 02.2008
  • Interfaced with line providers to install telecommunication links.
  • Operated electronic measuring instruments with precision.
  • Designed procedures for installation, security testing and graphical user interface testing.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Customer Service Engineer performing installation and repair of analogue and digital lines to end users.

Vehicle Air Conditioning Engineer

Vehvac Ltd
Edenbridge, Kent
09.1992 - 04.1999

Installation and repair of Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems which required an understanding of electrical and mechanical car systems.


Work carried out at Main Dealer and independent garages all over the UK.



Education

NVQ Level 1 and Level 2 - Motor Vehicle Engineering

Crawlely Technical College
Crawley, West Sussex
09.1991 - 07.1993

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, IT, CDT, Geography,

Sackville School
East Grinstead
09.1986 - 07.1991

Skills

  • Business operations
  • Cash handling
  • Operations management
  • Decision making
  • Financial management
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cost controls
  • Business administration
  • Customer relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer-focused
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of ToolVan Software

Affiliations

  • Car Mechanical and Detailing + Car Shows Owners Clubs
  • Koi Fish and Pond Maintenance

Timeline

Sale Director/Owner

Smart Tech Tools Ltd
04.2008 - Current

BT Engineer

British Telecom
05.1999 - 02.2008

Vehicle Air Conditioning Engineer

Vehvac Ltd
09.1992 - 04.1999

NVQ Level 1 and Level 2 - Motor Vehicle Engineering

Crawlely Technical College
09.1991 - 07.1993

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, IT, CDT, Geography,

Sackville School
09.1986 - 07.1991
Matthew Smart