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Michael Monks

IRLAM,Manchester

Summary

A results-driven professional with extensive experience in motivating and training individuals, specialising in vending solution setup and alterations across diverse regions. Demonstrates strong customer focus by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions, supported by advanced Excel skills for data management and analysis. Possesses comprehensive product knowledge across PPE, maintenance, storage, hand tools, cutting tools, and precision tools, ensuring optimal product selection and cost savings. Adept at problem-solving to resolve stock and supply issues efficiently while maintaining effective communication to build confidence and respect. Skilled in invoicing processes to ensure timely payments and prevent supply disruptions. Proven track record in sales with a keen understanding of product cost, margin, and profit maximisation. Engages regularly with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance product offerings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Territory Account Manager

MSC Industrial Supply
Manchester
06.2023 - Current
  • Monitored competitor activity, staying ahead in the market competition.
  • Prepared detailed reports to provide insight into account performance.
  • Resolved client issues promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
  • Delivered presentations to potential clients, securing new business partnerships.
  • Developed new strategies with a focus on customer retention.
  • Analysed sales data for identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Established strong rapport with clients through regular communication.
  • Managed business relationships to ensure loyalty and long-term commitment.
  • Assured timely delivery of products and services to meet customer expectations.
  • Worked closely with product development teams for customising offerings according to client needs.
  • Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.
  • Negotiated contracts to secure profitable deals.
  • Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
  • Generated KPI reports to illustrate overall performance.
  • Addressed account inquiries and provided updated data from CRM software.
  • Maximised client success, educating on financial and operational strategies to support account growth.
  • Managed 133 accounts

Key account manager

Monks and crane
Manchester
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Analysed sales data, optimised performance metrics.
  • Cultivated a deep understanding of client businesses with thorough research and consistent engagement.
  • Strengthened key client relationships by developing tailored account strategies.
  • Owned and developed 13 accounts
  • Managed complex sales cycles for maximised business growth.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of industry trends, positioned products effectively in the market.
  • Negotiated profitable contracts to ensure mutual benefit.
  • Implemented customer retention strategies, fostered strong relationships.
  • Delivered presentations, secured new partnerships.
  • Identified new business opportunities and increased lead generation to grow profits.
  • Communicated new products and services to drive customer interest and boost sales.
  • Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Reported on account progress, targets and forecasts and sought solutions to performance issues.

Account development manager

Monks and Crane
Manchester
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Envoy

Monks and Crane
Manchester
02.2003 - 01.2008

• Customer care

• Consulted with BM to fix any customer issues

• Pick & pack for deliveries

• Consult with suppliers regarding delivery issues.

• Sales

• Kept stock availability above 99%

• Track all nonconformance stock.

Education

South Manchester High School

NVQ 2 - Catering

Crewe College

Skills

Motivating and Training individuals – Training involved, Vending Solution Setup, install & alterations for all envoys in all regions Help train & guide ADMs on the vital processes needed to manage & maintain solutions within their customer base

Customer focused – identifying needs & delivering solutions

Data – Excel Trained which enables me to be more proficient when creating files & having the ability to create working files to help me understand at a customer level in identifying trouble areas Having the ability to create Formula to enhance a more professional look on managing solutions

Product Knowledge – Working with suppliers to cover all commodities of products (PPE, maintenance, storage, hand tools, cutting tools and precision tools) to identify the best product required while adding where possible cost savings and continuity of supply

Problem Solving – able to adapt and resolve issues for customer regarding stock issues and supply

Communication skills - Having the ability to gain confidence and respect

Invoicing – working with other departments to ensure invoices are paid in time and to avoid any stops in supply

Sales – Understanding the importance of Product Cost, Margin or Mark-up to help with £ Profit

Supplier Management – Engage with Suppliers Regularly to identify cost savings and product opportunities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Territory Account Manager

MSC Industrial Supply
06.2023 - Current

Key account manager

Monks and crane
01.2019 - 06.2023

Account development manager

Monks and Crane
01.2008 - 01.2019

Envoy

Monks and Crane
02.2003 - 01.2008

South Manchester High School

NVQ 2 - Catering

Crewe College
Michael Monks