NEIL BUCKLEY

Career break due to personal circumstances.

Spearhead European sales strategy, achieving circa £30m revenue and driving exponential growth within targeted market sectors.

• O&G
• Petrochemical
• Maritime / Marine
• Industrial
• F&S
• Defence

Utilised marketing and trading platforms to elevate brand visibility and foster market presence.

• FPAL - Achilles
• NOF
• Shipserv
• JOSCAR

Used personal contact database to increase opportunities resulting in 30% additional revenue within six month period.

• Ship Owners / Managers
• Ship Agents
• Chandlers
• Industry suppliers
• EPC's
• Ports

Managing pan European Tenders & Framework agreements for customers, including...

• Subsea 7
• Technip
• Maersk
• Cadeller
• Wood Group
• Stena
• DFDS Seaways

• Assisted in building new customer base and identifying business opportunities in targeted market sectors.
• Supported development of go-to-market strategy through new distribution partners while enhancing end user engagement.

Facilitated transition following closure of business division to pursue new employment opportunities.

• Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
• Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
• Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
• Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.

• Year 1 - Area Sales Manager
• Year 2 - Business Development manager (Europe)
• Year 3 - Regional commercial manager

Achieved significant growth within market sectors by managing a $16m division of sb&d.
Enhanced team dynamics by leading area sales managers, key account managers, and technical application engineers.
Realised operational excellence through strategic support from internal customer service staff.

• Inspired, Motivated and increased productivity within direct reports
• Achieved set KPI's set by European VP
• Analysed sales data and developed business strategy, resulting in double digit growth.
• Received multiple win awards for outstanding sales achievements
• Enhanced activity and performance metrics through CRM software utilization

Area Sales Manager responsible for £1.6million area Turnover.

• Successfully achieved double digit growth YOY whilst maintaining set margin KPI's.
• Established new customer base within O&G market sector, generating additional £1.2M in sales.

Reporting directly to CEO. Responsible for identification, creation and management of brand new North East Branch.

• Identified and onboarded new team members. Successfully created and executed new structure, vision and strategy inline with business growth strategy.
• Identified new customer base and established £2m GBP new business within local area.
• Identified new international key supplier's resulting in double digit margin increase whilst increasing turnover.

Responsible for securing and developing major contracts with corporations such as Nissan UK, T.R.W Automotive, Ford Aerospace, Snorkel, Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue, various NHS Hospitals, North East Schools, colleges and universities.

• Increased area turnover from £20'000 to £120'000 per month within 6 month period.
• Continuously achieved all set KPI's and budgets.
• Developed key relationships with several main supply manufacturers.
• Achieved number 1 Sales representative for North East of England 6 months in succession

Responsible for the Business Development, Purchasing and Sales of technical equipment including

• Bearings,
• Oils, Greases, lubricants,
• PPE,
• Cutting tools,
• Power tools,
• Janitorial supplies
• Medical

Other duties included arranging and preparing Import, Export documentation, whilst working with UK Customs and Excise for our international customers and suppliers.

Established and maintained effective business relationships on a global scale.

• Developing and maintaining existing business relationships.
• Personally responsible for Technical Purchasing, Supply Chain and Sales.
• Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.

Time served, multi skilled precision engineer, Fully qualified in Lathe, Milling, Surface grinding and Welding,

• Fully qualified time served precision engineer.
• Several recognized qualifications gained - NVQ 2 & 3 - HND - City & Guilds
• Understanding and application of correct cutting tools to achieve required results
• Understanding of Engineering Drawings