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Neil Pennington

Leeds,Yorkshire

Summary

Experienced Sales Manager, with a long proven record within the industrial arena. I bring strong problem solving skills & a proactice approach to new tasks.

Skilled in communication, negotiation & planning, bringing effective solutions to customer problems, with maximum profitability.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager

Kleiberit Adhesives UK
11.2017 - 02.2025
  • I managed key business accounts, with responsibility for product selection, sales margin & increasing business within these strategic accounts.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans for the assigned territory.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.
  • Collaborated with clients and distributors to create and promote new products.

Sales Manager

Apollo Chemicals
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Overcame objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.

Territory Manager UK Construction

HB Fuller
11.2003 - 12.2011

Initially I worked in Packaging, providing various grades of adhesive, within that industry, i.e. EVA, PVA, PSA.


I then moving within the business & joined the Construction business, seeling into the furniture business, this involved PU adhesives - one part, two part & PUHM.


I also had responsibility for a major Tobacco account, selling waterbased & hotmelts.

Education

O Level - English Literature. -

Horsforth Secondary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire.
05.1985

O Level - English Language

Horsforth Secondary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire.
05.1985

O Level - Mathematics

Horsforth Secondary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.1985

O Level - Physics

Horsforth Secondary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire.
05.1985

O Level - Biology

Horsforth Secondary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire.
05.1985

O Level - Geography.

Horsforth Secondary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire.
05.1985

O Level - Chemistry

Horsforth Secondary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.1985

Skills

  • Relationship building - Strong relationships
  • Territory management
  • Key account growth
  • Partnership development
  • Presentations and proposals

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

Kleiberit Adhesives UK
11.2017 - 02.2025

Sales Manager

Apollo Chemicals
01.2012 - 12.2016

Territory Manager UK Construction

HB Fuller
11.2003 - 12.2011

O Level - English Literature. -

Horsforth Secondary School

O Level - English Language

Horsforth Secondary School

O Level - Mathematics

Horsforth Secondary School

O Level - Physics

Horsforth Secondary School

O Level - Biology

Horsforth Secondary School

O Level - Geography.

Horsforth Secondary School

O Level - Chemistry

Horsforth Secondary School
Neil Pennington