Paul Hargreaves

Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets through strategic approaches.

Established strong relationships with Finance Directors and Procurement Directors.

Proficient in lead generation, product demonstrations, and problem-solving.

Built and trained high-performing teams to enhance sales effectiveness.

Leveraged 12 years of experience in Energy industry to focus on large Corporate accounts.

Achieved significant savings while promoting green power supply initiatives.

Commercial debt recovery agent – Collecting debts from £100 to 10’s of thousands of pounds,negotiating disputes and settlements,Credit referencing, Process serving, tracing of “gone aways” ,payment spreadsheets and the selling of various Legal proceedures.

Business Development - Prospecting for new clients by networking, cold calling and emails to generate interest from potential clients. Identifying potential clients, and the decision makers within the organizations and tailoring the service to their needs

Proprietor - In partnership with my Wife we became the lessee’s of this Public House/Hotel. We grew a secure and experienced team of staff and created a welcoming social experience for our customers. Built a very loyal regular customer base.

The business was a pub with strong food trade with bed and breakfast accommodation.

Public House Management – the general management of city and town centre pubs, creating enthusiastic and driven teams to achieve high standards of service and product, to beat financial and standards targets, promotions and marketing, stock control , budgeting, staff training.

Managed daily operations of bar and restaurant, ensuring excellent service delivery.

Oversaw staff training and development, fostering a positive work environment.

Implemented health and safety standards, maintaining compliance with regulations.

Coordinated events and promotions, enhancing customer engagement and experience.