PAUL TRIGWELL
Addlestone,Surrey
Summary
Career opportunity where I can highlight my skills and 30+ years of experience communicating with people, aligning their needs with products and services to achieve the desired outcome for all. Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious in the workplace.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Area Sales Surveyor
Garolla Holdings Ltd
Farnborough, Hampshire
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted 25-30 pre-booked residential site surveys per week.
- Assessed, accurately measured and photographed each garage and uploaded data onto company CRM. Showed samples, ran through door operation and advised customers on most suitable door and best fitting option for their requirements.
- Sold up to 20 electric roller garage doors per week with average sale price of £1600 including vat.
- Diary management, planning time efficient daily routes, canvassing.
Repossessions Case Handler
Grosvenor Credit Management & Investigations
Byfleet, Surrey
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided friendly, effective service to client, customer and field agent to achieve successful outcomes.
- Managed up to 300 cases efficiently, maintaining company standards, policies and procedures.
- Identified customer vulnerabilities and signposted to relevant support networks.
Sales Negotiator
Curchods Estate Agents
West Byfleet, Surrey
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Registered and managed up to 200 applicants; arranged and attended property viewing appointments.
- Received, recorded and negotiated offers between purchasers and vendors.
- Conducted property valuations.
- Sales progression.
- Sold company services (mortgages, conveyancing and surveying).
Sales Negotiator
Curchods Estate Agents
New Haw , Surrey
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Registered and managed up to 200 applicants; arranged and attended property viewing appointments.
- Received, recorded and negotiated offers between purchasers and vendors.
- Conducted property valuations.
- Sales progression.
- Sold company services (mortgages, conveyancing and surveying).
Sales Support Consultant
Curchods Estate Agents
Guildford, Surrey
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Completion of 6 month probationary period (Ottershaw and Guildford offices).
- Supported manager and negotiators in their day to day roles by registering applicants, conducting viewings and general office tasks relative to position.
Partner / Managing Director
Tanglewood Wine Accessories/Tanglewood Wines Limited
Weybridge, Surrey
05.2006 - 05.2019
- Business Manager from 2012 with annual turnover exceeding £400,000.
- Overseeing sales in excess of £7 million.
- Surveying and consultation for design and installation of UK manufactured bespoke climate-controlled wine cellars for private and commercial clients.
- Secured 3 exclusive contracts with European manufacturers.
- Sales of wine storage solutions including wine fridges, cellar air conditioning, wine racking and cellar accessories.
Business Development Manager
SIS (Edmundson Electrical)
Weybridge, Surrey
07.2003 - 05.2006
- Development and growth of over 100 client accounts in sale and calibration of electrical test equipment.
- Face to face meetings with buyers and site managers of UK's leading facilities management companies.
- Secured new accounts and resumed trade with dormant accounts.
- Cold called on electrical wholesalers.
- Organisation and management of company stand at electrical trade shows.
Golf Professional
Abbey Moor Golf Club
Addlestone, Surrey
07.1997 - 07.2003
- Head professional 4 years.
- Assistant Golf Professional 2 years.
- Partner of Golf Shop retail business.
- Manager of Golf Course with average annual turnover of £300,000.
- Taught all ages/abilities and competed in tournament golf.
Assistant Golf Professional
New Zealand Golf Club
Woodham, Surrey
07.1988 - 07.1997
- Qualified Golf Professional status November 1995.
- Winner of Pro Am at Berkshire Golf Club.
- Taught golf and competed in tournaments around Surrey.
- Retail and Merchandising.
Education
PGA Qualified Golf Professional (Nov '95) -
Professional Golfers' Association
Fullbrook Secondary School - GCSE
EDUCATON
SurreyINTERESTS
Skills
- Experienced manager
- Sales driven
- B2B & B2C Sales
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Strong communication skills
- Great work ethic
- Personable
- Polite and approachable
- Punctual and organised
References
Business and Personal references available on request.
Timeline
Area Sales Surveyor
Garolla Holdings Ltd
03.2025 - 11.2025
Repossessions Case Handler
Grosvenor Credit Management & Investigations
01.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Negotiator
Curchods Estate Agents
04.2021 - 12.2023
Sales Negotiator
Curchods Estate Agents
12.2019 - 04.2021
Sales Support Consultant
Curchods Estate Agents
05.2019 - 12.2019
Partner / Managing Director
Tanglewood Wine Accessories/Tanglewood Wines Limited
05.2006 - 05.2019
Business Development Manager
SIS (Edmundson Electrical)
07.2003 - 05.2006
Golf Professional
Abbey Moor Golf Club
07.1997 - 07.2003
Assistant Golf Professional
New Zealand Golf Club
07.1988 - 07.1997
PGA Qualified Golf Professional (Nov '95) -
Professional Golfers' Association
Fullbrook Secondary School - GCSE
EDUCATON
INTERESTS