Reuben Bentham

• Led team training sessions to increase product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Negotiated contracts with prospective clients to secure profitable deals.
• With detailed product presentations, convinced potential customers of benefits and value of products and services offered by the company
• Attended trade shows, enhancing company's industry presence and potential leads generation.
• Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
• Analysed market trends and competitor activities for strategic planning purposes.
• Managed team of staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.

• Champion the adoption and development of alternative fuels within the construction machinery sector, driving initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to explore and promote innovative fuel solutions tailored to construction applications.
• Attended sustainability-focused events, conferences, and forums to represent the company, showcase expertise, and engage with thought leaders and organizations pursuing similar goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align alternative fuel strategies with business objectives, regulatory standards, and environmental impact goals.
• Drive substantial growth, achieving and exceeding revenue targets by leveraging market opportunities and fostering key partnerships.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends by engaging with global and regional suppliers, evaluating emerging technologies, and advocating for sustainable practices.
• Present at industry events and internal forums to raise awareness and inspire action on adopting cleaner energy solutions in construction machinery.
• Conduct regular competitor and market analyses to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth in the sustainable energy space.
• Identified new business opportunities by analysing market trends and competitor activities.
• Built a robust network of industry contacts to increase market visibility.
• Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Fostered positive client rapport through regular updates and prompt resolution of issues.

This role ran in conjunction with my Travis Perkins position.

• Used teamwork and leadership to save lives in high-pressure, time-sensitive circumstances.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services; performed fire suppression activities at fire scenes.
• Operated pumps, pneumatic tools, SHACS equipment and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Fire prevention within the community

• Implemented promotional strategies to drive sales, making ours best-performing branch in South England, achieving 300% over annual operating profit target (in 2020).
• Managed, developed and maintained effective relationships with customers and key account directors.
• Used branch performance statistics to track annual profit and adjusted sales strategy where necessary.
• Ensured daily operations performed in safe, timely manner whilst supporting staff to follow HSE guidelines.
• Purchased materials/parts for use adjacent to our machines, ensuring productivity ran smoothly.
• Negotiated costing with suppliers to increase net profit.
• Drew on mechanical qualifications to repair machinery when necessary.

• Planned and managed construction projects, consistently achieving time and budget goals.
• Liaised with suppliers to order and schedule accurate delivery of construction materials and tools.
• Maintained site safety, training junior staff on proper construction techniques and safety compliance.