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Richard Sullvan

Watford,Hertfordshire

Summary

Confident and proactive leader with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, capable of managing teams and operations seamlessly. Proven ability to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction through strategic planning and team development. Committed to delivering outstanding results and fostering growth in a business development role.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Branch Manager

Grant & Stone Ltd
Harrow, London
06.2021 - Current


Responsible for the sales and operation of Grant and Stone's electrical wholesale branch in Harrow, currently turning over £2.5M a year, managing a team of 6 full time staff.


  • Improved branch productivity by implementing efficient work schedules.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the branch.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, improving overall team morale.
  • Responsible for sales, procurement, stock and the fleet of transport, actively involved in all of these areas


Area Salesman

Grant and Stone Ltd
Harrow, London
04.2016 - 06.2021
  • Created new sales opportunities through the opening of new trade accounts
  • Managed a large portfolio of accounts to develop and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Increased brand visibility with strategic marketing campaigns and tactics.
  • Developed sales strategies for higher profit margins.


Business development manager

Edmundson Electrical Ltd
Watford, Hertfordshire
02.2012 - 04.2016
  • Managed a portfolio of customers, developing both the sales and the relationships
  • Responsible for introducing new customers to the business, primarily through the opening of trade accounts.
  • Worked on national accounts, introducing them to contractors from my own portfolio, to get them on their approved contractors list.

Education

A-Levels - Business Studies, IT and Philosophy

St Michaels Sixth Form College
Watford
09.2005 - 07.2007

GCSEs - 10 A*-C (including English, Maths and Science)

St Michaels Catholic High School
Watford
09.2000 - 07.2005

Skills

  • Team management
  • Business Development
  • Customer relations
  • Procurement
  • Stock management
  • Transport management
  • Cost management
  • Profit and Loss Analysis


Timeline

Branch Manager

Grant & Stone Ltd
06.2021 - Current

Area Salesman

Grant and Stone Ltd
04.2016 - 06.2021

Business development manager

Edmundson Electrical Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2016

A-Levels - Business Studies, IT and Philosophy

St Michaels Sixth Form College
09.2005 - 07.2007

GCSEs - 10 A*-C (including English, Maths and Science)

St Michaels Catholic High School
09.2000 - 07.2005
Richard Sullvan