Rupert King
Sutterton,Boston
Summary
I am a creative and self-driven professional who understands the workings of the packaging industry. The next five years in this sector will prove crucial, with the pace of change faster than anything we have seen before. I want to be at the forefront of this exciting time, helping to shape the packaging of tomorrow.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Category Buyer
Zeus Packaging (UK) Ltd
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
11.2020 - Current
- I moved from a sales position to join the Commercial Team in late 2020.
- I am now tasked with managing the purchasing of + 1,000 SKUs from around 50 different suppliers, across four continents.
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE
Zeus Packaging (UK) Ltd
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Zeus Packaging purchased Van der Windt Packaging. As CSE, I serviced and jointly managed approximately 40 wholesale / distributor customers.
- This involved negotiated selling, stock management and order processing.
- I was heavily involved in product development, purchasing and logistics.
SALES ORDER PROCESSOR
Van der Windt Packaging
Sleaford
01.2013 - 02.2020
- At Van der Windt my role developed from processing sales and purchase orders to jointly managing the rapidly-growing foodservice division.
- The foodservice packaging division grew from a £750,000 operation in 2015 to a £3m business in 2019 through an ambitious expansion of the product range coupled with an energetic sales drive.
- My role encompassed sales, account management, purchasing and logistics.
DEPUTY EDITOR
Rouncy Media Ltd
Peterborough
08.2006 - 01.2013
- My first job after University was with a local magazine publisher, working on the editorial team at three titles.
- I quickly worked my way from Editorial Assistant to Deputy Editor, responsible for content planning, feature writing, news and with an important input to the overall editorial direction.
- I worked closely with the sales team to manage a series of advertorial features, which were a key revenue stream.
Education
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA - JOURNALISM
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.2005 - 06.2006
BACHELOR OF ARTS - POLITICS
Loughborough University
Loughborough, Leicestershire 09.2002 - 06.2005
A LEVELS - BUSINESS STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY
Spalding Grammar School Sixth Form
Spalding, Lincolnshire 09.2000 - 06.2002
Skills
- Business Development I thrive on increasing revenue and profitability through expansion of product and customer base
- Account management Building solid relationships with customers and suppliers
- Negotiation Experience in both sales and purchasing has developed my negotiating skills
- Versatile I have performed in many different roles and adapt quickly
Timeline
Category Buyer
Zeus Packaging (UK) Ltd
11.2020 - Current
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE
Zeus Packaging (UK) Ltd
02.2020 - 11.2020
SALES ORDER PROCESSOR
Van der Windt Packaging
01.2013 - 02.2020
DEPUTY EDITOR
Rouncy Media Ltd
08.2006 - 01.2013
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA - JOURNALISM
De Montfort University
09.2005 - 06.2006
BACHELOR OF ARTS - POLITICS
Loughborough University
09.2002 - 06.2005
A LEVELS - BUSINESS STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY
Spalding Grammar School Sixth Form
09.2000 - 06.2002
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