Russell Hunt
Sidcup,Kent
Summary
Dynamic professional specializing in accounts management, project management, and recruitment. Proven skills in contract negotiation, marketing, and team leadership. Committed to delivering project excellence with a strong emphasis on integrity and character.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Area Sales Manager
Ovia Lighting Scolmore Group
Birmingham
06.2021 - 02.2026
- Facilitated growth in London and Essex areas.
- Assisted in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Targeted contractor businesses for partnership opportunities.
- Managed wholesale accounts effectively.
- Supported business expansion through new stockist development.
- Negotiated contracts with key clients to secure beneficial agreements.
Sales Executive
KEW Electrical Distributors
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Facilitated face-to-face sales targeting new and existing business.
- Assisted existing customers and developed new clientele while maintaining customer service standards.
- Supported quotation negotiation processes.
Assistant Branch Manager
Edmundson Electrical
Greenwich
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted in daily operations of profit centre.
- Supported profit centre manager with various tasks.
- Engaged with customers to ensure repeat business.
- Negotiated with competitors to secure business.
- Coordinated with suppliers for effective service delivery.
- Oversaw staff sickness and holiday management.
Area Sales Representative / Business Development Manager
KEW Electrical Wholesalers
Maidstone, Kent
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Assisted existing customers and supported efforts to attract new clients while ensuring high-quality customer service.
- Facilitated contract negotiations for projects, contributing to the growth of future sales pipelines.
- Helped improve competitive positioning by enhancing major account performance from the previous fiscal year.
Internal sales
KEW Electrical
Maidstone, Kent
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for the identification of new projects, direct interaction with end-users and engaged with specific contractors on key accounts. Coordinate for sales with contractors and distributors from project inception to completion.
Internal sales / Trade counter
Newey And Eyre
Maidstone, Kent
04.2010 - 03.2014
- Responsible for the identification of new projects, direct interaction with end-users and engaged with specific contractors on key accounts. Coordinate for sales with contractors and distributors from project inception to completion. Worked with suppliers to arrange trade counter promotions and breakfast mornings.
Warehouse / Driver
Electrical and Lighting Supplies
Sevenoaks & Sittingbourne
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Assisted in managing stock levels in warehouse.
Facilitated order picking and packaging for delivery.
Supported logistics operations across Kent.
Skills
- Accounts management
- Project management
- Recruitment and staffing
- Contract negotiation
- Integrity and character
- Marketing and advertising
- Team leadership
- Project excellence
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Ovia Lighting Scolmore Group
06.2021 - 02.2026
Sales Executive
KEW Electrical Distributors
09.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Branch Manager
Edmundson Electrical
05.2018 - 08.2019
Area Sales Representative / Business Development Manager
KEW Electrical Wholesalers
07.2015 - 05.2018
Internal sales
KEW Electrical
03.2014 - 07.2015
Internal sales / Trade counter
Newey And Eyre
04.2010 - 03.2014
Warehouse / Driver
Electrical and Lighting Supplies
04.2008 - 04.2010