Sam Barghout
Drumnadrochit,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in digital marketing, business development, and strategic management. Proficient in MS Office, Photoshop, and Sage accounts, with a strong foundation in operations management and financial management. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills and a positive attitude, complemented by effective communication and decision-making abilities. Adept at quality assurance and customer service, with a focus on enhancing organisational efficiency through innovative solutions.
Reliable manager with varied industry and business experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively achieve organisational goals. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co Director/Owner
Yorkshire Plumb Supplies Ltd
Otley, United Kingdom
07.2006 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Start up business: plumbers merchant in Otley, West Yorkshire occupying 2700 square feet of semi-industrial unit in town centre
- Established Plumbers Merchant business dealing mainly with trade
- Business eventually evolved to incorporate bathroom showroom serving retail customers: trading as YPS Kitchens & Bathrooms
- Finally evolved to offering bespoke home design visits, supply and installation through subcontracted fitters
- Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organisational success.
- Evaluated market trends and competitor activities, informing strategic decision-making.
- Finally sought out buyer with best fit for business selling to Passmore Group in June 2024.
Managing Director
Barplas Ltd
Bradford, West Yorkshire
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Company Overview: Business was manufacturer of injection moulded plastic paint containers operating from 40,000 square feet
- Blue chip customers included Akzo Nobel and SigmaKalon
- Joined family business to facilitate retirement of father and groom company for sale at optimum price
- Professionalised sales and marketing of company, then through decisive strategy increased sales from £3.65 million to £5 million, through negotiated contracts (whilst maintaining profit margin)
- Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Raised profile of business to become concern to main competitor, thereby encouraging their contact and eventual purchase of company
Managing Director
Emballator Packaging Ltd
Bradford, West Yorkshire
07.1998 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: New start business as UK factory for Scandinavian Emballator group (turnover £240 million and 7 factories)
- Business was manufacturer of cylindrical metal containers for paint industry
- Set up factory on green field site occupying 50,000 square feet during course of 2000
- Hand picked management team to form and build company
- Established customer base taking company from zero to £11.5 million sales in four years trading and firm no.2 position within UK market
- Company was awarded ‘Business Achievement Award 2002’ by Swedish Trade Council in London
- Company growth continued with warehouse extension of 47,000 square feet in order to provide 24-hour delivery service to three main customers and thus lock them into supply relationship
- Built harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
- Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
Director
ACE Print
Bradford, West Yorkshire
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Set up small 'trade print' business to provide metal printing service to metal packaging industry
- Refurbished and installed full printing line and then established small but valuable customer base thereby gaining foothold in market
- Initiated business development activities taking turnover from zero to £350K in year.
- Conducted strategic planning sessions to drive corporate objectives.
- Approached Emballator group and sold ACE Print as nucleus of Emballator UK project
- Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
Managing Director
Sheibarg Mfg & Trading Co Ltd
Bradford, West Yorkshire
01.1987 - 01.1997
- Company Overview: Business was manufacturer of metal cylindrical containers to coatings and chemicals industry
- Involved in management buy out of senior partners / founders
- Worked up from print manager to joint managing director and then to managing director
- Negotiated major contract with Kalon PLC taking sales from £4 million to £7.5 million turnover
- Earned excellent reputation and personal contact network which was to become crucial later at Barplas Ltd
- Built harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
- Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
Education
Diploma ABBE Non-Domestic Energy Assessor - Level 3
Stroma
WakefieldDiploma in Management Studies (DMS) - Post Grad - Business Administration
Bradford University
Bradford 09.2002 - 12.2004
GCE O Levels - B-C
Guiseley Field Head School
Guiseley, Leeds 09.1975 - 06.1979
Skills
- MS Office
- Photoshop
- Sage accounts
- Digital marketing
- Business development
- Sales
- Marketing
- Operations management
- Strategic management
- Financial management
- Web design
- Administrative skills
- Leadership skills
- Time-management
- Customer Service
Hobbies & Interests
- Motorcycle riding and touring
- Weight training
- Cycling and cycle touring
- Mountain biking
- Motorcycle mechanics
- Hiking and camping and general outdoor pursuits
- Photography
- Videography
- Video editing
- Playing guitar
Timeline
Co Director/Owner
Yorkshire Plumb Supplies Ltd
07.2006 - 06.2024
Managing Director
Barplas Ltd
01.2005 - 07.2006
Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) - Post Grad - Business Administration
Bradford University
09.2002 - 12.2004
Managing Director
Emballator Packaging Ltd
07.1998 - 12.2004
Director
ACE Print
01.1997 - 01.1998
Managing Director
Sheibarg Mfg & Trading Co Ltd
01.1987 - 01.1997
GCE O Levels - B-C
Guiseley Field Head School
09.1975 - 06.1979
Diploma ABBE Non-Domestic Energy Assessor - Level 3
Stroma
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