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Sam Humphries

Sam Humphries

Fleet,Hampshire

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in technical sales and new business acquisition. Proficient in CRM software use, specifically Pipedrive. Has both a practical understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection moulding and CNC machining, along with a broader understanding of manufacturing as a business.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business development representative

TCB-Arrow
Camberley, Surrey
08.2021 - Current
  • Outreach and new customer introduction.
  • Selected and managed a new marketing partner, utilising email campaigns to generate new leads.
  • Helped customers win tenders and market share by tapping into a network of product designers and toolmakers.
  • Overseeing projects from initial concept through to the manufacture of mould tools and finally, tool trials and production.
  • Negotiated competitive prices with suppliers to defend margin, while maintaining and developing these relationships.
  • Developed relationships with existing customers to build accounts and onboard new products.

Production engineer

TCB-Arrow
Camberley, Surrey
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Completed numerous tool changes and setups, producing components to detailed specifications.
  • Worked closely with NPI team to organise and conduct tool trials
  • Increased production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles.
  • Reduced machine downtime with regular preventive maintenance.

Education

A-Levels - Psychology, Film Studies and Photography

The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Farnborough, Hampshire
09.2016 - 05.2018

Injection Moulding Technology 1, 2 & 3 - Injection Moulding

Polymer Training & Innovation Centre
Telford
01.2022 - 01.2024

Skills

  • Sales cycle management
  • New business acquisition
  • CRM software use (Pipedrive)
  • In-depth understanding of the Injection Moulding process
  • Good knowledge of Machining and Precision turning
  • Supplier management

Affiliations

  • Wakeboarding
  • Surfing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Injection Moulding Technology 1, 2 & 3 - Injection Moulding

Polymer Training & Innovation Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024

Business development representative

TCB-Arrow
08.2021 - Current

Production engineer

TCB-Arrow
03.2019 - 08.2021

A-Levels - Psychology, Film Studies and Photography

The Sixth Form College Farnborough
09.2016 - 05.2018
Sam Humphries