SAMANTHA GIBBONS
Barnard Castle,Durham
Summary
Enthusiastic, hard working individual with over 25 years of leadership experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Great communicator with proven ability to engage, coach and support people to achieve their full potential.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Director
Brown & Baxter Ltd (Interior Design Retail Shop)
Darlington , Durham
2017.03 - Current
- Set up and started business . Fully refurbished retail space.
- Reached £150k turnover YE2.
- Received and processed stock using an inventory management system.
- Increased revenue by upselling and recommending products.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to achieve organisational objectives.
- Oversaw daily company operations to reach financial targets.
Company Director
Food Innovations Ltd (Food Manufacturer )
Leicester , Leicestershire
2007.01 - 2015.06
- Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
- Reached £17 Million turnover in 5 years.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs and achieve stable supply chains.
- Retained existing customer accounts through consistent engagement and sales data analysis.
Account Manager
Diageo
Home Based , Northern England
1997.01 - 2005.07
- Showcased products with polished presentations and demonstrations to audiences from 8 to 250 people.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Visited customer locations to determine needs, set up contracts and provide training.
- Tracked industry trends and customer behaviour to develop targeted sales strategies.
- Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
Education
A-Levels - English Language & English Literature
South Tyneside College
South Tyneside 09/1981 - 06/1983
Skills
- Sales goal attainment
- Market and competitive analysis
- Relationship management
- Flexible
- Excellent Time Management
- Good Communication Skills
- Approachable
- Attention to detail
Interest
Volunteering with Zoes Place Charity , helping to organise events , sales and helping to raise awareness on a bi-monthly basis.
Timeline
Company Director
Brown & Baxter Ltd (Interior Design Retail Shop)
2017.03 - Current
Company Director
Food Innovations Ltd (Food Manufacturer )
2007.01 - 2015.06
Account Manager
Diageo
1997.01 - 2005.07
A-Levels - English Language & English Literature
South Tyneside College
09/1981 - 06/1983
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