Scot Thompson
Sales
Aberdeen,Aberdeen City
Summary
Experienced Salesman with record of success in enabling strong revenue growth through end-to-end sales management. Focused on continuous improvement using market knowledge, competitor research, innovation and team motivation. Always looking for opportunities to bring in and retain customers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Manager
Grampian Blinds
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
05.2023 - Current
- Used multi-source data to determine sales and delivery terms for products and services.
- Organised special sales at specific times to drive customer engagement and move high volumes of products.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Maintained ownership of blind sales pipeline, sourcing and developing new business opportunities to drive sales.
Sales Manager
David Lloyd Leisure
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Organised special sales at specific times to drive customer engagement and move high volumes of products.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Created and directed sales team training and development programmes.
- Identified and qualified new sales prospects to continually meet targets.
- Hired and trained dedicated and high-achieving sales teams.
- Managed team of 3 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
Leisure Manager
Ruthin Castle Hotel Spa
Ruthin, Denbighshire
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Located, verified and distribution information through knowledge management practices.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
Education
HND - Coach Education and Sports Performance
University of Bath
Bath 09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies
University of Stirling
Stirling 09.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
- Sales office management
- Superb time management
- Customer acquisition and retention
- Technical presenting
- Rapport and relationship building
- Account management
- Customer rapport
- Presentations and proposals
- Excellent communication skills
- Excel proficiency
- Recruiting and hiring
- Lead generation
Affiliations
- Woodworking. DIY. Walking and Hiking. Weightlifting.
Languages
French
Elementary
German
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Manager
Grampian Blinds
05.2023 - Current
Sales Manager
David Lloyd Leisure
11.2022 - 04.2023
Leisure Manager
Ruthin Castle Hotel Spa
03.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies
University of Stirling
09.2001 - 05.2005
HND - Coach Education and Sports Performance
University of Bath
09.1999 - 05.2001
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