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Work history
Education
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Shaun Fisher

Market Harborough, Cottingham,Northamptonshire

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with expertise in sales and account management, excelling in client retention and relationship building. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, effectively influencing competitive markets. Proven track record of achieving budgets and targets through strategic sales initiatives, while fostering team collaboration and leadership. Committed to driving business growth and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales & Purchasing Manager

Kettle Group
Corby, Northamptonshire
05.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined purchasing processes, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
  • Negotiated complex contracts with key suppliers, achieving favourable pricing structures.
  • Liaised with factories in East Asia to source nitrile gloves during COVID-19.
  • Pre-sold full containers of stock prior to arrival .


Business Development Manager

John Astley & Sons
Coventry, Warwickshire
02.2019 - 04.2021
  • Maximised sales and profits to achieve company targets.
  • Managed, serviced, and developed key accounts strategically to align with objectives.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with potential clients to secure new business opportunities.
  • Built customer relationships at all levels to enhance company profile and ensure repeat business.
  • Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.

Group PPE Manager

United Welding Supplies
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
11.2017 - 02.2019
  • Established PPE sales division across branch network, achieving over £300k annual revenue.
  • Developed PPE sales brochure to empower sales team in driving increased sales.
  • Provided extensive support to external sales team through collaborative sales calls.
  • Liaised with suppliers to stay updated on new products and legislative changes.

National Sales Manager

Shield Quality At Work
Sheffield, North Yorkshire
02.2015 - 11.2016
  • Directed management of sales and marketing activities of our workwear within Crown, Dulux and Brewers stores.
  • Secured prominent store positioning across national and independent decorators merchants.
  • Growth into builders merchants via cold calling
  • Organised effective sales events to elevate brand presence.
  • Led strategic marketing initiatives to maximise brand exposure.


I was made redundant due to company going into administration

Business Development Manager

John Astley & Sons
Coventry, Warwickshire
02.2012 - 02.2015
  • Maximised sales and profits to achieve company targets.
  • Managed, serviced, and developed key accounts strategically to align with objectives.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with potential clients to secure new business opportunities.
  • Built customer relationships at all levels to enhance company profile and ensure repeat business.

Key Account/Sales Manager

AT Toolcentre
Northampton, Northamptonshire
01.2003 - 02.2012
  • Managed top six key accounts, collaborating closely with all key personnel.
  • Managed team of eight external salespeople and jointly managed 16 internal sales staff.
  • Responsible for annual budgets of sales teams to ensure financial accountability.
  • Negotiated contracts to secure advantageous deals
  • Won Weetabix tender and grew to £350k per annum in 2 years
  • Increased sales at Mercedes Benz from £60k to £1.3 Million in 4 years as well as helping to reduce costs to customer of over 20% by introducing strategically placed vendor management

Education

O-Levels - Maths,English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Food & Nutrition

Kingswood Comprehensive
Corby
09.1982 - 05.1987

Skills

  • Sales and account management
  • Interpersonal communication and negotiation
  • Influencing skills in competitive markets
  • Results-oriented sales strategies
  • Budget and target achievement
  • Client retention and relationship building
  • Team collaboration and initiative
  • Leadership and people management

Affiliations

Interests include but not limited to overseas travel , football both playing and spectating, eating out, socialising and spending time with family

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales & Purchasing Manager

Kettle Group
05.2021 - Current

Business Development Manager

John Astley & Sons
02.2019 - 04.2021

Group PPE Manager

United Welding Supplies
11.2017 - 02.2019

National Sales Manager

Shield Quality At Work
02.2015 - 11.2016

Business Development Manager

John Astley & Sons
02.2012 - 02.2015

Key Account/Sales Manager

AT Toolcentre
01.2003 - 02.2012

O-Levels - Maths,English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Food & Nutrition

Kingswood Comprehensive
09.1982 - 05.1987
Shaun Fisher