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Simon Knowles

Northwich,Cheshire

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in CRM software usage, communication, and time management. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and a retailer-focused approach to territory management and customer relations. Committed to leveraging skills for enhancing business operations and fostering long-term client relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional Sales Manager

HFD Ltd
Tamworth , Staffordshire
04.2015 - Current
  • Liaised regularly with senior management to report on regional sales performance.
  • To strengthen customer relations, provided post-sale support when required.
  • Undertake monthly one to ones with the 13 staff on team.
  • Visit retailers either individual to update sampling etc or with another team member to help increase sales with the customers.
  • Inducted and trained 2 new members of the team since March. Both are fully on board and performing well.

Area Sales Manager

HFD Ltd
Tamworth, Staffordshire
04.2015 - Current
  • Visited over 200 retailers on a cycle to suit sales ability.
  • The area has been and currently is North West, North Wales, Cheshire, Stafford, Lincolnshire.
  • Providing customers with an efficient and independent service tailored to each retailers needs.
  • Managed accounts from point of order to delivery

Senior Sales Advisor

Carpet Right
Stockport , Greater Manchester
04.2008 - 04.2015
  • Sales to consumers daily.
  • Dealing with fitters and diaries.
  • Staff allocation in store.
  • Opening and closing the store daily including cashing up.
  • Attended numerous training courses (Internal and External) throughout my time here.

Education

GCSEs -

Avondale High School
Stockport
09/1989 - 06/1994

Skills

  • CRM software usage
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Retailer Focused
  • Territory Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Results-Oriented Mindset

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

HFD Ltd
04.2015 - Current

Area Sales Manager

HFD Ltd
04.2015 - Current

Senior Sales Advisor

Carpet Right
04.2008 - 04.2015

GCSEs -

Avondale High School
09/1989 - 06/1994
Simon Knowles