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Simon West

London,None

Summary

Organised and driven individual committed to exceeding revenue targets by maximising sales opportunities with new and existing clients. Demonstrates exceptional client management and negotiation skills to influence key decision-making and maximise selling opportunities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business development manager

Heathrow Truck Centre
Colnbrook, Slough
2024.10 - Current
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of key account s and cultivate a strong rapport with the customer base ensuring customer loyalty and retention.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to develop impactful promotions .
  • Contribute to sales targets through active promotion of products.
  • Increase revenue by acquiring new customers and determining needs to offer relevant products.
  • Utilise CRM software efficiently, enhancing customer relationship management.

Primary school english teacher

Canossa School HK
Hong Kong
2020.08 - 2022.08

Outline:

EDB appointed Native English Teacher responsible for teaching KS1/KS2 students

Primary school english teacher

Buddhist Chan Wing Kan School
Hong Kong
2019.08 - 2020.08

Outline:

Native English Teacher responsible for teaching the Space Town EDB program (KS1) and guided reading classes for upper primary (KS2).

Primary school english teacher

ELCHK Lutheran School
Hong Kong
2018.09 - 2019.08

Outline:
Native English Teacher responsible for teaching P2/P3 General English, Drama, and RWI Phonics.

Primary school english teacher

Kwong Ming YingLoi School - PGCE Placement
Hong Kong
2018.02 - 2019.06

Outline:
Native English Teacher responsible for teaching the P2/3 PLP-RW program and P6 General English.

Parts / Business Development Manager

Heathrow Truck Centre
Colnbrook, Slough
2011.05 - 2015.06

I was chosen to lead a brand-new parts operation at Park Royal London, still part of the HTC group. This depot has the busiest DAF aid coverage area in the UK. My customer profile had an annual turnover of more than £1.2m per annum.

Duties

• Field/Office based sales working towards monthly sales targets. Currently achieving 125% of turnover 2 months into the new financial year.

• Identify & target new business.

• Implement sales & marketing plans.

• Involved in preparing new budgets for the new financial year.

• Write market analysis reports.

• Arrange market research and competitor analysis.

• Manage staff and push promotions/sales.

• Stock Ordering and replenishment or site.

Achievements

• Achieved and exceeded monthly targets.

• Achieved a 25% increase in opening new accounts.

• Implementing sales and marketing promotions.

• Retention of repeat business

Business Development / Parts Sales

Sherwood Truck & Van
South Normanton, Derbyshire
2004.08 - 2011.10

Duties

• Field/Office based sales working towards monthly sales targets.

• Identify & target new business.

• Implement target-driven sales campaigns.

• Stock control and ordering

Account management & customer service.

Education

PGCE - Education

University of Sunderland
Sunderland
2018.09 - 2019.09

Bachelor of Science - Sport & Fitness Science

University of Luton
1996.09 - 2000.06

A-Levels - Business Studies / Sports Science

Ashfield Comprehensive School
Kirby-in-Ashfield
1994 - 1996

GCSEs -

Ashfield Comprehensive School
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
1989 - 1996

Skills

  • Key account handling
  • Sales strategy development
  • CRM software utilisation
  • Promotion planning
  • Business negotiation
  • Target achievement

Timeline

Business development manager

Heathrow Truck Centre
2024.10 - Current

Primary school english teacher

Canossa School HK
2020.08 - 2022.08

Primary school english teacher

Buddhist Chan Wing Kan School
2019.08 - 2020.08

Primary school english teacher

ELCHK Lutheran School
2018.09 - 2019.08

PGCE - Education

University of Sunderland
2018.09 - 2019.09

Primary school english teacher

Kwong Ming YingLoi School - PGCE Placement
2018.02 - 2019.06

Parts / Business Development Manager

Heathrow Truck Centre
2011.05 - 2015.06

Business Development / Parts Sales

Sherwood Truck & Van
2004.08 - 2011.10

Bachelor of Science - Sport & Fitness Science

University of Luton
1996.09 - 2000.06

A-Levels - Business Studies / Sports Science

Ashfield Comprehensive School
1994 - 1996

GCSEs -

Ashfield Comprehensive School
1989 - 1996
Simon West