QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
City and Guilds Mechanics parts (1 and 2), Doncaster College
Volvo Professional Sales Management
Volvo Corporate Sales Programme
Peugeot Coventry, Introduction to General Management
Lindley Educational trusts Controlling dealership operations, and management of people
Volkswagen Group, Management Training Academy, Wadenhoe
CSEs including Maths and English
IT skills training in word, excel, PowerPoint, diary management and various CRM systems
2008-date Freelance - Business Consultant
Consulting on a range of issues within sales and after-sales departments across Europe.
2008 Jan/Nov. Kah Systems - European Sales Manager
Successfully managed sales and pricing strategy of the Automotive Kah Inspect software into OEMs in UK & mainland Europe, including major sales to R.A.C services, Fiat, Geffco and JCB
2007 Honda UK - Regional Franchise Standards Consultant
Successfully completed a 10 month contract auditing and training 70 Honda UK dealers
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a confident and highly motivated and energetic Small business owner with a proven track record of delivering within fiercely competitive environments. Also known as a trusted prospector and closer with strong commercial acumen and a solid history of realizing aggressive multi-million pound growth objectives. An enthusiastic problem solver who can identify issues and resolve them quickly to build an ambitious and productive culture that adds genuine value. An outstanding communicator who is always clear and informative and able to forge relationships with people of all ages and from all social and cultural backgrounds anywhere throughout Europe. A natural leader able to maintain composure and confidence in stressful situations, bringing discipline and control to uncertain environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-date
FREELANCE BUSINESS CONSULTANT
• Consulting on a range of issues within sales and after-sales departments across Europe.
• Development and delivery of the English sales process with motor cycle dealers, France.
• October 2015 consulted on financing consumers who want to buy wheelchair accessible vehicles Latin America. Consulted on Fleet and leasing for VLC in Nigeria,
2008
KAH SYSTEMS
EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER
• Successfully managed sales and pricing strategy of the Automotive Kah Inspect software into OEMs in UK & mainland Europe, including major sales to R.A.C services, Fiat, Geffco and JCB
• Diligently applied knowledge of global/regional business systems & CRM tools to analyse market information to inform sales and future European growth strategies
• Successfully motivated staff and influenced cross-functional teams without resorting to formal authority
• Diplomatically resolved all feedback and performance issues
• Provided detailed sales and marketing feedback to department managers
• Successfully negotiated contracts, leading to sustained profitability during tenure
• Meticulously ensured all financial and legal documentation were filed correctly
• Recruited and developed Europe-wide sales team and dealer network
2007
HONDA UK
REGIONAL FRANCHISE STANDARDS CONSULTANT
• Successfully completed a 10 month contract auditing and training c70 Honda UK dealers
• Tirelessly championed brand standards throughout UK franchises, helping franchises across the network meet the manufacturer’s KPI’S, targets, and standards
• Built and maintained productive and enduring relationships with franchisees and operational managers adapting communication to ensure a clear and unambiguous understanding of requirements and best practice, as well as risks and issues for escalation
• Worked closely with the management team to ensure development plans were supported
• Identified and reported business at risk, ensuring clear rectification plans were developed Achieved all
strategic business growth targets by developing ambitious action plans in line with dealer principles.
2005-2007
NISSAN UK
AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
• Contracted to Nissan UK to consult on Commercial dealer development achieving 90% of dealers hitting >110% of their KPI targets, a significant improvement after only a year
• Conducted regular visits to deliver training on various subjects
• Devised and delivered marketing presentations to fleet and business staff within dealerships, and at conference
DETAILS OF EARLIER EXPERIENCE CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
City and Guilds Mechanics parts (1 and 2), Doncaster College
Volvo Professional Sales Management
Volvo Corporate Sales Programme
Peugeot Coventry, Introduction to General Management
Lindley Educational trusts Controlling dealership operations, and management of people
Volkswagen Group, Management Training Academy, Wadenhoe
CSEs including Maths and English
IT skills training in word, excel, PowerPoint, diary management and various CRM systems
