Greater Reading Area
I have solid experience in Retail Management and Accounts Management. Specialities: customer centred approach, communication skills, customer relations, fashion & GM, store design, management and personnel management, recruiting, reports, safety, sales, staffing, stock control, supervisory skills,
Describe your position
Key Achievements Consistently hit target of £80k - £100k per month, best month reaching £150k Successfully tendered and gained agreement from Bannatyne's Health Clubs. Dealt with Hotels (Hilton acct £300k per annum), Leisure Centres, Breweries (including Lees and Whitbread), Restaurants and other catering related companies. Responsibilities Managing the accounts of large companies at director level down to small independents in the commercial catering sector. Supplying smaller industrial catering spares, up to large sanitizing units. Dealing with distribution orders and liaising with clients such as Lincat, Robert Shaw and Bunzl. Supported established accounts and opened new business accounts. Liaising with head office to ensure customers requirements were dealt with promptly and efficiently. Reporting to the Sales Director in weekly meetings to maximize sales and the company's profile.
Ensured the smooth running of the store during the hours between 10pm and 7am, monitoring deliveries, distributing work throughout the store, supervision of the staff team of 20 people, responsibility for preparation for store opening, control of all back areas; hygiene, security, safety and computerised stock control systems.