Simon Newton

Area Sales Manager

Whitstable, England, United Kingdom

About

Upon leaving school I joined the Royal Navy, this has taught me discipline a hard working ethic and good time management. Leaving the Navy I attended sales courses by CAP and Rank Xerox and then became a Salesman in the Marine Industry which I worked in for 14 years. I have always been a keen cyclist and started looking for employment in this industry. In 2005 I started my career in the cycle industry with Magura Bike Parts and after a few years there gaining experience with a manufacture I was offered a job Selling Ridgeback, Saracen and Genesis for Madison, I finished my time with Madison in 2022. I worked for Hotlines Europe selling high end brands to independent bike shops in the southern of uk. This position finished when Hotlines was closed by the administrators. Driven business professional with 31 years experience of the cycle trade and outdoor sectors . Focusing on developing strong customer relations with companies of all sizes. Experienced in setting up new business ventures in UK in the Cycle Industry.

Experience

  • Account Manager at Oxford Products Ltd
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    South East account manager covering Kent, East London, East Sussex and Essex.

  • Workshop Technician at Biketart
    May 2024 - Jan 2025 · 9 mos

    Working on high end bike builds, customer service and retail sales.

  • Account Manager at GREYVILLE ENTERPRISES LIMITED
    Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 · 2 mos

  • Regional Sales Manager at Hotlines Europe Ltd
    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024 · 10 mos

    Covering the Southeast area for Hotlines UK

  • Area Sales Manager at Madison
    Jan 2010 - Mar 2024 · 14 yrs 3 mos

    I have spent over 30 years in the Sports and Leisure industry, 14 in the Marine Industry working for some of the largest wholesale Companies at the time. The last 17 years I have worked in the Cycle Industry working for a manufacturer (Magura) and the last 12 years as a self employed sales agent for Madison Bike Parts. I have experience in providing sales forecasts, sales presentations, sales training and in shop merchandising.