Thomas Poston

Division Manager

United Kingdom

About

Personal Statement: I have extensive experience in a wide variety of business-to-business activities. I have a natural ability to build an instant rapport with clients and to meet their expectations and deadlines. Intuitive and logical in thought, this enables me the ability to problem solve and bring fresh new ideas to a team or under my own initiative.

Experience

  • Division Manager at Intamac Packaging Systems
    2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Engelmann & Buckham source high quality packaging, printing, processing, converting and plastics testing machinery for customers in the UK and Ireland. The role, to create, establish and grow an SME machinery distribution division (Intamac Packaging Systems) under the E&B Group umbrella. Key activities: • Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers and suppliers (China, Italy, Germany, Holland & UK) • Create frame works/ procedures for marketing, order generation, project delivery and after-sales activities. • Continue developing and improving divisional marketing strategies and presentable documentation such as proposals and signatory documents. • Key account management and business to business sales activities. • Grow and maintain sales pipeline and customer base. • Manage company trade shows on an annual basis. • Seek business opportunities/ partnerships for division growth. (Increase product portfolio and revenue streams).

  • Business Development Manager at Oscar Winson Ltd
    2016 - 2017 · 1 yr

    Oscar Winson is a Wealth Management and International Investment firm providing comprehensive advice and access to future planning opportunities. The role focuses on building relationships with potential and existing clients whilst assisting consultants. Key activities: • Working alongside a team of Financial Consultants, securing appointments through extensive networking. • Lead generation and networking. Management of existing clients. • Business development and Sales. Promoting company services through sales and networking activities. • Product and market research.

  • Foreign Liaison, Proof Reader and Researcher. at LIYU CSF.com Shanghai LIYU Steel Technology .Co Ltd
    2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

    Proof Reading/Website Editing : Responsible for proof reading English translated from Chinese to English. Checking foreign domain website for grammatical errors and producing working error spreadsheet for website review. Foreign Liaison and Advisor : Provide advice and support when dealing with European, American and Middle East interests/ foreign partners and clients. Researcher : Provide new website, client and foreign industry information through internet research, providing working spreadsheets of opportunities and matters to be aware of. English Voiceover/ Script Editing : Responsible for providing voiceover for company advertisements and client documentaries as well as editing scripts.

  • Goodwater Ltd (Wokingham, Berkshire)
    • South East Area Sales Manager
      2012 - 2015 · 3 yrs

      Company Brief : Established in 1988, Goodwater is a highly experienced multi-disciplined Industrial Water and Waste Treatment Contractor. Operating nationally from offices based in Berkshire, the company has developed to provide our clients with a portfolio of equipment and service solutions which satisfy the demands of individual projects and respond to the ever-changing high tech environment. Role Requirments : Account Management/ Customer Services - responsible for building and maintaining relationships within the South East Area using multimedia sources and outlets with existing and new clients. Reading and interpreting Microbiological and Chemistry Water analysis. Producing detailed reports. Project management and logistics – Excellent organisation skills Provide product and service advice, technical advice on system design to consultants and producing detailed comprehensive contract/ project proposals. Reading construction drawings and in depth construction specifications. Attend pre and post contract meetings. Good first person communication skills. Hitting Monthly and quarterly Targets, both sales orientated and consulting orientated. Providing combined Water Treatment and Air and Water balancing proposals (BSRIA & CIBSE). As two previous positions fully versed with Acop L8, BSRIA AG 1/2001.1 , BSRIA BG 29/2011 and BS6700 2006 A1: 2009 Provide Training and support for Assistants

    • Contracting Estimator
      2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

      Implemented streamline procedures to increase the ability to receive a high number of enquiries and produce a higher number of accurate quotations. Trained assistants in how to read mechanical and technical drawings, read specifications and assess key information. Produce quotations and offer technical advice on products and services. Assistants took on key roles within company. Able to produce quotations for high profile projects, ‘Pinnacle, Shard of Glass and the Olympic Stadium’ up to £1,000,000. Created Contracting Division CIBSE Air and Water Balancing Training programme, still used to this date. Account Management/ Customer Services - responsible for building and maintaining relationships within the South East Area using multimedia sources and outlets with existing and new clients. Provide product and service advice, technical advice on system design to consultants and producing detailed comprehensive contract/ project proposals. Reading construction drawings and in depth construction specifications

    • Estimator (Maintenance, Equipment, Onsite Water Treatment)
      2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs

      Implemented streamline procedures to increase the ability to receive a high number of enquiries and produce a higher number of accurate quotations. Trained assistants in how to read mechanical and technical drawings, read specifications and assess key information. Produce quotations and offer technical advice on products and services. Assistants took on key roles within company. Able to produce quotations for high profile projects, ‘Pinnacle, Shard of Glass and the Olympic Stadium’ up to £1,000,000. Created Contracting Division CIBSE Air and Water Balancing Training programme, still used to this date. Account Management/ Customer Services - responsible for building and maintaining relationships within the South East Area using multimedia sources and outlets with existing and new clients. Provide product and service advice, technical advice on system design to consultants and producing detailed comprehensive contract/ project proposals. Reading construction drawings and in depth construction specifications