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JOHN BRADY

Invercargill,STL

Summary

Motivated Sales Manager bringing extensive experience in strategic planning, market development and operations management. History of improving revenue and increasing sales efficiency to maximize profit. Highly motivated with talent to drive team spirit and morale while promoting sales techniques and methods. Effective leader with pleasant personality and commitment to build successful teams. Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Manager

Power Farming
12.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Lead and collaborated on business functions with Products.

Mining Operator (Temp Work)

Ravensdown
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Operated heavy machinery extracting lime from the Quarry. 30T Excavators, bulldozers and 40T dump trucks.
  • Learned how to follow high quality lime in the ground.
  • Maintaned and operated the primary and secondary crusher.
  • Operated the drying plant and dispatched on rotation.

Owner/Operator

Four Seasons Contracting
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, marketing and public relations.
  • Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages

Division Manager

D Thompson Contracting
10.2009 - 04.2017
    • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
    • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
    • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
    • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
    • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.

Cropping Farmer

Oakley Park Farms
04.2005 - 10.2009
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
  • Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
  • Assisted in development of sustainable agricultural practices and policies to reduce waste.
  • Conducted soil testing to determine nutrient levels and soil composition.
  • Learnt the importance of soil structure and worm health.


Skills

  • Excellent Team Leadership
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Customer Service Standards
  • Forecasting Skills
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Adaptable to Changing Demands
  • Market Analysis
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Project Management

Certification

  • LMA - Certificate IV in Business Sales - 2013
  • Elite Bronze Award, Power Farming New Zealand - 2019
  • Emerging Salesperson of the Year Award, Power Farming New Zealand - 2019
  • Elite Bronze Award, Power Farming New Zealand - 2021
  • First Aid Training - 2021
  • Elite Silver Award, Power Farming New Zealand - 2022
  • Machinery Salesperson of the year, Power Farming New Zealand 2022

References

Tony Miles

Agribusiness Performance Solutions

Director

021 783 166


Blair Jackson

All Agri Nz 

Director/Owner

027 333 6616


Steve Rome

Waifield Farms Ltd

Director/Board Member

027 226 9563



Timeline

Sales Manager

Power Farming
12.2018 - Current

Mining Operator (Temp Work)

Ravensdown
09.2018 - 11.2018

Owner/Operator

Four Seasons Contracting
01.2016 - 09.2018

Division Manager

D Thompson Contracting
10.2009 - 04.2017

Cropping Farmer

Oakley Park Farms
04.2005 - 10.2009

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