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Patrick  Van Son

Patrick Van Son

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Goal-driven Sales Management professional bringing 20 year career history in sales and proven track record of strategic business growth. Skilled at aiding in product marketing efforts. Adept at cultivating productive client relationships through positive rapport, tailored solutions and client engagement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Account Manager

Bremworth Carpets & Rugs
Wellington , 5024
10.2015 - Current

Sales and account management for New Zealand's most prestigious carpet manufacturer, across vast segments of the market. Responsible for 60 residential and commercial carpet accounts, in conjunction with architects, developers, and designers. Increased breadth of role to significantly increase territory coverage and sales, as well as encompass commercial sales. Managing ongoing engagements with most of New Zealand’s group building companies. Working · independently, to cover a territory usually represented by 2 Territory Managers.

Sales Account Manager

Norman Ellison
Wellington , 5026
08.2012 - 12.2015

(Norman Ellison was subsequently restructured with Cavalier Bremworth)

Creating and managing relationships across with Key building organisations, designers, and retailers across the territory. Self-Managed travel and in-store consultations, providing advice and product resolutions ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.

Retail Salesperson

Carpet Court
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08.2008 - 12.2012
  • Managing retail sales, customer consultations, including site visits for measuring, quoting, quantifying, and supporting ordering and installation.

Retail Salesperson

Flooring World
Wellington , 5026
12.2006 - 12.2008

Managing retail sales, customer consultations, including site visits for measuring, quoting, quantifying, and supporting ordering and installation.

Education

St Patrick's College
Wellington

Populus Training On Demand

Skills

  • Maintaining, nurturing, and growing relationships
  • Cold calling expertise
  • Adaptable, fast learner
  • Presentation skills across a wide array of audiences, including training and education
  • Problem solving, with a solution based focus
  • Highly efficient autonomous worker
  • Professional Relationship Manager

Personal Interests

  • My partner and I have three wonderful boys.
  • In my spare time I enjoy surfing, Exercising, playing the guitar and spending time with family.
  • Trained chef, a passion for cooking.

Referees

Available on request

Timeline

Sales Account Manager

Bremworth Carpets & Rugs
10.2015 - Current

Sales Account Manager

Norman Ellison
08.2012 - 12.2015

Retail Salesperson

Carpet Court
08.2008 - 12.2012

Retail Salesperson

Flooring World
12.2006 - 12.2008

St Patrick's College

Populus Training On Demand
Patrick Van Son