Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Qualifications
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Thomas Ray

Summary

Dedicated, motivated and results-driven professional with a proven track record in the construction industry. Seeking to leverage my expertise in passive fire protection systems to contribute to the growth and success of Global Fire. I thrive on working towards and exceeding goals and strive to go the extra mile. I pride myself in decision making and problem-solving ability and am confident I can successfully provide solutions to clients problems.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales & Marketing Team Leader

LMC Interactive
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Led door-to-door sales teams representing leading brands and charities
  • Recruited, trained, and managed teams to achieve sales targets
  • Developed and delivered pitches to engage customers and create interest in products and services
  • Effectively communicated with both team members and management.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.

Account Manager

City Electrical Factors (CEF)
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with a diverse range of customers within the construction industry
  • Successfully met and exceeded sales targets by providing tailored solutions to meet customer needs
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints, effectively providing solutions to build trust and satisfaction
  • Conducted in-depth market research to identify customer trends and opportunities for growth
  • Managed and maintained detailed records of customer interactions and sales activities.

Marketing Assistant

Stanley Black & Decker
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Planned and implemented sales launches and customer events, identifying sales opportunities and meeting customer needs
  • Communicated effectively with PR agencies to support new product promotions for national sales teams
  • Worked closely with the DeWALT marketing team, coordinating efforts both nationally and globally to achieve objectives and targets
  • Utilized strong communication and technology skills to enhance customer awareness through social media platforms
  • Lead quarterly internal and external presentations and performance reviews.
  • Generated leads through phone calls, emails and face-to-face interactions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business and Marketing -

Sheffield Hallam University
12.2015

Skills

Communication & Technology

  • Handling customers effectively and running a successful promotion between manufacturers and wholesalers; with to the aim of increase gross profit
  • Confident speaker in quarterly presentations and sales pitches to team members, management and customers
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, communicating both nationally and globally to achieve objectives and targets
  • Managing and maintaining product information, targeting pricing to a range of customers, liaising and reporting results to management on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis during my time at CEF
  • Speaking to over 120 people a day during door-to-door sales, managing to successfully communicate and create interest,, becoming one of the leading sales people nationwide

Project Management & Team Work

  • Account manager role at CEF, building my own list of accounts to target and build relationships, managing needs, wants and creating interest to successfully increase sales
  • Adaptable and flexible; quickly learnt to operate efficiently whilst working at Black & Decker tool events, to help achieve sales objective through high standard of customer service
  • Leadership role in university assignments, contacting team members, taking responsibility for organising, editing and submitting final assignments to a strict dead line
  • Very passionate team player, always willing to help colleagues in any situation to benefit the efficiency and effectiveness of a department or organisation

Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • CEF involved problem solving on a daily basis The challenge and variety of customer inquiries, providing solutions both face to face and over the phone, proved to be something that excited me
  • Re-designed the allocation of orders within Next I implemented a new system significantly cutting the amount of time taken to collect orders creating a more efficient, transparent operation
  • Involved in weekly and quarterly departmental and national meetings, communicating my opinions and ideas for an event specific promotion, tackling theft problems successfully and received great feedback
  • Leaning to overcome objectives is a huge element of door-to-door sales I am well practised in turning a customers problem into a favourable solution whilst building a good relationship with the customer
  • Recent experience shows me that I thrive in an environment where decisions have to be made immediately and under pressure

Key Qualifications

  • Proven success in the construction industry building strong relationships with a range of clients and consultants.
  • In-depth knowledge and problem-solving ability in passive fire systems
  • Excellent presentation, oral, written and communication skills.
  • Confident, pro-active and adaptable, I am able to work independently and in a team.
  • Excited to travel nationwide to meet with stakeholders and attend events.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Passionate about sports and the outdoors.
  • Extensive international travel experience, living in various countries.

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Sales & Marketing Team Leader

LMC Interactive
08.2017 - 12.2017

Account Manager

City Electrical Factors (CEF)
01.2015 - 01.2017

Marketing Assistant

Stanley Black & Decker
08.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business and Marketing -

Sheffield Hallam University
Thomas Ray