Warren Lange
West Melton,Canterbury
Summary
I’m a reliable hard-working employee, with experience in commercial and residential projects, and a passion for taking on new challenges’.
I'm motivated with a number of years of experience. Well-versed in obtaining bids from suppliers and negotiating prices.
Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.
I'm enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales Representative
Security Wholesale Ltd
Christchurch
2025.10 - Current
- Managing key customer relationships
- Coordinating with the team for timely product deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Provided after-sales support, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Identified potential new leads and opportunities
Key Accounts Representative
Ideal Electrical Supplies
Christchurch, New Zealand
2022.08 - 2024.09
- Resolved customer queries and complaints promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Cultivated effective business relationships with decision-makers in key accounts.
- Analysed market trends to anticipate future demand from key clients.
- Delivered superior customer service, ensuring repeat business from key clients.
- Managed key client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
Commercial Estimator
Corys Electrical Ltd
Christchurch, Canterbury
2017.08 - 2022.07
- Gathered costs for project-specific goods and services by obtaining information from suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing and availability.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within agreed budget.
- Analysed building drawings to prepare estimates for lighting, electrical data pricing work.
- Communicated with contractors on commercial projects to deliver status updates.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Contracts Manager
Corys Electrical
Christchurch, Canterbury
2018.06 - 2018.10
- Managed costs, billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organisational management of account information using Infor M3 ERP software.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status.
- Supported timely and complete billing submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
- Monitored contracts performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organise proactive resolutions.
Business Development
Radcliffe Electrical
Christchurch, Canterbury
2015.06 - 2017.07
- Processed customer sales orders
- Generated leads and capitalised on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Identified new opportunities for growth
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Electrical & Data projects
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers/contractors, handled challenging situations.
- Collaborated with suppliers to develop effective business strategies.
- Learnt new skills and applied them to daily tasks.
Sales Representative
Ideal Electrical (Rexel Electrical)
Christchurch, Canterbury
2002.01 - 2015.06
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved sales goals by promoting product benefits and reached out to new clients.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Electrical & Data projects.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Processed customer sales orders
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
- Collaborated with suppliers to develop effective business strategies.
Warehouse Supervisor
Connetics
Christchurch, Canterbury
2000.06 - 2002.06
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Oversaw daily operations
- Used warehouse management software (SAP) to reconcile daily & monthly inventory by performing cyclic stocktakes.
- Upheld health & safety practices
Education
Shirley Boys' High School
Christchurch, Canterbury12.1984
Skills
- Project estimation and bidding
- Sourcing Requirements
- Customer Relationship Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to adapt
Outside of work
Enjoy a round of golf
Spending time with friends & family
Gardening
Timeline
Sales Representative
Security Wholesale Ltd
2025.10 - Current
Key Accounts Representative
Ideal Electrical Supplies
2022.08 - 2024.09
Contracts Manager
Corys Electrical
2018.06 - 2018.10
Commercial Estimator
Corys Electrical Ltd
2017.08 - 2022.07
Business Development
Radcliffe Electrical
2015.06 - 2017.07
Sales Representative
Ideal Electrical (Rexel Electrical)
2002.01 - 2015.06
Warehouse Supervisor
Connetics
2000.06 - 2002.06
Shirley Boys' High School