Experienced Salesman, and Sales Manager, with a broad basis of experience within B2B markets (both new business and existing accounts). Continuous experience of negotiations at all management levels, including Managing Director and Board, in both the Private & Public market sectors. Has always sourced and developed new accounts as well as managing and supporting existing customers. Career includes 9 years successful Self - Employment on commission only sales.

Healthcare assistant with Central middlesex hospital in 1995 Clinic support assistant with the Royal Brompton and Harefield hospital in 1996 Retail work with numerous retailers:Iceland,Makro and Cancer research U.K Phelebotomist training in 2012

My multicultural background allowed me to develop communicative skills in four languages that along with my strong analytical and interpersonal skills help me understand and address needs of a diverse clientele. Life in several countries complemented by frequent travel taught me how to appreciate and smoothly interact with varied cultures and in turn to successfully operate in different markets around the world.

I am a professional administrator with extensive experience in administrative and facilities management roles. I am a reliable and trustworthy worker with a practical approach. An effective team member, who is able to work under pressure for long periods of time, I enjoy working flexible hours and also like to face new and difficult challenges using my own initiative. When problem solving, my abilities, both theoretical and practical enable me to work from first principles to bring about effective solutions. I have an eye for detail whilst maintaining an overall view of tasks. Seeking a position, that will utilise these abilities to the full.

My work experience has been in management, sales and marketing, in retail and wholesale, predominantly in the horticulture, leisure, renewable energy and garden centre sectors. My business ethos is, Grow our Business - Manage our Costs - Captivate our Customers. I am able to negotiate effectively, finding the balance between obtaining advantageous prices and terms for the company and quality of product. Having spent ten years initiating and implementing continual improvement strategies for individual Sales Outlets and groups of Destination Garden Centres I have an in-depth understanding of retail business’ requirements, notably Merchandising, Distribution, Price, Promotions & Service. Use of benchmarking, KPI’s and business activity monitoring are part of strategies and action plans I have initiated and developed