Sales Manager

Location:

Lawrenceville, GA

Posted:

July 26, 2017

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Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing this letter to apply for the position advertised. During my working career I started out in Retail

Sales in the 1990’s transitioning into Purchasing since 1999. Since then I have interfaced with many major

Suppliers over the years Samsung, Sony, Whirlpool, working with my previous Company Courts (Unicomer

Group) who operate 900 stores in 21 countries in the Caribbean and in North/South America

Perhaps most importantly, I have a history of proven results, as evidenced by the following accomplishments

from my previous employer:

• Managed the company’s Electronics and Appliance range which was 17.5mUs 2003 and was able to

increase the turnover to 20mUs in 2005.

• Oversaw the Entire Electronics and Appliance range which was 13.5mUs in 2003 and was able to

increase it to 17.5mUs in 2003.

• Negotiated with all suppliers to ensure we maintained and improved on our preferential pricing by

20% in order to maintain our competitive edge.

In my most recent role as Procurement Specialist for North America and Canada Havas Worldwide I

have negotiated many multimillion dollar contracts in Recruitment, Communication/Telephone,

Broadband/Leased lines, Enterprise Software, IT Hardware, Licenses, Marketing Tools/Studies,

Travel/Hotel Accommodation Rates and Construction contracts to name a few.

Given the opportunity, I’m confident in my ability to achieve similar groundbreaking results for your company.

I would welcome the chance to discuss your business objectives and ways I can help you attain them.

Feel free to call me at 770-***-**** to arrange a meeting. I look forward to speaking with you.

Regards

Simon Prince

Cell : 770-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/simonprince1/

Simon Prince

Apt 408 Dunfield Place Apartments 3525 Club Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044

Cell Phone:- 770-***-****

Personal Email- ***************@*****.***

Nationality

British. US Permanent Resident.

Experience Summary

Over 15 Years Of Purchasing Experience

Capacity to translate strategic plans into profitable purchases and merchandizing plans.

Quantitative skills to establish market segmentations, maximize profits, and analyze sales figures.

The commitment to understanding consumer attitudes, developing relationships with suppliers, and reinforcing positive achievements of sales professionals and operations personnel

Education

Completed - Secondary School (GED) Harrison College

Subject Areas Covered English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics, Caribbean History

(A)3.7GPA -Assoc Degree In Business Administration University Of The West Indies

Subject Areas Covered

• Organisational Behaviour and Management

• Marketing Management

• Quantitative Methods for Decision Making

• Management Accounting and Analysis

• Financial Accounting

• Economics

• Production and Operations Management

• Strategic Management

W/D*(A) (3.7GPA -Pro Business/Corporate Affairs Sec., University Of The West Indies

Subject Areas Covered

• Corporate Secretarial Practice

• Financial Accounting I

• Managerial Accounting

• Business and Commercial Law

• Business Communications Fundamentals

Completed Advanced QuickBooks Accounting University Of The West Indies

1979-

1984

2002

1998

2014

*W/D with Distinction

Professional

Experience

Havas Worldwide New York

Procurement Specialist North America & Canada –

• Specializing in finding goods/services for our agencies throughout North America with a primary focus on enhancing the operational performance of the Global organization through cost-effective acquisitions and efficient delivery of goods and services

• Negotiated numerous multimillion dollar contracts in Recruitment, Communication/Telephone, Broadband/Leased lines, Enterprise Software, IT Hardware, Licenses, Marketing Tools/Studies, Travel/Hotel Accommodation Rates and Construction contracts.

Courts Barbados Ltd St George Street, Barbados

Director Of Purchasing-.

Managed the company’s Electronics and Appliance range which was 17.5mUs 2003 and was able to increase the turnover to 20mUs in 2005.

Developed electronic and direct communication networks, supplying product knowledge to sales staff and impacting strategic planning of vendor programs.

Managed a team of 5 Persons within the Purchasing Department.

Worked closely with the marketing Department in terms of layout and content of our brochures to ensure effective communication of our products to the public.

Implemented promotional strategies directly responsible for significant volume increases in all categories.

• Interpreted, analyzed, and responded to OTB, selling reports, and seasonal plans.

Developed Product Marketing Plans for each of the 11 Sub categories under my control.

2016-Present

2003-

2013

Buying Manager-

Oversaw the Entire Electronics and Appliance range which was 13.5mUs in 2003 and was able to increase it to 17.5mUs in 2003.

Priorities included constant evaluation of stock levels and content including Aged Stock, development of key personnel, and achieving a high motivational level within the office.

Negotiated with all suppliers to ensure we maintained and improved on our preferential pricing by 20% in order to maintain our competitive edge.

Instituted e-mail communication strategies and status-tracking efforts.

2000-

2003

Product Manager -

• Handled the Electronic Categories totaling $6mUs in annual revenue.

Implemented the revamping the Electronics Range at Courts

Achieved the creation of a fully functioning Buying Department.

Increased the Electronic range turnover to 7.5mUs in 1999.

Acted as liaison with vendors and warehouse to assure timely merchandise delivery.

Sales Manager-

Achieved a 15% increase in overall Sales in the Department.

Suggested new products that increased earnings by 10%.

Implemented an internal training course for new recruits.

1995-1999

1994-

1995

Assistant Sales Manager-

Youngest person in the company’s history to be promoted to the position of Assistant Manager.

Led a team of 6 sales persons.

Was vital with the development of the first televisions assembled in Barbados. (Tatung) and (Goldstar now called LG).

Sales Clerk –.

Exceeded Sales targets every year.

Spent time in the Airport Branch in a cross training exercise as a cashier/sales person.

Assisted the Supervisor and Manager with inventory and ordering functions.

1989-

1993

1985 -1988

Computer Skills

RP3 (ERP) Business Planning Software • Oracle Accounting Software • People Soft Financial. Concur. Diploma in Advanced QuickBooks Accounting from the University of the West Indies • Microsoft Outlook • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Power Point • Microsoft Publisher • Adobe Premiere • Adobe Audition •

Professional References

Luis Londoño

Division Manager

Precision Trading Corp.

Hialeah, Florida

Email:- ****@****************.***

305-***-**** (Office)

Website:- www.precisiontrading.com

Abdul Taylor

Global Account Manager

Cogent Communications

New York, New York.