June 2018 – Aug 2018: Self-employed. I was working on a self-employed basis, freelance selling Ferobide. I have also been helping Ryetec out at various shows, both setting up stands and manning the stand during show days. I have also been part time lorry driving for a local farmer/veg grower.

Territory Manager for the import and distribution side of TRP. As one manager left as I started, I took over North Wales, Northern England and Scotland selling the Carre, INO and Tuchel products to machinery dealers. During this time, I was also responsible for introducing a trade terms document and stocking plan to TRP as well as implementing a customer database. I was successful in setting up 5 new stocking dealers in this area. After 8 month a new manager was found for Scotland, so I moved to cover all of Wales, Midlands and Northern England. This area had only a few stocking dealers and during the next 4 months I was able to set up 5 more dealers. Feb 2017- May 2017: Self-employed. After being made redundant by Knight Farm Machinery, I was retained by Knight Farm Machinery on a self-employed/part time basis to cover the North of England and Scotland for sprayers and the whole of the UK for Bednar cultivators. This was a sales and advisory role that also includes trade show planning, management and carried on my role as technical sales support. Whilst carrying out this position I also carry out HGV and tractor driving duties for a large local farmer/veg grower.

I cover the North of England and the Scottish Borders for sprayers and manage the cultivation side of the business for the whole of the UK. My duties here include territory planning, order processing, demonstrations of products (both to end users and at trade shows), dealer support, product installation and training. I also look after the machine ordering and pricing negotiations with a European manufacturer whose products we import and distribute. Other duties include management of customer database, machine delivery management, service and technical support and management of the trade shows attended.

I was responsible for the day to day running of my area. Duties include: - territory planning, account management, advertising and marketing, opportunity identification, targeted sales promotion, pre-season sales call planning, order processing, demonstration of new products, prospecting and customer sales training.

I set up my own company, as a freelance salesperson where I represented Major Equipment Ltd. My position here was area sales manager for the North and East of England. My duties included sales, demonstrations, account management and product support for the entire Major range of equipment. Working on my own initiative, I was responsible for territory planning, targeting and marketing activities, direct prospecting and stock control. My position here was area sales manager for the North of England and Scotland. My responsibilities here were sales and territory management. This includes assisting dealers with product demonstrations to end users and helping with technical problems.

I originally went to work for Chris Lodge to help at harvest, after which he offered me work in his bulk warehousing. I then worked on all sides of the business gaining a vast amount of experience working with a varied and modern machinery fleet. Spare Time Activities I play golf. I also enjoy walking with my partner & our dogs. Other hobbies include cooking and gardening, watching cricket & rugby. Referees. Mark Harrison, Rytec Machinery Ltd. 07711 728186 mark@rytec.co.uk Jonathan Rook, Kubota UK Ltd, 07816 170268 jonathan.rook@kubota.com

(Crop Mechanisation Option) Full driving licence Full C&E (Previous HGV class 1) licence and full CPC BAGMA Approved Machinery Installer

Exams Taken CSE (Grade 1) Technical Drawing