Having invested time in developing my partner’s growing Artwork company I’ve utilised my skills to benefit my family with real potential for control, growth and expansion of a small business. As my two previous job roles required working from home, I’ve utilised my self-motivation and honed my time management. Having nurtured my well-established working relationships with many show home and care home designers I’ve developed this key part of our business- catering to their individual requirements. I’ve also built several successful relationships with practicing artists to broaden our provision of services.

Whilst maintaining my role in sales, I was key to the growth of this company. Over a long period of time, I established a large portfolio of clients as we expanded the scope of services we provided. I dealt with publishers on a daily basis and developed strong relationships with designers (in particular, those fromthe leading brand hotels). I implemented my wealth of knowledge gained over the previous 4 years to push this company forward as one of the leading artwork companies in the country.

Creating new accounts as well as handling existing customers I regularly met with potential and new clients so they fully understood what we could offer and how we could bring value to their businesses. Personal service was key to my approach and is a large part of my success within this industry. I learnt in depth how the hospitality industry works, gained a better understanding of corporate needs, in particular the differences with mass production, art sourcing and commissioning artwork.

My responsibilities included bringing on board new business then managing the accounts personally. I learnt extensively about the manufacturing process as well as working as FOH within the gallery setting. I gained confidence and people skills when managing individuals in different circumstances.