Matthew

Senior Sales Executive
MaleBusiness Manager/SupervisorLive in United KingdomNationality
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Work experience

  • Senior Sales Executive

    Vanstation-Solihull
    2024.01-Current(2 years)
    • Built and maintained strong relationships with new and existing trade buyers to drive repeat business. • Assisted the general public in selecting the right van, ensuring a smooth sales process and customer satisfaction. • Handled complex customer complaints professionally to maintain positive client relationships. • Consistently achieved high sales targets in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
  • Sales Executive

    Weathershield Ltd-Coventry
    2023.02-2024.01(a year)
    Key Achievements: • High Sales Volume: Generated over £800,000 in sales within one year. • Lead Management: Efficiently managed a high volume of leads, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer queries and quotations. • Customer Relations: Developed strong customer-facing skills, providing excellent service and ensuring client satisfaction. • Operational Efficiency: Handled end-to-end order processing, maintaining efficiency during peak times. Challenges I had to overcome: • Administration Period: Navigated the company’s administration phase, handling difficult conversations with affected customers and maintaining professionalism. • Transition Management: Adapted to changes in ownership and new structure. Overall, my time at Weathershield enhanced my sales acumen, operational efficiency, and customer service skills, reinforcing my enthusiasm for the sales industry.
  • Sales Executive

    BESS uk solar solutions
    2022.07-2023.02(8 months)
  • National Account Manager

    Puredrive Energy
    2021.03-2022.07(a year)
    My time at Puredrive Energy was pivotal in deepening my understanding of the solar and energy storage market. While the role involved a challenging commute, the experience was instrumental in sharpening my commercial skill set, expanding my technical knowledge, and reinforcing my long-term commitment to the renewable energy sector. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Gained first-hand insight into the solar and battery storage landscape in the UK, including residential system design, installer operations, and evolving market demands. • Acted as a key liaison between homeowners, installers, and internal teams, managing technical queries and ensuring seamless communication from initial contact through to installation. • Played an active role in developing a national wholesaler distribution network, helping expand Puredrive’s footprint in the B2B channel and diversify beyond direct consumer sales. • Built long-term trust with clients through transparent and educational communication, increasing customer confidence in renewable technologies and system investment. Skills & Experience Gained: • Industry Expertise: Developed a solid working knowledge of residential solar PV and battery storage solutions, including system compatibility, installer processes, and regulatory factors. • Commercial & Technical Communication: Refined the ability to deliver clear, technically informed advice to both end-users and trade professionals. • Problem-Solving: Resolved complex installation and product-related issues efficiently, contributing to improved customer satisfaction and smoother delivery timelines. • Sales Strategy Exposure: Supported the expansion of commercial sales channels through distributor onboarding and relationship management. This role confirmed my passion for clean energy innovation and gave me the foundation to contribute meaningfully in a UK Sales Manager position focused on battery storage growth and strategic sales leadership.
  • Estimator

    The Window Centre-Solihull
    2019.01-2021.02(2 years)
    At The Window Centre, I gained extensive experience in providing commercial and domestic quotations, handling a diverse range of products from curtain walling and uniquely designed windows to standard windows and doors. My role involved working with major supplier portals including Evolution, Dekko, Origin, Lumi, and Internorm, enhancing my proficiency with these platforms. Key Responsibilities and Achievements: • Quotation and Product Expertise: Managed quotations for various types of windows and doors, including complex curtain walling and custom designs. • Supplier Relations: Developed strong relationships with suppliers such as Alchemy, facilitating the exchange of drawings and quotes for Reynaers products and curtain walling. • Portal Proficiency: Utilized supplier portals effectively, gaining valuable experience with platforms like Evolution, Dekko, Origin, Lumi, and Internorm. • Customer Interaction: Covered the showroom during sales team meetings, where I improved my skills in customer service, building trust, and providing accurate quotations tailored to client needs at only being 17. This role provided me with a solid foundation in sales and client relationship management, reinforcing my passion for the sales sector and my commitment to ongoing professional development.

Educational experience

  • The Apprenticeship Centre LTD

    GCE Advanced Level in Business
    2017.01-2018.01(a year)
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