Simon Johnson, Auckland Sales Manager

Simon Johnson

Auckland Sales Manager

Industrial Truck Sales Ltd

Location
New Zealand
Education
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality & Institutional Management
Experience
27 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :27 years, 6 Months

Auckland Sales Manager at Industrial Truck Sales Ltd
  • New Zealand
  • My current job since March 2011

 Expertly wrote and developed business proposals that accounted for a 50% increase in monthly rental income within first 12 months.
 Successfully sold and marketed both the TCM and Jungheinrich industrial truck brands.
 Communicating directly with manufacturers.
 Managed and mentored sales team.
 Attended and completed professional sales management training and product development course in Hamburg, Germany

North Island Sales Manager at Liftrucks New Zealand Ltd
  • New Zealand
  • November 2008 to March 2011

 Expanded business accounts throughout the territory, by developing a regular call plan for longer distance clients to ensure maximum profitability for the company.
 Increased territories monthly rental income by 90% over 2 ½ years.
 Created in excess of $10 million in sales.
 Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets.

New Vehicle Sales & Leasing Manager at Greenlane Kia & Ssangyong
  • New Zealand
  • February 2007 to November 2008

 Trained and managed new vehicle sales staff.
 Implemented strategic sales methods for the dealership.
 Managed relationships with new vehicle distributors.
 Managed the finance and insurance department.
 Worked with General Manager to set monthly sales objectives.

New Vehicle Sales & Leasing Executive at John Andrew Ford & Mazda
  • New Zealand
  • April 2004 to February 2007

 Implemented a successful business development strategy that integrated a number of different techniques to reach sales targets.
 Graduated from the Ford Sales Academy.
 Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets, including achieving number one sales consultant 5 times in first 10 months.
 Maintained a 96% to 100% customer satisfaction survey rating.

Used Vehicle Sales Executive at Hollywood Cars
  • New Zealand
  • December 2002 to April 2004

 Consistently averaged 60% above the industry average in monthly vehicle sales.
 Developed and implemented a standard follow up procedure for regular contact with existing clients to build relationships and ensure future business.
 Responsible for increasing monthly dealership sales by 90%

Cafe Manager & Head Chef at Beaches Cafe Limited
  • New Zealand
  • November 1996 to November 2002

 Managed a staff of 22 full and part time employees, including completing weekly staff rosters.
 Negotiating with suppliers to ensure food costs were kept to a minimum
 Stock control, budgeting and forecasting food trends

Education

Bachelor's degree, Hospitality & Institutional Management
  • at Lincoln University
  • November 1996

GPA is not applicable

High school or equivalent,
  • at St Andrews College
  • November 1991

Achieved B Bursary level

Specialties & Skills

Sales Management
Developing Staff
Managed Accounts
Developing New Markets
Leadership Capabilities
MS Office
Database Programs
Internet
Powerpoint
Outlook

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Graduate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2005
Valid Until:
November 2005