1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Barry Scudder
Barry Antony Scudder
9 Cray Avenue, Orpington Kent, BR5 4AA
barry211269@gmail.com
Mobile 07534 023270
Profile:
 A highly efficient professional administrator with extensive experience working in a sales
environment.
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
 Computer literate, proficient in MS Office applications, Outlook, Word, Excel and other in-house
computer systems.
 Man-management experience.
 Self-motivated, organised, an effective Manager, willing to undertake training to acquire new
skills.
 Ability to stay calm under pressure
 Resilient and proactive
Employment:
April 2015 – Present Antalis UK
Europe’s leading distributer of paper, packaging solutions and visual
communication products for professionals.
Customer Sales Advisor
Inside sales for the London and South East area, receiving incoming calls
and emails from customers and suppliers
Providing quotations and solutions for customer’s paper requirements from
stock and bespoke makings
Placing orders ensuring the correct materials and delivery dates match the
customer’s expectations
Liaising with Logistics regarding delivery requirements, ETA’s and order
tracking
Entering opportunities and sales correspondence onto the CRM database
Upselling new products wherever possible
Working closely with the outside sales representative to achieve monthly
sales targets by identifying new opportunities to grow share of wallet

2. 1990- April 2015 Paperlinx UK
One of the UK's most innovative, value based paper
suppliers. Paperlinx is a leading supplier of quality paper and board
to major paper users and medium to large printers.
Customer Sales Executive
Covering the London and most of Southern England, I am the first point of
contact for the customers who call with their paper requirements.
Ensuring that sales orders are processed with 100% accuracy
Upselling additional products ensuring profit margins are maintained
Generating sales to achieve monthly and yearly targets, working to the
budget provided
Providing advice on the most suitable products available, checking delivery
times and stock availability.
Cold calling to secure new business, generating sales leads.
Liaising with mills and hauliers to ensure orders are processed and
delivered efficiently.
Responsible for the administration of customer accounts, using Word and
Excel, order booking using the IBS computer system, telephone enquiries.
Problem solving and issuing credit notes plus the following up of enquires
and correspondence via email and fax
Solving Logistics issues, liaising closely with warehouse staff
Dealing with complaints and giving technical advice.
Customer visits to enhance customer relationships and promote new
products and services.
Entering opportunities and vital sales correspondence on the CRM
database and training colleagues on how to use the CRM system.
Participating in stock checks for both the internal warehouse and
customers stocks.
2004-2007 Manager of the South London Branch of Howard Smith Paper
Responsibilities including managing a team of 6 inside sales people
handling sickness and holiday, giving guidance on pricing and discounts
structures. Organising sales meetings. Organising local warehouse stock
levels. Ensuring branch targets are achieved.
1986 Guppy Paper
Romford, Essex
Inside Sales Administrator
Began training in the sample department then rapidly progressed to inside
sales covering the city and Essex areas. Duties including the entering of
orders and dealing with enquires.

3. Educations:
Eastbury Comprehensive School
Barking, Essex 1980-1986
O Levels English Literature
English Language
Mathematics
Geography
CSE’S Physics
Art
Oct 1987 National Association of Paper Merchants course-year one pass
OTHER INFORMATION
 Full Clean Driving Licence/Own transport
 Excellent references available on request
 Interests include: Running – completed 8 10k races, Football.
 In excellent health
 Marital Status/Married with one dependant
 Date of Birth 21st
December 1969