1. 10 Groveland Way,
Stotfold,
Hertfordshire,
SG5 4PH
Jonathan Palmer
Telephone: 01462 639136
Mobile: 07786 983555
Email: jonpalmer1@hotmail.co.uk
Sales Manager LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpalmer1
Career Objective
I have an exceptional customer relationship approach and genuine energy and passion for any task given to me by an
employer. I have over 10 years experience working within the toy industry with some of the market leading retailers,
distributors and manufactures. I never stop blazing with enthusiasm and I’m always creating fresh innovative ideas.
Career History
Ansmann Energy UK Ltd. “Sales Manager” September 2009 - Present
Reporting to the UK MD, I am field based and have the responsibility for southern UK. Working with the
existing clients, I have built an effective working relationship.
My achievements include: My responsibilities include:
• Increasing client base by 820% and turnover by • Develop and maintain professional
383%, over 2 years. relationships with new and existing clients.
• Successfully opening accounts with large • Prepare forecasts and budgets for each account
retailers, most recent being Harrods. within area.
• Improving the company’s returns rate by 24% • Managing the technical returns team based in
resulting in approximately £8,500 postage costs the office.
annually alone.
Prontaprint Letchworth Ltd. “Centre Sales And Design Assistant” April 07 – February
I was the first point of contact for all clients, requiring me to pinpoint each client’s individual needs and delegate
them accordingly. I also worked closely with the head designer, in designing client’s company logo’s and stationary.
My achievements included: My responsibilities included:
• Playing a key role in hitting the company’s • Managing every department, relating to all
highest annual turnover since 1971. festive season jobs.
• Gaining repeat business with large corporations • Reconciling the till at the end of each day and
who specifically requested for my input. sales at the end of each month.
• Successfully marketing and managing the • Designing and proofing customer’s artwork
company’s festive season jobs. from company logo’s to order of services.
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2. Models In Motion Ltd. “Sales And Purchasing Assistant” June 04 – March 07
I collaboratively worked alongside the Sales and Purchasing Manager at the largest model shop in the UK. Having
a close control of purchasing budgets I would negotiate with suppliers, and constantly source new product on the
market, ensuring delivery schedules were met and every meeting followed through to a successful conclusion.
My achievements included: My responsibilities included:
• By the second year of my employment, I had aided • Being jointly responsible for £1.2m spending
the increase in profitability from 22% to 37% by budget annually.
strategically gaining higher market share enabling • Prepare a range of forecasts and reports
us better buy prices. monthly, to present to the directors.
• By the third year, we negotiated to become the • Opening and closing the shop floor.
main distributor for the world famous “Mugen • Ensuring all logistics ran smoothly when the
Seki” brand taking us from a £1.1m annual logistics manager was absent.
turnover company, to £2m.
Model Images Ltd. “Sales Assistant” Part Time 01 – 04
I was given the responsibility to manage the brand “Hornby” at Hertfordshire’s largest model shop for an 8 week
trial. After making the shop floor a success, with raising turnover for Hornby by a further 70% and enhancing the
brands appearance in store; I took the shop “outside” and ran after school events selling the scalextric and railway
sets. This was a great start to my career in the toy industry.
My achievements included: My responsibilities included:
• Increasing turnover on responsible manufacture by 70% • Managing a certain line of products (Hornby).
in 8 weeks. • Organise trade shows and exhibitions.
• Sourcing and successfully running exhibitions and trade • Taking and placing orders, both B2B and B2C.
shows, increasing overall turnover by 20%. • Opening and closing the shop floor.
• Setting up an after school club on a Tuesday night
increasing brand awareness and generating £400-£600
a night on average.
Training/Courses
I have passed a total of 37 courses, covering many aspects of business including; Management, leadership, Time
management, Graphic design, Business online, Sales, marketing and Finance. – Please see attached file for a
breakdown in these courses.
Higher Education
NVQ Diploma “Plumbing” 2009-2010 – Equating 2 A levels
NVQ Advanced Diploma “Electrical Installation” (2 evenings a week) 2008-2010 – Equating 3.5 A Levels
NVQ Level 1 “Engineering” Achieved at Bedford College (2004-2005)
GCSE
Maths English
Personal Education Design Technology
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3. Skills and Attributes
• Management and leadership.
• Selling, purchasing and negotiating.
• SAP, Microsoft Office and Prezi.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Problem Solving.
• Graphic design.
• Flexible.
• Full clean driving license with a pass plus certificate.
Interests
My main hobby is racing remote control cars. I have finished as high as 4th in the UK and 32nd in Europe.
I also play badminton at county standard and play the drums in church and a few jazz bands. I enjoy
reading, good company and good food.
References
I am more than happy to supply references along with contact details of previous employers on request.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT MY CURRENT EMPLOYER.
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