1. Mr Martin Down
23 Woburn Close, Banbury, Oxon. OX16 4FT
Mobile: 07933 138455
Email: martin.down1708@gmail.com
Personal profile
I am a highly competitive individual who relishes new challenges and opportunities and tend
to give my all to my career. I am enthusiastic, Conscientious and highly motivated person
with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all
levels. I thrive under pressure and enjoy a challenge; I am target driven and like to succeed in
reaching goals. I am able to use my own initiative and work effectively alone or as part of a
team. I have a proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and have a
meticulous attention to detail.
Teamwork
I have a proven record in incorporating new and effective procedures, improving
functionality within the team and developing better relations with customers
Communication
I have a proven record in identifying the needs of core accounts and working regularly with
the management to sustain a higher skilled approach and essentially always promote good
working practice.
Problem solving
I have the ability to solve complicated issues with quick thinking and expertise which has
been an advantage in any role I have undertaken.
Administration
My time management skills have been crucial when multi-tasking and dividing my daily
routine into an effective and structured manner.
Career history
01.05.10 to present day
Business development Manager
Plumbase
 Managing Customers ledgers for thirteen branches in the South East
 Increasing sales for branches by capturing new business and contracts
 Organising corporate events to promote the company
 Arranging terms for new customers to command further sales
 Increasing profitability of each branch
 Dealing with technical enquiries from customers
 Dealing with architects and house builders to ensure all their plumbing needs are meet
 In May 2013 I moved to Oxfordshire, and internally transferred to take the same role,
but covering eight branches in Oxford and surrounding area, with a turnover of 2.3m
to date.
24.07.09 to 01.04.10
Branch Manager,
Plumb Center Balham

2. Main duties.
 Managing customer accounts
 Negotiating new customer accounts
 Increasing turnover and gross profit
 Managing stock levels
 Managing key accounts to an annual turnover of 1.4 million.
 Quoting and processing orders within lead times and keeping customers informed of
any issues that arise
 Completing all administration and within deadlines.
 Responsible for aged debtors
 Responsible for the entire operation of the business.
29.06.05 – 22.07.09
Branch manager
City Plumbing Supplies
Wimbledon
 Managing customer accounts
 Negotiating new customer accounts
 Increasing turnover and gross profit
 Managing stock levels
 Managing key accounts to an annual turnover of 3.0 million.
 Quoting and processing orders within lead times and keeping customers informed of
any issues that arise
 Completing all administration and within deadlines.
 Responsible for aged debtors
 Responsible for the entire operation of the business.
Jan 1997 – June 05
Branch Manager,
Plumb center Bermondsey,
 Managing customer accounts
 Negotiating new customer accounts
 Increasing turnover and gross profit
 Managing stock levels
 Managing key accounts to an annual turnover of 3.6 million.
 Quoting and processing orders within lead times and keeping customers informed of
any issues that arise
 Completing all administration and within deadlines.
 Responsible for aged debtors
 Responsible for the entire operation of the business.
Jan 1990 – Jan 1997
Sales/depot manager
Seccombes Builders merchant Croydon

3. Jan 1989 – Jan 1990
Counter Manager
Needwood Merchants (SE23)
Jan 1983 – Jan 1987
Counter manager
OBC LTD (CR4)
Education,
Eltham Green Comprehensive.
English Cse1, Maths Cse2, Social studies Cse1, Music level 1.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, ms office, outlook, and other internal computer systems