1. Ahmet Kara Kashli
13 Holywell Road, Welwyn Garden Ciy, Herts, AL7 3RA H:017070 550 907 M: 07788 500 865 E:ahmet.kashli@buttle.co.uk
Summary
An experienced sales manager with over 20 years background in multiple business sectors including construction and fashion.
A wealth of experience managing both business and people. A focused problem solver with strong negotiation skills and a can-do
attitude. Success driven with a solid understanding of profit and loss.
Core Strengths
• Highly experienced sales manager
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Business acumen
• Keen and effective problem solver
• Diligent, versatile and success driven
• Multi-Task management
• Visionary leadership
• Well-honed interpersonal skills
• Full, clean UK driving Licence
• Fluent in Turkish, Hindi, Urdu and Greek
Professional Experience
Buttle PLC 2016-Present
Area Sales Manager-Enfield
Deveoping new customer accounts and maintaing both new and existing customers
Ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved
Attending site meetings as liason to branch
Assisiting with pricing, quotations and queries
Telephone sales
Sales Executive 2015-2016
Jewsons-Ruislip
• Sustaining existing portfolio
• Acquring new business
• Assisiting with customer queries, quotations and pricing
• Monitoring and maintaining in branch merchandising units
• Stock control
External Sales 2013 to 2015
ABC Building Supplies/Capital Drywall-Finchley Central
• Creating new and managing existing building supply contracts
• Generating and building up new business within the local area
• Maintaining sustaining and managing all new accounts
• Handling all customer enquiries including quotations and pricing
• Selling on the shop floor and counter using the internal database
• Managing expectations of clients in regards to pricing and delivery
• Rebuilding relationships with previously lost accounts
• End of day banking
Lorry Driver 2010-2013
Capital Drywall – Wellham Green
• Delivering building materials to various sites within the M25 Corridor
• Pre-delivery vehicle inspection
• Secure all goods to be delivered
• Plan delivery route
• Ensure all invoices and other paperwork was completed in a timely and correct manner
• Re-sale all unwanted items
Yard Supervisor 2005-2010
AM Waste Ltd-Kentish Town
• Ensuring Smooth Running of Yard
• Applying and adhering to Health and Safety regulations
2. • Responsible for checking of goods in and out of yard
Market Trader 1997-2005
Agi's Antiques – Various Locations
• Setting up of stall
• Merchandising and selling of antiques
• Involvement in the decision making process of antique buying
• Stock control and stock taking
Sales Director/Owner 1978-1997
Robedor Ltd – London
• Responsible for all aspects of the daily runinng of a ladies wear manufacturing company
• Design and manufacture of ladies clothing
• Negotiation of product placement and pricing with High Street PLC Companies such as Evans, Littlewoods,
Lady at Lord John etc.
• Manage all aspects of employment for up to 120 workers
Professional Experience continued...........
Security Consultant 1997-2009
AK Security Consultancy – London
• Advised and offered consultancy in every aspect of entertainment industry security
• Monitored CCTV to prevent loss or damage to clubs and commercial premises
• Trained staff on various areas of security
• Arranged staff rotas, staff cover and payroll
• Provided 24 hour response in the event of any emergency
Education and Professional Training
Diploma-Counselling
Degree-Behavioural Psychology
NVQ 1,2 & 3 – Working and understanding People
Open University-Home study
City & Guilds- Design and Business Studies
London School of Fashion – London
'O' Levels-Maths, Science, Geography and Physical Education
'A' Levels – English and Drama
William Foster Secondary School – London
Accomplishments
• Accomplished athlete holding the Asian powerlifting record from 1998-2008
• Multiple trophies and medals won in Badminton and Football
• Succesfully operated my own fashion design business for 19 years
Interests
I have taken part in three major theatre productions, Oliver with a Twist, Assassins and On the Waterfront.
I enjoy badminton, squash, weightlifting and football.
I have close family ties and a nice network of friends that provide me with an active social life
References
Available upon request