Joseph Sheehan is an experienced branch manager of 17 years in builder's merchants. He has managed diverse branches, product lines, logistics operations, and acquisitions/closures. He is known for developing sales growth, sound customer service, and health and safety standards. His career includes roles as Branch Manager at Jewson and Lawsons Whetstone, increasing annual sales and developing staff at both locations. He holds qualifications in business, finance, and various construction industry certifications.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Joseph Sheehan
11 Talbot Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HD
07585 328 298
Josephsheehan1980@outloook.com
Personal Statement
I am a well experienced branch manager having worked for national and independentbuilder merchants
within London and Surrey over the last17 years. In this period of time I have managed a diverse range of
branches covering various specialism productlines,large logistics operations,new acquisitions,branch
closures.Ihave great commercial awareness and have a history for developing sales growth within every
branch I have managed to date. Having established a reputation for sound customer service and exceptional
standards ofHealth & Safety, I always run a safe efficient s ite that accommodates customer needs and
generallyexceeds companycompliance and expectations.General dayto day business is the main element
of my experience.With my ambitions and desire to progress and develop mycareer, business improvements
and strategy is what I seek to venture into in the near future.
I believe you employattitude and teach skills.Developing staffis key in any business and the bestway to
achieve this is to be a greatmotivator. I am honest,trustworthy, reliable and always do things to the bestof
my ability.
Professional Career
Jan 2010 – May 2016 Jewson - Branch Manager, Mitcham
 Direct responsibilityfor dealing with complexand diverse managerial problems,which cover the full
spectrum ofmanagementdisciplines.
 Through my team I co-ordinated sales,purchasing,distribution,warehousing and staffcosts in
accordance with policies,principles and procedures established bythe company.
 Show good aptitude for leading and motivating my team to provide a high degree of customer
service.
 Illustrating financial and commercial awareness enabling me to demonstrate a professional abilityto
interpret, analyse and produce financial and statistical information.
 Ensuring the higheststandards ofHealth and Safety are metin every way to ensure a safe and
efficient environmentfor both staff and customers.
Achievements
Increased annual sales by1.9 million
Overseen implementation of Roofing sales division on site.
Establishing Contrado logistics hub conceptsupporting 3 additional stores as a cluster,regional and national
sales offices,Covering all of South WestLondon.Running a vehicle fleet of 6 lorries and achieving an
upgrade with FORS to gain silver recognition. Costofdistribution as a percentage ofsales ran at 10.5%
Increased dailysales collections 200%.
Improved business controls.
Turned the branch from a loss maker to a profitable business.
Developed staff of a large team to gain promotions to managerial positions.

2. Curriculum Vitae
Joseph Sheehan
Nov 2006 – Nov 2010 Lawsons Whetstone Ltd - Branch Manager, Salfords
Achievements
The store was a new acquisition offour stores situated in Sussexand Surrey, Salfords grew to become a
hub and supportfunction offering an alternative product mix to the other three businesses,also covering all
companydistribution from Gatwick to the Thames river border with a vehicle fleet of lorries.Annual
distribution costs as a percentage ofsales ran at9%
Implemented business controls exceeding companyexpectations.
Increased annual turnover by 2 million.
Developed staff of medium sized team to gain promotions to managementpositions.
Established companybrand within the local communityin a reputable manner.
Jan 2006 – Oct 2006 Travis Perkins - Branch Manager, Blackfriars
Achievements
Increased branch annual turnover by 1 million.
Established directsales of500k.
Developed staff within a small team to gain promotions.
July 2004 – Dec 2005 Travis Perkins - Assistant Branch Manager, Balham
 I was responsible for the supervision and co-ordination ofstaffworking in the yard, ensuring a
quality service to the customer atall times whilstundertaking these duties.
 Ensuring thatstaff work at all times within companypolicies and procedures with particular
reference to Health and Safety and securityprocedures.
 Being able to work under minimum supervision,being able to work as an individual as well as a
team.
 Assisting the manager with the daily operations and running ofthe branch.
Achievements
Acquired firstpromotion to branch manager
Overseen amalgamation ofShowroom branch integrated on site
Designed shop layout
Feb 2003 – June 2004 Travis Perkins - Telesales Team Leader, West Hampstead
 Ensuring sales targets were metin accordance with branch monthlybudget.This covering all areas
of sales such as Timber,ForestProducts,Lightside,HBM, P&H, Delivered and direct sales.
 Setting KPI targets for sales staff,as well as developing a good understanding ofmanagement
accounts.
 Providing a first class customer service to clients at all times within my team.
 Maximising sales opportunities with suppliers,utilising preferred suppliers to ensure healthyrebate
returns.
 Assisting with trade days and sales blitzworking closelywith BM & ABM.
 Knowing our local competition.
 Overseeing the daily running of the transportfleetwithin the branch.
Achievements
Implemented as acting assistantbranch manager for 9 months in absence on BM on long term sickness.

3. Curriculum Vitae
Joseph Sheehan
Sept 2001 – Jan 2003 Travis Perkins - Telesales Team Leader, Hackney
Sept 1999 – Aug 2001 Travis Perkins - Management Trainee, London
Throughoutthis duration I worked in 8 stores across central London covering each productgroup.This was
a great experience that enabled me to develop a good sound productknowledge,learn companypolicies
and procedures,network with different personnel within the companyand grow in confidence.As part of the
training scheme Iattended college on day release were Istudied for my HNC in Business and Finance.
Sept 1999 – Nov 2006 Travis Perkins – various
Education / Qualifications
Dec 2001 Stress Grading (timber) Trada, Doncaster
Sept 1999 - July 2001 HNC (Business & Finance) City of Islington College
Sept 1996 - July 1998 NVQ 11 (Painting & Decorating) Stockport College
Sept 1991 - July 1996 GCSE’s Werneth School
Permits
Full driving licence cat B & C
Counter Balance
Reach Truck
Side Loader
Combi Lift
Milling Certificates
Hi-ab Certificate
CPC
4 Day firstaid course
Banksmen
Hobbies & Interests
I have a big interestin football and music.I like to travel and experience differentcultures.
I love extreme sports, skydiving along with bungee jumping.
In 2013 I became a dad and now have two daughters,the girls generallytake up any spare time I have but I
wouldn’tchange itfor the world!