Gareth Lewis

Experienced Sales Director with 14 years at Harwoods of London Ltd, with a strong track record in sales, client relationship management, new business development and team leadership. A confident and personable communicator who works equally well independently or as part of a team. Experienced in building long-term client relationships, winning new business and managing a small sales team in a fast-paced commercial environment.

I have a genuine lifelong passion for cars and the automotive industry, with a particularly strong interest in the BMW brand. I am highly enthusiastic about the opportunity to combine my extensive sales and relationship-management experience with an industry and brand that I am personally passionate about.

Sales Director - Harwoods of London Ltd - London

Progressed into the position of Sales Director, with responsibility for maintaining and developing customer relationships, generating new business and overseeing the day-to-day performance of a small sales team.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients
• Identify, approach and develop prospective new customers
• Manage customer accounts and support long-term client retention
• Lead and manage a small team, providing direction and support
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a close-knit team
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to maintain a high standard of service
• Negotiate with clients and develop commercially beneficial relationships
• Contribute to sales performance and the continued growth of the business
• Use Microsoft Excel for sales, customer and business administration
• Resolve customer queries while maintaining strong professional relationships

Sales Executive - C&C Group - New Covent Garden Market, London

Worked in a customer-focused sales position, developing valuable experience in sales, account management and building relationships with customers.

• Managed relationships with new and existing customers
• Generated sales and identified opportunities to develop accounts
• Responded to customer enquiries and requirements
• Built an understanding of individual customer needs
• Worked effectively as part of a busy sales team
• Maintained a professional and customer-focused approach

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