Alan Hamilton

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About Alan Hamilton

Highly Experienced Sales and Business Development Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Home Textiles Industry for over 30 years. I am Skilled in Trend Analysis, Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, Marketing, Design, Retail, Strong customer relationship, Product development, working with Multiple retailers and large Mail Order Groups, Cold Calling potential new businesses, following up leads to convert to new clients, Product Innovation. I am a Very Strong Sales Professional who prides themselves on ensuring customer satisfaction. I have dealt with most of the Multiple Retailers and Mail order customers throughout the UK and Ireland including some Supermarkets. I have been involved with Introducing U.K made products such as Cushions and fabrics and this is something I feel has a very good growth opportunity going forward. Specialties : Sales Management Account Management Project Management Sales Forecasting Sourcing Products direct through the Far East and Europe through travelling to Mills and buying direct Conducting Sales Meetings Budgeting Trend Analysis Working to customers mood boards Product selection Business Planning Strategy Negotiation Product Innovation Design and Pantone input Ensuring Customer Satisfaction Working to customers requirements Growing the Business with New Accounts as well as ensuring current accounts are looked after Introducing New products to market Always looking to add value to the business Understanding Market trends and knowing how the Industry is evolving and moving with the times. I lead from the front so I can get the very best for my customers, some of whom I have known for 20+ years and see them as friends