Luke Thompson

Background

About Luke Thompson

I am strong driven personality with a thirst for personal & professional development, I am always willing to learn & broaden my knowledge base & am a big believer in direct feedback to help assist in development Results-oriented, strategic sales professional with 4 yrs FMCG industry and over 10 yrs Sporting industry exp. I have developed strong mutually beneficial relationships with various key licensed & convenience customers. Ambitious, highly motivated & performance driven sales professional with a proven track record of implementing successful sales programs along with managing high performing teams. KEY EXPERTISE People Management • Managed up to 11 Sales Representatives • Managed team to be #1 in Sales results nationally in 3 of last 4 years Account Management • Build promotional programs with Fuel, Convenience & Licensed customers along strategic lines to create long term growth • Assist in Managing large accounts such as On the Run regarding promotional programs, planograms & agreed off location space Brand Development • Build Brands underperforming in the market via strong customer & consumer presence & providing over & above support • Build relationships with professionals from different fields (such as Podiatrists) to help improve professional view of products to help drive sales through different viewpoints Staff Training • Provide structured training programs for direct reports to help build capability around sales along with career progression • Coordinate detailed staff training for retailers around either new lines or seasonal activity to provide retail staff with expertise to increase sales of demonstrated lines