Paul Jenkins

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About Paul Jenkins

Mobile:07769 311593 Email: pauljenkins2@me.com Driving License: Full/Clean Employment History William Clark and Sons Ltd Upperlands Maghera: Sales Director January 2013 to Present Key Responsibilities • Setting up and developing a sales/customer services team • Starting from scratch a distribution business for Soft Furnishings accessories. • Developing factory base sales and customer relationships. • Staff development and training in new product ranges. Key Achievements • Developing new Soft Furnishings business from zero to £700K plus in less than two years. • Re developing new markets and customers for an old established business, growth into new areas, out of the comfort zone. • Re training staff and developing staff with new skills and product knowledge, and indeed myself with new skills. • Re developing old accounts and markets. • Motivating staff and customers. Buchanan Wholesale Ltd Antrim: Commercial Director July 2005 to December 2012 -Wholesale Distributor of Curtain Poles and Tracks to Window Furnishings Market Key Responsibilities • Effective running of company, day to day management. • Full P&L. • Sales and purchasing management. • Sourcing and new product development. • Logistics. • Liaising with Dublin office. Keys Achievements • Led the team that purchased the company from previous owners, through due diligence. • Increased profit margins by 15% and turnover by 40%. • Making the business more professional and developing relationships and suppliers, trade shows. • Taking on new roles in Health and Safety and Staff Development, Financial Management. • Brought debtors days down dramatically and introduced credit control policy. • Developed UK market with key customers-NIBOSH Health and Safety Certificate.