Warren Thompson

Background

About Warren Thompson

Category Manager - Tools - GPC Asia Pacific - New Zealand Technical sales specialist with 15years experience in the supply of tools & equipment to the engineering, transport, agricultural sectors. I have a bachelor of science degree in business marketing that has aided in my growth and development within the sector. •Highly knowledgeable with a wide range of products and brands used in everyday consumption within the industrial and transport industries.•Skilled in Negotiation, Sales, Retail, and Customer Satisfaction.•Strong sales professional who will always go out of my way for a customer and ensure their needs are fulfilled.•Not afraid of challenges and always open to learn a new skill and to expand my current knowledge within the industry.•Product knowledge and experienced in the sale of: Hoists & Columns, Jacks, Aligners, Brake Rollers, Compressors, Scan Tools, Speciality Automotive Tools and Test Equipment.Core Competencies : Sales Management | International Business Development/Strategy | Business Turnaround/Forecasting | Strategic Marketing | New Product Development | Leading, Motivating & Managing Cross-Cultural Teams | Technical Support | Retail Branch/Operations Management | Market Analysis | Competitor Analysis | Financial Analysis | Reporting | Business Proposals | Tenders/Quotation Management | Brand/Campaign Development and Execution | Continuous Improvement Projects | Promotional Campaigns Planning/Management | Profit Building/Sales Growth | Supply Chain | Logistics/ Material Resource Planning | Procurement/Stock Management | Strategic & Tactical Sales & Training Planning | Key Account Management | Aftersales Management | Budgeting/Sales Forecasting |Developing Stakeholder Relationships“Warren is a tireless worker with extensive knowledge in his field of expertise… Dependable and hardworking and provides an incredible service.” D Toth (Director – Vardowell (Pty) Ltd)