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Education
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Gabriel
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Gabriel Leslie

New Inn,Ireland

Summary

Over 35 years of experience in sales and merchandising, specializing in contract acquisition strategies and customer satisfaction management. Proficient in Word and Excel, enhancing operational efficiency. Dedicated to driving business growth through strategic initiatives and exceptional service delivery.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Area Sales Manager

Ames True Temper
Cork, County Cork
2025.03 - Current

Supported sales of gardening and agri tools, including Apta pots, Scheurich indoor pots, Kelkay bagged aggregates, stepping stones and water features to hardware and DIY stores, garden centres.

  • Assisted in securing new accounts while helping to maintain relationships with existing customers.
  • Contributed to overall sales strategy by providing product knowledge and customer service support.
  • Trained team members for improved selling techniques and product knowledge.

Area sales manager

International Tool Industries
Killyleen, Ballinode, Co.Monaghan
2023.10 - 2025.03
  • Sold power tools, accessories, hand tools, garden tools, hoses and connections, representing brands like Milwaukee, Makita, Skil, FF Group, Benman, and AR Blue pressure washers.
  • Negotiated contracts with key clients to secure valuable business deals.

Sales Representative

Ames True Temper
Whites Cross, Cork
2008.12 - 2023.10
  • Sold lawn and garden tools, pot planters, wooden furniture, water features, firepits, and accessories to garden centres, hardware stores, agri stores, and builders providers across 16 counties, including Northern Ireland.

Sales representative

BB Distribution
Rathcoole, Co.Dublin
2007.08 - 2008.11
  • Facilitated sales of hand tools, drill bits, cutting disks, PPE, and electrical equipment to various customers, including hardware stores and builders' providers across Connacht and Donegal.

Sales Representative

Ames True Temper
Whites Cross, Cork
2006.04 - 2007.08
  • Sold and merchandised lawn and garden tools to hardwares, DIY stores, builder providers, agri stores and garden centres across Connacht and Donegal, later expanding coverage to Kerry, Clare and Limerick

Salesclerk

Feet Athlete Sportswear
Galway
1994.10 - 2006.04
  • Sold specialist sportswear, managed stock orders, processed incoming shipments, conducted stock takes, and oversaw store operations.

Salesclerk

Michael Ward Clothing and Footwear
Ballinasloe, Co.Galway
1989.02 - 1994.10
  • Sold clothing and footwear to customers, managed stock levels, replenished displays, processed orders, and oversaw dress hire section.

Painter/Welder

Garveys Farm Buildings
New Inn, Co.Galway
1988.06 - 1988.12
  • Painted steel girders and frames to enhance structural integrity, and assisted in welding frames to ensure quality construction during short employment.

Education

National School
New Inn
1975.09 - 1983.06

Group Cert and Inter Cert -

St.Cuans College
Castleblakeney
1983.09 - 1986.06

Leaving Cert -

St.Killians Vocational School
New Inn
1986.09 - 1988.06

Skills

  • Computer literacy in Word and Excel
  • Sales and merchandising expertise
  • Contract acquisition strategies
  • Customer satisfaction management

Accomplishments

I was part of my local GAA club, Sarsfields, that won back to back All-Ireland Club Hurling titles in 1993 and 1994, along with 4 Connacht and County Senior and 2 Junior titles

Hobbies

Interested in all things sport, especially GAA.

I also like to play golf on occasion.

I'm currently involved in my local Tidy Towns Committee

Gabriel

  • Date of birth 17 June 1970
  • Place of birth Galway
  • Driving licence 070158959
  • Gender Male
  • Nationality Irish
  • Civil status Married

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

Ames True Temper
2025.03 - Current

Area sales manager

International Tool Industries
2023.10 - 2025.03

Sales Representative

Ames True Temper
2008.12 - 2023.10

Sales representative

BB Distribution
2007.08 - 2008.11

Sales Representative

Ames True Temper
2006.04 - 2007.08

Salesclerk

Feet Athlete Sportswear
1994.10 - 2006.04

Salesclerk

Michael Ward Clothing and Footwear
1989.02 - 1994.10

Painter/Welder

Garveys Farm Buildings
1988.06 - 1988.12

Leaving Cert -

St.Killians Vocational School
1986.09 - 1988.06

Group Cert and Inter Cert -

St.Cuans College
1983.09 - 1986.06

National School
1975.09 - 1983.06
Gabriel Leslie