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Stephen McCullough

Stephen McCullough

Belfast,Antrim

Summary

Experienced Sales Professional with over 35 years in the Direct Sales industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Relationship Manager

General Paints Group
Celbridge , Co Kildare
11.2007 - Current
  • Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.

Key account manager

ICI Dulux
Belfast, Antrim
12.1988 - 10.2007

Managed a portfolio of 22 Key Accounts in N Ireland made up from 2 national retailers and 1 local independent chain

Over a 14 year period saw annual turnover grow from under £1m to £7m .

Had a further 5 successful years managing the Independent wholesale business in NI distributing the Dulux , Cuprinol, Hammerite & Polycell brands through a diverse supply chain .

Supermarket manager

Co-op Group
Belfast , Antrim
08.1982 - 11.1988

Responsible for attaining and exceeding company targets on sales , profitability, shrinkage, stock holding and staff costs

Had overall responsibility for stock ordering , merchandising, health & safety, customer service , cash handling and recording and HR

Trainee supermarket manager

Stewart’s Supermarkets
Belfast , Antrim
08.1980 - 07.1982

After induction I spent 3 months in each department learning how they all worked to deliver the best customer experience

Education

Higher National Diploma - Finance & Distribution

Rupert Stanley College
Belfast
09.1980

GCSEs - Maths , English, Geography, History, Accounting

Holywood High School
Holywood
09.1975

Skills

  • Excel proficiency
  • Customer relations
  • Account development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Self-motivated
  • Network development
  • Target-driven
  • Sales expertise
  • Product knowledge
  • Visiting customer locations
  • Staff training
  • Problem solving strength
  • Merchandising and display management
  • Customer service
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Company processes

Timeline

Customer Relationship Manager

General Paints Group
11.2007 - Current

Key account manager

ICI Dulux
12.1988 - 10.2007

Supermarket manager

Co-op Group
08.1982 - 11.1988

Trainee supermarket manager

Stewart’s Supermarkets
08.1980 - 07.1982

Higher National Diploma - Finance & Distribution

Rupert Stanley College

GCSEs - Maths , English, Geography, History, Accounting

Holywood High School
Stephen McCullough