Jason Shaun Thomas

7 Reins Lee Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QB

Home: 0161 292 7588 Mobile: 07875530874

Email: jst0070@gmail.com

PERSONAL PROFILE:

A proactive worker who thinks critically and logically and enjoys a challenge.Has a proven track record in sales, very often increasing profitability by 50%. Consistently a top performer within a team environment. Highly motivated customer focussed team player with excellent interpersonal and team building skills. Organizess and creates an efficient environment, comfortable working to deadlines.Possessing a wide range of diverse skills.

KEY SKILLS:

excellent sales and negotiation skills good communication and ‘people skills' confidence and motivation determination and the drive to work towards targets the ability to work well on your own and also as part of a team good organisational and time management skills the resilience to deal with customers who turn you down attention to detail the ability to develop in-depth knowledge about your products and markets Good business sense and a professional manner.

Employment History:

Company: Ashley Hunter Training AcademyRegional Manager2014 – Present (1 year 4 months) Oldham, United Kingdom

To develop and manage a strategic plan for delivering sustainable profitable growth of the Specialty Personal Development Plan.The role will incorporate market analysis, opportunity assessment, relationship management of new and current accounts, profitability analysis, and change co-ordination and implementation handover.This role has a strong Operations focus, requiring a detailed understanding of an Apprenticeship framework & requirements scheme.Close adherence and understanding of internal profitability criteria, profit and loss planning and production targets will be key performance indicators. This includes a strong understanding of how a scheme is profitable from a Operations, The role interacts with Work Programme providers local offices and local resources.

This role will principally focus on management and growth of existing accounts by managing scheme basics, well to ensure compliant, sustained growth.,.The role will interact with clients at Manager to Head of level, and requires an ability to engage, influence and manage various priorities within the clients business.A detailed understanding of market dynamics and the ability to influence clients with minimum supervision is essential.

Key Responsibilities: Management team of Business Develop ManagersI am responsible for building, leading and managing the employee relations function within the EMEA region. The employee relations responsibilities include: providing consulting service on managing disciplinary and under-performance cases; advising on change management projects; engaging HR Consultants and line management in employee relations training; providing ER advice on acquisitions and divestments; providing expertise on team-member engagement process; working with HR Consultants and the business in development of business strategy; manage ER issues with regulators; providing advice and leading where there are collectivization/union issues; providing advice on employee communications, etc.

Company: Ashley Hunter Training AcademyTitle: Manager of Business DevelopmentOctober 2013 – January 2014 (4 months) Oldham, United Kingdom

I develop activity to target new business and develop relationships that increase the take up of Apprenticeships programmes Optimise lead generation by various media networking sources to gain information for cold calling opportunities then in turn generation of appointments for sign ups.Territory management of set given work area and ensure that all sales opportunities are maximised to achieve set agreed targets. Develop a pipeline of business that meets the business plan targets, by developing and implementing a strategy for gaining new businessDevelop and implement campaigns for a given sector that produce leads and create the opportunity to promote services to employers. Conduct face-to-face / telephone meetings at all levels with clients with the objective of selling and agreeing product usageEnsure that employers agree contracts for the delivery of our services and ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed with attention to detail and accurateEnsure that product knowledge is always up to date with current market trend to ensure we are effectively communicating correct information to our clientsWork closely with other business advisors internally to map peaks and trends within the business ensuring that sales activity is mapped and tracked to maximise opportunities Attend networking events to create product interest and stimulate sales meetings with employer.

Jumar Solutions LtdTitle: Recruitment Consultant – 360 Degree Role: Account manager, Resourcer, Researcher.2013 – October 2013 (5 months) Manchester, United Kingdom

I am responsible for managing all aspects of the recruitment process from start to finish. This involves generating vacancies from new or existing clients and obtaining a job specification from them. So, essentially understanding the specifics of their hiring requirements.

With a philosophy of working hard to build long-term relationships, I like to provide a range of innovate resourcing options to clients, ensuring that the people I provide are a perfect fit for both the business and culture of my customers. Due to the relationships I build, I generally put forward fewer candidates who are a much better fit, as opposed to sending through volume CVs. My specialist areas lie within the Financial Services (Cash, Banking, Insurance), Retail/E-Commerce and AGILE working.

Jumar is a specialist IT services and solutions company with offices in the UK (Midlands : North West) and Australia and more than 150 clients in 35 countries. It provides software, services and tools specifically designed to modernise applications and specialist IT recruitment solutions to major corporates and SME businesses across the world.

Jumar has two highly complementary divisions: Jumar Resources Division – Jumar recruit both contract and permanent staff and pre-screen candidates with the help of our profiling tools and the expertise of our permanent employees in the Solutions Division. As a result the candidates we put forward are generally fewer in number and a much better fit than would otherwise be the case.

Jumar Solutions Division - specialising in applications modernisation and development using some of the world’s most advanced development tools and methodologies. It works with each client to create pragmatic solutions closely aligned to their individual needs, by providing a blend of consultancy, training and software solutions.

Wish Communications Ltd - Oldham Mar 2012 – PresentBusiness Development

Work within the Mobile distribution Channel. Creating sales of business phone tariffs and any other related products. Generating own appointments via identifying opportunities, cold calling, referrals, direct marketing and closing sales with various Small to Medium Size Enterprise and blue chip clients. Reviewing and evaluating weekly sales performance, producing reports for my Area Manager (direct report). Maximizing every sales opportunity by offering the best customer care and placing reasonable prices on goods.

Maintain and develop own technical knowledge and expertise. Managing own day (diary).Commit to own personal development. Provide support, mentoring and guidance to others as required. Handling outbound Telemarketing sales calls, facilitating customer enquiries, providing customer information closing appointments for the B2B sales force spread geographically throughout the UK.

Citation Plc - Wilmslow Jan 2011 – Feb 2012Business Development Consultant

Effectively driving outbound telemarketing sales calls, providing product information that will assist the customer in making an informed decision. Build and maintain effective relationships with all customers. Cold calling and identifying opportunities for sales.Understand business issues and recommend solutions to improve.Follow operational protocols, procedures and processes to ensure targets and KPI’s are met in accordance with forecasts. Setting own targets, adhering to quality and accuracy standards. Contribute to the achievement of the financial team and operational targets. Operate within own area of accountability, escalating issues and seeking guidance when required.

Orange PLC – Manchester Apr 2007 – Dec 2010Senior Sales Advisor

Motivating and developing team members to be responsible for meeting budgetary targets. Controlling of store accounts according to set criteria for net profit profiles.Creating a suggestion box to be aware of customer concerns, and making use of criticism to promote growth. Implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and profit margin. Introducing seminars for staff, as a way to educate them on better practices that will benefit the company.Increased sales growth by an outstanding 50% in the store. Had a total increase in turnover in excess £1 million per year.Turned the failing business around to a reputable successful one. Won over 3000 pounds bonuses in a league of 30 other retail managers. Have consistently hit all targets set

LBM - Bredbury Apr 2006 – Mar 2007Outbound Sales Advisor

Responsible for cold calling customers to sell O2 Mobile phone contracts.

Norweb – Oldham Jan 2002 – Mar 2006Direct Sales Adviser

Provided a security presence within retail stores in and around Greater Manchester. Sales Direct, Norweb, Oldham

EDUCATION:

1991 – 1996Littlemoss High School - Droylsden, Manchester

GCSE passes in – English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Double Science, French, Information Technology, Art, Geography.

FURTHER TRAINING:

City and Guilds Certificate in Horticulture. NVQ Level II Joinery and CarpentryNVQ level II Amenity HorticultureNVQ level II in Motor Mechanics.Mancat, Manchester NVQ Leisure and Tourism. City and Guilds SIA including Control and RestraintBIIAB level 2 Emergency First Aid Certificate Security Training Certificate for UK Terrorist Threat