Michael Duale APFS Chartered Financial Planner

Experience

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  Hammond Land Rover

  Mar 1997 - May 2014

  Starting on the shop floor as an apprentise Sales Executive in 1997, I then progressed into an experienced Sales Executive selling over 140 Land Rovers a year (No fleet) I then moved in to the Business Manager role and increased penetration and income by 63%Then in 2007 I became Sales Manager and have increased sales and performace in our local area

  • Sales Manager

    Mar 2004 - May 2014

  • Business Manager

    Mar 2002 - May 2004

  • Sales Executive

    Mar 1997 - May 2002
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  Robinsons Motor Group

  May 2014 - Feb 2016

  Being successful in my previous role I have been moved over to our Lowestoft branch.My aim is to make Lowestoft the place to buy their Volkswagen. I'm am building a fantastic team around me to give the customers the experience they deserve.Working with the whole site, which is multi franchise we are building a great team ethic to achieve our targets. I was given the opportunity to help a site, with strong decision making and a lot of team work we turned the VW Van centre into a great place to work.I identified our market place and then built the business around it. Working with the manufacturer to achieve targets and goals.In the six months we win two national awards from VW which I am proud of.

  • General Sales Manager

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Commercial General Sales Manager

    May 2014 - Jan 2015
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  Hammond Cars Ltd

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Ipswich Manager

  Am looking forward to bringing a fresh view on an already successful business to enhance profitability and processes.In my first four months profit has increased over 60% and units by nearly 50%Now have a great team with great processes working to be the best used car dealer in east anglia

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  Holden Group

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  Brand Manager

  I was recruited to rebuild a fractured sales team, provide an outstanding customer experience and to deliver a stretch budget based on the significant growth potential of the Volvo brand.I achieved this through attracting talented sales professionals, quickly integrating them into the team by agreeing shared goals and values. I also introduced some fun to the working environment along the way. Together we then focussed on nailing the daily basic details with consistent processes whilst always striving for continual improvement and marginal gains. Show less

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  St. James’s Place Wealth Management

  Jan 2018 - now

  Associate Partner Practice of St. James’s Place

  For more information visit www.md-wealthmanagement.co.ukEmail michael.duale@sjpp.co.ukOffice 01603 948115Mobile 07583067635

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  MD Wealth Management Associated Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management

  Jan 2018 - now

  Chartered Financial Planner

  Associate Partner Practice of St.James's Place Wealth Management

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  Networking for Good

  Apr 2020 - Jan 2023

  Leadership Team

  Establishing a rapidly growing new networking group for a new era of business networking online.During the covid19 crisis, a group of entrepreneurs decided to have an impromptu zoom meeting to support one another. This led to another meeting and another meeting. And then you think, "Wow this could be the future of national & international networking."Vision: “To Build The World’s Largest & Most Successful ‘New Age’ Networking Group”Mission: To enable a large number of like-minded business owners, entrepreneurs & decision-makers to come together, share inspiration, energy, enthusiasm and passion mixed with a desire to help each other and do good around the world.Early days success: “Wow what an experience, I can’t wait until next Monday…”If this piques your interest read on...We're a group of Like-Minded Business Owners & Decision Makers who meet every Monday @ 11am BST for a virtual group networking - here to support each other through referrals, passion and energy.Critically it's not just about "what" we do it's about "why" we do it! Some may refer to it as #ProfitandPurpose or #BeyondCSR. Many of us are signed up to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and embed #BusinessforGood elements in the way we operate.We're generous networkers, and we provide Business Networking with a twist!At our core is a belief in "Good For Five":1. Your Business Growth2. Your Time3. Your Pocket4. The Environment5. Good CausesAgenda:- Intro & Purpose- Member & Visitor Intro's- Breakouts- Education- Success- Announcements- Call To ActionIf you'd like to attend a networking event and experience networking with a difference the NfG difference register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcoduCprT8qGdDQJQ3P14kAp4aLUpWlPgdX Show less

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  The Practice Bridge

  Aug 2024 - now

  Director

  We take all the hassle out of paraplanning and administration and empower SJP advisors and practices to focus on what they do best - delivering outstanding financial advice and client service!Why are we different?We’re SJP specialists and fully integrated with SalesforceWe’re more flexible, tailoring solutions so you only pay for what you really need/can affordWe’re a one-stop shop – where else can you get all this from one trusted partner?- Administration- Paraplanning- Leadership coaching and mentoring- Practice Processes reviews and best practice audits- HR Guidance Our team has over 75 years of combined experience of working within the industry, leading and growing financial services practices.Call us today to discuss how we can help.** The Practice Bridge provides services to the representatives of SJP. There is no endorsement or formal agreement held with St. James‘s Place Wealth Management Group** Show less