Oliver Smith

Experience

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  Oliver Smith Eventing

  Aug 2002 - Jul 2014

  Professional three day event rider

  Young Rider European team bronze medalist. Riding and competing at International level.

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  Devoucoux

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2017

  Area Sales Manager

  Area sales manager covering the South West of the Uk. •Selling high end equestrian products D2C & B2B.•Developing and growing the territory. •No.1 UK Sales performer for multiple years •Growing and nurturing new and existing clients.•Providing advice and support to clients.•Creating additional business opportunities through partnerships.

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  VOLTAIRE GROUP

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2021

  Area Sales Manager

  Area Sales Manager for Northwest & West, including Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, West Midlands, Shropshire and Gloucestershire (Previously managed South & South West England).• No.1 within the UK for sales and gross earnings for multiple years. • No.2 within Europe for sales and gross earnings for multiple years.• 6 months secondment to USA to represent Voltaire Design as Area Manager for Florida, including WEF & Kentucky 3 Day.• Selling high end products to a range of clients from professionals to amateurs within the equestrian world, both D2C and B2B.• Providing knowledge, support and guidance to existing clients. Forging a trust and maintaining good working relationships.• Developing new business opportunities, both presented and found.• Creating partnerships with large centres and key opinion leaders to provide additional growth opportunities.• Staying current and up to date on changes and developments within the industry.• Managing many national and international sponsored riders and brand ambassadors. Show less

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  ADM Protexin

  Oct 2021 - now

  Territory Manager - Equine division. •Managing retail and online retail accounts as well as D2C sales. •Managing, nurturing and growing Key Accounts. •Managing 2nd largest online retailer within the Equine division. •Providing knowledge and guidance to clients. •Providing product training for retail outlets. •Developing new business opportunities both presented and found. •Creating long term partnerships with retail accounts and show centres to ensure maximum exposure and brand growth. •Organising open days and incentives to drive and grow business. •Managing sponsored riders and ambassadors. Show less

  • National Account Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Territory Manager

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2023