Paul Bowers

Experience

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  Royal Australian Navy

  Jan 1976 - Jan 1985

  Shipwright

  The basis of my training. Two year apprenticeship at the establishment HMAS Nirimba followed by two years further training at sea on the job. Then 5 years service as shipwright, welder,plumber and engine room watchkeeper

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  Pirtek Fluid Systems Pty Ltd

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1988

  Service Technician (hose fitter) & Sales

  Field service for Hydraulic hose van working from Blacktown Franchise with secondary role of growing sales

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  Hi-Impulse Equipment

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

  Sales Engineer

  Sales of the Aeroquip hose and fittings range. Products included Hydraulic and industrial hose and fittings. Brake componants and refrigeration couplings. Markets were all sectors with strong emphasis on Mining and BHP Wollongong. Area of specailised supply was Defence (Navy) with strong ties to Garden Island, Navy Stores and ADI.

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  Norgren

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Territory Manager

  Responsible for sales of Pneumatic products within a territory. Sydney CBD, Penrith and West to Cobar. completed Pneumatics 1 & 2 during this time. Serviced OEM, end-user and distribution markets

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  Archer Engineering

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  National Sales & Field Service

  National sales responsibility of all product. Sales included truck/bus wash units, brake test equipment for heavy truck, workshop lubrication systems, 2 level truck service bays, scissor lift for both transport and commercial applications. Markets were RTA, NSW Fire Brigades the transprt industry, Australia Post (scissor lifts) and State Transit Bus Depots. I also maintained this same equipment in a field service capacity for a duration.

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  Dana Holding Corporation

  Apr 1997 - Dec 2000

  Area Sales Manager

  Responsible for all sales for Fluid Product Group in NSW. This included Weatherhead hose, fittings and Fleet products, Chelsea Power Take-off, Gresen/Tyrone hydraulic products and Williams Controls for engine throttle control. Markets were; Transport/truck, Mining Sector (both hard rock and coal), materials Handling and Hydraulic industries. Job function was sales but also managment of all customers and accounts from pricing policy to face to face visits. I maintained this role and moved with two products to Drivetrain Australia Show less

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  Australian Bureau of Statistics

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2019

  Census Collector

  experienced census collector with 2001,2006, 2011 and 2016 completed. Have covered both Metropolitan and semi- rural areas. Regarded as a position handling confidential (personal and sensitive) information. collections done as a part time role every 5 years

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  Drivetrain Power and Propulsion

  Jan 2001 - May 2010

  Area Sales Manager

  14 year period includes service at both Dana Australia and Drivetrain having moved with 2 products Weatherhead and Williams Controls. The move added several more products over the period including; Dana Off highway axle and transmission, Comer agricultural gear boxes a range of marine transmissions and several other axle/transmission Brands. Markets were from Mining OEM to the farmer in the field. During part of this time my sales area included NSW, Vic, Tas and SA with responsibility for the NZ market Show less

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  Dean Trailers

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Sales Executive

  Sales Executive with national responsibility for all sales of new trailers. Develop and maintain a distribution network and direct sales to public & Government utilities. Attend all Field day and trade shows.

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  Parker Hannifin

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2015

  Territory Manager -Filtration

  Account management and responsibility for all sales of filtration product in NSW. This included Racor fuel filtration products and Hydraulic filtration including the former UCC brand.Business development through taking new product to existing customers but also developing new markets for both new and existing product.Direct responsibility for OEM markets and control of the distribution/sales network including and pricing policy.

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  Agriparts and Repairs

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Regional Sales Manager NSW & Queensland

  I have the responsibility for all sales and sales growth within NSW and Queensland for a wide range of products to suit the Agricultural, Transport and Trailer Markets. My responsibility extends to account management, business development and distribution networks. I enjoy the chase for new business and the "Cold Call" just as much as building long term relationships many of which have followed me through the years.

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  ENZED Australia

  Feb 2024 - now

  Retired

  My title is Projects Manager but my role includes responsibilities of General Manager and Operations manager for the group of Enzed branches in Sydney Metro area. I work closely with the van operators to increase their profile in the market and grow their market share. I have the OH&S responsibility of ensuring staff, branches and Service vans are run within company policy. Including regular audits of both asset and safety. I have the responsibility to ensure all site inductions are completed as required by staff members. I fill in as back-up branch manager when required in the stores. I also manage larger projects, tenders and client visits. This also extends to acting as Contract Manager for the major accounts held by the company. Show less