Richard Bevin

Experience

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  Hallenstein Brothers

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2007

  Branch Manager

  During this time period, I was the manager for the Dunedin, Timaru, Palmerston North and Christchurch Branches. • Demonstrated excellent leadership skills, achieved sales targets and maintaining the highest level of customer service. • Consistently achieved weekly, monthly and seasonal sales targets. • Managed the sales reporting process and undertook performance reviews

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  Otago Daily Times

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2010

  Advertising Consultant

  In this role, I worked as a member of a collaborative team within a bustling environment while showcasing excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to build and maintain a rapport with team members, clients and industry stakeholders. I developed strong relationships with clients while gaining an insight into their business and providing expert advice on the implementation of brand management and call-to-action marketing campaigns. • Consistently achieved sales targets in an individual and team capacity, ensured peers were engaged and motivated to achieve joint objectives and acted as a sounding board during decision-making and process improvement discussions. • Achieved over $1 million in personal sales and over $2.5 million in team sales. • Compiled monthly sales reports, presented them during management meetings and contributed towards future growth strategies to enhance the business’ overall performance. Show less

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  Yellow New Zealand

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2019

  Key Account Manager

  Initially employed as a Sales Consultant, I demonstrated excellent sales and marketing capabilities while building a loyal customer base and maintaining open communication channels. I was then promoted to Account Manager and finally took on my existing role as the Key Account Manager. I consistently demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Yellow product suite, initiated contact with key decision-makers and provide comprehensive support throughout the sales and after-sales process. I have also developed and maintained a network of key contacts within the Otago and Southland regions and demonstrated a sound knowledge of digital marketing methodologies including Website development, Google, AdWords, Facebook, SEO Optimisation and audits.• Successfully manage an extensive portfolio of SMEs in the Otago and Southland regions worth more than $1.1 million. • Consistently achieved Top 10 Sales Results throughout the country.• Grew my portfolio by over 10% in the 2017/2018 financial year, and a further 6.3% in the 2018/2019 financial year. • Consistently exceeded my annual sales targets for the digital and print product suites.• Increased sales by over $65 000 in 2018/2019.• Developed growth strategies for multiple clients thereby increasing the Google Digital Spend by almost 100% for a local building company and took an Electrician Company’s annual expenditure from $1 200 to $10 000.• Develop account growth and new business development strategies by undertaking cold-calling initiatives, developed a rapport with local businesses and ensured I was the first point of call for all digital and print marketing needs. Show less

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  Tuapeka Gold Print

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Customer Success Manager NZ

  Harnessing my expansive career history in B2B sales environments, I have successfully built and maintained a portfolio of clients while utilising an in-depth understanding of the Tuapeka product range.

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  The Uniform Group

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Retail Manager
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  Hot Spring Spas

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2024

  Area Retail Sales Manager
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  Gallagher

  Apr 2024 - now

  Insurance Broker