Sandy Hopkins

Experience

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  Unique Electronics Inc

  May 1982 - Dec 1985

  Sales And Service Specialist

  1. Delivery of commercial poker and amusement video games throughout UK and Ireland.2. Minor technical troubleshooting when games became inoperable.3. Used company delivery vans to travel to pubs and restaurants to find new locations for company equipment.

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  Sandsy Inc.

  Jun 1986 - May 1991

  Sales Service Representative

  1. General sales, warehousing and estimating duties for this French owned high end interior furnishings dealer.2. Handled all ocean container import customs clearance duties.2. Primary focus was on marble, granite and ceramic tile sales for high end residential and commercial customers.

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  Palmer Johnson Yachts

  Jan 1992 - Oct 2002

  Parts Sales Manager

  1. Managed all parts purchasing and sales activity within assigned area of responsibility to create greatest possible level of support for internal and external customers. 2. Requested and reviewed proposals, conducted bid evaluations, evaluated costs, negotiated prices, schedules and terms and conditions within management guidelines, prepared and administers purchase orders.3. Responsible for preparing annual supplier performance master plan including objectives and priorities for material management, quality, reliability and product support as well as calendar and format for program reviews. 4. Managed supplier performance to master plan by identifying problems, both internally and at the supplier, determining source of the problem, taking corrective action, and planning and coordinating the involvement of senior management, as appropriate. 5. Served as a principal point of contact with departments being supported for strategic commodities. 6. Lead appropriate team members to accomplish tasks. Mentored and developed problem solving and other daily activities. 7. Interpreted program and/or statement of work requirements; recommended and implemented action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements. 8. Coordinated negotiations with an emphasis on achieving cost reductions, maximizing savings, and securing pricing that was within the objectives set forth in an approved negotiation plan. 9. Ensured that all requirements were specified and properly reflected in sales documents. 10. Coordinated administration of and response to all contractual documentation. Show less

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  Thunderbolt Marine Inc

  Feb 2003 - Jun 2023

  Purchasing Supply Chain Manager

  1. General sourcing and sales of a wide variety of parts for marine, automotive and heavy equipment applications.2. Handle all international customs clearance and logistics.3. Forecast materials needs and develop appropriate supplier relationships.4. Create and implement KPI’s.5. Identify/locate vendors and subcontractors and negotiate contract terms.6. Formulate policies and contracts for sales and procurement of parts and services.8. Streamline procurement processes and systems.9. Develop procedures for management of purchase contracts.10. Direct and co-ordinate the parts sales and purchasing department staff.11. Ensure that materials arrive on time and at a price that supports the company’s objectives.12. Maintain records of goods and services ordered and received.13. Participate in the budgeting process.14. Prepare reports for Executive Management. Show less

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  River Supply & River Services

  Apr 2024 - now

  Outside Sales

  1. Currently cultivating and managing customer relationships.2. Utilizing sales reports and other data to recognize salesopportunities. 3. Making cold calls to prospective customers.4. Following sales leads and scheduling appointments with prospective customers. 5. Providing training to customers and their teams onvarious lines and services.6. Assisting customers in the credit application process.