Ian Cardy

Introducing a new training concept from the ground up using Op-Central software making writing manuals, photography and training videos, this involves setting up training modules for different roles including product, sales, and systems. New product development working with both local and overseas manufacturers and suppliers to source new finished products components and fabrics and then seeing this process thought to the product launch.

Senior management contact for the 16 branches 12 independently owned franchises and 4 managed, overseeing the managed branches as a senior manager overseeing their budgets, sales and staff, I also deal with any complaints that may be raised above the branch management level. Looking for new product development including Australian and overseas suppliers, this includes pricing, ordering and staff training. Developing training tools and development.

Overseeing 25 members of staff, manufacturing Venetian, roller blinds and awnings. Manufacturing to deadlines, dealing with staff, profit and loss.

Looking after over 300 wholesale accounts covering the whole of NSW selling internal blind components and awnings B2B to manufacturers both large and small this includes technical back up and training as well as new sales support.

Overseeing both the wholesale and retail divisions, sales and the manufacturing operations of the window blind division with over 28 staff. Growing sales interstate produce and maintain detailed sales budgets. New product development. Liaise with customers, suppliers, industry groups and company departments. Develop the territorial expansion into 3 new states, taking NSW from under $50,000 per year to $1,000,000 turnover in 18 months.

Managing over 100 accounts of interstate customers covering the whole of Australia. Duties include finding new clients, technical training on all products, pricing, Installation training, sales techniques. Responsible for securing, managing and developing existing key accounts and maximising profit and growth. Through the formulation and development of new plans, initiatives, long-term client relationships and key business strategies. Analysing management data and identifying trends and opportunities. Conducting regular business and account reviews.

Running a retail and manufacturing business employing 8 members of staff. Dealing with the general public and commercial customers, measuring, sales, advertising, purchasing, stock control, dealing with staff, profit and loss and general accounting.

Lead a team of field sales executives that excelled in the delivery of growth within a defined area. Built and developed a team of 6 Sales Executives. Duties include finding new clients, technical training on all products, pricing, Installation training, sales techniques. Responsible for securing, managing and developing existing key accounts and maximising profit and growth. The company manufactured internal and awning components and made to measure blinds and awnings. Area coved was the whole of the UK.

Responsible for securing, managing and developing existing key accounts and maximising profit and growth. Premium product range of awnings. Covering the whole of the UK.

Running a retail and manufacturing business employing 6 members of staff. Dealing with the general public and commercial customers, measuring, sales, advertising, purchasing, stock control, dealing with staff, profit and loss and general accounting.