Paul Stapleton

Office Sales Manager

My Main duties include; gap analysis, new line introduction, branch stock profiling, product deletion/stock cleanse, pricing analysis, brand selection, assisting branch network in product identification, liaising with suppliers to resolve margin or technical issues, electronic parts catalogue data preparation. To oversee, manage and develop your product ranges through the various stages of the product life cycle by identification and recommendation of for example: New item introduction Brand Selection Selling Prices Stocking Depth Range Coverage Item deletion Ensure the product cards records are complete, accurate and up to date including: Supplier part numbers Cost pricing on quotation file (in conjunction with the purchasing department) Competitor part numbers and pricing Catalogue & OE linking Assist in maximising the gross margin by working in conjunction with the purchasing department to resolve any pricing issues and improve the company’s overall purchasing terms whilst maintaining the quality brand / product level to meet the company’s strategy. Assist with the development and maintenance of the company’s electronic catalogue. Assist with enquiries from purchasing and sales departments to any product related issues including pricing, warranty, technical issues, identification, cross references etc... Assist with the stock management and stock cleanse activity in conjunction with the purchasing department to meet the company’s requirements.