Kirsty Barker

Area Manager @ Underwoods

About

Underwoods - Your true technical Industrial Automation Partner. Underwoods have been uniting Industry since 1953. Working with Panel Builders, OEM's, System Integrators, and End Users providing a vast range of industrial automation products from LV and Control Gear to HMI's PLC's. Also we can provide on site training, repairs and spares. We understand that customers may need a little extra support on their new machine builds or engineering projects, which is why we strive to offer an unrivalled level of support that goes above and beyond your typical industrial automation distributor.If you would like a quotation / more information please contact us on northeast@ued.co.uk 👋 With over 18 years’ experience in business development and sales administration, I can lend my hand to any new challenge, and committed to providing great customer service to customers. I have worked within the electro mechanical and industrial automation industries.Outside of my working life I am a Rainbow /Brownie / Guide leader which is not only voluntary but something I class a hobby and I love doing.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Meadowfield

Industry

Industrial Automation

Skill

Account Management, Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Sales, New Business Development, Relationship Building, Managing Accounts

Experience

Area Manager

Underwoods

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Durham, England, United Kingdom

My current responsibilities are to research and identify new business opportunities , including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services in the North East of England. Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients. Other responsibilities include: ▪️ New ways of reaching existing markets. ▪️ Seek out the appropriate contact in an organisation. ▪️ Generate leads and cold call prospective customers, as well as meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone. ▪️ Understand the needs of my customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these. ▪️ Think and work strategically, being able to see the bigger picture and set aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business. ▪️ Ensure staff are on board throughout the organisation, and understand the need for change and what is required of them. ▪️ Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department.