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Simon Paul Armstrong

4 Coronation Avenue

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG2 8BY

Tel: 01423 709164 Mob: 07541 750445 Fax: NA

Email: simonmotospa@hotmail.co.uk

Profile

A self motivated individual with 30 years of experience and knowledge of the motorcycle market both at home and abroad. Accomplished in all areas of the industry at all levels. A wide customer base with numerous contacts both foreign and domestic.

Work History

January 2009 - September 2011 UK Sales Manager, TDT LS2 Helmets, Leeds.

To launch and develop LS2 Crash Helmets as a brand in the UK through a team of sales agents. Managing all aspects of the business in the UK. Responsible for all sales, marketing, debt management, product portfolio and logistics.

· Building the business from zero to 300 active accounts

· Managing debts in the current financial crisis

· Establishing LS2 as a respected brand

· Maintaining margin

· Controlling overheads

March 1995 - December 2008 Export Sales Manager/Sales Agent, Lloyd Lifestyle/ VSJ Limited, Penrith.

Export manager with responsibility to develop and maintain business across Europe with Lloyd Groups extensive product portfolio. Additional responsibility for sourcing OEM business. During this period I managed the Irish customer base. Prior to the above I worked in a traditional sales position within the group covering, Northern England, Scotland and Ireland.

· Building Ireland from £250k to £600k

· Increasing European customer base and appointing new distributors

· Managing Nitro France

September 1990 - March 1995 Marketing and Area Sales Manager, Sportex, Ripon.

Increasing the Irish market whilst providing marketing support for the company.

· Developing the Irish market from zero to £200k

· Producing company catalogue

· Aiding in product design

April 1983 – September 1990 Area Sales/ Export Sales Manager, Lintek, Lincoln.

Commencing as a sales representative in Northern England later, progressing to managing Ireland. Promoted to export sales and aiding in sales management.

· Developing Irish and export markets

· Production of “ The Bible” Linteks comprehensive trade catalogue

Education

September 1970 – April 1976 Benton Park School, Rawdon, Leeds.

6 GCSE Qualifications achieved in English, Mathematics, French, Geography, Physics, Music.

Software/System Skills

Microsoft Office

Sage

Zorrito (Spanish System)

Excel and excel based accounts

· Ability to input and process orders

· Processing invoice and credit notes