Paul Bates

Account Director @Peak Technologies Europe

GB

Senior Retail Account Director & Mobility Specialist - Supporting Key Retailers in the growth and devleopment of their mobile technology strategies, helping them to gain genuine competitive advantage by the smart implementation and use of mobile technology solutions (software, hardware & services) from back of DC to Point of SalePeak-Ryzex supports it\'s customers through all 5 phases of a mobile technology project. from DISCOVERY workshops, to ADVICE on the right solution, to expert DEPLOYMENT, through MANAGEMENT of the solution in the field and finally to the REVIEW and reporting of how that solution is performing, using data driven inisghts to enable our customers to make better informed business decisions.June 2013 - Moved back into a direct selling role to enjoy more day to day interaction with customers and to develop & drive Peak-Ryzex Retail offerings for TIer I & II retailers.UK & European Sales Manager (2007- June 2013), managed new & existing sales account managers to greater success, using the Ryzex IDEEL sales process. Training of new starters, Supporting tender bids, Developing future strategy alongside the SMT.Increased UK revenues in 3 of the last four calendar years as Sales Manager.Surpassed EBITDA target in first year as European Sales Manager.Cross Vertical Team Leader (20••••07). Ran team of 7 Account Managers.110% of TargetRetail Team Leader (20••••06)- developed and ran a team of 4 retail Account Managers.Exceeded Targets in both yearsAccount Manager (20••••05)- Selling a range of mobile technology products and services into the verticals of Transport & Logistics, Manufacturing & RetailExceeded personal GM Targets in each of these 3 years.

The University of Reading

Bachelor’s Degree