Paul Kitson

Accomplished and highly organized Business Development Manager with sales management qualifications and over 16 years of professional experience growing sales in struggling regions. Tenacity and a commitment to hard work are the reasons for my success. Eager to join a company that has ambitious growth objectives.

Mental Health Support Worker (Part-Time) - June 2021 to date

Iron Mill counselling service – student counsellor

Exmoor Home Support – mental health support

Taunton Psychiatric wards – mental health worker

Chard Watch – Training co-facilitator

(100 hours practical to complete my degree)

Co-op Duty Manager – Taunton Wellington Road (Part-Time) January 2021 – January 2023

Key holder, manage and develop colleagues. Manage the store and handle challenging situations.

Create an inclusive environment. Manage diligence checks and stock accuracy. Provide excellent customer service.

Sabbatical - April 2020 – January 2021

Vitality Area Director Southwest - February 2016 – April 2020

Grew the footprint of financial services firms in the Southwest by building strong relationships with advisors while managing a successful team of 7 Consultants and 2 administration staff.

100% of target in first year 2016/17 & and 220% of target 2018/19. Increased the footprint of advisor firms and built strong relationships in the area.

Skills:

• Target Driven
• Training and Development of customers and staff
• Mentoring and coaching my team to ensure personal targets achieved
• Profitable regions
• Run a compliant business and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations
• Excellent negotiation skills to help grow the business
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Diligence 
• B2B and B2C experience both face-to-face and telephonic
• IT, CRM & Microsoft
• Immediately build excellent rapport with customers

Discovery Franchise Director:  September 2002 – December 2015

Responsible for the marketing and sales of all Discovery products- Including Home and Vehicle Insurance.

Managed 12 business consultants and 10 administrative staff.

Achieved top 10 Franchisee positions every year.

Finished 3rd place 2006.

Banking Sector and Wealth management experience

Full-time Student Worcester University - September 2021- December 2023

Fda Counselling and Psychotherapy