James Ruggier
Bremen Apartment,Malta
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in strategic planning and leadership skills, adept at leveraging market knowledge to drive successful negotiation and relationship management.
Demonstrates a proven ability to develop and implement effective strategies that enhance business growth and client satisfaction. Committed to advancing career goals by utilising core competencies to foster long-term partnerships and achieve organisational objectives.
Hard-working Sales Manager with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Currently based in Malta and planning to relocate to the UK within the next few months. Actively seeking opportunities in sales or similar posts and available for remote interviews.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Brand / Sales Manager
Mac Med Ltd
Zejtun, Malta
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Successfully managed and led a sales team to achieve over 3 million per year in revenue, the highest amount of sales in the company's history.
- Increased sales every other year by 15-20%, consistently achieving sales targets.
- Implemented and constantly developed sales strategy, resulting in an expanded customer base and new market opportunities.
- Identified emerging trends and stayed up-to-date on industry trends and competition, leading to a greater market presence.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key accounts and shareholders.
- Attended and supported business development activities at overseas fairs.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Sales Manager
Pet & Garden
Zebbug, Malta
05.2007 - 08.2019
- Scaled a sales team while maintaining a personal client base and sales outreach.
- Fostered team morale and motivation through training and team building events.
- Consistently exceeded personal and team sales targets, earning multiple incentives and bonuses.
- Improved the sales process from first contact to delivery, with the trust of senior members.
Education
Higher Diploma in Administration and Management - Business Management
University of Malta
09.2013 - 11.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Upselling
Languages
English
Fluent
Maltese
Native
German
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Affiliations
- Running
- Reading
- Family
Certification
Holder of a valid EU Category B clean driving license.
Custom
I am eager to contribute my talents and drive for success to a forward-thinking organization, and I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can help achieve your company's objectives. Thank you for considering my application.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 18/07/1983
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Maltese
- Currently based in Malta (Relocating soon to the UK)
Timeline
Brand / Sales Manager
Mac Med Ltd
08.2019 - 08.2025
Higher Diploma in Administration and Management - Business Management
University of Malta
09.2013 - 11.2016
Sales Manager
Pet & Garden
05.2007 - 08.2019
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