Summary:• Research & Develop Client Database• Customer Relationship Management• Identify notable growth areas relating to current and potential clients.• Implement empirical Business Development Strategy based upon market research.• Identify potential opportunities in relation to the economic environment.Employed to manage the Business Development Department focusing on Customer Relationship Management and identifying key market trends in the Macro & Micro Environment to exploit potential opportunities in the market place. Regular assessment of the market place is imperative to ensure a clear understanding of the market direction, any potential risks are mitigated and opportunities realised.Responsibilities included:• Prospect for potential new clients; meet potential clients by growing, maintaining and leveraging network.• Research and develop client database.• Customer Relationship Management• Assist in the development of proposals to suit specific client requirements• To ensure consistency of Echo-Xpats brand image throughout BD Process• Present to and consult with senior management on business trends with a view to develop and improve strategies• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales• Using knowledge of the market conditions and competitors, identify and develop the company's USPs and differentiators. • Submit progress reports ensuring data is accurate.

Summary:• Created database for client info & order info to assist in manufacturing process and quality control.• Planned logistics for trade shows exhibited in.• Expertise in WPC• Accounts handling & management / CRM.• Marketing• Quality Assurance and Quality control (QAQC)• Compiled Tender PackagesI had been chosen to specialise in Wood-Plastic-Composite materials which had vast amounts of scientific research & development behind the product. I took it upon myself to ensure I understood in depth the manufacturing process and the material specifications of each composite material Logical produced and which were available in the market. Establishing new clients and managing customer relationships were key to my strategy of increasing business on a day-to-day basis. Compiling Tender Packages to various Tenders was also a regular occurrence, of which we won many prestigious projects/contracts. Researching and adapting to market trends was also a vital role I played, introducing new products both via push and pull marketing strategies compiled by my team. QAQC strategies were also initiated by myself and implemented throughout the manufacturing process. After being awarded large, prestigious projects I had to attend regular progress meetings with the client, contractors & sub-contractors, ensuring strong communication between all concerned to allow for a smooth delivery of products and services. All this aided Logical Plastics strive to be a market leader in the WPC field. Other aspects that I covered were; training office personnel, strategic planning, brand management, international accounts handling, exhibiting on exhibitions, exhibition stand build, and production management.

Summary:* Accounts handling & management / CRM.* Established new clients via Push Marketing* Rigorous market research* Events managementThrough primary research it was concluded that there was potentially a great opportunity in introducing a Dutch Drink into the United Kingdom. Using my knowledge and contacts in the nightlife industry I assisted the Dutch Brand establish itself in the UK.This drink was known throughout Europe, a market leader in Holland, yet had never been introduced to the UK Market. My business partner and I opened up a Limited Company in the UK, established a strong relationship with the drinks company in Holland, negotiated contract terms & conditions to incorporate investment from the Dutch Company yet still providing incentives for Inebriare Ltd. I focused on a detailed business plan and business proposal, strategic management, customer accounts management, market research, logistics, budgeting, opening up new distributors for our products and adapting to market trends and needs. Unfortunately due to the Law governing alcoholic drinks in the UK the product was forced to have its logo changed. From this Inebriare concluded that the brand that everyone loved and enjoyed was now unrecognisable and thus decided to focus elsewhere.