Alison Lewis

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International publishing sales, business development and operations expert. Owner @ multi-award winning Mena Farm in Cornwall. @ Co-Operate Ltd.
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Lanivet, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Highly experienced senior sales and marketing professional, with a successful track record in global publishing sales and business development.Rare breadth and depth of knowledge spanning traditional publishing and distribution, emerging technology, and new publishing and supply chain models.Consistently delivers both top-line and bottom-line growth in print and digital sales.Innovative, strategic thinker and a business driver - skilled in change and performance management.Unique combination of senior management experience in both publishing and education sectors.Proven ability to work and achieve results across different cultures, having lived and worked internationally throughout most of my career.Seasoned negotiator, with the ability to build strong, commercial and strategic partnerships to deliver business and market growth.Excellent track record of recruiting, developing and leading high-performance teams.Recently acquired own business and actively engaged in turnaround activities, but available for short-term and consultancy contracts. Professional Marketer (DipM) and Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM)Programme Management - APMG Registered PractitionerProject Management - Prince 2 Registered PractitionerFluent in Thai Language

Alison Lewis's Current Company Details
Co-Operate Ltd.

Co-Operate Ltd.

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International publishing sales, business development and operations expert. Owner @ multi-award winning Mena Farm in Cornwall.
Alison Lewis Work Experience Details
  • Co-Operate Ltd.
    Director
    Co-Operate Ltd. Nov 2017 - Present
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  • Mena Farm: Touring, Camping, Glamping
    Independent Business Owner & Partner
    Mena Farm: Touring, Camping, Glamping Apr 2017 - Present
    Lanivet, Cornwall, Pl30 5Hw
    Luxurious glamping accommodation, cosy holidays in the Old Farmhouse, great camping, events and wedding venue hire, in the heart of the beautiful Cornish countryside. www.menafarm.co.uk
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  • Ingram Content Group
    Senior Manager - Content Acquisition International
    Ingram Content Group Feb 2013 - Apr 2017
    Joined Ingram to lead the international key account sales team and within 12 months, assumed additional responsibility for the international client service teams. Development and mentoring of a 20+ strong team, supporting publishers and retailers in international markets (outside N. America), acquiring print and digital content for the full range of Ingram services. Consistently delivering sales and commercial growth to a diverse, £multi-million, portfolio of products and services.Development of strategic partnerships, enabling the launch of a new wholesale business, i-page, and the first phase of Ingram Publisher Services in the UK and European markets.
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  • City College Plymouth
    Director Of Employer Engagement
    City College Plymouth Dec 2009 - Jul 2012
    City College Plymouth
    Joined the College as Head of Partnerships, heading up the bids team - successful funding bids included DWP, SFA, ESF, Big Lottery and Leonardo, and included responsibility for students engaged on European work placement programmes. Required the development of strategic partnerships with third sector, public sector and commercial partners. Promoted into the role of Director of Employer Engagement after six months, to lead on the commercial activities of the College. Assumed additional responsibilities for the college sales team, B2B marketing, curriculum/training delivery teams and developed a range of services linking students with employers.
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  • Continuum International Publishing Group
    Head Of Sales - Uk & Europe
    Continuum International Publishing Group Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
    London, United Kingdom
    Led a highly successful sales team servicing UK and European key accounts - channels included retailers (both online and traditional), library supply, and wholesalers. Initiated a direct sales strategy to academics for key subjects, new initiatives for selling e-books via academic bookstores and drop-shipment model for print on demand product. Assumed additional responsibility for inventory management and operations, leading to commercial growth and contributing directly to the bottom line.
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  • Oxford University Press
    Head Of International Sales
    Oxford University Press Sep 2003 - Oct 2007
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Recruited by the academic division to manage print sales to ten OUP branch markets - working through branch offices in an arms-length distributor/supplier trading arrangement. Also responsible for sales through a variety of channels in non-branch markets throughout Asia.Assumed additional territorial and managerial responsibilities within 6 months, before being promoted early in 2004 to this newly-created position. Simultaneously assumed responsibility of print sales into export markets, on behalf of OUP USA.Led multi-cultural sales team, responsible for all export sales (except Europe and USA) via a range of channels. Management and mentoring of remotely-based staff across multiple time zones. Sales predominantly via re-sellers, with employed HE sales reps in some markets selling directly on campus to academics. Initiated a range of sales strategies enabling us to compete effectively in low price markets including India, South-East Asia and Africa.Delivered significant top-line and bottom-line growth to a £multi-million business stream.
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  • Thoemmes Press, Bristol, Uk
    Marketing Manager
    Thoemmes Press, Bristol, Uk Jul 2001 - Jun 2003
    Managed a small marketing team and key library supply accounts throughout the UK and Europe. Re-aligned print marketing budgets in the light of changing market conditions whilst maintaining effective author relations and planned marketing activity. Implemented a highly successful online marketing strategy and developed direct marketing channels for international libraries.
  • Vso
    Small Business Skills Trainer
    Vso Feb 1999 - Jun 2001
    Khon Kaen Non-Formal Education - Thailand
    Worked alongside community tutors, training village community groups in small business skills, enabling them to set up sustainable, income-generating projects.
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  • University Of Plymouth
    Operations Manager
    University Of Plymouth Feb 1996 - Jan 1999
    Open College Network Of The South West
    Managed all administration, financial, IT and operational development activities. Developed effective marketing communications strategy with network members, leading to 60% growth in network members, and 120% in registered learners.
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Alison Lewis Skills

Publishing Content Management Online Publishing Management Marketing Strategy Academic Publishing Content Development Ebooks Marketing Sales Marketing Communications Digital Publishing Books Project Management Strategy Digital Media Strategic Partnerships Business Development Digital Marketing Direct Marketing Publications Social Media Copywriting Event Management Business Planning Training Social Media Marketing New Business Development Account Management Program Management International Sales Sales Management Content Strategy B2b Online Marketing Email Marketing Strategic Planning Digital Strategy

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Alison Lewis attended Ingram Transformational Leadership, Bristol Management Centre, Bristol Management Centre, Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing, University Of Plymouth, Leeds Beckett University.

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