Andy Hammond Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

My role at Quotable Value is to raise the SOE's commercial capabilities and increase revenue across all channels including digital reports, data revenue, partnerships and increased operational efficiancy.Key achievements at Quotable Value include;• Development of deep relationships within government and the technology industry• Led cross-functional teams to execute complex integrations, ensuring seamless implementation and optimal performance for partners and customers.•… Show more My role at Quotable Value is to raise the SOE's commercial capabilities and increase revenue across all channels including digital reports, data revenue, partnerships and increased operational efficiancy.Key achievements at Quotable Value include;• Development of deep relationships within government and the technology industry• Led cross-functional teams to execute complex integrations, ensuring seamless implementation and optimal performance for partners and customers.• Delivered multiple partnerships with media & professional bodies.• Expanded market share by identifying untapped markets and devising tailored strategies to target them effectively.• Established new operational processes across the business to reduce operating costs.• Oversaw annual budget planning ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and resource allocation optimization.• Led complex contract negotiations with clients,that contributed to overall company profitability. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

My role was to represent the Outbrain content platform across New Zealand and to maintain relationships with our publishing partners.Since beginning with Outbrain, I have grown revenue exponentially through a combination of an excellent understanding of the NZ's agency landscape, superior account management and a commitment to delivering results.Key Achievements;• Tripled local revenue over 12 months.• Brought on board eighty new direct & agency clients • Increased average… Show more My role was to represent the Outbrain content platform across New Zealand and to maintain relationships with our publishing partners.Since beginning with Outbrain, I have grown revenue exponentially through a combination of an excellent understanding of the NZ's agency landscape, superior account management and a commitment to delivering results.Key Achievements;• Tripled local revenue over 12 months.• Brought on board eighty new direct & agency clients • Increased average sale value 48%• Increasing local content by 62% over twelve months.• Onboarded dozens of new blue-chip clients (Air NZ, Genesis,Lotto, Vodafone Spark etc.). Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Whilst contracting at Stuff my role was to leverage the excellent relationships I have within NZ media agencies, to grow revenue from my client base. Working across a range of digital products including the main Stuff site as well as video and content integration projects.Key Achievements;• Grew spend 3% YOY from within my agency patch - against extremely aggressive pricing strategies from our competitors.• Won sales pitch of the year - New World Wine awards.• Highest… Show more Whilst contracting at Stuff my role was to leverage the excellent relationships I have within NZ media agencies, to grow revenue from my client base. Working across a range of digital products including the main Stuff site as well as video and content integration projects.Key Achievements;• Grew spend 3% YOY from within my agency patch - against extremely aggressive pricing strategies from our competitors.• Won sales pitch of the year - New World Wine awards.• Highest monthly revenue achievement on the Neighbourly platform.• Managed the Women of influence media partnership Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

During my time in various digital management roles for the Bauer Trader Group, I have been responsible for the strategic direction and revenue growth of the six sites within the network. I currently manage a team of twelve salespeople and work closely with technical, sales, editorial and marketing professionals. My focus is always to drive significant revenue growth, and as a result of my client focussed strategy, I've steered significant advancements in the technical capability of the sites… Show more During my time in various digital management roles for the Bauer Trader Group, I have been responsible for the strategic direction and revenue growth of the six sites within the network. I currently manage a team of twelve salespeople and work closely with technical, sales, editorial and marketing professionals. My focus is always to drive significant revenue growth, and as a result of my client focussed strategy, I've steered significant advancements in the technical capability of the sites, built profitable network partnerships, and directed commercial agreements that deliver exceptional revenue increases. Key Achievements include;• Growth of 220% across display revenue YOY.• Growth of 26% across CPL revenue YOY.• Inception of programmatic trading across mobile,video and desktop formats.• Creation of a network of affiliate sites that augments the Bauer products from a data and commercial perspective.• Consistently implemented new advertising capabilities across our various platforms.• Producing and implementing successful client segmentation/account management plans.• Upskilling and training of the team to a high standard of digital knowledge and sales capability.• Negotiating third party partnerships across data, content and advertising which enrich our customers experience and add revenue to the bottom line.• Project managing content creation across our network of sites.• Inspiring a team of nineteen different personalities and imbuing a sense of common purpose. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland

My role was to manage the strategic collaboration between the two partners and ensure that there was coherent engagement across both businesses. Alongside this role I had responsibility for bringing on board strategic partners that increased the scale of services available to the customer whilst growing revenue.Key achievements included;• Successful maintenance of the contract• Negotiated new SLA’s• Brought on board two major new partners – GULL & BP

Auckland, New Zealand

With the amalgamation of the two agency teams, my role changed significantly. My duties now focussed on the management of a sales team which concentrated on key accounts across the APN portfolio including traditional and digital assets. My team sought to produce "superior thinking" that aligned with the clients needs, rather than just the "products" we had to sell.During my time leading the agency team, I established extremely strong, senior relationships across New Zealand's… Show more With the amalgamation of the two agency teams, my role changed significantly. My duties now focussed on the management of a sales team which concentrated on key accounts across the APN portfolio including traditional and digital assets. My team sought to produce "superior thinking" that aligned with the clients needs, rather than just the "products" we had to sell.During my time leading the agency team, I established extremely strong, senior relationships across New Zealand's leading media agencies. This allowed the team to often get the "edge" over our competitors and led to substantial revenue growth.Key achievements included;• Key role in launching a national Sunday newspaper • A substantial contribution to the successful launch of the compact version of the NZ Herald – maintaining and growing revenue from my client base during a tough time for newspapers • Managed a large portfolio of New Zealand media agencies with a revenue spend of $29m • Taking charge of my personal development and learning, particularly in the digital space• Leading the early charge for multi-platform responses to customer briefs Show less

Auckland

My duties focused on the management of a sales team which concentrated on key accounts across the APN portfolio including traditional and digital assets. The team sought to produce "superiorthinking" that aligned with the client's needs, rather than just the "products" we sold.During my time in the agency team, I established extremely strong, senior relationships across New Zealand's leading media agencies, which allowed the team to often get the "edge" over competitorsand led to… Show more My duties focused on the management of a sales team which concentrated on key accounts across the APN portfolio including traditional and digital assets. The team sought to produce "superiorthinking" that aligned with the client's needs, rather than just the "products" we sold.During my time in the agency team, I established extremely strong, senior relationships across New Zealand's leading media agencies, which allowed the team to often get the "edge" over competitorsand led to the successful conclusion of many innovative cross-media projects and substantial revenue growth.Key Achievements;• Key role in the sales strategy & launch of the Herald on Sunday, growing revenue to 50% of the NZ Sunday market.•Launch of the compact version of the NZ Herald – maintaining and growing revenue from my client base during a difficult time for newspapers.• Managed a team of six across a large portfolio of New Zealand media agencies (FCB, PHD, Stanley St, OMD) with a portfoliospend of $29m.• Led the charge for multi-platform responses to customer briefs –including radio, magazine, outdoor, digital and newspapers.•Negotiation of large and complex contracts with NZ leading agencies. growing share and client loyalty Show less

London, United Kingdom

During my time at RBI, I successfully launched and developed a new division within the company, specializing in the creation of bespoke marketing solutions for blue chip IT companies. These solutions included research, seminars, custom publishing, web & conference projects as well as the traditional advertising based solutions. I was responsible for all sales and the smooth production of the projects,ensuring that client expectations were met or exceeded.Turnover in the first year was three… Show more During my time at RBI, I successfully launched and developed a new division within the company, specializing in the creation of bespoke marketing solutions for blue chip IT companies. These solutions included research, seminars, custom publishing, web & conference projects as well as the traditional advertising based solutions. I was responsible for all sales and the smooth production of the projects,ensuring that client expectations were met or exceeded.Turnover in the first year was three million pounds. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Computers & FinanceMy time at TBC was spent successfully launching a magazine and building it up to become the market leader in its field. I was responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the title and in particular, driving sales revenue from advertising and developing other "value-added" revenuesources.

London, United Kingdom

Graduate Diploma In Business, Marketing, Distinction

Digital Media Sales Certification

Dip He Law (Hons), Law & German

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