Oat Cosmetics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of 100% natural, traceable oat derived cosmetics ingredients to the beauty and personal care industry. I am responsible for formulating and implementing sales strategy in line with key business objectives through the management of a global distributor network.

Snack in the Box is the UK's number one vending franchise, providing service vending machines and snack boxes in workplace.My initial engagement was as a freelance consultant. This role developed into a permanent position as a member of the senior management team. My responsibilities included: - Developing and implementing franchisor advertising, marketing and PR.- Developing franchise sales strategy along with franchise sales director- Following up and qualifying of all franchise sales leads- Training new franchisees to canvass for themselves- Undertaking canvassing for Franchisees- Day to day franchisee support, to enable effective management of change and business strategy- Organising and staffing franchise exhibition

A personal entrepreneurial venture providing outsourced, sales and marketing solutions for SMEs, business start-ups, franchises and businesses diversifying into new fields. My fields of expertise included:- The recruitment, training, motivation and development of sales teams - Organising Exhibitions and leading sales teams in exhibition environments- Franchisee Recruitment and lead follow-up- Training retail sales teams in direct sales and closing techniques- Writing copy and designing marketing and exhibition materials- Development of sales processes including the implementation of CRM systems Clients Include: EcoCamel Ltd., Meditech Clinics Limited, Zero Gravity Products Limited, Comfi-Caravans, Eastwood Events.

B2B field sales, telephone systems. Responsible for meeting targets and providing the best telecommunication solutions for the client. First technical solutions sales role.

B2B media and new media marketing solutions.

Progression through the company from laboratory technician to manufacturing operations manager. Eventual role included the operational management of manufacturing and packaging, with responsibility for appraisal and development of 45 members of staff, and the implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental policy.