Ben Cotterill Email & Phone Number

London, GB

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

• Ran full tender processes – Including market analysis, supplier research, RFI’s & RFP’s, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations (on price, generating up to 21% savings, SLA’s, SOW and sustainability).
• Managed sustainability within a supply chain (scope 3) including CO2 data analysis, material usage, audit/consulting, event management and category guide creation.
• Created and led a sustainable communications project approved to be implemented across Sony Europe.
• Formed supplier & stakeholder relationships in the UK and internationally, working with a diverse mix of cultures
• Leant skills in Presenting (up to 150 people), data analysis (excel, PowerBI & Rosslyn), project management, CRM, SRM, organisation, creative problem solving and collaboration.

London And Manchester

• Worked two pub locations in London and Manchester
• Trusted to run the kitchen on my own, serving up to 40 covers an evening and running front of house service.
• I have learnt to effectively manage my time and prepare for tasks ahead of when they are needed.
• I have learnt valuable customer management skills through dealing with difficult and sometimes intoxicated customers in an effective and considerate way.

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Event coordination and sales for TSU Club nights, developing the events to showcase the TSU brand identity of bringing the sounds of London to Manchester.
• I used online tools and social media to design marketing material, manage ticketing and payment (Skiddle) and promote events (Instagram and Snapchat); I learnt how to build excitement and demand for our events through.
• I planned and managed events, from budgeting to sourcing DJs and event logistics. I have developed contacts and built relationships with venue owners, working with them to ensure we deliver the target turnover through.

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

• Wedding and catering service and bar work in a Georgian Mansion situated in the largest Royal Park within LondonI delivered in house catering for weddings, which involved preparing the venue to customers’ requirements.
• I learnt to focus on providing the best experience for one of the most important events in my customers’ life, ensuring I always delivered outstanding service irrespective of any challenges through the shift.