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Kee Safety is a market leading provider of fall protection systems, guardrails and working at height safety equipment. Established in the UK in 1934, the range has expanded from the original Kee Klamp® products into a portfolio of safety equipment, all designed to separate people from hazards.I currently oversee the running of 3 Kee Safety Group businesses trading across the UK, trading with large multinational businesses, down to small sole traders.Kee Safety products are available in the UK through a well established national network of distributors and fall protection partners who promote and install Kee Safety products across the country.Please contact me with your enquiries.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Based at Kee Safety International Groups Global Headquarters in Birmingham. My roles core focus was Product Management of the Groups Safe Access Solutions Category and New Product Development Projects. My role included - The review and analysis of Product Management Data on a monthly basis looking to maximise product category performance.Travelling globally to train and support sales teams and customers.Analysis of product sector markets looking for new opportunities.Managing NPD projects, working to CPA's, ensuring effective and timely delivery and that KPI's are met.Creation of Product Road Maps for future products/ranges.Value engineering and process improvementEngineering bespoke safety critical products to be compliant and suit customer demands.Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and factories.Working with marketing and sales to create focused launches and promotions.Presenting training to external candidates on Kee Safety's product portfolio.Design and development of new products based on market research, ensuring growth targets and margin expectations are met.Attending site visits to carry out surveys.Providing technical support for the groups 34 Global Business Units.CAD work.Product testing and analysis - Working closely with internal and external testing teams to ensure all products are of high quality and meet all required safety standards.Directing product videos and producing these with the use of video production agencies.Patent and IP research.Creation of marketing collateral and managing the relationship with external agencies to ensure quality sales marketing materials are on time and budget.Leading the collation, development and creation of product related assets, including technical content, analogue, digital imagery and videos.Supporting the delivery of product launches and roll-out events including sales training, customer events, international and local trade exhibitions.

Cradley Heath

Based at the Groups Global Headquarters in Birmingham my roles core focus was New Product Development and Technical Support for the Kee Safety International Group, Fall Protection products portfolio.My work included -Business strategyReviewing product management dataCreation of product road mapsEngineering bespoke products to suit market demandsTesting products internally and externally to international safety standards and regulations.Regular sales and data analysis, ensuring KPI's are met, working with businesses to increase sales and overcome any issues.Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and factories.Working with marketing and sales to create focused launches and promotionsTraining external candidates, on working at height and Kee Safety's product portofolioDesign and development of new products, ensuring growth targets and margin expectations are met.Cradle to grave project managementSite visits to carry out surveysProviding technical support for the groups Global Business UnitsCAD work on Solidworks 2018Creation of marketing collateralProduct testing and analysis - Working closely with internal and external testing teams to ensure all products are of high quality and meet all required safety standards.Managing NPD projects, working to CPA's, ensuring effective and timely delivery and that KPI's are met.Patent and intellectual property researchManaging the relationship with external agencies to ensure quality sales marketing materials are on time and budget.Leading the collation, development and creation of product related assets, including technical content, analogue, digital imagery and videos.Supporting the delivery of product launches and roll-out events including sales training, customer events, international and local trade exhibitions.

Bromsgrove

LG Harris was established in 1928, they are the UK’s number one decorating sundries supplier.As Product Marketing Executive I was accountable for the development and launch of exciting ranges of new products for the home improvement market, as well as the delivery of quality products and promotional materials for Harris. Project Management -Managing NPD projects from cradle to grave, working to CPA's, ensuring effective and timely delivery, and that all KPI's are met.Working closely with national and international retailers, developing new products and promotional strategies to suit their markets and customer base.Product testing and analysis - Performance was of great importance. Working closely with internal and external testing teams ensuring Harris products are of high quality and meet all required standardsConstant analysis of home improvement market including grocers and DIY retailers.Liaising with closely with internal stakeholders to create the most successful promotions and new products.Managing NPD projects, working to CPA's, ensuring effective and timely delivery and that KPI's are met.Patent and intellectual property researchLicensed branded products - Working closely with external brand managers to create new exciting products whilst ensuring brand guidelines are followedSupporting the launch of an exciting range of new products.Creation, development, production of point of sale materials including sales literature, graphic displays, and direct marketing materialsManaging the relationship with external agencies to ensure high quality marketing materials both to time and cost.Leading the collation, development and creation of product related assets, including technical content, analogue, digital imagery and video for Harris productsSupporting the delivery of product launches and roll-out events including sales training, customer events, international and local trade exhibitions.

Poole, Dorset

Mathmos are a premier British lighting manufacturer, specialising in hand built lighting in the premium market sector, with its founder famed for inventing the Lava Lamp in 1963. As a National Account Manager for the UK and USA my accounts brought in the lions share of revenues for the business, selling hand build products to national retailers such as John Lewis Partnership, Amazon and eBay, and small, high end design boutiques throughout London and the UK.My duties included -Managing key International and National Accounts, increasing business through the development of existing accounts using analytical data, and actively finding new business opportunities.Organising and attending trade shows throughout the year.Working closely with management team and retailers to create effective promotions and product launch programmes in order to maximise sales.Working closely with the MD and design department and retailers on NPD ensuring new products meet and exceed customer expectations and products meet margin expectations.Overseeing the running of the Amazon.com and other online trade accounts.Arranging meetings and presenting to various large retailers such as John Lewis and BHS ensuring new products arrive into stores on time and are displayed correctly.Proactively working with the our US distributor.Working closely with all accounts ensuring the premium brand image of Mathmos is protected. Successfully managing social media for the company, creating campaigns to boost figures and popularity with the target of increasing sales and brand awareness.Experience in CRM and database building, using Sage ACT and Microsoft Office package to target customers in the most effective way possible and creating promotional campaigns aimed at specific markets.Handling press inquiries and working with television production companies, by supplying products to be used in television shows. Our products were featured on ITV, Channel 4 and BBC, amongst others.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Responsible for the daily running of the Exeter Downtown and Airport locations, Managing the logistics of delivery, collection and movement of a national fleet of vehicles. Managing the sales team, setting sales targets and strategically planning the driving teams daily duties to achieve the greatest efficiencies.Duties included -Organising the day to day running of car and van rental business.Proactively selling car rentals to walk-in customers, and to customers wishing to place orders over the telephone.Strategically planning the fleet of vehicles, and delegating duties for drivers to arrange the delivery and collection of vehicles, to and from clients addresses around the South and South West of England.Carrying out daily audits and fill out all necessary associated paperwork involved with the day to day running of the office.Maximising efficiency of the business by streamlining the daily running of the unit and insuring all KPI’s are met and that the P&L remains on forecast.

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Certified Solidworks Essentials - 3D Part & Assembly Modelling - 2017, Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology/Technician, Pass

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Activities and Societies: Chartered Institute of Marketers Professional Certificate in Marketing CIM Certificate in Marketing

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