Ben Allen Email & Phone Number

Leicester, Gb

Leicester, United Kingdom

Buyrite Group, trading as Buyrite Enterprises Limited, is a UK based company established in 2008. As our name suggests, whether building new brands, developing our products, or working on behalf of our clients, our culture is built on the foundation that if you can buy right, you can sell right! The Buyrite group of companies is made up of the following businesses:Teksmart | Teksmart provides a wide range of digital signage units that are innovative, simple to use and cost effective. Digital signage brings the opportunity to deliver information and advertising in a dynamic multimedia format | www.teksmart.co.ukGlobal Source Supply | Global Source Supply specialise in global product sourcing, custom manufacturing and supply chain management. Their ultimate goal is to make global product procurement as simple and as straightforward as possible for their clients | www.globalsourcesupply.comTech2o | Having built a reputation for quality, superior design and impressive technology, Tech2o is committed to producing innovative and affordable luxury bathroom, kitchen and lifestyle products designed for both the private and professional customer | www.tech2o.co.ukMy job role focuses on business development and marketing.

Global Source Supply Limited is a product sourcing, contract manufacturing and supply chain management company who provide global sourcing solutions for their SME clients.My job role focuses on global purchasing, however dealing with customers and managing client accounts has become part and parcel.• Spend and opportunity analysis• Product design, development, branding and innovation• Strategically source products and materials• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers • Negotiate with factories• Contract manufacturing and quality control• Logistics and supply chain management

BHA Enterprises Limited was an exciting company to work for based on the entrepreneurial and dynamic nature of the business. They manufacture and import niche and innovative products, and sell to both trade and retail customers in the UK. My role as Purchasing Manager consisted of strategically choosing the right products, sourcing, quality control, importing and branding (in some cases). I also had a involvement in marketing and selling the products through various advertising and online channels. The venture has enabled me to participate in business on an international level, communicating with many overseas suppliers and manufacturers. It has also broadened my understanding of both product innovation and branding, which remained pivotal to the success of the imports.

I had the opportunity to become involved in the setting up of a new business in Cyprus. As part of a team, our role involved turning a plot of land into a fully-fledged rally track and then to promote the ‘Drive a Rally Car’ experience to both locals and tourists. I learnt how useful networking can be and the whole planning process allowed me to improve my leadership, organisational and decision-making skills, as well as exercising an analytical and critical approach to a new project.

My interest in finding a unique work experience and enthusiasm to undertake a new challenge led me to purchase an ice cream van after my first year at university. The main objective was to run a profitable project but it also proved to be a valuable learning experience in the world of business.

Masters, Marketing And Strategy

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