Ben Barnes Acim Email & Phone Number

Crewkerne, Somerset, Gb

Crewkerne, Somerset, Gb

Neural Edge is a data-driven search marketing agency that uses AI tools to build targeted, high-performing search campaigns that increase website traffic and conversions for your business. Our senior team have over 25 years of digital marketing experience, and we're a Google Ads Partner agency.- Attract better quality website visitors- Drive more organic traffic- Increase conversion rates- Build trust with your target audience- Generate more enquiries and sales“We worked with Neural Edge to produce a range of SEO content to support the launch of OMNIS Retail in the UK. In addition, they recommended we use LinkedIn Ads as a content distribution channel which worked really well, generating a good number of leads and 2 big contract wins.”Wayne RobbinsDirector, Iconography"Since Neural Edge have been handling our marketing we have seen a huge increase in web traffic and in viable leads. Thank you and well done Neural Edge."Ben Hiron-GrimesDirector, The Excel Experts"Neural Edge cover all our online needs. Unbeatable service. Im so glad we found them to support the growth of our business. I would recommend these guys to anyone!"Steve JonesFounder, CrepStars

I worked with a number of SMBs to increase their sales and enquiries using SEO, PPC and social media. I also built WordPress websites for several clients. "Ben helped us to promote our home dog boarding service and was instrumental in getting us articles in magazines and local papers as well as making our online presence more prominent. He is conscientious and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend his company wholeheartedly." - Barking Mad Dog Boarding, Taunton"Ben designed a website for my event promotion company, and he was perfect. He was quick to reply to my queries, helped me figure out everything once it was set up and most importantly, designed an absolutely beautiful website. If you're looking for a web designer who provides great work at a very reasonable price, then I'd absolutely recommend Ben Barnes." - Will Slater, Trash Talk Media

Yeovil, Somerset, Gb

Hark Solutions is a software development company based in South West England. In my role as marketing manager, I was responsible for defining and implementing the marketing strategy for Hark Solutions and 2 sub-brands/products, aWorkbook and aHub. Key tasks in this role included creating digital marketing campaigns, brand management, writing technology-based blog content, SEO and SEM, managing PPC campaigns, social media management, trade show marketing, CRM, email campaigns and PR/comms.

Yeovil, Somerset, Gb

Influencing business strategy through the research and implementation of projects across the Screwfix estate including Click and Collect, new store formats, POS and signage and integrating digital elements into the customer journey. Working closely with the project marketing manager, the role involved engaging key internal stakeholders at all levels across the business to ensure that new concepts were rolled out within budget and on time as well as being reviewed fully to ensure an understanding was gained of how they benefited the customer and how they can be implemented across the whole estate of 530+ stores.

Yeovil, Somerset, Gb

This position required creating and implementing a multi-channel marketing plan for the launch of each new Screwfix store in the UK. I was responsible for Screwfix East Region which included the East of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and launched around 25 new stores.This role also required providing marketing support to up to 520 stores in the Screwfix estate. This required building a comprehensive knowledge of the local area and implementing a tactical plan to increase sales through a multi-channel approach. Some of the key skills that are required in this position are:- Effective leadership and management- Budgeting- Working with and managing multiple external agencies- Liaising with stakeholders of all levels within the business- Excellent communication- Implementing an analytical approach - Providing in depth and top level analysis

Responsible for managing strategic and day-today aspects of digital marketing including overall digital marketing strategy, marketing planning and media buying. Day-to-day activity involved acquiring new customers through digital marketing activities, using SEO, Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising and Email Marketing. Other activities included writing targeted content based on my keyword research, SEO and website optimization and social media management. I was also involved in a brand refresh and managed a new website build.Key to the role was analysing the data from campaigns and creating reports to share with the directors that ultimately informed the overall marketing strategy. Overview:Plan and manage all day to day and strategic marketing activities relating to the website working closely with an external marketing agency. Support the shop management with promotional marketing activities including producing marketing material for events and POS. Support trade team with email marketing.• Report directly to Directors on weekly, quarterly and yearly sales activity• Research and report on customer buying behaviour • Produce actionable data to support AdWords campaigns via Google Analytics• Support Directors in decisions related to all aspects of marketing• Produce professional reports on market trends, competitors and activity• Write online marketing, campaign and content plans • Produce and publish online marketing material• Write content for the blog, newsletter and campaigns• Assist in the re-branding of the company packaging• Project manage the design and creation of the new company website• Improve the customer experience by mapping the online customer journey

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Tasked with developing a new product and taking it to market. Core responsibilities included market research, influencing product development, writing a comprehensive marketing plan and using social media to drive website traffic and sales. The product launched in 2015 and is still on sale today.

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Despatch Team Leader- Ensure all orders were dispatched correctly and on time - Liaising with other departments - Liaising with the sales team - Arranging courier collection and booking in parcels - GRN for incoming stock - Daily stock control - Using Sage 200 to input sales orders, raise purchase orders and dispatch orders

I launched Barnes Wholesale Books in 2013 which quickly grew to become one of the leading online wholesalers of used books in the South West with customers including cafes, holiday parks, schools and libraries. Responsibilities included general management of the business, creating and developing the marketing plan and implementing digital marketing campaigns to drive sales through the online store.

Founder of Hold True, an alternative clothing brand selling through multiple channels including ecommerce, Facebook and at gigs/shows and events. I was responsible for conducting regular market research, marketing strategy and planning and digital marketing including influencer marketing, Facebook marketing and SEO. I was also in charge of maintaining key relationships with suppliers including graphic designers, manufacturers, music promoters and booking agencies, music venues and industry influencers that were promoting our product lines.

Cim Level 6 Diploma In Professional Marketing (Digital Strategy), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Cim Level 4 Certificate In Professional Marketing W/ Distinction (Customer Experience), Marketing/Marketing Management

As Levels, Media, Psychology, Music Technology, Photography

Gcse, English, Maths, Science (Double Award), Business Studies, Art, Graphic Design, History, It, Pshe