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Nottingham, Uk

- Devised and implemented sales growth strategy for a start up company in the luxury swimwear market.- Moved the business away from Internet based dependency to a retail distribution model to stores, boutiques.- Rinikini (www.rinikini.com) has been established for 6 years and specialises in the luxury handmade swimwear retail market. We compete against established Brands such as Stella McCartney, Heidi Klum, JETS, PilyQ, L*Space.- Responsible for the sourcing and development of Agents and Distributors worldwide. - From our offices and warehousing in Nottingham we ship around the world, as well as sales fulfilment of our own website and of dropship arrangements with 3rd party platforms partners.- Responsible for Sales, Trade shows (Paris, Athens, Miami, London), stock control, HR, warehouse, accounting and credit control functions.-Advising on product development, imagery, photoshoots and website content.

Nottingham, Uk

Lemon Money aims to become the UK's leading introducer of financial services to commercial finance brokers.We will achieve this via an online portal, offering a carefully selected panel of brokers or ‘Approved Suppliers’ to SME’s who are seeking Business Loans, Invoice Financing, Asset Financing, Commercial Mortgages or Business Insurance.By only offering the services of brokers who meet our stringent selection criteria, our customers will be able to source products with confidence while receiving outstanding levels of service and great value.Our Approved Suppliers will be required to consistently maintain the highest industry standards to remain on our panel and will be constantly monitored in this regard.Our website is currently under development with a go live date scheduled after significant testing . We are also seeking suitable commercial brokers to join our exclusive panel. If you feel your company merits a place and we have not contacted you already then don't hesitate to get in touch!

Portsmouth / Nottingham / Uk

Responsible for onboarding of New customers via a network of Sales staff across the UK. Working closely with Credit Risk and Collection functions to ensure Collection and Bad Debt KPI's in line with Budgets through diligent underwriting. Ensuring delivery of exceptional Dealer Service.

Uk Nationwide

Set up a car dealership in East Midlands (Nottingham) to provide a remarketing facility for all repossessed vehicles. Within 90 days had sourced premises, hired and trained staff to cover sales, workshop and back office functions. Contracts negotiated for all 3rd party outsourcing as well as marketing and internet sales campaigns. Ensured adherence to all regulatory and HSE legislation. Created the infrastructure for £10m annual sales turnover of used vehicles.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Established a used Car Dealer site to service a local population.

A key member of the Senior Management Team (Reporting to Board Director) - devising and implementing Operational strategy. Direct responsibility for Centralised Accounts Division ( 35,000 accounts £400m receivables), Customer Service Centre ( 2 call centres, 300 staff, 200,000 inbound calls per month), Regional Support Managers ( Compliant FSA sales scripts)

Implementation of a National Training Division. Responsible for manpower resourcing, recruitment and training of all new hires into the 180 Branch network.

Delivery of Growth and Profit targets in network of 50 Branch locations across Wales and Midlands.

Responsible for delivery of growth and profit targets in several different area locations ( Midlands,Yorkshire,)

Responsible for expansion of UK Branch network from 20 to 40 branches. Sourcing premises, recruiting management and staff, bedding in culture of organisation.

Reading, Aylesbury, Slough, Plymouth