Responsible for the Sales, design and new business development of bespoke fitted Bedroom, Office and Lounge furniture, applying creative but realistic business development strategies and tactics to appropriately target new and existing business opportunities. The business owner has now retired and closed the business with all employees being made redundant. I am now seeking employment on a part time basis either 3 or 4 days p.w. or on a fixed term contract with flexible hours.

Design Consultant - Operating a franchise with a leading window furnishings company and ad hoc projects as a Business Consultant. Projects inc working with:Werner International Consultancy Group on new business development for an overseas textiles manufacturing company; Royal Oak, a solid oak furniture company developing a sales strategy for high value, quality products operating in a niche market. Oakleaf reproductions, an Oak Beam Reproduction company, establishing a platform from which… Show more Design Consultant - Operating a franchise with a leading window furnishings company and ad hoc projects as a Business Consultant. Projects inc working with:Werner International Consultancy Group on new business development for an overseas textiles manufacturing company; Royal Oak, a solid oak furniture company developing a sales strategy for high value, quality products operating in a niche market. Oakleaf reproductions, an Oak Beam Reproduction company, establishing a platform from which to market a franchise opportunity. Elizabethan Textiles, completeing an assignment within a soft furnishing company on systems, sales forecasting and improving production efficiency/planning. Show less

A supplier to Multiples and Wholesale, designing and manufacturing Mens & Ladies Formal, Leisure, Golf and Sports Performance clothing. Also a retailer through company operated concessions stores, e-commerce and Designer Village retail outlets. As Commercial Director, responsible for developing the Golf and Outdoor Performance brands, and for 2 years all operational aspects of the business including, sales order processing, customer service, warehouse and third party logistics while developing… Show more A supplier to Multiples and Wholesale, designing and manufacturing Mens & Ladies Formal, Leisure, Golf and Sports Performance clothing. Also a retailer through company operated concessions stores, e-commerce and Designer Village retail outlets. As Commercial Director, responsible for developing the Golf and Outdoor Performance brands, and for 2 years all operational aspects of the business including, sales order processing, customer service, warehouse and third party logistics while developing a company web site for sales direct to the consumer. Show less

A UK manufacturer of assembled lounge & bedroom furniture supplying Mail Order, Multiples, Independents, e-tail and public sector channels. At our peak we produced over 18,000 cabinets per week with sales in excess of £52mDeveloped, communicated and implemented sales strategies for UK and Ireland, motivating a national sales team and key account managers to achieve company objectives. Introduce KPI’s and quarterly ‘health checks’, road shows and supplier panels.Developed… Show more A UK manufacturer of assembled lounge & bedroom furniture supplying Mail Order, Multiples, Independents, e-tail and public sector channels. At our peak we produced over 18,000 cabinets per week with sales in excess of £52mDeveloped, communicated and implemented sales strategies for UK and Ireland, motivating a national sales team and key account managers to achieve company objectives. Introduce KPI’s and quarterly ‘health checks’, road shows and supplier panels.Developed internal and external business relationships, increasing sales and reducing returns of all brands, working directly with group designers to improve product design and fit, to changing market trends.With P&L responsibility, formulate business plans, budgets, forecasts and profit projections with co directors and present to group CEO/board.Paricipated in the merger of two of the group cabinet businesses, that combined 3 brands and 2 sales teams into one single entity, servicing Mail-Order, Multiples and Independents, successfully maintaining both internal and external confidence. Show less

Requested to conduct internal audit on a 6 month contract.

Buyer of Home Furnishings