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Burgess Hill, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Burgess Hill, England, United Kingdom

Mission to create a new team of Product Managers and develop their strength in thinking both technically and commercially regarding vacuum service. Balance complex relationships with Product Companies and Customer Centre with the combined interests of 4 divisions while supporting the diversity of 3 major product brands.

Lead the introduction of new service initiatives to maximise revenue from under-served areas, build brand identity and increase market share. Working with internal and external stakeholders to manage a complex brand portfolio and identify opportunities for growth. - Focus on equipment lifecycle revenue and influence new product development with market intelligence and objectives that support this.- Created new value driven service products based on customer types and behaviours. - Built platforms for training and communication and work with customers centres in each region throughout the adoption phase to ensure effective implementation and that future needs are successfully captured. - Focused on using the voice of customer (VoC) to reposition service branding and build value.- Lead initiative to deliver a greater flexibility from the service operating model that delivers greater choice and better value to customers.- Manage equipment service support for entire life-cycle.

Responsible for leading the product development strategy of electronic controls for industrial compressor and pumping applications. Managed a core technical delivery and commercial teams. Ensured the effective communication of strategy and procedures by reviewing the market requirement and working backward to refine a path to support this. This careful change-management ultimately improved efficiency and delivered an integrated support structure enhanced value and clear product differentiation.Other Product Director / Head of Product Development duties and achievements include: - Evolved existing products to ensure best value. - Proactive in the resolution of legacy issues regarding distributor proficiency.- Sets examples and encourages an attitude of customer focus from the engineering team - Managed certifications, accreditation and standards, such as CE, UL and CSA

Operations Manager with full responsibility for the delivery of technically complex programs, on time and within budget. This involved engineering and managing the delivery of technical solutions, as well as the management of all engineering resources, contracts and costs. Supported the customer operations teams in maintaining best practices whilst enhancing the financial success and reputation of the business. Other Operations Manager duties included: - Ownership of operational P+L- Maintained a high level of people management and motivation for the onsite subcontractors.- Provided commercial and technical support to overseas projects.

Responsible for the generation and presentation of quotations and proposals. Completion of energy audits, and surveys. Significantly increased sales by customer and industry through the effective communication of technology and products.

Product Manager with full responsibility for the project management of technical solutions. Setting of pricing strategy. Increasing sales by application and industry, as well as continuing to develop technical proficiency through seminars, training courses and hands-on experience. Introduced 3D CAD tools to support design initiatives. Planned and managed all new product introductions. Additional duties and achievements as Product Manager included:- Management of overseas projects- Identification and appointment of US channel partner- Acted as a technical resource to support sale activities and develop new services to optimise revenue and customer satisfaction

Product Specialist Sep 1996 - May 1997 Managed the significant development of the core product business. Managed marketing strategies, and developed new services to optimise revenue and customer satisfaction. Also assisted in audits of European production facilities and established the capability for new bespoke products. This often involved liaising with client Programme Managers and Engineers, as well as engaging with a sub-contracted supply chain. - Mercuri trained in one-to-one relationship building and people management.

Responsibilities primarily involved working with UK clients, with a focus on building customer relationships. Utilised exceptional problem management skills to identify and deliver creative solutions. Sourced and sold products, and maintained the customer database. Went on to be promoted to Inductive Product Specialist.

Prospected and identified new sales opportunities, as well as developing competitor awareness and processing sales and purchase orders. Also developed business within existing accounts and managed stock control. Role incorporated study for diploma in electronics engineering.

Explorer Leadership Program, International Business

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Gcse, General Studies