Provider of practical strategic business development support for SMEs. Core services include export sales development, business reviews, sales organisation restructuring, development of strategic business plans (with a focus on setting realistice and achieveble goals), hands on support with the implementation of sales and marketing plans.I have worked with over 650 businesses in the UK & Ireland across all major sectors but have particular expertise in the Food, Construction… Show more Provider of practical strategic business development support for SMEs. Core services include export sales development, business reviews, sales organisation restructuring, development of strategic business plans (with a focus on setting realistice and achieveble goals), hands on support with the implementation of sales and marketing plans.I have worked with over 650 businesses in the UK & Ireland across all major sectors but have particular expertise in the Food, Construction and Engineering sectors Show less

My key activities included: -A review and restructuring of the van sales force. Managed the launch of the `Genesis Breads of the World` brandManaged the roll out of the Genesis brand throughout the GB multiples in NI and our first significant coverage in the RoI through Dunne’s stores in Dublin. I also held key account responsibility for a number of major accounts including SuperValu, Co-Op and Sainsburys. In this role I conducted category review meetings with bakery buyers in… Show more My key activities included: -A review and restructuring of the van sales force. Managed the launch of the `Genesis Breads of the World` brandManaged the roll out of the Genesis brand throughout the GB multiples in NI and our first significant coverage in the RoI through Dunne’s stores in Dublin. I also held key account responsibility for a number of major accounts including SuperValu, Co-Op and Sainsburys. In this role I conducted category review meetings with bakery buyers in Ireland, Manchester and London. Show less

Responsible for the Sales & Marketing function including: • Sales Management of a team of 5 representatives – UK & Ireland• Export Sales Development• Rebranding of the company image and products• Promotional planning & implementation• New Product Development • Review of Product Costings • Negotiation of trade and wholesale margins• Development of Contract Manufacturing Agreements

Responsible for all Sales and Marketing activities carried out in N. Ireland including:• Key Account Management• Wholesale Liaison• Retail Merchandising • Developing Promotional Campaigns• Order management & dealing with Customs & Excise on both sides of the border

Responsible for the sale of Guinness’s draught products to a customer base of 200 licensed premises across Tyrone. Other duties included:• Organising and delivery of all promotional activity in my area• Promoting sister company `Irish Bonding` brands & services - wines, spirits and soft drinks• Credit Control & Debt Management

• Building a sales territory for the printing and offices supplies divisions through B2B accounts across N.Ireland