- Having bags of energy, with a genuine passion for bringing out the best out of a team in business. - Always leading from the front, and never afraid of rolling sleeves up to make things happen. - Fundamentally assisting the directors continually grow a successful company- based around bringing together a successful team using communication and interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, research and strategy, business intelligence, and networking.đ¸ Most recently employed as a âBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERâ (3 + years) in Estate Agency. (2020 onwards). HIGHLIGHTED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCEđ¸ Demonstrated 25 (+) years in SENIOR MANAGEMENT history in the estate agency business, marketing properties both in London (Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, Shad Thames, and Dulwich Village) and home county locations (such as Chislehurst, Sidcup, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone).đ¸ Whilst also having had an opportunity to run OWN ESTATE AGENCY BUSINESS for 12 (+) years hybrid and in person - dissolved as Manufacturing sales got extremely busy and I didnât trust anyone to keep the business going⌠(2003- 2021) see below⌠đ¸ At the same time combining 10 (+) years working as âHEAD OF SALESâ Business to Business (B2B) in the manufacturing sector, specialising in new and repeat sales across EUROPE, ASIA and UK markets. (2010-2020)đ¸ Head hunted SENIOR BRANCH MANAGER of a busy and productive 'Flagship' Estate Agency office located in Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London. Always exceeding targets thanks to a hard working and fantastic team at Alex Neil. (1999- 2002)đ¸ AREA MANAGER for Cockburn Estate Agents covering 6 Branches. đ¸ SENIOR BRANCH MANAGER at Ward and Partners in Kent. (1992-1997)đ¸ REGIONAL SALES MANAGER for a physiotherapy sales company (Niagara Therapy (UK) Ltd). Involved in the sale of a range of cycloidal therapy products to B2B (private hospitals and clinics) and B2C (home visits). Responsible for overseeing sales operations, meeting targets and managing the sales team. (1989-1992)đ¸ Head hunted as a âNATIONAL TROUBLE SHOOTERâ for a High Street Bank (TSB) in estate agency and financial services until the recession hit in the 80's (1987-1989) and then the merger between TSB and Lloyds Bank. đ¸ Sound engineer for KEF Audio Electronics. Testing and enhancing the effective quality of sound from both âProfessionalâ and âDomesticâ built Hi-Fi speaker assemblies. (1986-1987)đ¸ Started Career in Royal Air Force (1983-1986)
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Business Development ManagerKey Propery Consultants Aug 2020 - PresentPenge, London, England, United KingdomMy work involves researching and identifying new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing marketsBroken down into the following:-⢠seek out the appropriate contact in an organisation⢠generate leads and cold call prospective customers⢠meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone⢠foster and develop relationships with customers/clientsâ˘âŚ Show more My work involves researching and identifying new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing marketsBroken down into the following:-⢠seek out the appropriate contact in an organisation⢠generate leads and cold call prospective customers⢠meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone⢠foster and develop relationships with customers/clients⢠understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet thesethink strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business⢠work strategically - carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes⢠have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them⢠ensure staff are on board throughout the organisation, and understand the need for change and what is required of them⢠train members of your team, arranging external training where appropriate⢠discuss promotional strategy and activities with the directors ⢠liaise with the finance team, CRMâs ⢠seek ways of improving the way the business operates⢠attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate⢠keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.For the sales side of the business:-⢠help to plan sales campaigns⢠create a sales pipeline⢠negotiate pricing with customers⢠increase sales of the business⢠carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present findings to the board of directors⢠develop the business sales and marketing strategy. Show less
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Head Of SalesCpp-Lm Ltd Aug 2010 - Jul 2020Europe, Singapore And United KingdomProviding a combination of selling skills, leadership, sales operations, and management skills based around business-to-business (B2B, BtoB) sales in the liquid injection moulding sector. SPECIALISING IN THE MANUFACTURE OF âADVANCED ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL COUPLINGSâ HERE IN THE UK. EXPORTING hose couplings, adapters, fittings and valves for the safe off-load of IBCâs including a range of drum adapters through a specialist network of distribution and trade sales companies ACROSS UK⌠Show more Providing a combination of selling skills, leadership, sales operations, and management skills based around business-to-business (B2B, BtoB) sales in the liquid injection moulding sector. SPECIALISING IN THE MANUFACTURE OF âADVANCED ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL COUPLINGSâ HERE IN THE UK. EXPORTING hose couplings, adapters, fittings and valves for the safe off-load of IBCâs including a range of drum adapters through a specialist network of distribution and trade sales companies ACROSS UK, EUROPE AND ASIA. Offering a greater level of support to the customer. Promoting our products further afield with reduced downtime and transportation costs, across a much wider sales platform.During this time I developed a wide range of skills from the creation of several brand new market opportunities- by way of cold calling and research for main distributors in each country for them to then promote our products to their client portfolio. Ultimately providing cheaper transportation and repeat business, continued growth of existing trade accounts, in order to promoting new products that we manufactured. Successfully establishing a number of key accounts both here in the UK and most European Countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Czechia, together with expanding across Asia.CORE COMPETENCIES⢠Strategic Market Positioning⢠Business Development⢠Negotiating Skills⢠Quota Attainment⢠Solution Selling Strategies⢠Account Management⢠Team Leadership⢠Technology Sales⢠High-Impact Sales Presentations⢠Strategic Planning Show less -
Managing DirectorKent Properties Online Limited 2003 - Aug 2013Kent, England, United Kingdom⢠A results-driven business owner specialising in operations management, marketing, strategy development, and team leadership. ⢠A proven track record of developing business plans and building relationships with clients to grow the customer base. ⢠Adept at identifying opportunities to increase market share. -
Senior ManagementVarious Positions Apr 1987 - Jul 2002Various senior management roles mainly in estate agency (working for both independent and corporate companies) and B2B/B2C product sales.HIGHLIGHTED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE* Senior Branch Manager of a busy and productive 'Flagship' Estate Agency office located in Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London.Always exceeding targets thanks to a hard working and fantastic team at Alex Neil. (1999- 2002)* Area Manager for Cockburn Estate Agents covering 6 Branches . (Head hunted by⌠Show more Various senior management roles mainly in estate agency (working for both independent and corporate companies) and B2B/B2C product sales.HIGHLIGHTED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE* Senior Branch Manager of a busy and productive 'Flagship' Estate Agency office located in Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London.Always exceeding targets thanks to a hard working and fantastic team at Alex Neil. (1999- 2002)* Area Manager for Cockburn Estate Agents covering 6 Branches . (Head hunted by Alex Neil Estate Agents).* Senior Branch Manager at Ward and Partners in Kent. (1992-1997)* Regional Sales Manager for a physiotherapy sales company (Niagara Therapy (UK) Ltd). Involved in the sale of a range of cycloidal therapy products to B2B (private hospitals and clinics) and B2C (home visits). Responsible for overseeing sales operations, meeting targets and managing the sales team. (1989-1992)* âNational Trouble Shooterâ for a High Street Bank (TSB) in estate agency and financial services until the recession hit in the 80's (1987-1989) leading up to the merger of TSB and Lloyds Bank* Head hunted within one year of working for Mann & Co Estate Agents (1986-1987) âââ//âââ* Sound engineer for KEF Audio Electronics. Testing and enhancing the effective quality of sound from both âProfessionalâ and âDomesticâ built Hi-Fi speaker assemblies. (1986-1987)* Started Career in Royal Air Force (1983-1986) Show less
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