James Hamilton Email & Phone Number

In my current position, I answer to the VP of Sales & Marketing and manage the direct sales, distribution networks and marketing campaigns of MRI and NMR machines in Europe, Africa, India and The Middle East, with a focus on medical, pre-clinical Industries.I handle all components of the sales process from lead generation to closing, including conference organisation, CRM management, tender submissions and personally overseeing system installations and client training. I actively promote sales growth and brand awareness through producing marketing materials, coordinating targeted campaigns and exhibiting at relevant events.Major Achievements:• Built up the company’s distribution network, expanding our presence into India, The Middle East and Africa.• Ran the development and marketing of an ultra-high-pressure NMR system• Oversaw the social media marketing of two major medical product launches• Managed the setting up of four separate microsites for a range of products over medical and preclinical industries • Developed the company’s social media strategy from the ground up• Designed and produced marketing materials for 6 different products• Organised and attended over a dozen conferences and events• Presented both scientific and business case presentations to potential customers and distributors globally

On joining Aspect Imaging my primary role was conducting research regarding potential and existing clients and competitors, to direct development pathways for the company. I accomplished this through the comprehensive collation and analysis of data from an extensive array of sources including personally generated investigations. I presented all my findings and consequent recommendations to management and stakeholders. In this position I answered to the CEO and the Marketing Director.Major Achievements:• Produced numerous high-level market reports concerning the oil & gas, advanced industrial, medical and preclinical industries • Preformed early and accurate estimations of market size for our medical and advanced industrial systems • Alerted the company of large and untapped markets in India and the Far-East, and assisted in the creation of a business strategy to penetrate these markets • Liaised with the finance department to secure government funding to help the company to expand into the Indian Market

My role consisted of identifying current trends in oil & gas and infrastructure investment, with a focus on areas with a high level of unrest. I advised on how to minimise any financial risk to investors, and specifically, I analysed commodity prices, currency and index performances to gain insight in to investment flow patterns, using this and relevant regional security reports I evaluated the level of risk involved in those sectors.Major Achievements:• Accurately predicted the trend of modern maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Gulf of Aden and the Malacca Strait • Conducted several high-level interviews with people involved in; corporate security, investment banking, commodity trading, primary industries and law enforcement• Attended several conferences concerning the future of oil and gas investments globally

I established a limited company sourcing artisanal goods from remote areas of Morocco, negotiating high volume sales, coordinating logistics and establishing resellers.I personally researched and explored regions to find the most authentic products, conducting negotiations in French and organised the international shipping to the UK.Major Achievements:• Built up an extensive supplier network in several areas of Morocco • Organised logistics from Morocco to the UK, including managing import and customs duties • Setting up a UK based distribution network