Jamie Saddler Email & Phone Number

Christchurch, Dorset

Responsible for maximising performance of digital channels and e-commerce/lead generation websites across the group. Also providing strategic guidance on digital marketing activities and providing in-house digital training for digital best practise, reporting, insights and KPI's to the wider business. Project manager and lead stakeholder for the redesign and redevelopment of Hoburne Holidays and Hoburne Ownership websites, including complex custom API integrations and supporting infrastructure.Devising and prioritising a programme of constant website improvements, based on insight, customer feedback, user testing and commercial requirements.

Salisbury

Recruited and developed a team of digital specialist focusing on all aspects of digital marketing and e-commerce to grow lead generation by +45%, online bookings by +20 year-on-year and achieve sustained ROI of £15:£1 on digital acquisition spend.Lead the redevelopment of the Dream Challenges website to significantly improve user experience and subsequently increase online booking revenues by +200%. Designated GDPR champion for the organisation, running training and workshops; directly accountable for GDPR compliance across all digital touch points.

Poole

Responsible for digital acquisition and e-commerce performance (UK) for for SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, The Dungeons, Blackpool Tower & Legoland Discovery Centre. Increased website traffic by over 50% year-on-year and online conversion rates by +30% to generate over £30m booking revenue from the websites of some of the world’s best-known family attractions. Management of digital agency to deliver 15:1 ROI from paid digital acquisition through PPC, Facebook advertising, Google Display and affiliate marketing networks. Lead project manager for the redevelopment of the SEA LIFE global website (www.visitsealife.com) including planning, design, development and deployment to over 42 worldwide attractions.Consultant UX and e-commerce for London Eye website.

Southampton

This position allowed me to make full use of my digital skills and knowledge across all areas of digital marketing whilst constantly developing new skills and experience.The role included responsibility for the day to day management of the content and usability of a high-traffic eCommerce website as well as devising strategies from research and analysis to drive continued growth and ROI across the key digital channels, SEO, PPC, eCRM and Social Media.

My first introduction to digital marketing. Thanks to Gavin Atcheson for giving me the opportunity! This role enabled me to develop a broad range of digital marketing skills including search engine marketing, website development/HTML coding and email marketing. The role evolved into that of an email marketing specialist with responsibility for planning, implementing and reporting on all of P&O Cruises' B2C email marketing activity.

Responsable for the end to end planning of shore excursion programmes for global exploration cruises. Additionally responsible for the logistical and commercial success of the excursion programmes for designated cruises, taking the role of onboard shore excursion manager. Fantastic opportunity for exposure to overseas port operations and tourism industry. Made some great friends for life in many amazing countries.

France

Fantastic opportunity to combine a love for travel and winter sports with experience working for a fast growing clothing and lifestyle brand. Great opportunity to learn commercial aspects of retail trading combined with French banking and trading systems. A very hands-on role, being the ambassador for the Fat Face lifestyle in one of the world's leading ski resorts.

Very challenging but rewarding role onboard a large cruise ship. Exposure to accounting procedures, customer service, logistics management and international operating requirements.

Ba (Hons) International Hospitality Management, Hotel & Catering Management

Activities and Societies: Founder of BU Paragliding Club Founder of BU Power Kiting Club Member of BU Climbing Club Had a great time.

Cim Diploma In Marketing, Marketing