Experienced Sales & Marketing Director with a comprehensive knowledge & understanding of the Personal Protective Equipment industry across multiple sectors with a key focus on the development, manufacturing & advancement of the Safety-INXS industrial hand protection portfolio & introduction of a bespoke design/manufacture programme solution for private label brand clients. (with us being the actual factory, designer & developer we are in the unique position to adapt or develop gloves rapidly in partnership with our distributors and their clients’ needs, nobody else can compete with us in this respect)Transform INXS into an internationally recognised industrial glove manufacturer, renown for innovation, excellence in quality, reliability & product design while improving profitability & streamlining & enhancing international sales, marketing & product focus / development.Conceptualise, design, manufacture, approve & certify new own brand ranges – market & develop as innovative quality brands recognised within the industry and develop sales and distribution with key P.P.E suppliers on a global basisKARBONHEX – Unkompromisingly KoolAward winning design high specification hand protection. An advanced, compact range of ergonomic multi-functional hand protection that was conceptualized, designed and styled specifically for professionals working in the most challenging situations, conditions and hazardous environments. Ranging from super lightweight high dexterity pinpoint precision handling to rugged all round anti impact, extreme abrasion and cut resistance options. www.karbonhex.com HYBRID ARMORGARDTechnically engineered hand armourment, specially developed from blending numerous compositions of advanced high performance fibres, innovative materials and manufacturing technologies to offer a compact group of products that offer essential hand protection predominantly from cuts, slashes, sharp objects and some styles contact heat.jason.sparrow@safety-inxs.com

Personal Protective Equipment - Asia Sourcing & Product & Brand Development - Specialist in supplying bespoke private label programmes for European customers from audited Asian factories.Key Responsibilities:• Create and establish Select Safety as leading supplier of P.P.E • Develop and continually update a full range of P.P.E & accessories• Product management, marketing and branding• Produce catalogues, websites, marketing materials & product packaging• Train and assist staff with sales and product support• Promote sales on a global basis• Support in establishing/building partner factories in Asia• CE certification/testing of products• Arrange and attend local and international safety exhibitions• Meet/visit customers/suppliers

Responsible for creating "Safety Source" - Guardsman's own brand private label range offering of quality head to toe P.P.E range • Responsible for the importation off all P.P.E products and accessories• Develop, maintain and ordering of a comprehensive range of P.P.E products• Negotiate pricing, exclusivity and contracts with Asian suppliers• Research and develop new and innovative products with manufacturers• Inspect/visit Asian factories and exhibitions• Arrange CE certification, extension certificates and product type marking• Produce and design all bespoke product packaging• Produce design and print catalogues etc in Asia• Arrange all aspects of shipping and general importationMain Achievement:The design, development, production, marketing and sale of ‘Safety Source’, a highly successful and expanding profitable own brand range of Personal Protective Equipment

Re-establish Guardsman as a lead player in the trade/wholesale P.P.E sector after leaving the same position/department I originally created and managed..• Responsible for all trade sales within the UK and Ireland.• Smooth and efficient management of the Trade Sales Department.• Recruit, train/develop, motivate and manage sales team.• Develop distribution and business/profits to achieve company set targets.• Increase sales profit margin and market share.• Develop profile of Guardsman and its products.• Continue development & increase market share of own brand products.• Bring in and develop key accounts. Sell to new and existing customers.• Provide feedback on sales, competitor activity, and market reaction.

General Sales Executive (Eastern Province)Responsibilities:• Manage and develop all accounts in the Eastern Province/Gulf Coast region.• Establish Magus as a new leading supplier of P.P.E and clothing.• Advise management on product range• Develop Eastern Province (new area).• Bring in new major accounts.• Set up and promote a new trade counter and office.• Train, develop and motivate all team members.• Achieve all sales targets.Achievements:• Successfully established Magus as a leading supplier of P.P.E in the Eastern Province.