Jo Watts Email & Phone Number

Hong Kong / London

I specialise in recruiting senior sales, marketing and operations professionals globally, although primarily the regions I work in are Europe and Asia. My main focus areas are travel, leisure, media, digital and retail in which I have a strong track record. I partner with a mix of SMEs and MNCs and provide permanent and interim solutions and to date this has included:-Airlines-Events & PR, MICE-Digital and online-Wholesale Travel-Operators-Media -FMCGI also head Universal Advisory Group’s brand management advisory where I assist organisations who are seeking advice on existing brands, rebranding or needing improved marketing, utilising my significant experience in the field. Finally I am part of Universal Advisory Group’s business representation advisory arm and I work with newly launched and expanding organisations to reach local clients. For more information please visit our website www.univadgroup.com

Hong Kong / London

I specialised in recruiting senior appointments in the travel & leisure industry. Initially I worked in London delivering sales and marketing mandates for commercial hospitality clients, and developing new business with sports clubs, stadia, restaurants and events and was later promoted to Hong Kong where I recruited for senior appointments in travel across Asia Pacific, opening a new business line for the group. I was sector head for Travel, chairing global update meetings and bringing cohesion to the group’s cross functional capabilities. I attended key trade events and forums across the region, further improving my sector expertise.

United Kingdom

I managed sales and marketing for 14 distinct racecourses across the UK including Aintree, Cheltenham, Newmarket, Sandown Park and Epsom, developing a sales pipeline and account management structure in line with MDs and on-site sales teams. I recruited and retained a team of sales executives to increase sales conversions. I was responsible for supporting Aintree’s 35m events and exhibitions facility. I improved response rates through direct marketing campaigns to the MICE market, with coverage in Marketing Week.

United Kingdom

I proactively developed products to secure new revenue streams and maximize utilization of the Kempton site between race days, contributing significant increasing of room hireand occupancy levels.

United Kingdom

Managing a marketing team in the UK and South Africa I developed and implemented marketing strategy to support the achievement of the groups business plans. I also took the company through a re-brand and contributed an increase in brand awareness through effective marketing activities.I was successfully promoted twice during my time working for Thales.

United Kingdom

Travel And Tourism Management, Tourism And Travel Services Management

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