Kevin Egan Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Ireland, United Kingdom

Owner/DirectorK.E.D.S Consultants Ltd.March 2009 – Present- Dublin, IrelandSince 2009 I have been owner/manager of a direct marketing and retail distribution company.My Company K.E.D.S consultants provide catering services to event promoters, public catering companies, football and rugby stadia. In Ireland it is the largest company of its type. Approaching 2000 events within it first five years.My clients include a number of household names such as Three Arena, Aviva Stadium, Croke Park, Compass Group, Aramark, Fitzers Catering, MCD Promotions, Aiken Promotions and Manchester United football club. I employ in excess of 80 part-time staff.Additionally, I have been successful in securing direct marketing campaigns for beverage providers.

Ireland

June 2010 – January 2013- Responsible for developing distribution of a super premium, functional health beverage into the Irish market place..- Researched, identified and developed new routes to market, including opening up the pharmacy channel having developed a new relationship with United Drug Consumer Group, Blackhall, who supply 1100 Pharmacies across Ireland.- Identified and Opened key accounts such as Facebook, Google, Aramark, Compass Group, Avoca, Donnybrook Fair and Fresh, as well as various premium food service accounts, eg. Cocu, Chopped, in line with the corporate strategy and product fit.- Activating listings and product positioning at store level through BWG and Musgraves symbol groups, nationally.- Developing training schedules and sales execution models for sales executives and merchandisers, including reporting systems, best practice initiatives, incentives and journey plans.- Liaising with Directors on an ongoing basis with regards to business planning, Joint customer business plans and future strategies, including marketing, public relations and employee expansion / HR.- Leading conflict Management and resolving day to day issues. - Route to Market mapping - Contractual and legal details- Logistics and distribution- Cash flows, P&L’s, forecast building, production and supply capabilities and timings. Distribution planning and execution.- Constructing price points, promotional models and analysing product category and fitting competitive set.- Building relationships on behalf of clients with retail and wholesale partners relevant to their businesses to achieve distribution to reach target consumers.

Dublin, Ireland

Max ExportSales and Account Manager.Max Export is Ireland largest apparel trading company.It specialises in buying large volumes of branded sportswear from manufacture's in order to negotiate deals with large sportswear stores and wholesalers throughout Europe. I had to personally identify leads across Europe and negotiate deals with large Blue Chip retail groups. In my role as sales and account manager I had to identify and manage new and existing clients. I had to ensure that strict company guidelines were adhered to when dealing with new clients. I also had to liaise with the managing director on a daily basis, the logistics team, and lead my own sales team whilst meeting my personal and team targets. I managed deals from start to finish, and I ensured that all company contacts, suppliers and purchasers, were satisfied and impressed with the professionalism of Max Exports.

London, United Kingdom

Working in a award winning, privately run property Company in the affluent outskirts of London. Specializing in the valuation and sale of property listed at the top end of the London market. Managing large deals between vendors and purchasers, pursuing the progress of the deal personally until it reaches completion. Selling to a monthly sales target specified by the company directors; requiring a highly organised and focused attitude, and the self discipline to remain motivated in the face of adversity. Advising clients on the development and potential of their property, highlighting the benefits in order to achieve maximum profits, whilst maintaining an honest, and professional rapport with each individual. Cultivating an effective sales manner that achieved results and adapting this to meet the needs of a broad demographic of clients with specific needs and requirements. Nominated for the national sales negotiator of the year award.

Naea - National Association Of Estate Agents, Building/Property Maintenance

Activities and Societies: Terenure College Rugby Club Templeogue Tennis Club,

Property Economics And Valuations