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Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Wales, United Kingdom

Experienced Commercial Director seeking to drive growth and profitability in the UK office furniture wholesale sector.With a proven track record of success at Hood Seating, I am a results-oriented Commercial Director dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our UK customers. My expertise lies in:- Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing comprehensive commercial strategies that drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability in the UK market.-… Show more Experienced Commercial Director seeking to drive growth and profitability in the UK office furniture wholesale sector.With a proven track record of success at Hood Seating, I am a results-oriented Commercial Director dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our UK customers. My expertise lies in:- Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing comprehensive commercial strategies that drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability in the UK market.- Customer Relationship Management: Building strong partnerships with key UK customers and partners to secure long-term business opportunities.- Team Leadership: Leading and motivating a high-performing UK sales team to achieve individual and collective goals.- Market Analysis: Conducting in-depth market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and uncover new growth opportunities within the UK office furniture sector.- Business Development: Identifying and pursuing new business avenues to expand Hood Seating's market reach and customer base in the UK.- Financial Management: Managing budgets and expenses to ensure efficient resource allocation and cost control within the UK context.My key skills include:- Strategic thinking and business acumen- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills- Proven leadership and team management abilities- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Market research and analysis expertise- Contract negotiation and management experience- Budget management and financial literacyI am passionate about contributing to the success of Hood Seating and am eager to take on new challenges in the UK office furniture wholesale sector. Let's connect to discuss how my expertise can benefit your organisation. Show less

Deeside Industrial Park, Wales, United Kingdom

I am a driven and results-oriented Commercial Manager with a proven track record of driving growth at Hood Seating. I excel in building strong customer relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and spearheading initiatives that deliver value and enhance the company's market position.Responsibilities:- Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets, market share growth, and profitability objectives.- Manage and cultivate… Show more I am a driven and results-oriented Commercial Manager with a proven track record of driving growth at Hood Seating. I excel in building strong customer relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and spearheading initiatives that deliver value and enhance the company's market position.Responsibilities:- Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets, market share growth, and profitability objectives.- Manage and cultivate relationships with key customers and partners, fostering long-term collaborations and securing new business opportunities.- Lead and oversee the sales division, providing coaching, mentorship, and support to optimise performance and achieve individual and team goals.- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new market opportunities, develop competitive strategies, and stay informed of industry trends.- Negotiate and finalise sales with customers and partners, ensuring alignment with company objectives and maximising profitability.- Manage budgets and expenses associated with the commercial function, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and performance metrics.Key Skills:- Strategic thinking and business acumen- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Market research and analysis expertise- Contract negotiation and management experience- Budget management and financial literacy Show less

Bracknell, United Kingdom

As a Backline Support Engineer at Papercut, a leading multinational company specialising in print management solutions, I thrived in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where technical expertise meets customer satisfaction. In this role, my responsibilities included:- Providing advanced technical support to customers and partners, troubleshooting complex issues related to Papercut's print management software.- Collaborating closely with the development and product teams to… Show more As a Backline Support Engineer at Papercut, a leading multinational company specialising in print management solutions, I thrived in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where technical expertise meets customer satisfaction. In this role, my responsibilities included:- Providing advanced technical support to customers and partners, troubleshooting complex issues related to Papercut's print management software.- Collaborating closely with the development and product teams to identify and resolve software bugs and issues, ensuring seamless product functionality.- Offering guidance and expertise to front-line support teams, assisting with escalations and providing training as needed.- Developing and maintaining internal knowledge base articles, documentation, and best practices to facilitate efficient issue resolution and knowledge sharing.- Engaging with customers proactively to gather feedback, understand their needs, and advocate for product enhancements and improvements.- Contributing to the continuous improvement of Papercut's support processes and workflows, striving for excellence in customer service and technical support delivery.Key Skills:- Technical expertise in Papercut's products and services- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities- Effective communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work independently and as part of a team- Commitment to customer satisfactionWith a passion for technology and a commitment to delivering exceptional support, I played a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and usability of Papercut's print management solutions for customers worldwide. Show less

Deeside Industrial Estate

•Responsible for the design and implementation of Infrastructure / Software Solutions•(EDM) Electronic Document Management implementation and scoping projects.•Responsible for conducting (GDPR) General Data Protection Regulation IT and Data compliance audits.•Technical support internal and external hardware and software support•Network installation, support, fault diagnostics •Part of a core team responsible for 3rd Line Support & maintenance of Infrastructure and software… Show more •Responsible for the design and implementation of Infrastructure / Software Solutions•(EDM) Electronic Document Management implementation and scoping projects.•Responsible for conducting (GDPR) General Data Protection Regulation IT and Data compliance audits.•Technical support internal and external hardware and software support•Network installation, support, fault diagnostics •Part of a core team responsible for 3rd Line Support & maintenance of Infrastructure and software Systems•Assisting during sales appointments and site visits to design and create EDM and Print management solutions.•Use Xerox Managed Print toolset to support colleagues and customers•Maintain working relationships with a number of departments, both internally and externally•To manage and undertake IT projects across the UK and Europe and to complete to time scale and budget.•To be responsible for the undertaking and completion of forthcoming project work within specific timeframes by ensuring process is thoroughly planned and executed.•Delivery of projects with a view to maintaining minimal risk to business operation.•Presenting and documenting interim results, cooperating with management to carry out reviews.•Handing over project results •Responsibility for project go-live delivery.•Quick response to all IT queries from the user base, software and hardware related Show less

Deeside Industrial Estate

As the Assistant Manager at Rhos Fynach, a bustling pub restaurant nestled in the heart of North Wales, I thrived in a dynamic environment where hospitality meets excellence. Responsible for overseeing daily operations, my role encompassed a diverse range of tasks, including:- Providing exceptional customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction.- Assisting in staff management, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.- Managing inventory, ordering supplies… Show more As the Assistant Manager at Rhos Fynach, a bustling pub restaurant nestled in the heart of North Wales, I thrived in a dynamic environment where hospitality meets excellence. Responsible for overseeing daily operations, my role encompassed a diverse range of tasks, including:- Providing exceptional customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction.- Assisting in staff management, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.- Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling costs to maximize profitability.- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in compliance with regulations.- Collaborating with the management team to develop and implement strategies for business growth and improvement.- Handling customer inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering positive relationships within the community.With a passion for hospitality and a dedication to delivering memorable experiences, I played a pivotal role in the success of Rhos Fynach, contributing to its reputation as a premier destination for food, drinks, and ambiance in North Wales. Show less

St Anton

- Actively engaged with suppliers and clients on a daily basis to guarantee customer satisfaction and to prevent and solve any problems or complaints.- Provided a range of services including airport transfers, lift pass sales, ski school tuition, equipment hire, catering, introductory presentations and organisation of Apres events.- Responsible for organising and running creative and entertaining resort events for a range of ages and the marketing of said events in resort to clients… Show more - Actively engaged with suppliers and clients on a daily basis to guarantee customer satisfaction and to prevent and solve any problems or complaints.- Provided a range of services including airport transfers, lift pass sales, ski school tuition, equipment hire, catering, introductory presentations and organisation of Apres events.- Responsible for organising and running creative and entertaining resort events for a range of ages and the marketing of said events in resort to clients. - Trained and always on call in case of emergencies and issues in resort.- To complete resort paperwork and assume responsibility for taking and handling cash. Show less

St Asaph - Wales

Alpe D'Huez

Working with the resort team, promote resort events and services in order to generate income for the company & reach resort sales targets.Working with the Chalet Manager and Resort Manager to ensure resort operations occur efficiently with minimum cost.Uphold the resort reputation of Skiworld.Create a welcoming atmosphere in your chalet and provide excellent customer service throughout the holiday.Provide breakfast, home baked afternoon tea and a three course evening meal up to… Show more Working with the resort team, promote resort events and services in order to generate income for the company & reach resort sales targets.Working with the Chalet Manager and Resort Manager to ensure resort operations occur efficiently with minimum cost.Uphold the resort reputation of Skiworld.Create a welcoming atmosphere in your chalet and provide excellent customer service throughout the holiday.Provide breakfast, home baked afternoon tea and a three course evening meal up to six days a week for your varied guests (including children) in the chalet.Keep the chalet clean and tidy on a daily basis according to Skiworlds standards.Plan weekly menus, shop accordingly and keep to the chalet budget.Responsible for the completion & submission of weekly chalet accounts & the safe keeping of receipts relevant to this task. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Software Engineering

Activities and Societies: USS - UWIC Snow-sports society. Power leagues society.

Higher National Diploma (Hnd), Computer Studies, Merit

High School, Sixth Form - Economics, Applied Science, Design And Technology.