Mark Preston

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Currently doing all I can to improve my health, having been diagnosed with ME / CFS, the effects of which have left me unable to work currently. However, I know that through determination and support, I will get back to full health one day...but for now, that is taking priority over any kind of work. Previously, a commercial marketing professional of over 20 years’ experience in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale sectors; with a track record of developing and implementing successful marketing strategies to hit commercial objectives across both B2B and B2C.With a focus on utilising customer and market insight to support a wide range of marketing campaigns across the full marketing mix, I have a history of commercial marketing success and excellent communication skills. Specialties: Marketing strategy; Marketing communications; Campaign management; Cross functional project management; Personnel and budget management; Third party Agency management; Branding; Events and Exhibitions; National Account Management and Business Development; Quantitative and qualitative research; Supplier negotiation and management; Internal Communications & PR; New Product Development; Product, Category and Customer management

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My Own Health Journey

My Own Health Journey

Taking a break to focus on health recovery
Mark Preston Work Experience Details
  • My Own Health Journey
    Chief Executive Officer
    My Own Health Journey Nov 2017 - Present
    Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom
  • Booker Group
    Head Of Pricing & Promotions
    Booker Group Mar 2016 - Nov 2018
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  • Booker Group
    Group Promotions Manager
    Booker Group Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
  • Makro Self Sevice Wholesalers Ltd.
    Senior Marketing Manager
    Makro Self Sevice Wholesalers Ltd. May 2010 - Jun 2014
    Responsible for the marketing strategy for key customers equating to over £400m of sales. With the aid of customer and market analysis, develop and implement marketing strategies across multiple channels to deliver profitable sales growth.Responsibilities across multi-channel marketing, including direct mail, digital marketing, in-store and online. Cross-Functional project management across all business departments including projects on category management, pricing, value added services, channel management and operational implementation.
  • Promethean
    Interim Market Insight Manager
    Promethean Feb 2010 - May 2010
    Provided market and competitor insight for the strategic business plan for the European, Middle East and Africa markets. The interim role was designed to update the company’s insight as part of its 5 year business planning process, accessing data from multiple sources, analysing and presenting back to the Head of Insight.
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  • Cn Research
    Marketing & Business Development Manager
    Cn Research Feb 2009 - Dec 2009
    Delivered new business and also overhauled the company marketing plan, together with live project management• Project management; Qualitative and quantitative research; Marketing Communications; Analysis and reporting; Events management
  • Kaymed
    Head Of Marketing Uk
    Kaymed 2007 - 2008
    As Head of Marketing UK, I was responsible for the creation and implementation of branding and marketing strategy including exhibitions, advertising, retail displays, all marketing communication and key account support.
  • Hilding Anders
    Head Of Marketing
    Hilding Anders 2005 - 2007
    Starting in the role of Marketing Manager for the Slumberland and Dunlopillo brands, I undertook a sixth month period as National Accounts Manager before returning to head up the marketing function.• Managed all aspects of Trade and consumer events including the National Furniture Exhibition for 2 years, with a revenue increase of 45% in 2007; Personnel Management; Budget management of over £1m per year; National Advertising and Sponsorship; Product management; Pricing, Product development; Supplier management; Award-winning new ranges; Third party management; Research and insight; National Account Management including Argos, John Lewis & Bensons, with a 15% increase in distribution
  • Silentnight Brands
    Marketing Manager
    Silentnight Brands 2000 - 2005
    Initially appointed Marketing Coordinator for the Silentnight Group, I progressed to Marketing Manager at one of the Group subsidiaries.- Personnel Management; Trade and consumer events management; Management of design, web & PR campaigns; Qualitative and quantative market research; Product development process, including sourcing from the Far East; managing the design process and using market insight and trend data to create relevant, sustainable and award-winning product ranges; Corporate re-branding of Silentnight Group and consumer re-branding of Layezee and Perfecta Beds brands supported with qualitative research; Range and pricing strategy; Trade marketing management in terms of in-store display, discounts & trading plans together with performance monitoring for key retailers including new launches in B&Q, MFI, Argos, Littlewoods, Shop Direct, Courts & Allders along with independent stockists
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Mark Preston Skills

Retail Marketing Communications Marketing Strategy Market Research Project Management Brand Management Retail Category Management B2c Marketing B2b Marketing Brand Development Corporate Branding Customer Insight Consumer Insight Category Insights Strategic Insights Market Planning Digital Marketing Email Marketing Mobile Marketing Online Marketing Wholesale Product Marketing Direct Marketing Social Media Marketing Market Analysis Marketing Advertising Multi Channel Marketing Account Management Product Development B2b

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Mark Preston works for My Own Health Journey

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Mark Preston's current role is Taking a break to focus on health recovery.

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Mark Preston attended Lancaster University.

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Mark Preston has skills like Retail, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Project Management, Brand Management, Retail Category Management, B2c Marketing, B2b Marketing, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Customer Insight.

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