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Manchester, Gb

Manchester, United Kingdom

Turner & Townsend is a global £400m professional service organisation that provides property consultancy, delivery and programme management services to businesses that invest in, own and operate assets. I am responsible for managing all business development and marketing activity across the North of England. I also have responsibility in managing 4 other regional business development managers in Scotland, Ireland, Yorkshire and Birmingham. I have developed and implemented the regional Business Development and Marketing Plan, working alongside regional directors to create a Business Development culture and drive the business development process across the regional offices. Management of the sales pipeline and sales funnel, production of monthly sales targets and reporting. Sales lead generation, and strategically developed relationships and services to meet client solutions and requirements. Development and launch of new services and products, developing sector marketing propositions, including the production of marketing collateral. Development of regional client engagement plans / brand plan, including implementation of key account management plans. Responsible for developing the regional brand and profile of the company via social media, corporate hospitality, and thought leadership papers and campaigns.

Manchester, United Kingdom

I established a new innovation service for Greater Manchester's Business Growth Hub, helping businesses to become more competitive through the adoption of innovation. Working with Greater Manchester's leading and most innovative businesses, I was also responsible for managing a team of Innovation advisors to deliver a programme of intensive innovation support;Idea GenerationProof of ConceptMarket ResearchNew Product DevelopmentRapid PrototypingR&D FundingCommercialisationMarket ExploitationIntellectual PropertyProviding specialist strategic innovation advice and consultancy to Entrepreneurs and owner managed SME businesses across Greater Manchester.

Salford Quays

Turner & Townsend is a global £350m professional service organisation that provides property consultancy, delivery and programme management services to businesses that invest in, own and operate assets. I was responsible for managing all business development and marketing activity across 5 regional offices, generating £35m, achieving a 15% gross margin. Developed and implemented the regional Business Development and Marketing Plan, working alongside regional directors to create a Business Development culture and drive the business development process. Management of the sales pipeline and sales funnel, produced monthly sales targets and reporting. Sales lead generation, and strategically developed relationships and services to meet client solutions and requirements.

Preston, United Kingdom

Provided specialist strategic innovation advice to Entrepreneurs and owner managed SME businesses across the North West. Consulting at Director level, I offered a wide range of practical innovation advice, specialising in business growth and performance improvement. I consulted with over 100 businesses providing high growth innovation support. Implementing enabling tools and techniques including the development of new products, targeting new markets, developing innovative sales and marketing campaigns on behalf of clients, installing focussed business development processes and procedures.

Chester, United Kingdom

Responsible for the development and implementation of the firm’s business development plan. I managed a team of 3 individuals, generating a turnover of £5.7m and 15% compound growth. My role and remit covered the management of all business development activities, including the co-ordination of individual, team, and company wide business development.

Preston, United Kingdom

A member of the management team, with responsibility for implementing the Business Development and marketing process across UK, reported directly to the Managing Director. I generated in excess of £5million revenue, on a 30% gross profit margin and was responsible for managing and growing our client base from both new and existing business development activities.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Strategic management consultancy with a core focus on sales and marketing development amongst SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Bsc, Business Studies & Marketing Management

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Economics, Sports Science, Geography

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