Company lead for the growth of the AnchorCert Protect test method through UK sales in the Birmingham based laboratory, plus creating and selling testing opportunities to the licensed partners labs globally. Furthermore I am the Commercial Manager for all lab sales and account management, tasked with business development and growth. Both roles involve global sales and business development to brands, retailers and suppliers.

Global Key Account Manager responsible for the retention and growth of key UK accounts. Reporting into the UK Business Manager, a large part of the role was to win and secure new high value UK brands, retailers and suppliers throughout the supply chain.

Company lead for developing new business and current portfolio growth Selling into multiple tiers of the supply chain - Designers, Manufacturers to Brands/Retailers Technical sales into the contract and domestic upholstery sectorProblem solving Understanding client needs and delivering solutions Account management Presenting business overview and highlighting key resources, such as traceability and sustainability within our supply… Show more Company lead for developing new business and current portfolio growth Selling into multiple tiers of the supply chain - Designers, Manufacturers to Brands/Retailers Technical sales into the contract and domestic upholstery sectorProblem solving Understanding client needs and delivering solutions Account management Presenting business overview and highlighting key resources, such as traceability and sustainability within our supply chainThe Crest Leather Group is a leading global producer of high quality finished leather, mainly for upholstery, for end-use in the residential, contract, hospitality, and design sectors. The Crest Leather Group is headquartered in London, UK; owning and operating tanneries in Italy, Brazil, and Thailand, with further warehouse and distribution facilities in the UK, USA & South Africa. Show less

Responsible for business development with existing brands & retailers both domestically & internationallyCompany Lead for developing and growing membership programmeDeveloping new accounts with brands & retailers globallyResponsible for visiting factories, tanneries and production facilities globally to promote BLC testing, training, membership and technical servicesUpselling on current key accountsCustomer & member retentionDeveloping new… Show more Responsible for business development with existing brands & retailers both domestically & internationallyCompany Lead for developing and growing membership programmeDeveloping new accounts with brands & retailers globallyResponsible for visiting factories, tanneries and production facilities globally to promote BLC testing, training, membership and technical servicesUpselling on current key accountsCustomer & member retentionDeveloping new sales strategies for new regulations worldwide – Chemical legislationProblem solving and understanding customer problems, providing detailed clear proposals on how to overcome certain product/situation failuresNegotiating sales & membership packagesLead sales and organiser for international trainingTasked with generating new accountsKey account managementSpecialties: Chemical testing, footwear testing, leather courses, leather experts, leather problems & analysis, leather testing, leather training, LWG Audits, mould testing & inspection, product testing, restricted substance support & advice. Show less

Audiotel International is recognised as a market leader in the design, development and manufacture of high quality and reliable security products.With an outstanding tradition in product innovation dating back over 35 years, Audiotel International’s advanced systems are used and trusted in the most demanding situations by customers world wide.Our expanding global customer base now includes military forces, security & law enforcement agencies and commercial counter espionage… Show more Audiotel International is recognised as a market leader in the design, development and manufacture of high quality and reliable security products.With an outstanding tradition in product innovation dating back over 35 years, Audiotel International’s advanced systems are used and trusted in the most demanding situations by customers world wide.Our expanding global customer base now includes military forces, security & law enforcement agencies and commercial counter espionage specialists.• Foreign account management• Technical presentations and product demonstrations to Military and Enforcement agencies• Responsible for all agents/resellers/distributors• Solely responsible for all sales, negotiations and activities in Asia & Pacific regions• Generating and developing new accounts• Responsible for creating new marketing strategies• Customer service management & follow ups Show less

SATRA is an independent research and testing organisation established in 1919. It has technical facilities in the UK and China serving customers throughout the world. As well as testing products and components to European and international standards across a wide range of industry sectors, SATRA develops, manufactures and sells test equipment. SATRA is a Notified Body for various European directives including personal protection equipment (PPE), which is one of SATRA’s largest sector… Show more SATRA is an independent research and testing organisation established in 1919. It has technical facilities in the UK and China serving customers throughout the world. As well as testing products and components to European and international standards across a wide range of industry sectors, SATRA develops, manufactures and sells test equipment. SATRA is a Notified Body for various European directives including personal protection equipment (PPE), which is one of SATRA’s largest sector operations. SATRA has its own chemicals analysis laboratory for testing restricted substances in accordance with European REACH, and US chemicals regulations for which it is CPSC-accreditedMy job role was to manage an extensive international customer base including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Australasia.I am tasked with developing new business relationships with international brands and organisations. This would include supply chain management, bringing the retailers and brands closer to the materials and full shoe suppliers to ensure quality, fit for purpose products are produced.Working in these countries has helped me develop an understanding of various cultures in these regions and therefore my foreign account management has flourished.Furthermore I am tasked with conducting presentations at seminars, trade fairs/shows and open days.• Manage extensive international customer base – India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Australasia• Business Development – Developed new business relationships with international brands and organisations• Foreign account management• Conducting presentations at seminars, trade fairs/shows and open days• Upselling on existing key accounts• Customer retention• Negotiating new and existing contracts• Problem solving Show less

SATRA is an independent research and testing organisation established in 1919. It has technical facilities in the UK and China serving customers throughout the world. As well as testing products and components to European and international standards across a wide range of industry sectors, SATRA develops, manufactures and sells test equipment. SATRA is a Notified Body for various European directives including personal protection equipment (PPE), which is one of SATRA’s largest sector… Show more SATRA is an independent research and testing organisation established in 1919. It has technical facilities in the UK and China serving customers throughout the world. As well as testing products and components to European and international standards across a wide range of industry sectors, SATRA develops, manufactures and sells test equipment. SATRA is a Notified Body for various European directives including personal protection equipment (PPE), which is one of SATRA’s largest sector operations. SATRA has its own chemicals analysis laboratory for testing restricted substances in accordance with European REACH, and US chemicals regulations for which it is CPSC-accreditedMy job role is to manage an extensive international customer base including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg.• Manage extensive international customer base – India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Australasia• Business Development – Developed new business relationships with international brands and organisations• Foreign account management• Conducting presentations at seminars, trade fairs/shows and open days• Upselling on existing key accounts• Customer retention• Negotiating new and existing contracts• Problem solving Show less

I was responsible for the management of the company in the absence of the owner. My main duties were to Head the sales team and ensure sales targets were met and customer service was delivered in a fast moving industry.My second responsibility was that of a Property Appraisal Manager, where I was responsible for all properties added to the company portfolio and ensuring vendor satisfaction.

I was responsible for deputising in the absence of the Manager and to manage the sales team. My other main responsibility was to carry out all property appraisals and grow the property portfolio as well as develop relationships with our vendors until the property was sold and completed.

As part of a large sales team I was target driven to achieve a sales target both financial and by number of units sold. During this time I was also trained to carry out property appraisals.

This was a 12 month fast track Trainee Manager position. I was responsible for supervising all staff and undertaking managerial responsibilities such as handling money/banking, front of shop customer service/complaint handling and product display/marketing.During this time I developed excellent interpersonal and management skills. I also gained valuable knowledge in sales and marketing along with forecasting and developing strategies.