Neil Schofield Email & Phone Number

Manchester, England, Gb

United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities & Tasks• Deliver the highest-level brand experience for Blum customers throughout the distribution sector.• Project Management of strategic commercial and operational initiatives from inception to delivery• Design and manage operational sales communications strategy to maximise opportunities throughout the distribution channel• Build excellent working relationships with key distribution partners on a sales and operational level.• Deliver Business objectives set by parent company• Working within the distribution sales team to achieve the commonly agreed commercial goals for the sector.• Sales team development, mentoring and training • Collaboration with internal stakeholders to facilitate the efficient operational running of the market sector.• To present market analysis to both the distribution sales team and management, so that the business can identify new potential opportunities.• To deliver analysis to distribution partners as to help with general day-to-day logistical challenges arising from the commercial relationship.• Delivery of statistical performance data and SWOT analysis to the Blum UK leadership team and Western European Director.• Manage and deliver support budgets for development projects within the distribution market sector.• Commercial and Operational development project management delivery directly related to the sector and the wider business, as and where appropriate.• Build a deliverable sales and marketing strategy for the sector in collaboration with Blum UK Sales Management Group.• Share best practice with colleagues, creating the highest expectations for internal operations. In 10 years grown the distribution business from £10.7m to £20m, creating a loyal network the envy of every supplier in the sector.

United Kingdom

Achieve target of appliance sales within a defined geographical area while developing the V-ZUG brand throughout the UK • Develop existing account business• Research, seek and develop new accounts through ATL/ BTL marketing and cold calling• Manage all client relationships and ensure all sales opportunities are efficiently exploited.• Establish and enforce brand values throughout all sales and marketing activities• Driving force behind commercial consumer demonstrations• Network with manufacturing partners for exhibitions/ events for lead generation• Work closely to Sales & Marketing/ Managing Directors to help develop long term strategic growth.

Key ResponsibilitiesSalesData management service to industry suppliers.Marketing- UK & EQ AustraliaTrade marketing and product placementBudgeting and Marketing Plan implementation (Vertical / Horizontal markets)Brand management and developmentMarketing support for internal / external sales team.Online / Offline lead generation.Marketing material design and productionPR and Media concept, writing and circulationWebsite management and content.Event management

Salford, Greater Manchester

Key ResponsibilitiesProduct placement, marketing planning and implementation.Product Managementr and Technical Team LeaderSpecification Sales- RIBA (Royal Institute of Bristish Architects) liaison, chief CPD writer and presenter.Head of UK TrainingPR/ Media

Field Based

Key ResponsibilitiesTerritory SalesCovering North-West area targeting independent manufacturers and selected retailers•MarketsKitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office Furniture, Shopfitting, Contracts, Distribution and General Joiners•Speciality AreasTechnical Projects, Solution Sales, Lighting.Volume Negotion

New Business SalesElectronic Integration projects