As a seasoned Business Development Manager and Sales with over 20 years of experience in driving sales and fostering growth in a variety of industries I have a proven track record of exceeding targets and delivering exceptional results. My expertise lies in building and managing robust sales pipelines, negotiating and closing high-value contracts, and nurturing long-lasting relationships with clients based on honesty and a high level of integrity.Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, leveraging my deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs. I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and collaboration are key, and I am passionate about helping businesses achieve their full potential.Beyond my professional achievements, I am a dedicated father of four and an avid traveler, having explored numerous countries and cultures around the globe. These experiences have enriched my perspective and honed my ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, an asset that I bring to every professional interaction.My career highlights include:- Created successful businesses allowing others to benefit from the opportunities I make. - Consistently surpassing sales targets and KPIs, resulting in significant revenue growth.- Successfully leading full sales cycles from prospecting to closing deals with top-tier hospitality venues.- Expertly managing CRM systems to ensure accurate data and effective sales strategies.- Providing valuable feedback to product and tech teams to drive market-relevant product development.I am driven by ambition and a relentless pursuit of excellence, always bringing my A game to work. I am excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the business development landscape. Let's connect and see how we can collaborate to achieve great things!
Odin Childcare Recruitment
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Managing ConsultantOdin Childcare RecruitmentBramhall, Gb -
Head Of Business DevelopmentOdin Recruitment Group Limited Oct 2024 - PresentStockport, England, United KingdomAs a Head of Development at ODIN Recruitment Group Limited, I leverage my extensive experience and skills to drive growth across diverse sectors. Our unique approach sets us apart from traditional recruitment agencies; we prioritize authenticity and exceptional customer service over sales-driven tactics.Key Responsibilities:Identify and pursue new business opportunities across various sectors.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, focusing on understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.Collaborate with the recruitment team to ensure alignment between client expectations and service delivery.Develop and implement strategic business development initiatives that reflect ODIN's customer-centric philosophy.Engage in market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.Represent ODIN at industry events and networking functions to enhance our brand visibility.Why ODIN? At ODIN, we believe in fostering genuine relationships and providing unparalleled service. Our commitment to authenticity and a customer-focused approach makes us a standout choice in the recruitment industry. -
Vp Of SalesCast Usa Jan 2024 - Aug 2024Atlanta Metropolitan AreaIn my role as VP Sales, I work in partnership with a wide variety of clients ensuring that we deliver the talent and skills their businesses need to succeed.Above all, I pride myself on going the extra mile providing agile recruitment solutions essential to businesses to achieve their long-term strategic aims.We strive to provide the right talent at the right time. All the time. -
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Sales & Marketing DirectorEarly Years Recruitment Nov 2017 - Nov 2022Manchester, United KingdomEarly Years Recruitment was the first independent specialist agency in the country, and is still the best, supplying the North of England with all levels of Childcare staff. Early Years Recruitmentβs objective is to ensure the service we provide to candidates and our clients is of the very highest standard. We are known for supporting childcare settings, sometimes at very short notice, with a professional and capable qualified or experienced individual. -
Managing DirectorPos Recruitment Ltd Oct 2015 - Dec 2019Manchester, United KingdomPOS Recruitment are a national business supplying all levels and types of jobs within the Point of Sale industry, from the factory floor to the boardroom. We also Headhunt as given the level of connections within the POS world we can source the perfect candidate and find you the right job too. As you'll discover 'We're kind of a Big Deal' - We are better than the competition and we can prove it, more cost effective, honest and reliable than any of the national players, we take our role in the industry very serious and our results reflect this.
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Global Business Development Manager - Lottery SpecialistFastrak Lottery Solutions Mar 2013 - Nov 2017United KingdomI am well known across the globe for my networking skills, my knowledge of the industry and my ability to delivery great solutions. I am the Global industry expert in increasing sale for Lotteries, providing the most innovative Instant Ticket Dispensing in the World. I help bring Lotteries to life within the retail environment, delivering projects on time, on budget and manufactured to the highest standards. Design prototype and manufacture of Lottery Solutions world-wide, full turnkey providers, Scratchcard Dispensers, Point of Sale, and Promotional Products. Currently supplying not only Camelot in the UK but over 20 European Lotteries and many other countries globally with cutting edge Retail Display solutions, increasing draw based and instant ticket sales. Being responsible for the development of Lottery business and sales has taken me to virtually every country in the world. I have always been a great believer in creating strong relationships and face to face is the best way even if that means a days travel to make that happen. When visiting a new country I always ensure I am up to date with cultural and business etiquette and will make an effort to speak the local language. I was soley responsible for taking the company from a UK brand to marketing it globally, now servicing Australasia, the Americas, Africa, Europe and Eastern Europe following my relentless high level of customer service and focus.
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Senior Financial AdvisorBaines & Ernst Nov 2012 - Mar 2013Manchester, United KingdomThe company is one of the longest established financial solutions companies in the UK, after an intensive training schedule was responsible for converting sales leads generated through a variety of lead sources. Responsible for carrying out detailed, accurate and compliant fact finds to identify the clientβs needs demonstrating how the products and services would help them with their financial problems and also maximizing the revenue and sales for the company. Using negotiating, objection handling and closing skills to exceed required KPIβs I rapidly achieved success and regularly win incentives and bonuses. With no previous experience I managed to outperform colleagues who have been in the industry for years applying high standards of customer service and work ethics. Working on a dialler system in a pressured sales environment the company does have high expectations regarding not only compliance but cash generation too, often working up to sixty hours each week on a variety of shifts including weekends. -
Managing Director - OwnerAbbis Education Ltd Nov 2011 - Oct 2012Cambridge, United KingdomInitially placed in Cambridge supporting all childcare settings and providing an event crèche service across Cambridgeshire and in May opened in Birmingham. I created the business from the ground up; I designed the logo, website and all literature together with the framework of the business model. The building of a candidate base was done by organising a variety of events to increase brand awareness together with the conventional advertising processes. Won the PSL status for Kidsunlimited Nurseries, Scallywags Nurseries and also became second tier supplies to two other agencies. Abbis supplies all levels of support to schools and nurseries and other childcare/education settings and has grown by creating strong relationships with both candidates and clients. Supplying teachers and childcare professionals on a very short notice basis is how Abbis broke into the markets within Cambridgeshire and Birmingham, providing a service level previously not experienced by the Schools, nurseries and other settings. Providing an 'within-the-hour' temp service and a precise permanent solution to my clients. Supporting managed services and daily support to cluster grouped schools and national private day nurseries.
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Ceo - OwnerEyr Group Mar 2008 - Feb 2011United KingdomControlling the 100% self owned EYR Holding group, five specialist recruitment companies over twelve branches. Business development and marketing stratergies creating success and delivering profit.
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Managing Director - OwnerEarly Years Recruitment Ltd Mar 2003 - Feb 2011ManchesterSet up my first recruitment agency with a personal investment of just Β£2000 I was operating within profit in week six:β’ Designed all literature, registration procedure, including interactive website and company email system. β’ Created a successful company framework including all back office requirements, payroll, credit control, and communications.β’ CRB Lead Signatoryβ’ Accurate forecasting for business building elements and the of support current business fundamentals.β’ Also solely responsible for budgeting, marketing, communications. Was interviewed by the BBC for my innovative marketing strategies which enabled my independent company to successfully compete against the large multi-national recruitment companies.β’ Successfully responsible for the creation of firm relationships between the company and the clients and candidates against strong and persistent competition.β’ Established an association with the NSPCC and ChildLine, primarily with the intention of gaining credibility within the childcare market, between 2004 to 2009 donated Β£35k. Association with such bodies is by application and certain criteria.β’ New office setups in Liverpool, Blackpool and Bristol, by firstly researching the areas to determine the level of potential business and creating a business plan to be profitable quickly.β’ Most successful year the company turned over Β£5m, during which I had 15 fulltime staff including Branch Managers, Consultants and support staff.β’ Early Years Recruitment quickly claimed the largest market share in the industry within the Greater Manchester and Merseyside areas which was due to my tenacity and determination but also the benefit of being completely autonomous as an independent company. β’ During the first few years I also created a further two specialist recruitment companies which were sold to the consultants I developed them with; Education Recruitment and Special Support Services.
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Team LeaderCelsian Education 1998 - 2003Manchester, United KingdomWorked on the Primary desk during which discovered a need for none teaching support staff, met with Area Manager with the idea of starting an Early Years desk, was given a small advertising budget and quickly grew the desk to a point I had two other consultants in my team and was promoted to Team Leader. I was also responsible for the development of Early Years desks in other branches across the country. Whilst working for Celsian it was apparent that my sales skills were valuable and more importantly transferable within the industry.
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Branch ManagerCrest Recruitment Ltd 1996 - 1999Stockport, United KingdomConstruction and industrial agency, started as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. Becoming Branch Manager in 1998, with two consultants. Supplying many local factories with industrial staff, pickers and packers etc. Developed the construction side of the business winning contracts including one to supply various skilled staff to work on the Trafford Centre. Crest was an independent company with another branch in Blackpool which amongst industrial and driving staff supplied many agricultural businesses with seasonal workers.
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Hotel Manager - OwnerBallacallin Hotel 1991 - 1996Dalby, Isle Of ManBought Hotel Ballacallin in 1992, sold in 1996. Small rural hotel with 8 bedrooms, two bars and a large dining room. Responsible for every element of running the hotel only had staff in season other periods of the year the hotel was solely run by myself quite often requiring 17 plus hour days. #firstmillionlost
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Store ManagerTesco Plc Apr 1988 - Jan 1991VariousFollowing a successful Management Training process I managed a variety of store across the North West of England.
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Lostock HighBusiness/Commerce, General
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