Having just finished a long term consultancy project I have capacity for short to medium consultancies or short to medium term senior interim roles. I can assist your business with all aspects of professional business services, please take a look at my website www.pbcconsultancy.com for full details.

After over 25 successful years employed in senior roles responsible for all aspects of business management, commercial, sales and operational management processes including financial planning and new business set up I have decided to use the skills and experience gained to assist and work with businesses looking for professional input and ideas to secure long term business success and implement new business disciplines and initiatives.Setting up PBC Consultancy I am looking to work with businesses in a consultancy capacity, manage short and long term projects and using my skill sets look for non-executive directorship positions. I have a vast array of experience from working both in the UK and Europe.My proven track record of success was achieved within sales and marketing, business development, strategic and financial management at a senior directorship level. I am able to provide an effective strategic direction for a range of business operations and assist you to drive consistent business growth through the design and implementation of effective strategies. I am highly motivated and pro-active in my approach to business ideas and planning. I have worked in a premium market place with premium brands and am able to support your businesses and your customers with business, sales and marketing and logistical initiatives to ensure profitable, long standing growth. Trading in any market place requires a sound understanding of the market, the competition and a knowledgeable and confident workforce. B2B and B2C trading success is reliant on a complete understanding of your market and your position within that market. Working with your management team, staff and existing resources PBC Consultancy will assist you in identifying your needs and requirements for a successful long term future.

Working with Oriam Green consulting and assisting with Sales Growth in the UK market. Brands Re-board.

Working with Powersave Solutions connecting them with potential customers who want to convert to a more cost effective, environmentally friendly LED lighting solution. Conversion is made without any capital investment, no effect on bottom line profits and no loss of valuable annual budgets. End result gives client on-going substantial energy saving whilst reducing their carbon footprint.

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of operational management and development of Thule’s UK business as well as leading a wide variety of business projects. Key functions include overseeing finance, sales, recruitment, staff leadership and logistics in addition to providing overall strategic direction to the business; this has required a strong understanding of all operational functions and market conditions. Appointed as a Member of International Marketing Management committee IMM.Key responsibilities & accomplishments:Finance; responsible for leading annual budgeting, periodic sales forecasting and target setting as well as cost control, including regular reporting to Thule group management on all areas of financial performance.Sales Growth; introduced a new area sales management structure and customer incentives schemes to improve sales efficiency in addition to leading strategic growth planning and sales development for both B2B / B2C sectors.Market Development; tasked with developing new and specialist / niche market areas and managing annual sales conferences and promotional campaigns to build the brand.People Management; role includes responsibility for managing sales and operational teams including setting personal performance targets and ensuring delivery of effective training for sales teams.Operations Planning; includes handling all business planning to ensure that targets and forecasts can be effectively fulfilled; this has included devising and implementing improved operational procedures spanning all business areas.Additionally lead a range of key business projects including implementing new Thule products from acquisition companies into the UK market and implementing both Thule and 3rd party European policies and procedures to UK operations. Other key accomplishments have included project managing the relocation of business operations to a new site as well as training stockists / distributors in how to sell premium brand product.

Held responsibility for driving sales growth of Thule products within the UK market whilst also undertaking the operational management responsibilities of a Managing Director. The role involved sales leadership functions, including managing the whole sales force as well as responsibility for managing and developing relationships with existing partners and overseeing all marketing and PR activities. Key responsibilities & accomplishments:Marketing; led the development and implementation of a range of marketing campaigns as well as overseeing website set-up, development and ongoing management.PR; built relationships with press locally and nationally to promote the Thule brand as well as designing and managing local / national media campaigns and monitoring the effectiveness of PR activities and liaising with external marketing & media agencies.Partnerships; sourced and secured new high and low profile partners (including developing endorsement relationships with sporting celebrities) and managing partner events.Sales Leadership; managed sales teams (including set sales targets and promotions as well as managing commission payments) and coordinating the annual sales conference and other events.Account Management; managed and developed key customer accounts (including Halfords), managing orders, terms and acting as a point of contact for clients.Other general management duties included overseeing order processing; warehouse and logistics management as well as leading operational teams. Key functions as MD included responsibility for business administration as well as team leadership and strategic direction.

Part of the original team responsible for introducing the Global Thule brand to the UK in 1990; undertook the role of number 2 in the company reporting directly to the Managing Director. Held full operational responsibility for a sales and marketing distribution business in the UK employing 20 employees working from 3 dedicated warehouse / offices located in the south of England.Key responsibilities & accomplishments:Responsibilities spanned key business areas including general marketing; brand-building; internet / e-commerce and sales. Tasked with adapting existing Thule operational processes for the UK market as well as devising and implementing policies and procedures for all areas of the business. Drove exceptional sales growth as well as successfully establishing a highly profitable partnership with Halfords in 1993.

Importing and Wholesaling Automotive and Leisure goods to the trade boasting the widest range of own branded products from a single source.

Branch Buyer, Assistant Branch Manager, Assistant Marketing Manager

Distributor of Motor Parts to the Motor Trade