& European Sales Manager (Dual Role)Managed a team of 15 distributors based throughout Europe providing them with technical support, sales assistance and training on new products. Won new accounts with major avionic and instrumentation companies and Increased sales to existing customers on a wider range of PACE equipment. Developed and delivered technical sales presentations. Doubled sales figures in the first year and increased sales by 10 to 15% yearly. Used… Show more & European Sales Manager (Dual Role)Managed a team of 15 distributors based throughout Europe providing them with technical support, sales assistance and training on new products. Won new accounts with major avionic and instrumentation companies and Increased sales to existing customers on a wider range of PACE equipment. Developed and delivered technical sales presentations. Doubled sales figures in the first year and increased sales by 10 to 15% yearly. Used extensive technical knowledge of product range to problem solve and identify tailored, cost effective solutions for customers.Adapted successfully to the challenge of a dual role maintained effective communication and reporting links with all team members, while working both in Europe and the UK. Show less

Assisted with production programming and equipment maintenance. Implemented new products from design to manufacture, designing tooling and testing methods.Developed cost saving process improvements, limiting downtime and maximising efficiency. Introduced a new family range of products using new production techniques.

Problem solving in response to production issues. Involved high specification and tight tolerance work.

Time served Toolmaker producing injection mould tools, press tools, jigs and fixtures for medium volume lighting manufacturer. Also involved in model making for Research and Development projects.