Phil Owen Email & Phone Number

Chorley, GB

Chorley, England, United Kingdom

• Key lead team member that delivered the £8.4m Strawberry Fields Digital Hub project in Chorley
• Designed, implemented and delivered the ERDF funded and award winning ‘Digital Creative’ business support programme across Lancashire for start-up and established enterprises
• Over 180 Lancashire Businesses now supported in the Digital & Creative sector

Lancashire

• Recruited, manage and lead a new Business Engagement Team covering business support & employment & skills
• Wrote and implemented a new Business Engagement & Support Plan for Chorley Borough & contributed to the wider Economic strategy
• Key lead team member that delivered the £8.4m Strawberry Fields Digital Hub project in Chorley
• Designed, implemented and delivered the ERDF funded and award winning ‘Digital Creative’ business support programme across Lancashire for start-up and established enterprises
• Successfully set up and implemented & delivered business survival and business recovery plans for Chorley businesses during Covid
• Key lead team member in writing CBC’s UKSPF investment plan and implementing delivery including 3rd party contracts and designing new direct delivery programmes

Lancashire

• Provided high quality business support services for pre start-up, start-up and SME and beyond including sales & marketing, market research, branding, graphic design, print, digital and IT & telecoms solutions
• Wrote and supported business & marketing plans for businesses and help to source grants and funding options
• Successfully ran the sales & marketing & PR effort for some well-established UK companies & brands under contract
• Coordinated and delivered workshops, seminars and expos for clients including Chorley Council, Martin & Co & TMEI Ltd

Lancashire

Providing business support services to SME businesses throughout the Northwest region. - Business Health Checks - Business & Financial Planning - Business Management Consulting - Sales & Marketing Planning & Campaigns - Branding and Product Management & Development - Access to start-up and business growth support & finance - Work with a select number of.

UK

U.K AQUAPARKS (TMEI) are the U.K distributors for Aquafun Parks & Products. We have been supplying Aquaparks to the UK & Middle East for over 5 years.Aquafun are the market leading producers and designers of high quality inflatable water parks for lakes, pools or beaches. Our combined experience in the supply, installation and management of aquaparks is.

Warrington

• Drove profits, generated growth, and led a staff of team members with company strategies in mind
• Maximized company internet presence, database integration, and delivery of marketing & PR programs
• Created and implemented brand and product launch event at Autosport International Show NEC giving company a greater market share
• Introduced new branding, developed website, and created new channels
• Created, wrote and implemented business and marketing plan to facilitate new product creation and markets

Warrington

• Directed all internal and external marketing programs, sales,budgets, and forecasting for the sales and marketing teams leading to larger presence, greater market share, and revenue generation from £200k rev in 2009 to.
• Created channel and partner strategies as well as incentive programs
• Developed and implemented an education sector sales & marketing programme creating a full UK schools CRM database
• Wrote and established processes for the planning and design of our trade show presence including PR & Marketing
• Directed all social media and digital content including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & oversaw website & blog content
• Presented sales & marketing campaigns that won business with numerous schools, University of Liverpool and Warrington Wolves.

Runcorn, Cheshire

• Directed sales team per company objectives, delegated workload, and fostered mentoring
• Negotiated large value complex contracts while interfacing with clients
• Evangelised the latest ICT technology solutions to our focus education marketplace
• Created new sales channels in the UK and Europe while cementing established partner programs and incentives
• Implemented financial forecasts and marketing plans including PR
• Designed and authored business proposal, bids, as well as managing legal issues and contracts

Leyland, Lancashire

• Developed existing customer accounts while optimizing recurring revenues
• Ensured customer and client satisfaction
• Consistently met and exceeded company sales targets and goal
• Participated in company bidding process, dealt with tenders and implemented multiple client presentations
• Won business with local councils, LEA’s for technology solutions
• Worked with various software programs including Citrix, Novell and Microsoft

Standish

• Created, designed and launched a successful 3Com Academia (education), and Health program for selected resellers
• Successful in the sell through of ending products and lines and managing rebates and incentive schemes
• Introduced a new Lucent product franchise including formulating a business strategy, forecasting, marketing programs, and incentives
• Responsible for the P&L of the largest franchise (circa £40m pa)
• Launched Telecoms division including marketing, PR and communications
• Clients included Cable & Wireless, Siemens Communications, Scottish Telecom, and ClaraNet

Burnley, Lancashire

• Product ‘Champion’ for all the groups products and services
• Responsible for arranging pricing and signing off special bids
• Responsible for press marketing, telesales and store incentive schemes

Diploma, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Distinction

English Language, Economics, Geography

Activities and Societies: Literary & Debating Society Tennis Team and House Captain AthleticsStudied for my GCSEs and A-Levels

Gcse'S And A Levels

Activities and Societies: Literary & Debating Society Tennis & House Captain AthleticsStudies for my GCSEs and A-Levels