My role is varied, with every day being different. I look to find and convert new business while taking a very active role in client services, ensuring that our client's requirements are not only met, but are exceeded. We look to provide dedicated campaign management for all our clients and as part of that I am involved in staff development and trainingI am involved directly in the marketing of the business, covering all aspects from including search engine optimisation.I take great pride in my work and look to understand all aspects of our industry so that I can provide my clients with the most informed and effective package for their requirements.I work with a fantastic team and enjoy the challenges and fast paced nature of mailing services and fulfilment.

My core activity for Central Mailing Services is to bring on and develop new business. I look to help clients with Postal Direct Mail, Fulfilment, Postage both Domestic and Overseas, Pick and Pack, Collation, Mailing Services, Brochure and Catalogue Enclosing, Print Personalisation, Transactional Mail outs, Flyer Mail shots, Camera Matched Statement and Invoices, and data cleansing and managementI do this using a combination of new and old sales methods.Targeted prospecting, researching and understanding vertical markets. I pick up the phone and talk to people, listening to what they want and the challenges they face. I write to people, it’s an old fashioned approach, but it still has a place. I network and I spend time expanding my knowledge of this demanding market place.I am excited by new technology and marketing methods, I embrace them and use them all. I oversee the marketing for Central Mailing Services, developing a long term strategy to build the brand, while breaking though targets for online enquiries. I have the lucky position to be able to combine Sales and Marketing together, to drive forward the organisation and make sure we understand our client’s needs.I have worked with a modern Apprentice, and seen him develop in to a fully paid up member of the team,I also get involved in retaining existing business, account management, procurement, special projects and even IT when required.My ethos is to work smart, work hard and most off all make the best of each and every day.

My role is to lead the Sales and Marketing strategy for the business and continue the sustained growth that the business has seen over the last few years. A key component in this success has been the ability to adapt and change as the market requires. From establishing a foothold in the digital print market to managing cross platform marketing campaigns using targeted personalised data over SMS, Email and print mediums. We work in great detail with clients to help them realise the potential of their data, from a fully personalised digitally printed brochure to strategic returns data management. It is a key element of successful marketing in today's modern world.I manage our Client Services division, working with the team to ensure we deliver the best possible customer journey for every client. I am delighted to say that Central Mailing Services were recently accredited with the Customer Service Excellence Award from CFA.I take an active role in all areas of the business from Accounts to stock management and have been the lead on several recent projects, including the appointment of new overseas postal providers and the successful implementation in to the business of our largest tender win so far.I believe in a direct and no nonsense approach to working with both customers and suppliers. I relish the opportunity to expand my knowledge and experience in all areas of business and the print and direct mail market.Fundamentally I see a great and long lived future for the mail and print market sector. It will of course change and adapt as technology continues to impact upon modern life. Investment in plant and staff is vital to maintain a competitive edge in both service and delivery for this market sector. As a business Central Mailing Services are industry leading in this respect and I work very closely with the Managing Director to drive the business forward.

Self employed building trade stands and exhibition displays. From Window graphics to information points. Hands on building and graphic application skills.Still carry out vehicle graphic applications if required

Selling and managing exhibition stands for a well-established exhibition company, with a very wide portfolio of exhibition equipment. Projects ranged from simple banner stands to multiple stands for the same client at the London Motor show. I enjoyed the variety and challenge of the role and the close knit team I worked with. I was able to use the creative skills I have and work with the clients to not just meet their expectations, but in many cases take their exhibiting to a new level.

Display Consultant working with Modular exhibition equipment.Selling and managing projects over the West Midlands Area. Clients included Marketing Agencies to Blue chip organisationsTurned a poor sales area into a profitable region and converted many lapsed customers.

Dedicated product sales of security equipment. From Ballistic equipment to cash drawers. Worked with both private sector companies and public sector organisations. Responsible for winning a 100k plus contract to fit out a high profile building for the London stock exchange.Had to carry out initial site surveying and problem solving. On site work and specification sales.

Responsible for sales to a number of supermarket and cash & carry chains of chilled ready meals.Worked with store managers to drive up sales and shelf space of a new to market range of products.Worked with local press and agencies to raise awareness of the product and help build demand. Carried out consumer surveys and managed the end of the supply chain.Worked to strict timescales and budgets, took a new product to a roll out of over 75% of a Irish supermarket's stores