DOORWAYS is a subsidiary of MacBlair Builders Merchants based in Belfast. Doorways is a long established and leading suppliers of architectural ironmongery, doors, electronic access control systems and door automation to the construction industry in Northern Ireland.Manage the sales teams across all product groups-Doors, Ironmongery and Access Control in the Commercial Sector

Provided solar photovoltaic (PV) domestic, commercial and agricultural premises across Northern Ireland. With over 1500 plus customer installs in the last year, helped to create one of the leading Solar PV companies in Northern Ireland.

Help to develop an organisational understanding, project management and leadership competence, operations, finance and sales with business areas.Project- Establish and develop a Smart Home business. This included branding, business develop, setting a marketing plan and budget. Working mainly with architects and M/E consultants it was develop 'Finlay Smart' into a Smart Home business allowing the household owers to integrate Audio & Visual systems. We also supplied direct to the public.Project- ran and develop the Sky communal systems mainly for multiple dwellings. The aim in the project was to work with landlords/management agencies and install communal sky systems.

Arthur McKay is one of the leading building support services groups in the UK.Role-Develop new business sales concentrating on voice products throughout the UK SME Market.This role entailed the following:Developing new leads and new business through cold calling and attending networking events.Creating relationships with new potential clients including Public and Private Sector.Self managing a weekly/monthly meeting schedule with prospective clients.Listening to customers' needs and working with colleagues to create a technical solution.Presenting and demonstrating software/telephony products to potential clients.Creating and implementing new marketing campaigns.Account Management.Report/Proposal Writing.

E2 is an Export Development Programme operated by Invest NI and designed to partner graduate talent with local organisations with the purpose of developing export opportunities in markets outside of Northern Ireland.Mid Ulster Reproductions is one of the Ireland's leading manufacturers of the highest quality fireplace surrounds. Based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, they have over 20 years experience of bringing exclusive designs to the market.Role: Analyse the sales and marketing of Mid Ulster Reproductions products; design and implement a sales and marketing plan for the Scottish and North England market.This role entailed the following:Reviewing and analysing the Scottish/North English market, including competitors' products and methods of distribution, researching any previous marketing activity by the company and designing a marketing plan. This plan included geographical areas, channels to market, and specific product ranges.Implementing a sales and marketing plan.Helping to rebrand the company which included designing new marketing material e.g. brochures, posters.Organising and attending exhibitions for the company.Building relationships with existing/new clients. The clients included fireplace showrooms, councils, and builders.Account Management.Resolving issues and problems with clients which required good negotiation skills.As the only representative of the company in Scotland and England it was necessary to stay focused and be highly motivated.

Resolving customer problems thus ensuring and maintaining customer satisfaction for expedia.co.uk. Sales was also included in this role.