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Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Creating and executing sales and marketing stratetgies, to engage and onboard direct B2B clientsDirecting and executing channel partner programDeveloping and executing communication/pr campaigns to build brand awarenessUpslilling in digital sales and marketing tools for lead generation and pipeline buildingCreating marketing and sales collateral (via Canva) for sales calls, website, outbound messaging Creation of sales target lists, leading initial sales calls, deal development to deal closuresContributing to the direction and strategy of product development from customer lens

County Cork, Ireland

Not for Profit social enterprise supporting the development of sustainablle rural communities by attracting jobs to rural West Cork-Collaborated with industry partners to drive objectives- Tech Industry Alliance, IDA,EI,Cork County Council, Cork Chamber-Executed communication/pr campaigns via social media, surveys, webinars, speaking engagements

Not for Profit organisation providing sustainable pathways out of poverty for street and slum children in Kolkata, India via protection, homes, healthcare, basic education and vocational training.- Managed and co-ordinated Annual HOPE Cork Charity Lunch, supported other key HOPE national fundraising events, instigated new events, developed volunteer-led fundraising activities in Cork.-Represented HOPE at relevant networking events, promoted and built awareness and served as articulate, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson.

Uk And Ireland

Account ManagementSuccessfully managed a sales budget of €4m across UK and Irish market delivering double digit organic growth year on year.Exceeded sales targets annually and in 2016 and 2017 received sales achievements awards at our EMEA sales conferences having grown sales year on year by 24% and 15% respectively. Key Account Management- including Kerry Group, Nestle, C&C, Dawn Farms and other medium sized accounts within UK and Irish market.Explored new sectors in UK for Chr Hansen- secured €200k additional revenue Year 1 via the bakery sector.Participated in and supported extensive global online tenders Secured a €600k annual contract with a global multinational to re-instate Chr Hansen as preferred supplier

Cork

Portfolio ManagmentManaged the Frozen Food and Ice cream portfolio within MSVC (Musgrave SV and Centra stores)Built effective supplier partnerships.Reviewed and selected the product range stocked twice yearly using best practice categorymanagement principles.Managed the sourcing and introduction of retailer brand product with brand team to enhance margins and provide consumer choice team to enhance margins and provide consumer choice.Negotiated purchase price and supply terms and conditions in line with MSVC policiesand guidelines.

Charleville

Project Management Responsible for taking concepts from initial idea to project planning and full project implementation using the stage gate process.Managed cross functional teams to bring project to completion and market launch.Interfacing with customer through consumer research and focus groups to develop key consumer insights.

R&D Development Technologist - July 1995-Dec 1998Development Manager - Jan 2002- Sept 2002

Bachelor’S Degree, Food Science And Technology

Diploma, Packaging Technology

Post Graduate, Digital Leadership And Transformation, Distinction