Simon Withey

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Senior Foster Carer, Shared Lives Carer & Former National / General / Sales & Performance Manager
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May 2024, I now start a new journey into adult care services as my first foster child now turns 18 and remains with me, whilst I continue to be a Foster Carer with my 2nd long term child just into his 2nd year with us.In November 2022 I continue my journey as a Therapeutic Foster Carer, specifically for children who have experienced trauma in early years, and am now working with the Caldecott Foundation in Ashford, Kent.In 2015 I embarked on a new journey into the world of Therapeutic Foster Care, providing a Safe Base for children in care who have experienced early years trauma, creating a secure attachment enabling the child to develop to the best of their ability.In October 2018 I was finalist in 3 categories of the inaugural annual community awards including “Foster Carer Of The Year”, and winning Foster Champion. In March 2019 I was nominated as an Ambassador for the foster carers within Channels & Choices.In Sep ‘19, I was promoted to a senior foster carer role of “Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer”.In October 19 I was finalist for the 2nd year, for “Foster Carer of The Year”, and won The organisations “Community Award” recognising my contribution across different aspects of the Fostering community.In October 19, I also took on a pt role as “Forest School Assistant”, helping to prepare and establish the organisations new Forest School.Previously in the commercial world, has held senior positions in the Logistics industry spanning a career of over 35 years with on-going proven success, of National Sales Manager / Senior Client Manager / Sales Performance Manager UK & EU (Deputised for DHL Express - UK Sales Director) / National Sales Support/Coaching Manager / General Service Centre Manager / Area Sales Manager & also created his own Consultancy business supporting the SME market.A natural and enviable attention to detail enables results driven success at various levels, encompassing communication, planning, deployment and implementation of detailed projects across the UK & EU, embracing and driving change processes. Specialties: Managing and driving sales performance through, KPI creation & analysis, and team / 1-1 coaching at senior levels including RSM/ASM. Enviable attention to detail with strong commercial acumen, driving performance through re-engineering and deployment of new sales systems, incentives and processes, whilst retaining an empathetic position for the customer. Consultative customer management to ensure longevity of win-win solutions.

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Senior Foster Carer, Shared Lives Carer & Former National / General / Sales & Performance Manager
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  • Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community
    Senior Therapeutic Foster Carer
    Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community Nov 2015 - Nov 2022
    Dover, Kent, United Kingdom
    Award winning Therapeutic Foster Carer, providing a ”Safe Base” for children in care who have experienced trauma at an early age, by creating a “secure attachment” to support personal development to the best of their ability.
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  • Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community
    Forest School Assistant
    Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community Oct 2019 - Apr 2021
    Dover, Kent, United Kingdom
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  • Si-Wi Associates
    Owner
    Si-Wi Associates Nov 2015 - Apr 2019
    Kent
    Self Employed - Management Consultant, Garden Maintenance & Window Cleaning local business.
  • Webworks Multimedia Llp
    Commercial Consultant - Si-Wi Associates
    Webworks Multimedia Llp May 2013 - May 2014
    Webworks Multimedia - Shoreham, Kent
    Webworks Multimedia are a new venture, providing "Lifestyle Management" Apps for smart phones and tablets.Evolving from initial consultancy activity to join Webworks Multimedia LLP for all Sales & Marketing activity, 3 & 5 year Financial & Business plan, product development. Overall responsibilities include:• Direct Sales activity, “viral” deployment• Product & Event promotions• Promotional Materials• 3 & 5 Year P&L Forecast & Budget planning• Social Media… Show more Webworks Multimedia are a new venture, providing "Lifestyle Management" Apps for smart phones and tablets.Evolving from initial consultancy activity to join Webworks Multimedia LLP for all Sales & Marketing activity, 3 & 5 year Financial & Business plan, product development. Overall responsibilities include:• Direct Sales activity, “viral” deployment• Product & Event promotions• Promotional Materials• 3 & 5 Year P&L Forecast & Budget planning• Social Media promotions and platform management• Product Development and Road Map • Primary Product launch December 2013 The core product "Smartt - Vehicles", has been in research and development for almost 2 years, and will bring to the market place an unrivaled unique App for personal and corporate vehicle management, with an automated and intrinsic vehicle sales website. Show less
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  • Webworks Multimedia Llp
    Commercial Consultant - Si-Wi Associates
    Webworks Multimedia Llp Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
    Webworks Multimedia Llp - Shoreham, Kent
    I joined Webworks as a consultant to provide a commercial view on a project which had the grounding to take off as a new business. There was limited understanding of P&L forecasting and budgeting, Product Evaluation, sales & marketing planning, product road maping and project management.• Create 3 & 5 Year Financial plans for Budget and Forecasting purposes across all product lines and cost base• Create and deploy project Plan for product development • Provide input & testing to… Show more I joined Webworks as a consultant to provide a commercial view on a project which had the grounding to take off as a new business. There was limited understanding of P&L forecasting and budgeting, Product Evaluation, sales & marketing planning, product road maping and project management.• Create 3 & 5 Year Financial plans for Budget and Forecasting purposes across all product lines and cost base• Create and deploy project Plan for product development • Provide input & testing to product development• Create Sales & Marketing deployment plan• Create social media platformsThe development of this “project” then evolved into a new business, where I was retained as a commercial consultant. Show less
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  • Carousel Logistics
    National Sales Manager
    Carousel Logistics Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
    Sittingbourne - South East Uk
    National Sales Manager - Responsible for product sales growth, sales team development, tools and process development.
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  • Uk Mail
    Client Manager - Key Accounts
    Uk Mail May 2011 - Nov 2011
    South East
    Client Manager - Key Accounts, South East.responsible for the retention and development of the Key Account client portfolio across the South East.
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  • Si-Wi Associates - Management Consultants
    Director
    Si-Wi Associates - Management Consultants Nov 2009 - Nov 2011
    Director - Management Consultant, offering commercial expertise & support to SME market. Providing business analysis - S.W.O.T, focus on sales management, tender/RFQ response, performance analysis and improvement, process and procedure efficiency, customer retention. Can also provide outsourced sales and sales training.
  • Dhl Express
    Sales Performance Manager Uk
    Dhl Express Apr 2006 - Oct 2009
    Responsible for: Achievement of UK Field & Tele Sales revenue Budget/target - £380m Analysis of KPIs to drive overall performance of sales force - 4xRegions, 16xClusters,125 Sales Force. Interface with support functions and Field Sales Project affiliation - Implement & Drive new products, processes. Provide Interface to regional EU sales performance office. Deliver incentive program to drive behavior and product focus. Sales Turnaround Program - UK Program… Show more Responsible for: Achievement of UK Field & Tele Sales revenue Budget/target - £380m Analysis of KPIs to drive overall performance of sales force - 4xRegions, 16xClusters,125 Sales Force. Interface with support functions and Field Sales Project affiliation - Implement & Drive new products, processes. Provide Interface to regional EU sales performance office. Deliver incentive program to drive behavior and product focus. Sales Turnaround Program - UK Program Manager Show less
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  • Dhl Express
    Sales Performance Manager Uk & Ie
    Dhl Express Apr 2005 - Mar 2006
    SPM ECC - Working within multi cultural team across ECC, but having specific responsibility and bias towards UK & IE.Drive Sales performance through senior sales management, by utilising and driving ECC sales process and sales reports / tools.Drive at Sales Manager and Rep level, training modules across the UK / IE as deemed necessary to ensure understanding and usage of correct tools/reports & process.Help design within ECC team, evolutionary tools / reports / process for… Show more SPM ECC - Working within multi cultural team across ECC, but having specific responsibility and bias towards UK & IE.Drive Sales performance through senior sales management, by utilising and driving ECC sales process and sales reports / tools.Drive at Sales Manager and Rep level, training modules across the UK / IE as deemed necessary to ensure understanding and usage of correct tools/reports & process.Help design within ECC team, evolutionary tools / reports / process for Sales Management at all levels. Show less
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  • Dhl Express
    Regional Sales Support Manager
    Dhl Express Jan 2004 - Mar 2005
    RSSM - London: Responsible for driving performance and achieving budgets within London Sales team, encompassing 5 Sales Teams. (Over achieved by £6.2m)Support ASM on 1-1 basis, coaching, team activity, training, forecasting, recruiting - all aspects of Sales Management.
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  • Dhl Express
    Field Sales Support Manager
    Dhl Express Mar 2003 - Dec 2003
    Responsible for: Member of following UK Steering Groups: Interim solution to COMET (Integrated Sales automation system) Revised Sales Territory structures - CACI Consultants Integration training modules - Planning and co-ordination. 2004 Sales standards Creation & deployment ESP04 (Regional Sales Program for Integrated company in 2004) Field Sales Laptop UAT Sales Trophy (Regional Sales Incentive 2004) Customer Automation… Show more Responsible for: Member of following UK Steering Groups: Interim solution to COMET (Integrated Sales automation system) Revised Sales Territory structures - CACI Consultants Integration training modules - Planning and co-ordination. 2004 Sales standards Creation & deployment ESP04 (Regional Sales Program for Integrated company in 2004) Field Sales Laptop UAT Sales Trophy (Regional Sales Incentive 2004) Customer Automation communication program National BDM Interviews UK Field Sales Integration program: Sales Cluster plans, organagrams and time lines to fully integrate. Salary reviews - New roles. Interviews for newly created roles - Indoor Account Managers Job description and accountabilities - RSSM role. London & S.E. Specific Activity: 5+7 Revenue Forecast Support to all London sales clusters and Regional summary. Interviews for Area Sales Manager vacancies. General process, technical and coaching support to new Area Sales Managers. London & S.E Field Sales Conference Coordinate CAA for Integrated "flagship" sales facility at Vauxhall. Coordinate London & S.E. QPR (Quarterly Performance Review) Budget achievement (2004 £68m - Achieved +6.5m 10%) Show less
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  • Dhl Express Uk
    Field Sales Support Manager/Regional Coaching Manager Eu
    Dhl Express Uk Mar 2002 - Mar 2003
    Responsible for: All aspects of general field sales management activity: (Seen by SMT and Field Managers as "SSI" - Sales Stimulation Initiative, Expert) (Field sales activity consultant to commercial business analysis group) UK Sales standards Sustainability of SSI process through sales cluster quarterly reviews. Continued development and rationalization of sales reporting and management tools.Integration of Securicor into DHL… Show more Responsible for: All aspects of general field sales management activity: (Seen by SMT and Field Managers as "SSI" - Sales Stimulation Initiative, Expert) (Field sales activity consultant to commercial business analysis group) UK Sales standards Sustainability of SSI process through sales cluster quarterly reviews. Continued development and rationalization of sales reporting and management tools.Integration of Securicor into DHL Sales process - SMT and Field level. National Sales Manager ConferenceIntegration Incentive "Top Line Growth" - New process and associated tools for single customer view.; Reading - Field Sales General Management H.O. Position Sales Stimulation Initiative Coaching Manager - UK (Direct report role to Program sponsor - UK Sales Director.) Regional Coaching Manager (0.25 FTE) - Brussels Responsible for: In conjunction with McKinsey & Company Consultants design a new sales process with associated sales performance tools, to be deployed across the UK as the pilot country and then regionally across Europe. Specific deployment responsibility across UK,IE,FR & NL Initial Diagnostics phase: 2 Months (McKinsey Input) Design and Pilot phase: 3 months (Mckinsey Input) UK Deployment - 8 months: 4 Regions, 24 Sales Clusters Ongoing sales tools development in conjunction with Business analysis Group: 2 Years. Show less
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  • Dhl Express
    Area Sales Manager
    Dhl Express Apr 2001 - Mar 2002
    Responsible for: *Manage revenue & cost base to achieve Notional Result (Revenue £11.5m Cost £0.55m / N.R. 62%). *Recruit Sales staff of requisite caliber to attain business unit sales targets in line with company objectives. *Direct reports from sales force x 12. *Create Sales Business Plan and objectives to ensure segmented business direction is enforced at field level. *Manage and monitor business performance measures to ensure the sales force deliver profitable business… Show more Responsible for: *Manage revenue & cost base to achieve Notional Result (Revenue £11.5m Cost £0.55m / N.R. 62%). *Recruit Sales staff of requisite caliber to attain business unit sales targets in line with company objectives. *Direct reports from sales force x 12. *Create Sales Business Plan and objectives to ensure segmented business direction is enforced at field level. *Manage and monitor business performance measures to ensure the sales force deliver profitable business results. *Establish and manage "The Glue" between Operations and Sales. *Lead, motivate and develop the Sales force ensuring consistent approach to enable maximum results. *Establish and maintain training and development plans in partnership with central training function. Train and coach the sales force on an ongoing basis whilst maintaining focus on self development. *Ensure E-Com tools are consistently promoted and implemented to customer base to ensure lowest cost per shipment transaction achieved and customer satisfaction maintained. *Promote and represent the company within the local business community. *Apply pricing policies to ensure profitability targets are achieved. *Contribute to calculation and creation of the budget and forecast for the sales arena to ensure that the company budgeted / forecast growth is in line with market opportunity. *Ensure that effective local Quality Management System is in place to support ISO9001:2000. *Be responsible for adhering to Health & Safety statutory and company regulations. *Ensure effective Environment Management System is in place to comply with ISO14001 regulations. Show less
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  • Dhl Express Uk
    Business Development Manager
    Dhl Express Uk Nov 1996 - Mar 1999
    Plastic Card Migration Project - Logistics & Security. General management & development of courier service requirements for all departments. * Identify and assist in development of specific accounts in conjunction with Sales Executives to ensure station KPI's and Notional Result are achieved. * Manage, implement & develop National Key Account - Novartis. * Station / Sales Management
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  • Msas Cargo International Limited
    Sales Executive
    Msas Cargo International Limited Feb 1989 - Jul 1990
    Responsible for: * Market Research * Identify & secure new business * Achieve Sales Targets * Customer Service and Development * Proposals & account development * Sales liaison worldwide office network * Sales Reporting - Direct to Executive Management Committee * Initiate and develop customer data baseCourses: "Steps to Action Sales Course" - ResidentialReason for leaving: Redundancy
  • Moonbridge Shippers Limited
    Export Manager Caribbean
    Moonbridge Shippers Limited Oct 1984 - Feb 1989
    Responsible for: * Primary operations contact for Caribbean Agent - Tropical Shipping* Expanding existing business * Sales co-ordination * Profit control * Full responsibility for quotations * Liaison with overseas clients / agents * Insurance claims * Statistical information for Board of Directors * Company Entertainment OfficerReason for Leaving: To develop my career in Sales Management
  • Tropical Shipping - Toronto/Miami
    Traffic Coordinator
    Tropical Shipping - Toronto/Miami Mar 1984 - Sep 1984
    Responsible for: * Pricing * Documentation * Equipment control * Accounting * Telesales
  • Panalpina International Limited
    Export Supervisor
    Panalpina International Limited Jan 1983 - Mar 1984
    Responsible for: * Groupage and full container loads * Intercontinental Department
  • Schenkers
    Export Clerk
    Schenkers May 1981 - Dec 1982
    Responsible for: Overland Trailer Service FTL/LTL

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Management Business Development Sales Operations Key Account Management Business Planning New Business Development Strategy Forecasting Logistics Sales Process Performance Management Sales Management 3pl Leadership Customer Retention Sales Analysis Salesforce.com Logistics Management Third Party Logistics

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