Facades Manager - Porcelanosa South East

My role as a Specification Manager for James Hardie is mainly focused around offering smart and innovative fibre cement materials to the construction industry. The majority of my time is spent in specification with national/regional/local developers, contractors and architects to make sure James Hardie Building Products are the preferred option.With a strong understanding of the industry and our competition we can grow both market and category share. Identifying opportunities within our… Show more My role as a Specification Manager for James Hardie is mainly focused around offering smart and innovative fibre cement materials to the construction industry. The majority of my time is spent in specification with national/regional/local developers, contractors and architects to make sure James Hardie Building Products are the preferred option.With a strong understanding of the industry and our competition we can grow both market and category share. Identifying opportunities within our territory is vitally important to the continued success of the business. Show less

I previously contributed to this printing/paper consumables business' market growth and revenue through the strategic acquisition, development, management and retention of 50 multi-sector accounts. Highlights in this role included: • Increasing SV and GM 2010-13 in declining market • Acquiring and managing new and developing existing accounts• Performance leading Account Managers to exceed packaging gross margin by 45% (2013). Special Roles:• Packaging Champion:… Show more I previously contributed to this printing/paper consumables business' market growth and revenue through the strategic acquisition, development, management and retention of 50 multi-sector accounts. Highlights in this role included: • Increasing SV and GM 2010-13 in declining market • Acquiring and managing new and developing existing accounts• Performance leading Account Managers to exceed packaging gross margin by 45% (2013). Special Roles:• Packaging Champion: set and allocated performance targets between Account Managers• Member of Southern 360 Team: developed initiatives for the business, employees and clients• Environment Champion – South East Region: organised customer presentations and seminars Show less

Here I developed new and existing accounts for this award-winning independent supplier of papers, boards, packaging and adhesives. I successfully validated, opened and retained many high value accounts and contributed to maintaining profit and volume in a competitive market.

I managed the pre-launch, marketing and development of this brand new £14m sports centre, created and drove multi-channel sales and marketing strategies and recruited, trained and led the team to generate the highest pre-sales figures in the Company’s history.

In this role I drove PR, promoting and selling club memberships and fitness programmes on an individual and corporate basis whilst consistently hitting demanding personal and team sales targets.

Planned the tournament schedule for and mentored a competitor in the top-level Sunshine Golf Tour.

Led a team in the redevelopment and turnaround of an ailing site with declining membership and succeeded in meeting challenging customer satisfaction and membership retention targets. Additionally, I deputised for and took on the full responsibilities of the Club Manager, developed supplier partnerships and ensured quality of service and optimum cost efficiency.

Travelled worldwide representing England at junior and senior level for many years. Held position of England No.1 from the age of 12 to 18. Was employed as a Club Professional, local ambassador and coach to the junior team members of Uppsala Badminton Club in Sweden for two years.