Tim Richards Email & Phone Number

Shrewsbury, Gb

United Kingdom

Accountability for the Bulk Business spanning across UK&I.Development & ownership of the business strategy.Champion both near term tactical performance, and longer-term strategic positioning of the Liquid Bulk business.Cross-functional leadership and collaboration, throughout the UKI organisation.Product Management and Product Line Strategy development.Portfolio management/asset growth. Market dynamics analysis.

Birmingham

As a Market Manager at Air Liquide UK, I led a wide-range of business activities, from commercial viability studies (high investment opportunities), to NPL, go-to-market & sales strategies (incl product & marketing content creation). In addition, overseeing and supporting the commercial teams with complex, technical and high value engineering projects.Additionally, I spearheaded all Sales Campaigns targeting new B2B business, and exploring emergent markets, leveraging value-add /high margin opportunities. All to expand customer base, improve Brand awareness and generate both top & bottom-line growth.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire. United Kingdom

As a Business Manager in Nick Jones Wealth Planning, I provided strategic leadership in the management of business operations, sales strategies, organisational development & design, and aligned the above with business process improvements to foster organisational success. I established and managed high-performing teams, focused on recruitment, retention, and employee development, all to accelerate business development.The following are highlights of my contributions to Nick Jones Wealth Planning:☛ Achieved operational excellence by introducing a dynamic business strategy, hiring / developing skilled staff, optimising resource utilisation, instituting process improvements, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.☛ Created new revenue stream through alternative Go-To-Market strategies. ☛ Improved bottom-line results through aggressive, targeted, and integrated marketing campaigns.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire. United Kingdom

During my time as a Sales and Operations Director in G.H.Davies & Son, I integrated bottom-line factors and directed all aspects of sales and marketing operations, including strategic planning, business development, P&L management, and customer relationships to maximise top-line growth. Furthermore, I held concurrent command for overseeing marketing plans, sales forecasting, demand planning, budget administration, vendor development, and sourcing strategies while revamping business workflows and leading change management.The following are highlights of my contributions to G.H.Davies & Son:☛ Improved operational efficiency by optimising supply chain activities, improving inventory management system, hiring and developing passionate employees, and boosting cross-functional collaboration.☛ Improved top line performance by 40% through launching new revenue streams and expanding B2B Business.☛ Improved business productivity and performance by conducting root cause analysis, revamping operational workflows, suggesting industry best practices, and mitigating process waste.

In this position, I directed full-scale production activities ranging from preparing production schedules and overseeing staffing initiatives to managing plant and machinery and assuring quality standards to maximise production efficiency. I oversaw manufacturing targets, production planning, material management, equipment maintenance, and safety standards, while organising staff development programs and ensuring timely production of goods.The following are highlights of my contributions to G.H.Davies & Son:☛ Maximised operational productivity and production efficiency by streamlining production processes, enforcing manufacturing best-practices, and complying with production plan, quality standards, and safety regulations.☛ Boosted safety, quality, and operations performance through implementing Lean Principles and effectively managing order plans, quality standards, production schedules, and staff recruitment

Germany

Key Responsibilities:Achieving membership growth in line with the business targetsManaging large corporate eventsCoaching golf to a variety of clienteleSetting targets and reviewing them through kpi'sKey achievements:Increased membership at the club by ca. 200 members over 4 years.Delivered a successful corporate event for a prominant business with high levels of attendees.Instigated a youth training program, reengaging over 100 junior members.

Kassel Area, Germany

On the job qualification; worked as a Golf Coach whilst carrying out my 3 yr PGA teacher training qualification. I was one of very few entrants who passed all exams with no re-sitting requirement, and qualified in the top 15% of all applicants, whilst studying in a foreign language.

Europe

I travelled extensively playing Golf Tour events across Europe and South Africa.The experience I gained was invaluable, and although a steep learning curve- was key to shaping me as a person.

Telford, United Kingdom

I worked in new and used vehicle sales and learnt vital skills in sales, negotiation and customer management. I achieved great success, exceeding sales targets. I also hit the ground running by breaking the record for most car sales in the first 3 months of employment! I thoroughly enjoyed the position and only left the company purely because I needed to follow my lifetime passion for golf, and become a professional, travelling all around the world.

Certificate Of Higher Education Lvl 4, Open (General Engineering And Design)

Teaching Professional, 2.6 (B)

Education record

A Levels in: Business, Maths, French and General Studies