Work & Experience
Micropix Ltd
Sales & Marketing Executive
For 2 1/2 years I was the new business hunter for Micropix Ltd digital cameras and microscope supplier, primarily to NHS pathology departments UK-wide but also to higher education establishments and veterinarians, updating the existing database of contacts and then more than doubling it with key, go-to, decision makers, lab managers and consultants. I created a marketing calendar from scratch, sent out regular e-shots through the CRM platform (HubSpot), chased any interest to conclusion. Micropix also sell bespoke image capture software modules; I was also required to offer support and remote training to consultants and lab personnel for this.
Danfast plumbing & electrical wholesaler Ltd
Area Manager
Delivered year-on-year territory growth for Danfast Ltd (wholesale plumbing & electrical supplier 2016- 19) via stock audits/replenishment to consignment customers, regularly selling-in additional products. Adding new customers to the region through best-price negotiations, trade research, fresh approaches and WoM. Area turnover ~£2.7M.
Garlands country sports wholesale Ltd
Area Manager
I delivered improved account management via regular in- person appointments, re-established dormant accounts & continued to grow the territory with new accounts in hunting, fishing & country clothing on the high street as well as for the on-line sector. Handled +350 accounts across ~30 counties. Area turnover ~£750k.
Loewe tv & audio
Area / Key Account Manager
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Self-employed
Photographic Sales Agent
Area / Key Account Manager
Leica Camera (UK) Ltd
Area / Key Account Manager
I grew the UK’s (then) second largest photographic retailer into a key account, increasing their buying by 65%. Also had territory responsibilities to open new accounts, maintain and nurture independent retailers selling photographic, ‘sports’ (observation) optics and projection equipment across the south of England and S. Wales. Area turnover ~£1.8M.
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