James Hill
Sales Office Administrator (Export) at Marshall Amplification- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certificate of Achievement in AP* Human Geography
The University of Texas at AustinAug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Marshall Amplification
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Office Administrator (Export)
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May 2018 - Present
One of the leading music amplification companies within the world with products distributed and sold in over 135 countries. I was recruited by Marshall Amplification PLC to assist within the revamp of the export sales division. This led to developing & maintaining global accounts and oversee all shipments around the world from five factories.- Developed and maintained 70 + worldwide accounts including the coordination of shipments totalling tens of millions.- Proposed and worked with numerous stakeholders to enter Marshall’s brands into 10 new countries / territories.- Led sales development to maximise country’s Marshall penetration in global economies.- Analysed and redeveloped the company’s internal export administration procedures and resources leading to increased service quality and efficiency (including Brexit changes).- Redeveloped & strategised Marshall’s new “lifestyle” product to increase UK & European market entry.- Produced in-depth filtered country sales reports covering per brand, per product, and per region.- In-house expert of global markets and economies.- Represented Marshall Amplification at European Music trade exhibitions (London Guitar Show 2018, BBC Music Introducing LIVE 18 and 19, The Guitar Show 2019, My Classic Guitar Show MK 2019).- Liaising with shipping & courier agents to improve shipping rates across a number of territories.- Working with overseas representatives / factories to maintain relations, production schedules, and shipping advice.- Generating and finalising Exporting Invoices.
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Travel and Tourism Specialist
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Jan 2020 - Present
JASH Travel was formed as a freelance online travel brand to influence travel and tourism within Europe. Set up only on social media, JASH Travel concentrates on providing an extensive range of knowledgeable information to adventurers across the world while providing destination consultancy, visual influencing, and supporting photographers & tourism organisations.Instagram: @JashEurope @JashAmericaFeatured in:Secret London - “Here Are The Top 10 Cities To Be A Student In The UK”Winter is Coming - “Dreamcasting The World of The Wheel Of Time” - San GimignanoVisit Gibraltar - (Twitter) - Instagram Link to Westside, Gibraltar travel guideMaltaigozo.pl - "Top 5 Must See Valletta"
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Regatta Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale
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500 - 600 Employee
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Keyholder / Dare 2B specialist
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
Under the Regatta Ltd umbrella, Dare 2B is a premier fitness and skiing clothing outlet with two retail outlets across the United Kingdom. I was immediately provided the opportunity to increase the sales revenue of the retail tore with a number of service proposals supported by management.- Keyholder / store manager responsibilities including competitor analysis, stock negotiation, and creation of marketing materials.- Designated instore “Dare 2B” expert building and tripling the store’s customer loyalty base.- Successfully proposed and piloted Dare2B’s first personalised appointment booking service.- Building rapport quickly with customers to providing informed knowledge on fabric technologies, skiing destinations, and products designed on self-created questions.- Increased store sales through customer service and relationships with neighbouring businesses (Word-of-mouth & free marketing). Regularly achieving weekly sales target by at least 125%.- Fulfilling vacancies - CV Screening, shortlisting, conducting job interviews.- Working closely with regional management to introduce improved store operations in the Milton Keynes Dare2B store and South East / London Regatta stores.- Ranked in the Top 5 employees within Regatta's educational programmes.
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Sales Director
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
Recruitment resourcing company located in Northampton providing recruitment services and career progression consultancy for Northamptonshire businesses. We catered our services to fulfil temporary & full-time positions across a range of blue chip clients within the county. Recruitment resourcing company located in Northampton providing recruitment services and career progression consultancy for Northamptonshire businesses. We catered our services to fulfil temporary & full-time positions across a range of blue chip clients within the county.
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Bletchley Park Trust
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visitor Services Assistant
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
Bletchley Park Trust is a registered charity, heritage attraction and independent museum. Attracting visitors from across the world, I was employed as a member of the Visitors Services team.- Providing sales support and customer hospitality to worldwide customers ranging from 300 to 2800 on a daily basis.- Increased souvenir spend-per-head profit margin and repeatedly increased highest one-day gift aid contribution record on several occasions (Final = 89%).- Leading member within the coach groups arrival operations team - Conducting inductions and maintaining visitor care to international coach groups.- Providing personalised guided tours to individuals through the “Block C” building. - Providing staff training to temporary staff members.- Designated shift lead-person.
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Marshall Amplification
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Coordinator / Receptionist
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
While contracted with Marshall Amplification PLC, i accepted the opportunity to have two working roles (Social Media Coordinator for Eden Amplification) & (Receptionist for Marshall Amplification PLC)Social Media Coordinator:- Coordinated the revival of a stagnate social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.- Liaised with Eden Amplification’s USA team to create content and strategic plans.- Formed monthly social media marketing plans for the UK and USA divisions to closely follow while marketing across our social media platforms (Content, benchmarking, and trends).Receptionist:- Delivered front of house service to worldwide clientele through offline and online communication.- Handled the logistics of merchandise and small amplification parts serving 150 + countries / 6 continents.
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Education
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2015 - 2016
The University of Northampton
Master’s Degree, International Tourism Development -
2012 - 2015
The University of Northampton
BA Hons International Tourism Management, 1.1 (First Class) -
2009 - 2012
MK South Sixth Form
BTEC Level 3, Travel and Tourism / Business Studies
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