Junior Buyer

• Aug 2023 - Present

Business Development Executive - Procurement and Bid Consultancy

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

From full day training courses to bespoke consultancy support and monthly webinars, we can give you the skills you need to tender successfully.The training and consultancy services we can provide:Training CoursesOur online training courses offer the same benefits of classroom training but with the added comfort and convenience of doing them from home.Our trainers have over 10 years’ experience in public sector tendering and procurement, and will impart their knowledge through a range of practical exercises, group work and downloadable resources.All of our courses are CPD accredited and count towards your CPD training hours if you are part of a professional body.ConsultancyBids, tenders, proposals. Whatever you call them, winning them is crucial. We are not just a team of experts, as a company we routinely win and deliver contracts directly with public and private sector buyers, so we know what works. Whether your requirement is checking a bid before submission or reviewing your overall approach, we can help.WebinarsWe regularly run free webinars to share our industry knowledge and expertise to help you bid more successfully. Join our live webinars and ask our trainer questions on the day. Alternatively, access our free recordings and watch in your own time. Show less

Sales Executive

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

myTenders ► www.mytenders.co.uk myTenders is a portal facilitating a streamlined process of publication of procurement notices by public and private sector organisations in the UK. It enables public sector organisations to comply with the Public Contracts Regulations (and Utilities), meet OJEU publication requirements and ensures an appropriate level of advertising for lower value contracts.My daily tasks to ensure authorities receive a cost effective and fully compliant solution to their procurement needs are:► Reviewing the existing procurement process► Identifying needs and gaps within this process► Creating suitable solution proposals► Providing thorough solution demonstrations ► Final delivery and implementation of the selected solutionIn addition to myTenders, Proactis also operates the following government procurement portals:• Scottish Government portal (www.PublicContractsScotland.gov.uk)• Welsh Government portal (www.www.sell2wales.gov.uk). Furthermore, my role includes:• Recognise, build and deliver opportunities for cross-selling across the Proactis group• Be dedicated to achieving personal and departmental targets while assisting the organisation in its continued growth• Identify and assess needs of public sector clients and confidently deliver a custom made solution• Undertake regular competitor analysis to ensure products are competitively marketed• Build and maintain strong relationships over the phone and through social media channels• Identify and write competitive bids for appropriate tenders Show less

Supervisor

• Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

With over 400 stores across the UK, Wallis has proven to be an integral part of the global fashion company Arcadia, and offers exclusive as well as modern fashion aimed at women in their 30s and 40s. The in-house designers create new collections every month and are obsessive about the quality of fit and fabric. My role as a Supervisor mainly focussed on: ► Ensuring individual and group targets are met by effectively managing and motivating sales team ► Identifying and developing staff training needs ► Identifying local marketing possibilities and using them effectively ► working closely with store manager to achieve consistently high turnover Further responsibilities were: • Leading recruitment processes, including interviews, inductions and training • Effective visual merchandising • Administration and loss prevention • Maintaining high visual store standards • Dealing with customer enquiries professionally and effectively • Assisting customer in finding the best products to meet their needs • Developing the brand name and image of the company by creating displays and clear communication Show less