David Walsh
Commercial Analyst at Phorest Salon Software- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Phorest Salon Software
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Ireland
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Commercial Analyst
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Apr 2022 - Present
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland A trusted partner to the Sales and Marketing Teams. Assist in improving our processes using data to help simplify and create efficiencies Utilise the appropriate statistical analytics techniques to find opportunities to support our internal teams Using deep-dive analytical techniques, provide actionable insights into the key drivers of commercial performance Identify success metrics in how salons use different Phorest features, and support the wider business in using these insights… Show more A trusted partner to the Sales and Marketing Teams. Assist in improving our processes using data to help simplify and create efficiencies Utilise the appropriate statistical analytics techniques to find opportunities to support our internal teams Using deep-dive analytical techniques, provide actionable insights into the key drivers of commercial performance Identify success metrics in how salons use different Phorest features, and support the wider business in using these insights to grow the business Work with key stakeholders to improve forecasting & demand structure, engaging directly with Marketing & Sales teams Show less
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Portwest
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Ireland
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Apparel & Fashion
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400 - 500 Employee
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International Commercial Manager
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2022
Ireland Responsible for growth and development of International market strategy. Leading 35+ Area Sales Managers across DACH, Benelux & Nordic regions. Stakeholder Management: Liaising with internal departments to ensure market and sales teams are receiving the necessary support. Process & KPI Driven: Analysis of sales and KPI reports to inform recommendations on how the sales team can adjust to strengthen performance. Focus on continued revision of existing process. Ability to prioritise:… Show more Responsible for growth and development of International market strategy. Leading 35+ Area Sales Managers across DACH, Benelux & Nordic regions. Stakeholder Management: Liaising with internal departments to ensure market and sales teams are receiving the necessary support. Process & KPI Driven: Analysis of sales and KPI reports to inform recommendations on how the sales team can adjust to strengthen performance. Focus on continued revision of existing process. Ability to prioritise: Proven success managing multiple projects/tasks with urgency across timezones. Cross-Functional Support: Working with cross-functional teams when required (e.g. Marketing & Events, supporting sales tenders, training & development). Show less
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Mercedes-Benz Canada
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Analyst
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
Toronto, Canada Area Dealership evaluations, Internal audits, and reviews across all dealerships in the Toronto area. Generating new and reviewing current Policy and safety reviews for the group. Month-end reviews for all aspects of the business. Evaluate salesperson progression and professional development.
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Kia Ireland
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Ireland
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dealership Network Development Associate
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2018
County Dublin, Ireland Responsible for dealership network development, business management and analysis Planned and executed sales events and training, with measurable results, surpassing expectation, under budget and without any issues. Two of the most successful events Kia Motors Ireland have planned, involving eighty guests per day and countless stakeholders Reviewed Dealer performance based on all available data, generating growth models, benchmarks and conducting audits. Created a tested and used valuation… Show more Responsible for dealership network development, business management and analysis Planned and executed sales events and training, with measurable results, surpassing expectation, under budget and without any issues. Two of the most successful events Kia Motors Ireland have planned, involving eighty guests per day and countless stakeholders Reviewed Dealer performance based on all available data, generating growth models, benchmarks and conducting audits. Created a tested and used valuation system for all franchisees going forward Lead the rollout and project management of a new operating system integration for Kia Ireland as the test market for Kia Motors Europe. Collaboration with Kia Motors Europe identifying project issues and making improvement suggestions. Working with very agile methodology Conducted audits of third-party providers across the business, with detailed checks on a number of the services provided, which led to the finding of a number issues, saving the company time, lowering cost and increase the customer experience
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Business Analyst
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May 2015 - Sep 2018
Preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly financial and operating reports for the Managing Director and the heads of departments. I also prepared bespoke reports on demand which require a quick turnaround. My role required strong report writing skills including in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis. I perform analysis on large amounts of historical data. This involved cleaning data and data mining. Demonstrated excellent database management skills. Analysing… Show more Preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly financial and operating reports for the Managing Director and the heads of departments. I also prepared bespoke reports on demand which require a quick turnaround. My role required strong report writing skills including in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis. I perform analysis on large amounts of historical data. This involved cleaning data and data mining. Demonstrated excellent database management skills. Analysing historical data often involves creating the tools need to generate, and update reports. Exposed to all levels of stakeholders and developed the ability to tailor reports to specific stakeholder levels. New systems integration, in conjunction with Kia Motors Europe, the network development team has started the initial steps to introduce a new operating system across our market. With Ireland being used as one of two test market, I lead this project from for the Irish side. As the Bata tester I was in constant contact with the team in Kia Motors Europe identifying issues and making improvement suggestions.
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Audit associate
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Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
Dublin While working with BDO, I worked as part of a team helping to plan and execute audits and stock takes. I dealt with banks and clients on a daily basis. As a result I understand the importance of attention to detail, governance processes and the regulatory environment in operating a business.
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BMO U.S.
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
Harris bank is a subsidiary bank of the Bank of Montreal. I worked with the internal tax department in Harris dealing with all tax information, returns, etc. for all Harris and Bank of Montreal transactions for their entire operations in the United States. Working within regulatory time frames meant that the team was adept at working under pressure to meet these deadlines.
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Education
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UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Master of Science - MS, Management Consultancy -
University of Limerick
MSc International Management and Global Business, International Business -
University College Dublin
Bachelors of Commerce, Business and Accountancy -
Cistercian College Roscrea
Leaving cert, Business and Accounting