Experience

LINLEY

• United Kingdom
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development and Private Client Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  LINLEY | Luxury British Gifts & Bespoke Furniture ...www.davidlinley.com Founded by David Linley in 1985, LINLEY creates bespoke furniture, luxury gifts & accessories, and interior design that showcases the finest in British craftsmanship. Responsible for managing and nurturing a client base of highly discerning, discreet private clients as they engage with the LINLEY brand. Develop key engagement initiatives that develop brand loyalty and enhance client experience. Grow collaborative relationships with key luxury brands and figures in order to garner brand recognition and drive commercial growth. Create a series of highly niche, invite-only private experiences designed to capture the imagination and promote LINLEY. Show less



Insignia Group of Companies

• United Arab Emirates
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Operations Director

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

  UHNW Lifestyle Management and Payment Solution est. 1996. A unique portfolio of super premium payment cards and financial services, developed entirely around the requirements of the World's elite. Responsible for growing and nurturing a client base of U/HNW individuals, corporate institutions and luxury partners. Driving commercial growth through the creation of bespoke, high-end engagement programmes. Designed to deliver insightful data on top-tier client behaviours, this understanding in turn drives revenue, client loyalty and therefore long-term retention. Develop relationships with CSP's, Private banking institutions, Law Firms and Private Offices, Family Offices and Sports brands, providing tailored financial solutions. Show less



stay.com

• United Kingdom
• Software Development

• Head of Partnerships

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2018

  Generating commercial, targeted and perfectly aligned partnerships across the luxury and travel industries for Stay.com - an exciting short term rental marketplace that places emphasis on consumer experience and engagement. Responsible for business development, customer engagement and growing brand awareness globally through events and marketing. Source, engage, develop and contract hospitality partners, ensuring best possible rates and offers and maximising commercial potential. Generating commercial, targeted and perfectly aligned partnerships across the luxury and travel industries for Stay.com - an exciting short term rental marketplace that places emphasis on consumer experience and engagement. Responsible for business development, customer engagement and growing brand awareness globally through events and marketing. Source, engage, develop and contract hospitality partners, ensuring best possible rates and offers and maximising commercial potential.



Veeve

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Business Development

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2017

  Launched and grew Corporate division from scratch within this contemporary luxury travel proposition. Responsible for entire Sales and Marketing function including; go to market strategy, partnership programme creation and implementation, business development across all channels, events programme design and contract negotiation. Key Achievements: - Grew the corporate division from 2% to 28% of total business. - Implemented partnership programme with a targeted selection luxury brands across retail, hospitality and sports sectors. e.g Paul Smith, Space NK, Holland & Holland, Four Seasons, The Wisley. - Created overall strategic direction for the division and implemented roll out. - Partnered with and contracted Luxury Serviced Apartment brands globally. - Represented the brand on panel discussions at major industry events including Business Travel Show, LE Miami and Connections Luxury. Veeve is a customer focused, luxury home rental proposition. The concept is simple; stay in beautiful, centrally located London homes and enjoy perfect privacy, home from home luxury and a full compliment of hotel services; without sacrificing corporate travel requirements e.g super fast WiFi, office facilities, housekeeping and 24/7 customer service. Show less



Exclusive Collection

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for establishing, growing and developing major corporate accounts for this stunning group of properties. Created long lasting commercial relationships with global banking institutions, tech giants, law firms and media brands. Generated business through direct face-to-face selling, group pitching, event attendance FAM trips and the creation of an experiential event portfolio. Driven by a desire to understand and provide insightful solutions for clients. Portfolio includes: Pennyhill Park - Bagshot, Surrey. South Lodge - Nr. Horsham, West Sussex. Lainston House - Winchester, Hampshire. The Manor House - Castle Combe, Wiltshire.s: Show less



Eligo Recruitment

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Feb 2008 - Nov 2012

  A specialist Events and Marketing Recruitment business with a genuine passion to place the right people in the right roles. A specialist Events and Marketing Recruitment business with a genuine passion to place the right people in the right roles.



Mackenzie Jones

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

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Exclusive Collection

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Oct 2005 - Nov 2006