Experience

Deta Electrical

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Product Development Engineer

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Assisting senior product development engineers throughout all processes required in bringing products to market.Responsibilities range from technical assessment of product samples, creation of technical literature, ensurance of relevant UK compliance and packaging verification/design.Experience of direct supplier communication, predominately in the far East (China) to ensure any design improvements are followed through to provide the highest quality product, whilst simultaneously liaising with relevant business stakeholders (buying, commercial and marketing teams) managing expectations of product launch. In addition to the development of new products, innovation of existing items in the Deta offer is also encompassed within the product development remit. Show less

• Commercial Assistant

  • Feb 2019 - Nov 2021

  Assisting the commercial manager in delivery of the Deta commercial offer into the wholesale channel, ensuring maximum profitability can be achieved. Work collaboratively with all departments in the company to best support overall performance.Category management responsibilities. Work closely with internal & external sales team to identify & validate opportunities for continuous improvement in sales performance. Collate market intel to provide rationale for direction of the product category to support this (new range additions, marketing strategy, de-listing product based on performance).Co-ordination of new product launches, from inception of the product idea, through to introduction to the market. Closely work with the product development team & marketing/sales team throughout the process reviewing marketing campaigns and associated collateral before final sign off.Undertaking of periodic pricing reviews, interpreting real time cost changes in the electrical industry (materials/freight/Duty) to accurately assess and create pricing structure for UK, Irish & Export markets.Regular range reporting (Excel) to analyse sales performance & generate conclusions to be discussed with relevant stakeholders. This will range from new product success in the market to ensuring appropriate exit strategy for products due to be superseded. Subsequent arranging & co-ordinating of meetings with senior management positions. Show less



Aldahra Toshka

• QC/Product Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  Fully implemented Quality control procedure/product management department from initial start up. Created testing structure for use of on site lab department, prior to sale of product. Liaised with sales team to negotiate export trade deals on the back of information gained. In turn created full traceability process so all product could be traced back from shipping container, to the date/location of origin. This would then be recorded alongside lab results provided. Naturally this involved working with on site logistics team. Experience working with all levels within multinational corporation, negotiating procurement of new equipment, as well as maintaining relationships with sister projects (Predominately Aldahra Fagavi). This relationship enabled external testing, to further validate on site results. Show less



The Sword Inn Hand

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Restaurant Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2017

  Managed the day to day running of the restaurant. Background tasks included but not limited to; ordering new stock, as well as managing current stock on site, recording end of day takings on a daily basis, contacting suppliers/technicians to resolve issues and discuss potential new business for future. Evidence of team leading with younger staff, in order to provide best service possible. Also had involvement in one to one meetings with customers to discuss bespoke events, involving catering , layout and pricing of the service offered. Show less