Stephanie Briggs
Director at La Di Da Interiors Ltd- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
When I was a Director at Peninsula, Stephanie working in one of my sales teams. The business is very rewarding and a high performance culture, to hit the levels expected the individual must show the ability to self generate, be a team player and close business often to hit targets. Stephanie was able to do this and I am very happy to recommend her.
Chris Levoi
Steph really is one of the most driven people I have ever worked with! As well as her sound creative streak, Steph is a solid business owner whilst being committed to ensuring her business meets the needs of her existing clients as well as constantly attracting new ones. If you have some amazing homewares and gifts, then Steph would do a great job in being a valued and committed stockist with her fantastic online store - LaDiDa Interiors offers a fantastic selection of products all backed up with excellent and ethical customer service! Not forgetting her interior design arm of the business - where makeovers to your home (all of it or part of it) would be in very safe hands if you are in Scotland! I loved working with and for Steph in more than business!
Ashley Rossiter
Steph is a talented interior designer and business entrepreneur and absolutely delightful to work with - always demonstrating fantastic energy and enthusiasm and always prepared to tackle any curve balls that are thrown at her with practical thinking and zest.
LinkedIn User
When I was a Director at Peninsula, Stephanie working in one of my sales teams. The business is very rewarding and a high performance culture, to hit the levels expected the individual must show the ability to self generate, be a team player and close business often to hit targets. Stephanie was able to do this and I am very happy to recommend her.
Chris Levoi
Steph really is one of the most driven people I have ever worked with! As well as her sound creative streak, Steph is a solid business owner whilst being committed to ensuring her business meets the needs of her existing clients as well as constantly attracting new ones. If you have some amazing homewares and gifts, then Steph would do a great job in being a valued and committed stockist with her fantastic online store - LaDiDa Interiors offers a fantastic selection of products all backed up with excellent and ethical customer service! Not forgetting her interior design arm of the business - where makeovers to your home (all of it or part of it) would be in very safe hands if you are in Scotland! I loved working with and for Steph in more than business!
Ashley Rossiter
Steph is a talented interior designer and business entrepreneur and absolutely delightful to work with - always demonstrating fantastic energy and enthusiasm and always prepared to tackle any curve balls that are thrown at her with practical thinking and zest.
LinkedIn User
When I was a Director at Peninsula, Stephanie working in one of my sales teams. The business is very rewarding and a high performance culture, to hit the levels expected the individual must show the ability to self generate, be a team player and close business often to hit targets. Stephanie was able to do this and I am very happy to recommend her.
Chris Levoi
Steph really is one of the most driven people I have ever worked with! As well as her sound creative streak, Steph is a solid business owner whilst being committed to ensuring her business meets the needs of her existing clients as well as constantly attracting new ones. If you have some amazing homewares and gifts, then Steph would do a great job in being a valued and committed stockist with her fantastic online store - LaDiDa Interiors offers a fantastic selection of products all backed up with excellent and ethical customer service! Not forgetting her interior design arm of the business - where makeovers to your home (all of it or part of it) would be in very safe hands if you are in Scotland! I loved working with and for Steph in more than business!
Ashley Rossiter
Steph is a talented interior designer and business entrepreneur and absolutely delightful to work with - always demonstrating fantastic energy and enthusiasm and always prepared to tackle any curve balls that are thrown at her with practical thinking and zest.
LinkedIn User
When I was a Director at Peninsula, Stephanie working in one of my sales teams. The business is very rewarding and a high performance culture, to hit the levels expected the individual must show the ability to self generate, be a team player and close business often to hit targets. Stephanie was able to do this and I am very happy to recommend her.
Chris Levoi
Steph really is one of the most driven people I have ever worked with! As well as her sound creative streak, Steph is a solid business owner whilst being committed to ensuring her business meets the needs of her existing clients as well as constantly attracting new ones. If you have some amazing homewares and gifts, then Steph would do a great job in being a valued and committed stockist with her fantastic online store - LaDiDa Interiors offers a fantastic selection of products all backed up with excellent and ethical customer service! Not forgetting her interior design arm of the business - where makeovers to your home (all of it or part of it) would be in very safe hands if you are in Scotland! I loved working with and for Steph in more than business!
Ashley Rossiter
Steph is a talented interior designer and business entrepreneur and absolutely delightful to work with - always demonstrating fantastic energy and enthusiasm and always prepared to tackle any curve balls that are thrown at her with practical thinking and zest.
Experience
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La Di Da Interiors Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Aug 2015 - Present
• Established and ran an independent shop and eCommerce store selling a unique collection of upcycled vintage furniture, interior decorations, garden ornaments and giftware • Created the overall company strategy and the business development strategy • Led, coached and trained a team of up to 6 staff, as well as overseeing external service suppliers • Managed relationships with product suppliers, including negotiating terms and conditions • Designed and managed the eCommerce website • Built a sales pipeline and coordinated forecasting and planning activities Key achievements • Grew the business from a small high street store to a full eCommerce business, increasing turnover by 400% in 5 years • Secured coverage in national media, including in Country Life magazine and Good Housekeeping magazine and also appeared on BBC television, responding to press requests with very short deadlines • Grew the company’s social media following from scratch to over 10,000 followers on Facebook and over 4,000 on Instagram • Received recognition as a finalist in the Test Valley Business Awards as Businesswoman of the Year Finalist in 2021 and was Highly Commended in the Cutting your Carbon Footprint category in 2021 • Represented the industry as Gift of the Year Judge for the Giftware Association for 3 consecutive years • Won Best Interiors Shop in Hampshire in 2017 and 2018 in the Muddy Stilettos Awards • Built a loyal customer base, due to award-winning customer service and a 5* rating on Review.io Show less
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Peninsula UK
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United Kingdom
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Human Resources Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Executive
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
• Led on B2B business development, from cold calling through to email shots, face-to-face meetings and contract negotiations • Organised seminars and delivered presentations to up to 40 delegates from local businesses, to drive solution sales • Developed trusting relationships with key SME clients and built referral partnerships Key achievements • Won multiple awards including Top Revenue Achiever and Top Employee Assistance Programme Sales • Achieved targets for client visits, calls and add-on sales Peninsula are the leading provider of employment law and health & safety services in the UK. Established since 1983, they have around 25,000 clients who have already integrated Peninsula to work as part of their HR and Health and Safety departments. Show less
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Global Herbs Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Area Sales Manager
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May 2011 - Nov 2011
• Managed a portfolio of 60 retail accounts across a large geographical area • Visited customers in person to support them with training, merchandising and product sales Key achievements • Transformed team standards by managing a project to source branded uniforms, winning buy-in from the entire team, delivering within budget and enabling recognition at trade shows • Voluntarily took on a marketing role, building brand awareness by giving out branded goods to top riders and promoting company sponsorship of local competitions • Achieved all monthly wholesale targets Show less
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Sales Manager
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May 2007 - May 2011
New business development, solution based sales with products including vehicles, drivers, fleet management and web-based compliance tool. Lead generation via networking, telemarketing, direct mail. Vertical sector analysis and targeting, project implementation. Event attendance and promotion. Technical specification and contractual negotiation. New business development, solution based sales with products including vehicles, drivers, fleet management and web-based compliance tool. Lead generation via networking, telemarketing, direct mail. Vertical sector analysis and targeting, project implementation. Event attendance and promotion. Technical specification and contractual negotiation.
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Porsche Cars North America
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Consultant
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Nov 2006 - May 2007
New vehicle prospecting, sales and order processing. Event planning, promotion and execution, telemarketing prospects, demonstration of vehicles, specification of showroom/demo vehicles. Corporate ordering process implementation and management. New vehicle prospecting, sales and order processing. Event planning, promotion and execution, telemarketing prospects, demonstration of vehicles, specification of showroom/demo vehicles. Corporate ordering process implementation and management.
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Marketing Project Manager
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May 2006 - Nov 2006
Reported directly to MD. Duties included; Formulating and implementing strategy & robust process in the marketing department. Recruitment, training and day-to-day management of the in-house telemarketing team (4 heads) including mentoring and coaching, appraisals, disciplinary procedures. CRM system review and recommendation. Planning and facilitation of promotional and team-building events. Brand management including re-brand of a smaller company that we purchased along with customer relationship comms. Management of PR consultant, various supplier relationships e.g vehicle decals, promotional goods, trade directory producers. Show less
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Telemarketing Project Manager
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Feb 2001 - May 2006
Proposed business case for new lead generation strategy, selection implementation & management of outsourced telemarketing facility (8 heads) Responsible for supplier management of 4 agencies, process implementation, script writing, industry/product training, performance/relationship management. Data controller including cleansing, TPS check, list purchases Monthly CSI and telemarketing ROI reporting to board Restructure of sales team including new processes and monthly MI Editor in Chief, designer & production controller of monthly internal 20 page newsletter (circulation 300) Photographer and photo-library manager. Internal comms of contract wins, events & seasonal promotions. Analysis & maintenance of competitor info intranet for board. Re-brand of 13 sites inc signage, paperwork, uniforms, office supplies, identification cards, customer comms including mailers, local BDM visit schedule, website development & update. Budgetary responsibility £250K Show less
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Education
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1997 - 2000
Birmingham City University
BA (Hons), Jewellery & Silversmithing -
1999 - 1999
University of the Witwatersrand
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