Darren Challis

General Manager at FPS Air Compressors Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
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UK

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • General Manager
      • Nov 2022 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Business Development
      • May 2022 - Nov 2022

      To grow Motivair service business through growth of new customers/contracts or through developing existing customers and increasing their sales.To look at new equipment tenders and drive revenue through our independence and own branded products

    • Procurement Director
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

      My role is to direct the procurement team at Motivair. To assist with product knowledge within the supply chain and provide knowledge in the current trends of the industry. To lead in compilation of all service solutions in pricing and capabilities of the business. Assist in pricing and contract negotiation of major systems and installations. Support internal and external sales teams in commercial judgements and drive commercial thinking across the whole Motivair operation. Manage the OPUS Range and analyse the best products around the world to assist the range Show less

    • Technical Director
      • Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

      To provide my technical and sales experience into all channels of the business. To assist in the product knowledge within the supply chain and provide knowledge in the current trends of the industry. To lead in compilation of all service solutions in pricing and capabilities of the business. Assist in pricing and contract negotiation of major systems and installations. Support internal and external sales teams in commercial judgements and drive commercial thinking across the whole Motivair operation. Manage the OPUS Range and analyse the best products around the world to assist the range Show less

    • Operations Director
      • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

      My role is to direct the Supply Chain Management, Workshop Testand Assembly, and Project Department, implementing development plans for and coaching themanagement team including a Workshop Manager, Project Manager and Supply ChainManager. I also have control of the companies Health and Safety and developing the company ISO.

    • Associate Director : Operations
      • May 2017 - Feb 2018

      To manage the supply chain, health and safety and the operational running of Motivair

    • Buisness Operations Manager
      • Oct 2016 - May 2017

      Managing purchasing and logistics, and continue to develop the speciality products division in the support of commerical, operational and integration to the Motivair system and processes

    • United Kingdom
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • Sales Operations Manager - Speciality Division
      • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

      Manage the operational elements of the Specialty Division’s Sales activities and sales administration functions ensuring records are moved onto the IT databases. Control the flow of information to and from customers. Act as the primary point of contact for Sales, Customer Services, Marketing and other departments. Compile sales forecasting, analytics, marketing and other functions required within the department Manage the operational elements of the Specialty Division’s Sales activities and sales administration functions ensuring records are moved onto the IT databases. Control the flow of information to and from customers. Act as the primary point of contact for Sales, Customer Services, Marketing and other departments. Compile sales forecasting, analytics, marketing and other functions required within the department

    • United Kingdom
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Area Sales Manager (south)
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

      Manage the south region selling high pressure jet cleaning equipment to various types of industrials and companies Manage the south region selling high pressure jet cleaning equipment to various types of industrials and companies

    • United Kingdom
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • National Account Manager
      • May 2006 - Aug 2014

      Manage high profile contracts from tender stage to day to day running of the work flow. Liaise with key players at the accounts from engineers to accounts to purchasing

    • Internal Sales Manager
      • May 2012 - May 2013

      To manage the internal sales department, developing staff in the sales concept and help in key account management. Continue to drive the turnover

    • Regional Sales Manager
      • Sep 2002 - May 2006

      Look after a postcode region and sale compressed air needs to customers

Education

  • Testwood School
    1984 - 1986
  • Cowes High School
    1981 - 1984

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