Experience

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  KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Europe Ltd

  • United Kingdom
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • European Sales Director

    • May 2017 - Present

    Duties Include:-• Managing the European Sales function and develop and implement an appropriate European sales strategy.• To lead the EU Sales Team to deliver target revenue and margin in the region. • The deputy management of KSPTE in all aspects of KSPTE business activities.• Commercial advisor to EU MD, facilitating discussion and providing counsel on a range of business issues.• Senior KSPTE leader and business ambassador• Company secretary with management responsibility for legal, ethical and legislative compliance.• Deliver and manage strategic partnerships at the highest level.

  • EU Technical Sales Manager

    • Aug 2012 - Present

    Duties include:-• Managing and supporting KSPTE’s European distributer network. • Responsibility for sales development within the EU territory in line with agreed budgets and targets, including achieving agreed levels of margin & profitability.• Managing and supporting KSPTE’s European sales team.• Responsibility for the development and implementation of KSPTE’s European strategy for growth.• Co-ordination of all EU sales / marketing / technical support requirements.• Effective management of projects with internal colleagues and end users to ensure seamless implementation of KSPTE’s products and strategies.

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  Seco Tools

  • Hucknall Nottingham

  • Strategic Business Manager – Rolls-Royce

    • Dec 2005 - Aug 2012
    • Hucknall Nottingham

    Duties included:-Managing Rolls-Royce JSF Hucknall, Annesley and Derby accounts.• Responsibility for sales development within these accounts in line with agreed budgets and targets, including achieving agreed levels of margin & profitability.• Liaising with OEM’s.• Managing our competitor’s involvement within JSF Hucknall and Annesley.• Responsibility for Seco’s adherence to Rolls-Royce quality control requirements.• Ensure continuous attention to service, delivery and client needs, thus maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

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  SHEFCUT TOOL & ENGINEERING LIMITED

  • Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

  • Technical Manager

    • Oct 1978 - Mar 1997
    • Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

    April 1995 – March 1997 Technical ManagerDec 1987 – April 1995 Design EngineerMay 1986 – Dec 1987 Production PlannerMay 1984 – May 1986 Section ManagerOct 1982 – May 1984 Machine OperativeOct 1978 – Oct 1982 Apprentice