Experience

Peli Products UK

• United Kingdom
• Packaging & Containers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Director

  • Aug 2020 - Present

• Sales Manager, United Kingdom

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2020

• Product Manager, RALS

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for Internal & External Sales Technical Support, including cost-benefit analysis, environmental impact and product improvement. Management of Key Clients, including users of Peli Remote Area Lighting Systems; Peli Protector and Peli Storm Cases; Peli Professional Torches; and bespoke customisation of Cases.



Marexim Lighting & Electrical Technologies

• International Business Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2008

  I relocated to New Zealand to take up this position, where my main responsibilities were helping to rationalise the Supply Chain (Europe, USA & Asia), and assist with expansion plans in to new markets. My experience in Product Development, Sourcing and Supplier Management helped ensure that profitability was increased for existing product lines, and that new and innovative products were added to the high quality range, synonymous with the Marexim brand. During a period of radicalisation within the Lighting industry, I helped Marexim secure business in new markets, including the USA and Australia, with the release of key, high-end LED lamps and luminaires.



Ritelite Systems Ltd

• Business Development Manager- Lighting Division

  • Jan 2002 - Aug 2005

  Responsible for growth of both Domestic and International client base; increasing business profit and revenue; product sourcing; supplier negotiation; product testing; and formulating market plans. I helped introduce burgeoning, innovative new LED lighting products to the UK market via the customer distribution network. Developed close working relationships with key clients, and formulated innovative methods to ensure high rates of customer retention in a time of huge change and uncertainty within the industry. Contributed significantly to the revenue of the department doubling in just over 3 years.



Lloyds Bank

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Account Manager

  • Oct 1998 - May 2001