Experience

Apollo Scientific Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Business Development Supervisor (Interim Head of Sales)

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Role as per previous position as Business Development Specialist with the following added responsibilities:- Day-to-day running of the sales team- Planning and delegating sponsorship events- Daily analysis of sales- Hiring and training of new sales staff

• Business Development Specialist

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2023

  Account Management- Day-to-day management of a portfolio of customer accounts, providing quotes and processing orders.- Regular communication over the life-time of large and high-value orders. Project Management- Worked on the successful application for a Government Tender, the IRLA Framework Agreement. - Contacted procurement managers to advise of Apollo’s membership and request promotion of supplier status on their systems. Follow-up phone calls or meetings arranged and conducted.- Conducted data analysis to highlight the benefits of making a stronger connection with Apollo.- Visited 20+ Chemistry departments across the UK either as an individual trader or as part of a larger exhibition to further promote Apollo.- Involved in the development of marketing materials and sponsorship of virtual events as alternative avenues to increase brand exposure.Lead Generation and Customer Development- Attended large, overseas pharmaceutical exhibitions (Chemspec, CPhI). Held both pre-arranged and “pass-by” meetings with customers globally. Conducted follow-up communications where necessary.- Arranged and attended meetings with a range of customers and suppliers during visits to European countries.- Attended regular trade shows across the UK. Developed new leads into a regular customers.Leadership- Planned and led meetings with colleagues.- Delegated work with the aim to complete projects in the most efficient and effective manner.- Checked orders and quotes of other colleagues. Made alterations and explained if necessary. - Assisted new starters with procedures and answered questions as a senior member of the team. Show less



Asda

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Warehouse Administrator

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2016

  • Seasonal from June 2012 onwards • Coordinate and unload deliveries while cross-referencing items with the relevant paperwork • Finalise invoices at the end of every shift • Carry out safety regulations in the warehouse and shop floor • Liaising with customers, colleagues and managers • Organise ambient deliveries in preparation for night colleagues • Train new colleagues after new intake • Seasonal from June 2012 onwards • Coordinate and unload deliveries while cross-referencing items with the relevant paperwork • Finalise invoices at the end of every shift • Carry out safety regulations in the warehouse and shop floor • Liaising with customers, colleagues and managers • Organise ambient deliveries in preparation for night colleagues • Train new colleagues after new intake