Mark Hobson
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Maxine (Max) Green
Positive Impact has worked with Mark on a couple of projects and would certainly do so again if an opportunity arose. One worthy of note is the expertise he brought to managing a major UK optical group’s listing of a client’s contact lens. Our client, based in Japan, had no sales or marketing expertise in the UK, beyond a small manufacturing subsidiary for speciality products. Mark competently negotiated the listings, helping our client successfully launch their range across 160+ stores. He has the ability to work at every level in an organisation, coordinating projects,collaborating well and generally driving sales and achieivng optimum ROI for our clients. His extensive knowledge of other markets helped this particular client get a foot into the UK very quickly. Maxine Green, Joint MD, Positive Impact
Andrew Scanlon
I worked with Mark on a new business opportunity within the Optical sector as a supply partner. I was really impressed with Mark's ability to develop a complex multi-functional solution in a very tight timescale whilst managing a number of different stakeholders. Mark's tenacity, enthusiasm and positive approach made working with him a very positive experience indeed and I have no hesitation in recommending Mark's work.
Maxine (Max) Green
Positive Impact has worked with Mark on a couple of projects and would certainly do so again if an opportunity arose. One worthy of note is the expertise he brought to managing a major UK optical group’s listing of a client’s contact lens. Our client, based in Japan, had no sales or marketing expertise in the UK, beyond a small manufacturing subsidiary for speciality products. Mark competently negotiated the listings, helping our client successfully launch their range across 160+ stores. He has the ability to work at every level in an organisation, coordinating projects,collaborating well and generally driving sales and achieivng optimum ROI for our clients. His extensive knowledge of other markets helped this particular client get a foot into the UK very quickly. Maxine Green, Joint MD, Positive Impact
Andrew Scanlon
I worked with Mark on a new business opportunity within the Optical sector as a supply partner. I was really impressed with Mark's ability to develop a complex multi-functional solution in a very tight timescale whilst managing a number of different stakeholders. Mark's tenacity, enthusiasm and positive approach made working with him a very positive experience indeed and I have no hesitation in recommending Mark's work.
Maxine (Max) Green
Positive Impact has worked with Mark on a couple of projects and would certainly do so again if an opportunity arose. One worthy of note is the expertise he brought to managing a major UK optical group’s listing of a client’s contact lens. Our client, based in Japan, had no sales or marketing expertise in the UK, beyond a small manufacturing subsidiary for speciality products. Mark competently negotiated the listings, helping our client successfully launch their range across 160+ stores. He has the ability to work at every level in an organisation, coordinating projects,collaborating well and generally driving sales and achieivng optimum ROI for our clients. His extensive knowledge of other markets helped this particular client get a foot into the UK very quickly. Maxine Green, Joint MD, Positive Impact
Andrew Scanlon
I worked with Mark on a new business opportunity within the Optical sector as a supply partner. I was really impressed with Mark's ability to develop a complex multi-functional solution in a very tight timescale whilst managing a number of different stakeholders. Mark's tenacity, enthusiasm and positive approach made working with him a very positive experience indeed and I have no hesitation in recommending Mark's work.
Maxine (Max) Green
Positive Impact has worked with Mark on a couple of projects and would certainly do so again if an opportunity arose. One worthy of note is the expertise he brought to managing a major UK optical group’s listing of a client’s contact lens. Our client, based in Japan, had no sales or marketing expertise in the UK, beyond a small manufacturing subsidiary for speciality products. Mark competently negotiated the listings, helping our client successfully launch their range across 160+ stores. He has the ability to work at every level in an organisation, coordinating projects,collaborating well and generally driving sales and achieivng optimum ROI for our clients. His extensive knowledge of other markets helped this particular client get a foot into the UK very quickly. Maxine Green, Joint MD, Positive Impact
Andrew Scanlon
I worked with Mark on a new business opportunity within the Optical sector as a supply partner. I was really impressed with Mark's ability to develop a complex multi-functional solution in a very tight timescale whilst managing a number of different stakeholders. Mark's tenacity, enthusiasm and positive approach made working with him a very positive experience indeed and I have no hesitation in recommending Mark's work.
Experience
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Prenax
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France
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Information Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Development Manager - Legal
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Mar 2018 - Present
Since its launch in 1993, the company has grown to become the world's largest corporate subscription management partner with more than 4,000 clients globally. Prenax works with businesses to reduce costs, improve visibility and processes and to give clients more control over their subscriptions, books, memberships and market data. Since its launch in 1993, the company has grown to become the world's largest corporate subscription management partner with more than 4,000 clients globally. Prenax works with businesses to reduce costs, improve visibility and processes and to give clients more control over their subscriptions, books, memberships and market data.
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Heronfield Consulting
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Knowle, Solihull
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Business Consultant
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2017
Business development and growth strategy. Business development and growth strategy.
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Adlens
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United Kingdom
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Consultant
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Developments of markets within Europe. Developments of markets within Europe.
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CASIO UK
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United Kingdom
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Divisional Head - Timepiece
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
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Silhouette Group
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Austria
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Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
Managing the UK subsidiary for Silhouette Eyewear, steering the brand through a strategic brand repositioning and sales team restructure. Full responsibility for achieving the brand target six months ahead of schedule. This was delivered through effective and efficient management of staff, budgets, branding, marketing, internal and external training, legal responsibilities with direct reporting to the board of directors in Austria. General management of UK subsidiary for Silhouette International. Delivery of strategic brand repositioning and turnaround of Silhouette and Adidas eyewear Financial budget planning Responsible for a team of 30 with two key account managers and two sales managers Full budgetary and P&L responsibility Responsible for sales and marketing function within the UK and EIRE for Silhouette and Adidas brands Show less
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De Rigo
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Italy
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Luxury Goods & Jewelry
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300 - 400 Employee
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Managing Director (UK & ROI)
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May 2005 - Dec 2009
General management of UK subsidiary for De Rigo Vision Turnaround strategy Full P&L responsibility Key account management Financial budget planning Brand strategy, marketing and planning for POLICE and Givenchy eyewear Reported through to main board General management of UK subsidiary for De Rigo Vision Turnaround strategy Full P&L responsibility Key account management Financial budget planning Brand strategy, marketing and planning for POLICE and Givenchy eyewear Reported through to main board
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Luxottica
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Italy
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Luxury Goods & Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Eyewear Business Manager
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Aug 1994 - May 2005
Key account management of all Luxottica brands to include, Ray-Ban, Chanel, Prada, Versace and Giorgio & Emporia Armani Cradle to grave responsibility for all department store groups to include, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, House of Fraser, Harrods, Debenhams and John Lewis Financial budget planning Sales projection planning Inventory control B2B Marketing implementation and planning Key account management of all Luxottica brands to include, Ray-Ban, Chanel, Prada, Versace and Giorgio & Emporia Armani Cradle to grave responsibility for all department store groups to include, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, House of Fraser, Harrods, Debenhams and John Lewis Financial budget planning Sales projection planning Inventory control B2B Marketing implementation and planning
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L.A. Gear, Inc.
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United States
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Sales Manager
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Aug 1989 - Jul 1994
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PUMA Group
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Germany
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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National Accounts Manager
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Aug 1985 - Jul 1989
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