Martin Smith
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Andrew Matthews FInstAI
I have known Martin now for around 18 months and in this time we have built up a lot of mutual respect. Although he is still relatively new to the AI industry, he has quickly built up a sound working knowledge of both product and the industry in general. Martin, as a product manager, is totally committed to providing an excellent portfolio of architectural hardware for his company. One of the things I have been impressed with is Martin's appreciation of the importance of the current product standards and the need for him to have a 'duty of care' with the hardware he selects for his company to sell. I think he is an asset to his company and I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a business partner.
Andrew Matthews FInstAI
I have known Martin now for around 18 months and in this time we have built up a lot of mutual respect. Although he is still relatively new to the AI industry, he has quickly built up a sound working knowledge of both product and the industry in general. Martin, as a product manager, is totally committed to providing an excellent portfolio of architectural hardware for his company. One of the things I have been impressed with is Martin's appreciation of the importance of the current product standards and the need for him to have a 'duty of care' with the hardware he selects for his company to sell. I think he is an asset to his company and I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a business partner.
Andrew Matthews FInstAI
I have known Martin now for around 18 months and in this time we have built up a lot of mutual respect. Although he is still relatively new to the AI industry, he has quickly built up a sound working knowledge of both product and the industry in general. Martin, as a product manager, is totally committed to providing an excellent portfolio of architectural hardware for his company. One of the things I have been impressed with is Martin's appreciation of the importance of the current product standards and the need for him to have a 'duty of care' with the hardware he selects for his company to sell. I think he is an asset to his company and I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a business partner.
Andrew Matthews FInstAI
I have known Martin now for around 18 months and in this time we have built up a lot of mutual respect. Although he is still relatively new to the AI industry, he has quickly built up a sound working knowledge of both product and the industry in general. Martin, as a product manager, is totally committed to providing an excellent portfolio of architectural hardware for his company. One of the things I have been impressed with is Martin's appreciation of the importance of the current product standards and the need for him to have a 'duty of care' with the hardware he selects for his company to sell. I think he is an asset to his company and I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a business partner.
Credentials
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Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Level 1 & 2
Guild of Architectural IronmongersJun, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Faithfull Tools
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Jun 2017 - Present
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IronmongeryDirect
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2017
Responsible for planning and developing specific product ranges to meet the needs of our target customers. This includes managing the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision and working closely with the purchasing department and suppliers to deliver winning products. It also includes working with the customer contact centre, marketing and purchasing department to ensure revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction goals are met.
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Purchasing Manager
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Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
As purchasing manager I was responsible for all the product purchases for the company in order to satisfy the requirements of the site engineers. I also managed the warehouse team to ensure the stock was accurately booked in and that scheduled deliveries were sent to site on a just in time basis due to the nature of the client As purchasing manager I was responsible for all the product purchases for the company in order to satisfy the requirements of the site engineers. I also managed the warehouse team to ensure the stock was accurately booked in and that scheduled deliveries were sent to site on a just in time basis due to the nature of the client
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Product Manager - Lighting
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Oct 1995 - Jun 2009
I started my career as an inventory controller and I was responsible for the purchase and stock control of certain supplier products. I was also involved with sourcing new products to increase the product portfolio in line with company objectives. I negotiated cost prices and rebates. I was then promoted to the position of inventory team leader, reporting to the inventory manager and was responsible for a team of 8 inventory planners to ensure that the department KPI’s were met, resolving any departmental disputes, leading team meetings, ensuring new team members were coached and trained in order for them to confidently carry out their duties.My last position was Product Manager for the lighting departing reporting the Lighting Director. My main duties included ensuring that our branch network of 96 branches carried the correct stock to service the customers, the removal of slow and non selling lines, the introduction of new lines to appeal to the required customer base. I was also tasked with ensuring that the prices were competitive to the local market and to actively orchestrate pricing promotions
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Education
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1985 - 1990
Havering Technical College
HNC, Electrical Engineering -
1981 - 1985
Mayflower Secondary School
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