Michael Leggett
Business Development Director / Co-Founder at IOTech Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Ian Taft
Michael and I worked together at IO Electronics albeit on different aspects of the business and I was always impressed by Michaels ability to sell to a high technical level within the electronics industry. A pleasure to work with, and always smiling his way through any difficulties that needed to be resolved and a very competent industry professional.
Dillan K.
Michael has a professional and positive approach to business. He is a very strong-minded and enthusiastic individual with heaps of confidence and great interpersonal skills. Michael is very reliable and 100% committed and is someone who can deliver what is expected and perform to a high standard. It was a pleasure to work with Michael and he would continue to be an asset to any team.
Ian Taft
Michael and I worked together at IO Electronics albeit on different aspects of the business and I was always impressed by Michaels ability to sell to a high technical level within the electronics industry. A pleasure to work with, and always smiling his way through any difficulties that needed to be resolved and a very competent industry professional.
Dillan K.
Michael has a professional and positive approach to business. He is a very strong-minded and enthusiastic individual with heaps of confidence and great interpersonal skills. Michael is very reliable and 100% committed and is someone who can deliver what is expected and perform to a high standard. It was a pleasure to work with Michael and he would continue to be an asset to any team.
Ian Taft
Michael and I worked together at IO Electronics albeit on different aspects of the business and I was always impressed by Michaels ability to sell to a high technical level within the electronics industry. A pleasure to work with, and always smiling his way through any difficulties that needed to be resolved and a very competent industry professional.
Dillan K.
Michael has a professional and positive approach to business. He is a very strong-minded and enthusiastic individual with heaps of confidence and great interpersonal skills. Michael is very reliable and 100% committed and is someone who can deliver what is expected and perform to a high standard. It was a pleasure to work with Michael and he would continue to be an asset to any team.
Ian Taft
Michael and I worked together at IO Electronics albeit on different aspects of the business and I was always impressed by Michaels ability to sell to a high technical level within the electronics industry. A pleasure to work with, and always smiling his way through any difficulties that needed to be resolved and a very competent industry professional.
Dillan K.
Michael has a professional and positive approach to business. He is a very strong-minded and enthusiastic individual with heaps of confidence and great interpersonal skills. Michael is very reliable and 100% committed and is someone who can deliver what is expected and perform to a high standard. It was a pleasure to work with Michael and he would continue to be an asset to any team.
Experience
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IOTech Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Director / Co-Founder
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Mar 2021 - Present
- The internet of Things www.the-iot.co.uk Smart solutions taking legacy product and new concepts into the wider world of cloud-connected devices. From Design and Component Selection to Manufacturing and complete Project Management, we can help you bring your idea or established product to market and be part of the next wave of IoT innovation. App creation. SaaS, Cloud-connected devices, LoRaWANN, NB-IoT - these highlight just some of our skill sets and services. - The internet of Agriculture www.the-ioa.com Taking agriculture and farming to the next tech level. As the global population grows there is increased & greater demand for produce, however, we're trying to maximise yield from the same arable land/sea. IoTech are uniquely positioned to help companies achieve their future goals. We're helping companies release the full potential of optimising their current or future solutions. Distribution Opportunities! - IoTech are seeking manufacturers of smart tech whom are either looking to widen their reach or don’t have representation here in the UK but are keen to break into the UK marketplace. Contact me for more details.
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Actisense - Active Research Limited
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United Kingdom
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Sales
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
Head of Sales looking after multiple global distribution channels inclusive of a plethora of the world's largest and most prestigious OEMs within both Marine and Agriculture Head of Sales looking after multiple global distribution channels inclusive of a plethora of the world's largest and most prestigious OEMs within both Marine and Agriculture
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Gill Sensors & Controls
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United Kingdom
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Business Development Manager (EMEA & APAC)
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May 2017 - Jan 2019
Managing all accounts both existing and new for the UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East, Africa & APAC. Highly technical position selling world-class sensors into Marine, Defence, Aerospace, Military, Automotive, Off-Road/Shore markets Managing all accounts both existing and new for the UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East, Africa & APAC. Highly technical position selling world-class sensors into Marine, Defence, Aerospace, Military, Automotive, Off-Road/Shore markets
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IO Electronics Ltd
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Business Development & Marketing/General Manager
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Jun 2010 - May 2017
Overall Head of both sales and marketing, from customer visits to exhibitions, all internal and external marketing material, writing industry specific and published editorials, entire company website ensuring all information is up to date, internal CRM system. Developing strategy, tactics, sales plans and profit targets whilst delivering sales by developing relationships with the electronic supply chain. Identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets which mainly involves increasing market share and maximising new business development opportunities ensuring the achievement of targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth.
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Regional Business Manager
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Apr 2007 - Jun 2010
Looking after the whole of South West England and South Wales, 4-5 customer visits per day Tues-Thurs, working from home on all administration 2 days a week. Looking at customers' electronic designs and recommending components which will enable their design to run smoothly and ensure that all EMC requirements were met should they be needed. Regular trips to Germany and Trade shows throughout the Globe Looking after the whole of South West England and South Wales, 4-5 customer visits per day Tues-Thurs, working from home on all administration 2 days a week. Looking at customers' electronic designs and recommending components which will enable their design to run smoothly and ensure that all EMC requirements were met should they be needed. Regular trips to Germany and Trade shows throughout the Globe
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Vis-Tech
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Greece
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Information Technology & Services
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Business Development & Account Manager
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Dec 2000 - Mar 2007
Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings Planning and preparing presentations whilst establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients. Overseeing the development of marketing literature. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings Planning and preparing presentations whilst establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients. Overseeing the development of marketing literature.
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Education
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Bournemouth University
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Portchester School for Boys
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