Bid Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Marketing and Bids Manager

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2022

Kent Gurkha Company is the original and oldest Gurkha cleaning company. Founded in 2006, KG has built a reputation for excellence by bringing the world-famous Gurkha values of hard work, reliability and adaptability to the realm of cleaning services. Working with businesses, schools and public bodies throughout Kent, KG help sites to look their best and present the best possible face for any organisation. My role with the company was to communicate with current and potential customers in order to help develop the Kent Gurkha story. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ✦ Bid writing for numerous public and private sector tenders, demonstrating both capabilities and commitment - successful bids for local authorities (including Maidstone Borough Council, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Dover District Council), plus numerous schools and Academy Trusts ✦ Development of a new, content-led company website to showcase KG's unique story and skills ✦ Management of multiple marketing campaigns, including direct marketing and content creation to deliver new business leads ✦ Introducing new management support systems, such as CRM and online helpdesk, to support customers and improve service to them

Business Manager

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2016

Developing marketing and corporate growth strategies, including development of the company's different brands. Specific projects include inbound marketing development (SEO, content marketing and development of social media use), plus traditional marketing activities to grow our client base and develop our business further. In addition the development of internal systems to service our clients, including ITIL aligned IT service operations. Additional skills include business analysis and management of IT projects.

Business Development Manager

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2016

Running marketing campaigns to schools for the supply and fitting of our made-to-measure blinds and curtains. These have included development and management of the company's website, including SEO for our main products, social media management and direct mail campaigns. All are recorded and maintained on our in-house CRM system. Running marketing campaigns to schools for the supply and fitting of our made-to-measure blinds and curtains. These have included development and management of the company's website, including SEO for our main products, social media management and direct mail campaigns. All are recorded and maintained on our in-house CRM system.

Marketing Consultant

• Mar 2010 - Oct 2016

Freelance marketing Consultant in Kent under the Market Warfare banner, specialising in strategic marketing planning, digital marketing (including SEO, SEM, social media marketing) and guerilla marketing for small and medium-sized businesses. Builder of websites that sell and rank well in Google. Freelance marketing Consultant in Kent under the Market Warfare banner, specialising in strategic marketing planning, digital marketing (including SEO, SEM, social media marketing) and guerilla marketing for small and medium-sized businesses. Builder of websites that sell and rank well in Google.

Managing Director

• Apr 2004 - Apr 2010

Contracts Manager | Business Development Manager | Quality Manager

• 1994 - 2003

Junior Product Manager

• Jul 1991 - Aug 1992

Worked within the Portex marketing department with responsibility for veterinary and special products Worked within the Portex marketing department with responsibility for veterinary and special products