Neil Dodds
Director at Sunfire UK Limited- Claim this Profile
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Larry Wilkins
I had the privilege of supervising Neil during his tenure at MindsInSync from 2011-14. Neil has so many terrific qualities and personal characteristics. He is meticulous in everything he does. He has great intellectual curiosity and will ask questions until he thoroughly understands a process or a product. He is honest and ethical in his dealings with customers, suppliers and co-workers. Neil always puts the company's interests before his own. He has excellent judgement, on which I came to rely. Customers recognize that Neil seeks to grow sales by doing everything he can to help them be successful, the product of which are enduring relationships that benefit the employer. He has a great work ethic and always looks for opportunities to expand the franchise. It was a pleasure to work with Neil, every day and in every way. Please contact me if I can provide additional information. Sincerely, Larry Wilkins
Heather Kattan
For the past 3 years, I have had the very fortunate opportunity to work with Neil. Neil's extensive knowledge of the retail environment in the European region and his ability to build strong relationships with retailers and distributors have had an impressive impact in a relatively short amount of time. His keen business sense, unwavering dedication and great sense of humor make him an absolute pleasure to work with. As a team member or a leader, Neil has my highest recommendation.
Larry Wilkins
I had the privilege of supervising Neil during his tenure at MindsInSync from 2011-14. Neil has so many terrific qualities and personal characteristics. He is meticulous in everything he does. He has great intellectual curiosity and will ask questions until he thoroughly understands a process or a product. He is honest and ethical in his dealings with customers, suppliers and co-workers. Neil always puts the company's interests before his own. He has excellent judgement, on which I came to rely. Customers recognize that Neil seeks to grow sales by doing everything he can to help them be successful, the product of which are enduring relationships that benefit the employer. He has a great work ethic and always looks for opportunities to expand the franchise. It was a pleasure to work with Neil, every day and in every way. Please contact me if I can provide additional information. Sincerely, Larry Wilkins
Heather Kattan
For the past 3 years, I have had the very fortunate opportunity to work with Neil. Neil's extensive knowledge of the retail environment in the European region and his ability to build strong relationships with retailers and distributors have had an impressive impact in a relatively short amount of time. His keen business sense, unwavering dedication and great sense of humor make him an absolute pleasure to work with. As a team member or a leader, Neil has my highest recommendation.
Larry Wilkins
I had the privilege of supervising Neil during his tenure at MindsInSync from 2011-14. Neil has so many terrific qualities and personal characteristics. He is meticulous in everything he does. He has great intellectual curiosity and will ask questions until he thoroughly understands a process or a product. He is honest and ethical in his dealings with customers, suppliers and co-workers. Neil always puts the company's interests before his own. He has excellent judgement, on which I came to rely. Customers recognize that Neil seeks to grow sales by doing everything he can to help them be successful, the product of which are enduring relationships that benefit the employer. He has a great work ethic and always looks for opportunities to expand the franchise. It was a pleasure to work with Neil, every day and in every way. Please contact me if I can provide additional information. Sincerely, Larry Wilkins
Heather Kattan
For the past 3 years, I have had the very fortunate opportunity to work with Neil. Neil's extensive knowledge of the retail environment in the European region and his ability to build strong relationships with retailers and distributors have had an impressive impact in a relatively short amount of time. His keen business sense, unwavering dedication and great sense of humor make him an absolute pleasure to work with. As a team member or a leader, Neil has my highest recommendation.
Larry Wilkins
I had the privilege of supervising Neil during his tenure at MindsInSync from 2011-14. Neil has so many terrific qualities and personal characteristics. He is meticulous in everything he does. He has great intellectual curiosity and will ask questions until he thoroughly understands a process or a product. He is honest and ethical in his dealings with customers, suppliers and co-workers. Neil always puts the company's interests before his own. He has excellent judgement, on which I came to rely. Customers recognize that Neil seeks to grow sales by doing everything he can to help them be successful, the product of which are enduring relationships that benefit the employer. He has a great work ethic and always looks for opportunities to expand the franchise. It was a pleasure to work with Neil, every day and in every way. Please contact me if I can provide additional information. Sincerely, Larry Wilkins
Heather Kattan
For the past 3 years, I have had the very fortunate opportunity to work with Neil. Neil's extensive knowledge of the retail environment in the European region and his ability to build strong relationships with retailers and distributors have had an impressive impact in a relatively short amount of time. His keen business sense, unwavering dedication and great sense of humor make him an absolute pleasure to work with. As a team member or a leader, Neil has my highest recommendation.
Experience
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Sunfire UK Limited
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale
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Director
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Dec 2011 - Present
Sunfire UK's aim is to help innovative companies (primarily in baby/children's industry sectors) to develop & grow their business by working with them to review their current position, identify opportunities and develop strategies to take the business forward with accelerated, sustainable, profitable growth. All aspects of the business can be looked at from product design and range development, sourcing, costs, supply chain management; through to building higher level UK sales and targeting national accounts; to researching and entering export markets. A particular focus is to connect great brands with great distributors around the world and manage successful long term relationships. Current clients are in product categories such as infant feeding/weaning & baby accessories; baby-wearing (sling & carries) and stroller accessories; change/travel bags; baby & infant nail care. Show less
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General Manager, Europe
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Apr 2011 - Nov 2014
Innovative home textiles and consumer goods company best known for the Microdry brand of memory foam bath mats, Buddy & Friends pet mats and Aerocore cool-comfort seat cushions. Innovative home textiles and consumer goods company best known for the Microdry brand of memory foam bath mats, Buddy & Friends pet mats and Aerocore cool-comfort seat cushions.
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Infantino
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager - Europe
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Jan 2007 - Feb 2011
A leading US baby toys and travel accessories company - baby carriers, play mats & gyms, infant toys, baby accessories. A leading US baby toys and travel accessories company - baby carriers, play mats & gyms, infant toys, baby accessories.
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Sales & Marketing Consultant
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Oct 2005 - Dec 2006
As a start-up business MindsInSync was developing a range of infant bath time products across safety, comfort and play under their Aquatopia brand name. As a start-up business MindsInSync was developing a range of infant bath time products across safety, comfort and play under their Aquatopia brand name.
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Sales & Marketing Director
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Oct 2004 - Sep 2005
A leading UK children's and gift stationery company with a strong portfolio of licences - Disney, Batman, etc. A leading UK children's and gift stationery company with a strong portfolio of licences - Disney, Batman, etc.
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Worlds Apart
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United States
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Musicians
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UK & International Sales Manager
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1992 - 2004
Innovative toy & children's furniture/décor company with a strong licensed character portfolio. Innovative toy & children's furniture/décor company with a strong licensed character portfolio.
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Education
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1988 - 1991
University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology
BSc (Hons), Management Sciences -
Aylesbury Grammar School
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