Marketing and Business Development Manager

• Nov 2021 - Present

The Flow Coaching Academy run's improvement capability training programmes designed for the NHS by the NHS. Focused on team coaching and harnessing human connection, it delivers meaningful transformation and provides skills for individual coaches that last a life-time and lead to significant growth. The Flow Coaching Academy run's improvement capability training programmes designed for the NHS by the NHS. Focused on team coaching and harnessing human connection, it delivers meaningful transformation and provides skills for individual coaches that last a life-time and lead to significant growth.

Consultant & Coach

• Jul 2020 - Present

BEAR FRUIT is a professional coaching and personal development business; working with individuals and organisations to help clients connect with who they are and their untapped potential. BEAR FRUIT is a professional coaching and personal development business; working with individuals and organisations to help clients connect with who they are and their untapped potential.

Head Of Marketing

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

FGS (formerly Installation division of Glassolutions) is one of the largest facade and glazing contractors in the UK. Partnering Main Contractors, leading Insurers, Facilities Management companies and property owners FGS (formerly Installation division of Glassolutions) is one of the largest facade and glazing contractors in the UK. Partnering Main Contractors, leading Insurers, Facilities Management companies and property owners

Head Of Marketing

• Jan 2017 - Nov 2019

A member of the senior management team leading the strategic development of the Glassolutions installation activity; working across the insurance, construction and retail sectors. A member of the senior management team leading the strategic development of the Glassolutions installation activity; working across the insurance, construction and retail sectors.

Marketing Manager

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

Marketing Director

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

A privately owned subsidiary of German based Schulz-Farben a specialist in interior and exterior architectural coatings for domestic applications. Schulz is an Own Label producer behind major DIY retail brands in the UK & Europe: Paint and colour are our passion. Reporting to the Managing Director for the territory, my role is to define the strategic approach to the development of new business in the target regions and to support the set up of UK subsidiary. In addition, support the development of new marketing processes and structures at the parent company in Germany. Show less

Interim Marketing Manager - International (BRIC) Market (Short-term contract)

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

Reporting to the Managing Director for the international territory, my role was to define a £35m product category opportunity as part of a wider market entry programme into this emerging market. • Competitor Analysis; including financial and strategic review • Range definition and channel strategy development for the product in the new market • Evaluation and definition of target consumer and cultural implications; managing in market research • Development of communications strategy for launch of category • Contribute to wider market entry strategy decisions and support operations/supply chain team • Work closely with new product development teams to develop concepts for market testing. Show less

Director of Marketing

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

Initially joined as Head of Marketing but quickly promoted to Director of Marketing. A member of the Group Operations Board reporting directly to the Managing Director and responsible for all brand, channel, product definition, communication strategy and new product development (NPD). Analysed what is an iconic brand and gave it new life through use of targeted consumer definition, evaluation of key purchase drivers and began brand repositioning utilising partnerships with Sophie Conran and John Lewis. Turnaround and Change Management Experience A period of financial crisis followed by administration and a management buyout, resulted in a significantly different role in Axminster during this period; including definition of restructured business model; all commercial strategy and O/H requirements and development of integrated financial models and scenario planning for establishment of a new co. Show less

Senior Channel & Communications Manager

• Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

Member of the core management team responsible for strategic delivery and achievement of growth of the commercial category for bathroom and shower rooms. The position reported directly to Commercial Director and the group board, second in command for the division representing £15m+• Held a significant marketing communications budget that was successfully used to enhance the delivery of brand repositioning in the UK and across Europe.• Defined and implemented UK & European communications plans through agents in 9 countries. • Delivery of 10% growth within key accounts through development of category growth plans and implementation of tactical promotions with key customers during 2010/11. • Development of five year strategic plan defining the Groups route to market strategic direction and sector focus• Re-stated brand position; evolving all marketing touchpoints and communications activity Show less

Senior Product Manager - Commercial Electronics & Digital

• Apr 2005 - Jun 2008

• Development of five year strategic plan for the newly created “Digital” category; defining product development roadmap and communication plans• Research and definition of the core target markets for electronic and digital washroom control products.• Creation of a communications programme which established the digital category and drove the evolution of Rada Brand values; by establishing Digital technology as “technology you can trust”• Project management of complex NPD projects; co-ordinating teams of advance development engineers on the next generation concepts• Management of New product introduction schedule in co-ordination with global (group) activity.• Development and implementation of international launch programme; global growth of in excess of £1m over a 18mth period from the digital category Show less

Product Manager

• 1998 - 2003

Category and product management for all workwear products, management of all aspects of the marketing mix. Completed market share analysis for the UK and Europe that drove NPD and pricing strategies to underpin forecasting sales revenues and profitability. Category and product management for all workwear products, management of all aspects of the marketing mix. Completed market share analysis for the UK and Europe that drove NPD and pricing strategies to underpin forecasting sales revenues and profitability.