Experience

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  InXpress

  • United Kingdom
  • Freight and Package Transportation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Franchisee Owner and Director

    • 2007 - Present

    • InXpress is a successful franchise offering reliable distribution solutions for small and medium businesses. We save customers time, effort, and money by providing unique solutions for express, economy and freight shipments (including exports/imports) delivered by world-class carriers through their door-to-door global networks. • We have an experienced and friendly customer service team providing excellent personal service and added-value to make it easy to do business with us.. • InXpress is an accomplished franchise that operates worldwide in 14 countries and plans to operate in 50 countries within 5 years. We work with leading international distribution companies and we have a global partnership with DHL. We are a highly motivated team of professionals and would like to share our enthusiasm with you. • The success and greatness of the InXpress model is driven by the success of each individual Franchisee.

  • Franchise Sales Director

    • May 2005 - May 2007

    • My task was to sell new franchise areas in the UK to prospective franchisees for the InXpress Franchisor.• I Introduced a successful sales and marketing strategy to raise the company profile, generate leads and attract high calibre applicants.

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  LYNX Express UK

  • General Manager

    • May 2003 - May 2005

    • Responsible for managing the UK international mail business marketing, sales, operations, customer service, supplier relations and P&L accountability.

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  Mailbrokers International

  • Marketing Consultant

    • Apr 1995 - Jun 2002

    • Developed a client portfolio of blue-chip companies in the UK and USA selling international mail, parcel, express, freight and fulfilment services.• Assigned to Euromail USA Inc in New York for six months to manage a new start up business.• Created a franchise concept for international mail and parcels, express and logistics and set up pilot operations in London and New York.

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  MSAS Cargo International

  • Sales & Marketing Director

    • Jun 1992 - Jul 1994

    • Recruited to re-focus the national and international sales team and install professional marketing practices.• Conducted an audit and won board approval for a 3-year plan• Redirected the international sales team and actively supported the consignee sales programme overseas.

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  DHL

  • Sales & Marketing Director

    • Apr 1986 - Jun 1991

    • Responsible for achieving the national sales targets and managing over 120 people in the sales and marketing team.• Developed a pricing strategy to improve profitability and penetrate the emerging parcels market.• Entered the international mail market with the launch of Worldmail.• I led a European Task Force in conjunction with the management consultancy Bain & Co to develop a pan European sales strategy – restructured the sales force to implement the new strategy.• I achieved a 20% increase in customer awareness to 90% by directing Saatchi & Saatchi TV/radio/press campaigns.

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  Trusthouse Forte

  • Divisional Sales and Marketing Director

    • Jun 1982 - Aug 1985

    • Promoted to increase the profitability of Welcome Break motorway service stations and develop fast food strategies to improve the catering facilities.• I was appointed the marketing manager for developing and repositioning over 50 leisure hotels.

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  Reckitt & Colman PLC

  • Product Manager

    • May 1972 - Jul 1982

    • Held various positions over 10 years including: Product Manager, Field Sales Manager & Sales Representative.