Experience

MacGregor Black

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Fashion Specialist

  • May 2022 - Present

  MacGregor Black are The Complete Talent Partner to the Consumer & Retail Industry. Our team of experts specialise in management & executive talent management across all major industries, including: Food | Drinks | Sports, Fashion & Outdoor | Health & Beauty | Homewares | Consumer Electronics | Hospitality | Nursery & Toys | Gifting By blending our extensive recruitment expertise with the latest in digital marketing techniques, we source & deliver high-performing individuals that not only fit your company culture, but most importantly deliver a return on your investment, both immediate & long term. As the complete talent partner, our industry teams contain specialists across all key functions, including: Technology | HR | Marketing | Procurement | Operations | Sales | Digital & Ecommerce | Finance Whether you are a candidate looking for your dream role, or a client looking to explore talent in the market, get in touch today to find out how we can help! Show less



Hollow Bones Surf

• North Shields, England, United Kingdom

• Owner

  • Jul 2020 - Present



HELL ENERGY

• Hungary
• Food & Beverages
• 400 - 500 Employee

• North East Brand Supervisor

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022



Zerographic Systems

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Account Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020



Philip Morris International

• Switzerland
• Tobacco Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Executive

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019



Elastic

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Sales Executive

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  Responsibilities include: •Actively seeking out new business opportunities to gain and expand distribution •Building relationships with key and new accounts across our demographic. These vary between large chains to smaller independent businesses. •Implementing point of sales solutions to help drive purchases and brand awareness •Supporting national tradeshows •Developing a network of contacts across the trade Responsibilities include: •Actively seeking out new business opportunities to gain and expand distribution •Building relationships with key and new accounts across our demographic. These vary between large chains to smaller independent businesses. •Implementing point of sales solutions to help drive purchases and brand awareness •Supporting national tradeshows •Developing a network of contacts across the trade



END.

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Customer Service Team Leader at END.

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2017

  • Preparing daily workloads for staff and co-ordinating the allocation of work. • Motivating the team to achieve high standards and KPI targets. • Working with department heads to drive sales forward. • Handling new client enquiries and acting as the first point of contact of the business. • Dealing with and resolving any problems which arise within the team. • Mentoring and training new staff. • Monitoring and reporting on overall employee performance. • Arranging weekly meetings with team to discuss targets and achievements. • Implementing new sales initiatives. Show less



Tynemouth Surf Co

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Surf Instructor

  • May 2009 - Sep 2012

  In this post I was responsible for organising and planning lessons for the Surf school. • Adhering to our safety regulations. • Ensuring customers’ needs and requirements were met, regarding health, age and ability. • Risk assessments were taken out daily to optimise customer wellbeing and enjoyment. • Responsible for recruiting new customers to the school. • Assisting in designing and carrying out programmes specifically targeting new demographics. • Strong sales skills in order to promote the sport to a new audience. I learned to develop good rapports with a variety of people quickly, often being the sole point of contact between the customers and the brand. Show less