Experience

Zentia - UK

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Specification Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Specification Area Manager- London, Northern Home Counties & East Anglia. Working with architects, designers, fit-out specialists, acousticians & end users to create inspirational and sustainable ceiling solutions within commercial interiors. Specification Area Manager- London, Northern Home Counties & East Anglia. Working with architects, designers, fit-out specialists, acousticians & end users to create inspirational and sustainable ceiling solutions within commercial interiors.



Shaw Contract EMEA

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2022

  Account Manager for Shaw Contract. My main focus was to develop new business opportunities & build brand awareness across the N/NW London and the Northern Home Counties region. Primarily working with the A&D community, Fit-Out Contractors, Main Contractors, Flooring contractors and End Users. I was regularly involved with writing technical specifications, supplying environmental data and advising on design detail. I was proud to work for a visionary organisation who through it's understanding of design, continue to develop exciting products that help to create truly sustainable & inspiring spaces in which to work, live, learn and enjoy. Show less



Forbo Flooring Systems

• Netherlands
• Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Area Manager (Commercial)

  • May 2006 - Mar 2018

  My key roles and responsibilities included;Developing the sales of products found in our commercial product portfolio.Managing a large region which included the North, Eastand West London postcodes, up through the Northern Home Counties in toCambridge, Norfolk and Suffolk.Working primarily with architects, interiors designers and end users inthe public sector. I have also had success in developing leads to include morecommercial office, residential and hospitality project work. My role alsorequired me to work with fit out companies, flooring contractors, maincontractors and trade distributors.I was regularly involved with writing technicalspecifications, supplying environmental data and advising on details such asBREEAM and EPD's. I would also carry out CPD’s and Lunch & learnpresentations.I have also supported the UK production management andglobal marketing divisions with the develop of new products and subsequent launches to the market. This meant working with colleagues based in numerous business units across Europe andhere in the UK. Show less

• Sales Executive (Residential)

  • Apr 2002 - May 2006

  My role was to develop new opportunities/strategies in order to maximise sales of the Novilon and Cushionflor cushioned vinyl brands within the territory.I was responsible for the central region which included North London, Northern Home Counties and extended up in to the Midlands.The account base was varied & included National and Regional House builders, Flooring Contractors, Architects and Interior designers, Building Contractors, Independent Retailers, National RetailAccounts and Wholesalers.I was also responsible for managing the activities of a sales merchandiser on my area. Show less



BREWHURST HEALTH SUPPLIES LIMITED

• United Kingdom

• Account Executive Sales Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Apr 2002

  My key role was to develop sales of the groups brands throughout the independent health sector. I was responsible for approximately two hundred accounts in the South-Eastern region. I also worked closely with marketing, national accounts and the national sales manager on a number of large national retail groups. My key role was to develop sales of the groups brands throughout the independent health sector. I was responsible for approximately two hundred accounts in the South-Eastern region. I also worked closely with marketing, national accounts and the national sales manager on a number of large national retail groups.



ICI Paints

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager Cuprinol & Hammerite

  • Apr 1999 - Sep 2000

  Working closely with marketing, regional and national sales management. My role was to develop sales and brand awareness of the Cuprinol and Hammerite brands within the B&Q Warehouse account. I was responsible for all of the warehouse stores located in the Greater London and Kent region.

• Sales Executive Cuprinol & Hammerite

  • Apr 1997 - Apr 1999

  Working closely with marketing and the national key account managers, I was responsible for merchandising, developing sales and brand awareness of the Cuprinol and Hammerite brands throughout the leading national DIY retailers.I was responsible for all of the B&Q, Homebase, Great Mills, Wilkinsons and Focus stores located in the Greater London, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Hampshire region. My time with ICI was a fantastic introduction in to FMCG sales and marketing strategy. Show less



Homebase

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Supervisor

  • Jan 1996 - Apr 1997

  I was responsible for 12 members of staff; in-storetraining, stock control/ordering, sales promotions, merchandising, kitchen & bathroom sales, pricing & supplier events/meetings.

• Regional Operations

  • Aug 1995 - Jan 1996

  Following the acquisition of the Texas Homecare Group, I worked as part of the Southern Regional support team on store & system conversions.