Experience

Wow-Inspiring Group

• Ireland
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  I moved into the role of General Manager of Wow Inspiring Group in 2022. What attracted me to this role was the people and customer led culture that existed. The role gives me the opportunity to leverage my extensive previous learnings and experience to support the Business in its aggressive growth plans. While accountable for the financial well-being of the organisation, I am also establishing KPIs and reporting procedures that provide appropriate oversight, overseeing the Sales and Marketing Departments, and driving the management of people and culture. While externally the Business is all about delivering the WOW factor to customers through their innovative product ranges, internally my focus is on creating a WOW work environment through effective management and accountability. Show less



PRL In-Market Solutions

• Ireland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager ROI

  • Jun 2016 - May 2022

  Following the sale of Contract People to PRL In-Market Solutions in 2016, I remained on staff, retaining the title of General Manager. PRL is a diversified B2B supplier of tailored, customised outsourced logistical, infield sales solutions & integrated solutions. Their In-Market Solutions division incorporates outsourced sales & merchandising services, retail audits, data-driven insights & reporting and recruitment services. As GM, my responsibilities during my tenure involved overseeing general financial obligations; managing the Senior Management Team and the Outsourced Sales & Merchandising Division; communicating, leading and promoting company strategy and values; talent acquisition; HR; and tender reviews and submissions. Focused on being the Market Place Partner of choice, we connect customer brands to consumers through a continuous brand experience. Services encompassing multi temperature Logistics & Freight, In-Market Solutions incorporating in-field sales/audit, technical service provision, financial services , and Integrated Services including data driven insights, recruitment services and bespoke print & design solutions. Show less



Contract People

• Ireland
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 1995 - May 2016

  I began my career with Contract People in 1997 as an Account Manager. A market leader in the provision of outsourced sales & merchandising services, and ultimately recruitment services through Sales Placement Ltd, my initial responsibilities within the Business included key account management and the supervision of a nationwide merchandising team. In 2005, I moved into the role of General Manager. In 2009 we set up a data & Insights company, Shelfwatch Ltd., to further enhance the range of services offered to our clients. Within this group of companies, I was responsible not only for the financial performance but also for establishing KPIs and implementing dynamic systems and processes that aligned with the Business' goals and objectives. I also created and effected a solution-based sales model and created a people-focused internal ethos buoyed by HR processes, procedures, training, and employee retention programmes. In addition, I led the organisation's marketing and business development activities. I remained in this role until the ultimate sale of Contract People in 2015 to PRL In-Market Solutions. Show less