Summary

Pointing you in the Right Direction and delivering Solutions that work, we are available for assignments in UK and overseas. Specialists in Business Development, Sales Development, Marketing and Strategic Analysis. Why not ask us to conduct a full Sales and Marketing review. Are you spending your marketing budget wisely? Are you getting the sales you should?
Vision and Mission Statements. Product launch from concept to implementation.
Unlocking the potential of the Market / customer base.

Expertise


Sales Development. Full Marketing Mix. Review of Marketing activities. Research. Report writing. Business Plan. Identifying non-core activities. Outsourcing. Sales implementation. Business Development. Collaborative ventures. Purchasing strategies. Inventory Management. Company Vision. Company Mission Statement. Cloud computing ERP /IT strategies. Product Management. Marketing Plan. Budgeting. Automotive. Engineering sector. Supply Chain analysis.





Experience

  • Lodestar Management Services Limited

    Director
    2002 - Current
    Lodestar Management Services Limited
    Full service Sales/Marketing, Business development and Strategic consultancy. We work with clients to improve their Business position. We can help you improve your sales and develop your sales team by pinpointing their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Arvin Industries INc

    European Marketing Director LVA
    1998 - 2000
    Responsible for 11 automotive brands across three major product ranges (shock absorbers, filters, exhausts).
  • Arvin Industries INc

    Business Development Manager -Aftermarket
    1990 - 1994
  • Lean Chain

    European Business Development Director
    2001 - 2002
    Start up Supply Chain company in the automotive sector. Responsible for developing the Business across Europe matching supply with demand for automotive components.
  • Timax Exhaust Systems Holding bv

    European Marketing Manager
    1994 - 1997
    Moved to Paris to put together JV group (Arvin/Sogefi) marketing activities for Ansa, Rosi, Timax and Tesh.
  • Timax UK Ltd

    Marketing Manager
    1986 - 1990

Education History

  • Business Studies

    The University of Sheffield
    1979 - 1982
    Business analysis, economics, financial planning, Labour Law, Organisational Behaviour. Subsidiary subjects Statistics, French and Psychology

Qualifications

B.A (Hons)

Clubs and Associations

Institute of Directors
Institute for Idependent Business (IIB)
Ladybridge Football Club - FA coach
Lostock Tennis Club - League player

Interests and Hobbies

Football, FA qualified coach.
Tennis - play in local league; Badminton - play socially
Music and singing - lead the local Church Music group.

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