Peter Upcott

Experience

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  Protector Technologies

  Apr 1994 - Sept 2001

  Management of Head, Hearing Eye and Face Protection for Protector Technologies for Europe, Middle East & Africa. Providing sales support, technical product support and new product development Sales manager for Head, Hearing, Eye, Face, Respiratory Protection for Protector Technologies, UK. Developed UK distribution and managed a team of 6 sales executives. 250% sales growth.

  • Product Manager

    Jan 1998 - Sept 2001

  • Sales Manager

    Apr 1994 - Jan 1998
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  Tyco International

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2007

  Managing of a team of 17 people responsible for Product Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Training and After Sales Product Servicing for Europe, Middle East and Africa for Scott Health & Safety, a division of Tyco International Training and certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, working in manufacturing, customer services, warehousing and distribution and financial areas of the business to improve processes and provide solutions to key business issues. Management of Head, Hearing Eye and Face Protection for Scott Health & Safety for Europe, Middle East & Africa. Providing sales support, technical product support and new product development

  • Marketing Manager Scott Health & Safety

    Dec 2004 - Jun 2007

  • Six Sigma Black Belt

    May 2003 - Dec 2004

  • Product Manager, Scott Health & Safety

    Sept 2001 - May 2003
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  The Linde Group

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2012

  Global Category Manager Safety

  Responsibilities include supporting 9 Regional Business Units globally to develop and grow their safety products businesses, developing and leading new product specific business development projects and setting the global strategy for the safety products business in The Linde Group

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  BSIF Enterprises

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2013

  Director

  Assisting with the strategic development of the BSIF in the UK, including the development of revenue streams and marketing

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  Safety Certification Limited

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2013

  Director

  Assisting with the strategic direction and focus of the BSIF in the UK.

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  PAFtec

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Director - Business Development Europe

  Building an Australian based business in Europe for a new technology PPE product. Responsible for sales, marketing and distribution development.

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  Swift Industrial Supplies Ltd

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Sales Manager

  Responsible for sales growth and business development across the UK for a PPE and work wear distribution business. 9 direct reports.

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  PPE specialist - Europe

  May 2015 - now

  Owner / Director

  Expert advice, consultancy and business development in European marketsConsultancy, business development and product solution business. Providing knowledge, expertise and experience in European markets for Personal Protective Equipment manufacturers, distributors and users.European Sales Development - we can help you to launch/expand into different European marketsProject work/consultancy - we can provide fixed-term expertise and resource for product development, business development and business strategyExpert PPE product advice - we can help you to find the right product solution for your workplace or customerProduct Innovation & Customer Solutions - advice on what's new in PPE Show less

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  Europa Safety Products

  Dec 2015 - Aug 2018

  Sales Consultant

  Supporting customers in the South of England for the Respair range of respiratory protection and associated products