James François

James françois

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Key Account Manager - Redefine Meat I FMCG Specialist I Purpose Driven Brands

  • Education

    • Bath spa university

      2005 - 2009
      Ba/bsc honours business & management and history

      Activities and Societies: Football team, Athletics Team

  • Experience

    • Coca-cola enterprises

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
      Brand ambassador

      from 2006 to 2009 I looked after the entire South West of England and South Wales for the sales of Relentless energy drink. I also helped run sporting or music events in the region. From 2009 to 2010 I moved region to look after North London. In addition Monster energy drink was added to the portfolio.

    • Nokia

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Nokia connector

      At Nokia I organised events in Bath, Bristol and Hertfordshire to raise awareness of Nokia's new phones and software. After a few months in this role i was made Team Leader for Hertfordshire. The events ranged from Flash mobs to club nights to community. I also supported Nokia's bigger corporate events whilst employed. Windsor Triathlon and Beach Break Live festival were the biggest.

    • E&j gallo winery

      May 2011 - Jun 2013
      Event management & market specialist

      I take award winning Californian Barefoot Wine direct to consumers by sponsoring charity, community, university and LGBT events in the UK, Europe and occasionally USA.My role comprises of Sales, Events Management, PR and Marketing.

    • Kantar worldpanel

      Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
      Business development

      Consumer Insight and Market Research Function/Output: Business DevelopmentAmbient Category Analyst: Working with Ambient Food and Drink Manufacturers to improve their relationship with retailers and consumers

    • Matthew algie

      Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
      Sales manager

      Sales Manager - Independents with support for Key and National AccountsAccount Management & New Business for London North, East and SouthSpecialtiesEthical Coffee Sourcing & Roasting, Coffee Machine Rental, Barista Training, Tea, Hot Chocolate & Blended Drinks, Snacks, Coffee bar EquipmentMy clients and prospects comprise of Coffee Shops, Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Leisure Centres, and Education

    • Adnams

      Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
      Business development manager

      Account Management and New Business for Adnams portfolio of Award winning products including Beer, Spirits and Wine. I bring 9 years experience in the FMCG market along with expertise in Beer, Spirits and Wine to outlets that offer alcoholic beverages to customers all over London. Offering solutions from product range, pricing, events and market information. Area covered comprises of North, East, West and Central London. Accounts I manage vary from Pubs and bars to restaurants and universities. Typical tasks in my role include business meetings with customers, strategic planning, price negotiations, data analysis and events. My customers range from Independents to sites that are part of groups like Young's/Geronimo, Antic, Barworks and Faucet Inns to name a few. Show less

    • Edinburgh beer factory

      Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
      Sales manager
    • Advidi

      Nov 2017 - Jan 2019
      Affiliate manager
    • Bocca coffee

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
      New business account manager
    • Conscious drops

      Jul 2019 - now
      Founder
    • Route to africa

      Jun 2021 - May 2022
      Global partnerships director - beer
    • Redefine meat

      Nov 2022 - now
      Key account manager be-nl
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Barista skills

      Specialty coffee association europe
      Jan 2016
    • Wset level 2 wine and spirits

      Wine & spirit education trust (wset)
      Sept 2012
    • Ethical negotiation skills

      Pareto law
      Jan 2014
    • Professional selling skills

      Pareto law
      Feb 2014
    • Fundamentals of selling

      Pareto law
      Feb 2014
    • Advanced beer certification

      The beer and cider academy limited
      Feb 2016