Stewart Oxley

Experience

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  Prolog

  Sept 1996 - Oct 2001

  Business Development - Associate Director

  Worked as part of the new business team that helped drive the period of expansion and growth at the Sherwood facilities in Nottingham. Developed my responsibilities from my original position as Business Development Manager through to Associate Director (Business Development) leading the department.Responsible for team and personal sales development across the remit of services including fulfilment, response, telemarketing and storage and distribution.

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  GFM

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Account Director

  Worked as an Account Director for the promotional activity undertaken by the News International Group (The Sun, News of The World, The Times, etc.) on Sun Holidays promotion, Times Eat out for a £5 and others.

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  Diss Promotional Services Ltd

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Sales Director

  Responsible for the new business and the client services teams within the business. Worked closely with the Bounty UK management team during a period which saw an MBO of the Group and a subsequent sale of the Diss business.

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  Granby Marketing Services

  Oct 2007 - May 2010

  Sales & Marketing Director

  Responsible for the generation and development of new business revenue as well as the management of the sales team and external relationships with partners in multimedia and PR.

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  Hunter Sourcing

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  Business Development Manager

  Responsible for the development of new client relationships and fresh business opportunities as part of a consultative sales process, utilising the provision of in-house design, market insight and market experience to provide on-time and on budget solutions to promotional premium and luxury packaging requirements.

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  Transworld e-Logistics Limited

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2016

  Business Development Director

  Worked for this new startup element of the successful Transworld Group of companies specialising in marketing and POS logistics, e-commerce pick and pack and complex manual fulfilment and distribution. Went from an empty warehouse on day 1 of operations to a busy environment undertaking projects for Bikes Direct, Wayfair, River Island amongst others.

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  SPHO Photography & Drone Services

  Aug 2016 - now

  Business Owner

  Having worked in a marketing and business development environment for over 20 years I took the opportunity in 2016 to become self-employed and leverage the opportunity this would present to expand my long time hobby for photography onto a more commercial setting.Now a few years along the line I am in the fortunate position of working a number of days each week in both my role in fulfilment project development and separate time undertaking both traditional and aerial photography. I am a member of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) and have achieved their 'Licentiateship' accreditation (LRPS) which is the first distinction level of the society. I have undertaken formal training on both Lightroom and Photoshop and continue learning with these modern 'darkroom' replacements all the time. In 2017 I added a DJI drone to the range of equipment I use and after developing my skills with this I have qualified as a Civil Aviation Approved (CAA) drone operator, holding the old PfCO Certification, transferring to the new CAA Operational Authorisation . This allows me to undertake commissioned aerial photographic and video work (and you can see some examples on my website). I currently operate 2 drones allowing a different options for access and weather conditions.Overall much of my regular work is based on projects for businesses and encompasses a range of clients from local businesses to educational organisations and charities as well as corporate brands. Show less

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  Sprint Logistics

  Aug 2016 - now

  Business Development - Retained Consultant

  As part of my self-employed work, I have actively worked since 2016 with my former employer Sprint Logistics (formerly Transworld) on a contracted days per month basis, working on specific business development projects within the fulfilment and logistics arena both in the UK and for international businesses looking to encompass UK/EU operations.

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  Sole Creek Marketing

  Aug 2016 - now

  Business Owner

  After 25 years in roles encompassing active day-to-day marketing and commercial development experience, I have set up my own business offering proven and practical sales, development and marketing skills direct to companies without that dedicated function and those wanting additional resources or an external viewpoint.My work focuses on three main areas:​● Marketing Planning & Communications● Sales, Business Development & Client Growth Plans​● ​Marketing Support ServicesThis approach has allowed me to maintain my involvement in this sector of business and also allows me additional capacity to develop my passion for photography into a commercial enterprise. Show less