Experience

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  Rothmans

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1995

  National account manager
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  First drinks brands

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Business unit manager
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  Highland distillers

  Sept 1996 - Jul 2000

  Business sector controller

  Successfully managed the portfolios of Tesco and J.Sainsbury for HD and into the business of Maxxium UK when the Remy Cointreau was amalgamated into the business.

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  Brl hardy europe ltd

  Jun 2000 - Aug 2001

  Business unit director
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  Howard tenens

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2012

  Marketing & pr director

  Developed the marketing & PR strategy for the Group by raising the company profile as well as leveraging the environmental initiatives that put HT at the forefront of environmental developments within the logistics industry.Also ran another company within the Group - a fashion / health business - 'Hairware'- turning it around into profit and realigning pricing strategies and developing a website to drive on-line sales as well as opening concessions and negotiating contracts for distribution rights.. Show less

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  Sfc group

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Sales & marketing director

  Main Board position developing the sales & marketing functions for SFC Group; the leading provider of event and stadium public catering; experts in event logistics, consulting and concert support services.

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  Cope sales & marketing ltd

  Dec 2013 - now

  Director

  Owner of a highly successful sales and marketing agency, we are passionate about delivering excellent quality output, value for money and return on investment. We offer all aspects of the sales and marketing functions with a strong commercial edge including interim roles and non-executive director support and advice.Working with a highly experienced strategic, creative, web, digital and print teams, clients can be assured that results will be delivered to a very high standard at value for money prices, cognisant of ROI at all times.If you would like some pragmatic business advice from a successful sales & marketing professional who has operated across blue chip, small medium-sized and family businesses delivering highly effective campaigns and significant return on investment, then please do not hesitate to contact me. Show less