Philip McGowan

Experience

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  H&R Johnson Tiles, United Kingdom

  Apr 1999 - Sept 2003

  SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

  Duties:• Firstly with the contract packages: Initially charged with appointing a distributor for the commercial portfolios i.e. Contract colours and swimming pool packages.  Working with the distributor to meet architects and designers to get the H&R packages specified. • Secondly with the H&R domestic packages Selling into tile shops nationwide. Pricing the products for a profitable margin for specific areas.  Organising and designing showroom displays and all other merchandising. • Thirdly the multiple packages Making sure all displays were up to date and up to standard in all of the shops nationwide.  Increasing sales, taking orders and organising stock rotation. Show less

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  The Wood Effects Company, Irvinstown, Co. Fermanagh

  Sept 2003 - Apr 2005

  SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

  Duties: • Sales of windows door, architraves packs and various other timber products• Pricing of plans to joinery shops throughout Ireland for timber product projects • Liaising with the marketing departments of the multiple hardware stores and securing sales contracts with said companies

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  Vogue Ceramics Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2008

  Sales Manager

  Responsible for the negotiations of new contracts with existing and new customers. Responsible for achieving company sales targets and ensuring that a profitable price structure was maintained on all the product ranges. 100% commitment to supplying the large home improvement stores in the country. My contribution to the company’s growth and development was recognised in January 2008 when I was promoted to Business Development Manager. Duties: • Devised and delivered new product launches and company promotion programmes• Highly involved in the marketing and promotional aspect of the company on a full range of Vogue products• Maintained a large portfolio of customers and gained new accounts on a monthly basis• Generated sales and exceed my set goals and budgets year on year Show less

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  Vogue Group, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

  Business Development Manager

  Responsible for analysing the market and developing a plan which would position the company to capitalise on their position as a market leader and to extend their presence in the UK and Northern Ireland market.• Preparation of Business Plans, conduct market research and maintenance profit revenue• Achievement of company sales budgets• Networking with new customers and developing existing accounts• New Product development and purchasing• Attending workshops, trade shows and seminars as a representative of the company Show less

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  House of Tiles, Nationwide

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2013

  Contractual Business development

  • Sales of all ceramics, natural stone, polished porcelains and adhesives to public and contractors• Chasing contract and pricing work from housing estates to swimming pools• Meeting architects and surveyors with reference to all specification work• Acting as problem resolution consultant for natural stone products and porcelain products. • Responsible for the pricing of new products and training of junior staff.

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  Pramerica

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  Project Manager
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  McMahons Builders Providers

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Hardwood and sheet materials sales
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  DS Supplies

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

  Area Sales Manager
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  Electroweld

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

  Business Development Manager

  Welding equipment

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  Origo

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  Business Development Manager
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  Vorova

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  Business Development Manager

  Business development and project management

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  Align Technology

  Aug 2023 - now

  Business Development Manager