International Business Development Manager
Hydrogel Healthcare Ltd
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :16 years, 9 أشهر
Responsible for researching and producing market intelligence reports that are consistent with Hydrogel Healthcare’s strategy within the adhesive hydrogels market.
Attending/researching trade shows to develop business and giving presentations to potential clients.
Other duties include diary management, processing invoices, organising travel arrangements and researching medical conference/exhibitions within Europe/USA/Middle East.
Employed at the charity head office and was working on its special school project.
Responsible for marketing activities (including managing social media such as Facebook), creating partnerships with NGO’s and fundraising. Arranged quarterly events for students, donors, trustees and other delegates to raise awareness.
Learnt how to work in a different cultural environment and also improved my relationship building skills.
Worked in a team of 3 on the Birmingham Smoke Free Cessation Programme through the ‘Call to Quit’ in-house database.
Made outgoing calls of 100 per day (communication skills), talking, listening, advising and informing clients on resources available for their need to stop smoking.
Further enhancing my communication, advisory, customer service and team working skills.
Worked for an academic recruitment company promoting services available (product marketing). Assigned in a team of 4 with the objective of providing student support to international students in the UK.
Organised and arranged training courses (BTEC, NVQ) for students and national networking events (event management); administering a budget of £30K (budget management).
Managed transport and accommodation for students upon their arrival into the United Kingdom.
Supported the recruitment operation with administrative duties such as processing application forms, management of in-house database and general correspondence.
Employed at a regional travel agency specialising in luxury and business travel; responsible for developing the Fly Blue brand (brand management) through C2C and B2B marketing.
Expanded membership by researching prospective customers and targeting relevant businesses to develop corporate memberships (loyalty partnerships) through web, phone and e-mail techniques.
Willingly undertook in-house and product training as well as managing a team of 4 fellow employees (sales assistants).
Developed a strong interest in sales and was able to achieve results under pressure, working under tight deadlines - increased revenue by £25, 000 exceeded targets by 50% in six months.