Joddy Murray-Bruce, Event Sales Director

Joddy Murray-Bruce

Event Sales Director

Flytime Fest

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis
Éducation
Baccalauréat, BA Joint Honor's Degree in Accounting with Marketing
Expérience
23 years, 1 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :23 years, 1 Mois

Event Sales Director à Flytime Fest
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • Je travaille ici depuis février 2017

West Africas premier indoor music festival celebrates the best in music, entertainment, and culture.

Key Achievements:
• Led revenue initiatives, surpassing annual targets by 33% on average, achieving a record £4.5M in 2022 through effective leadership and strategic planning.
• Negotiated multi-year Coca-Cola sponsorship, driving £850K recurring revenue and a 50% sponsorship increase.
• Introduced a COVID loyalty program for vendors and sponsors, boosting repeat business by 55% in 2021.
• Implemented incentive programs to motivate agents, increasing referrals and sales conversions by 20% in 1st year.
• Collaborated with marketing on teaser videos and behind-the-scenes featuring top African artists like Burna Boy, Asake, resulting in a 25% increase in social media engagement and brand visibility due to event anticipation.
• Effectively managed a remote sales team of 6, boosting productivity by 25% through coaching and mentoring.

Senior Business Development Manager à Tiger Turf (UK) Ltd
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • septembre 2017 à octobre 2023

The UK’s no.1 manufacturer and supplier of artificial grass.

Key Achievements:
• Developed a high-performing sales team through strategic recruitment, training, and continuous development.
• Doubled the size of the business from £0.7M to £1.7M (+ 142%), with a 61% improvement in gross margin.
• Boosted market share in Oman by 3%, Kuwait by 5%, Qatar by 7%, UAE by 12% and Pakistan by 22%.
• Managed a team of 10, maintaining 97% on-time project delivery for 6 years through wellness initiatives, enhancing productivity, and reducing turnover.
• Led the effort to write specifications, negotiate the contract, and project manage the installation of artificial grass at five Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Football Stadiums.

Business Development Manager à Alsayegh Media
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • mars 2017 à juillet 2017

Alsayegh Media is a fully integrated communications and marketing agency.

Key Achievements:
• Enhanced communication efficiency, leading to a 20% reduction in campaign execution time and increased client satisfaction.
• Exceeded quarterly sales goals by 25%, resulting in a 15% reduction in sales expenses.
• Secured £250K in new business within 2 months, ensuring the successful launch of a healthcare center in Sharjah.

Senior Sales Manager à DMG Events
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • novembre 2016 à février 2017

DMG Events is the leading organizer of face-to-face events, trade magazines, and information services.

Key Achievements:
• Improved lead conversion rates by 15% through the use of data analytics for targeted outreach and analysing market trends.
• Coordinated with exhibitors to create customized packages, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction.
• Oversaw a team of 3, securing 20 client partnerships in 1 month, surpassing the January target by 140%, generating a total of £360K.

Senior Sales Manager à Cumberland Packaging Ltd
  • Grande Bretagne (UK) - Southend-on-Sea
  • avril 2014 à octobre 2016

Cumberland Packaging Ltd ranks among the UKs top 5 sheet plants (packaging manufacturers) out of 400.

Key Achievements:
• Led a team of 4 to sustain the company as a top sheet plant, through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Grew market share by 20% via strategic market analysis and customer surveys, uncovering new avenues for growth.
• Increased account retention by 25%, generating £2M in annual revenue via data-driven pricing, client feedback, and enhanced complaint handling for heightened satisfaction.

Senior Sales Manager à Roydon Packaging Ltd
  • Grande Bretagne (UK) - Harlow
  • janvier 2012 à mars 2014

A family run corrugated sheet plant (packaging manufacturer) with an annual turnover of £5m.

Key Achievements:
• Led a 2-person team to deliver exceptional 25% YoY sales growth, securing £1M in new annual business.
• Reduced sales expenses by 10% below budget for over 2 years, boosting revenue and enhancing company ROI.
• Grew customer revenue by 20% with a 65% reduction on their package damages through product development and strategic upselling.

Manager Groceries, Beers & Wines Department à Sainsbury’s Supermarket
  • Grande Bretagne (UK) - Welwyn Garden City
  • septembre 2009 à décembre 2011

Sainsbury's is the second-largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom.

Key Achievements:
• Elevated store operations, and guided a team of 16, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction in mystery shopping.
• Optimized staffing, cutting labor costs by 15%, for a positive impact on budget and store performance.
• Achieved £813K in weekly sales, 16% above target, with 99.2% stock availability through targeted merchandising, real-time inventory tracking and promotions.

Category Sales Manager à Nike
  • Grande Bretagne (UK) - Cité de Londres
  • mai 2007 à août 2009

A global leader in diverse sports products, covering footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories.

Key Achievements:
• Implemented an Employee Wellbeing Initiative, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity and improved satisfaction for 15 employees.
• Boosted customer engagement by 10% by aligning product placement with Nikes brand.
• Exceeded £1M weekly sales target by 20% through in-depth analysis of customer insight and strategic planning.

Éducation

Baccalauréat, BA Joint Honor's Degree in Accounting with Marketing
  • à University of Hertfordshire
  • juin 2011

Specialties & Skills

Negotiation
Customer Satisfaction
Data Analysis
Market Research
New Business Development
Customer Satisfaction
Sales Strategies
Market Research
Data Analysis
Project Management
LEADERSHIP
STRATEGIC PLANNING
PLANNING
SOCIAL MEDIA
BOOSTING
CUSTOMER INSIGHT
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
MARKET ANALYSIS
OPERATIONS
Sales Force
Closing
Technical Sales
Negotiation
Leadership & Management
New Business Development

Profils Sociaux

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Langues

Anglais
Langue Maternelle
Arabe
Débutant
Allemand
Débutant

Loisirs

  • Reading, fitness, nutritonist, listening to music, cooking, travelling, cinema, theatre, football
    15 Mar 2015 - Adidas Half Marathon Silverstone .../... 21 Apr 2013 - Virgin London Marathon / This was not just a personal goal, but a significant fundraising event to help raise awareness and funding for “Get Kids Going”! I wanted to provide young, less abled individuals with the opportunity to participate in sports raising £2,477 .../... Oct 2009 & 2010 - Cancer Research 10K Run