Neil Harrison: Account Manager in Perth, PKN
Neil Harrison
Account Manager
Perth | GB
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Bike
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Surf
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Work experience
Survitec Group Ltd
Account Manager | 11/2018 - Current
Responsible for key accounts in regional and international sectors including commercial marine, offshore renewable energy, oil & gas and government bodies. Customer engagement increase resulted in both turnover and margin increase of over 10% in first 12
months, gaining contractual commitment from major Key Accounts. Assigned additional account responsibility growing from £2.6m in year one to £7.9m in year two.
Faire Limited
Director | 06/2013 - 11/2018
Launched Faire Ltd as a professional sales agency, delivering performance focused sales and marketing activities to promote and support premium brands throughout the UK and Ireland. Secured exclusive agency rights within Scotland, Ireland and North
England for market leading premium brands within marine, outdoors, sports and high street market sectors. Grew annual sales of
£295,000 in 2013/14 to £849,000 in 2015/16 whilst reducing operating costs by over 35% over the same period.
TE Partnership
Partner/ Owner | 10/2003 - 05/2013
Joined to develop and improve the quality of the brand portfolio and overall performance of TE Partnership. Increased annual
turnover from £950k to £3.4m by setting out and successfully executing a strategic business plan. Employed, mentored and trained
sales staff focusing and championing specific sectors to become the most respected, sought after and knowledgeable within their field.
Secured exclusive contracts with some of the words most desired and respected brands delivering exceptional service and targeted
results.
Footwork
Sales Manger | 06/2000 - 10/2003
Recruited to develop the sales and marketing of key brands within the leisure marine, outdoors and high street fashion market sectors.
Responsible for a portfolio of 150+ accounts increasing turnover by over 20% and generating sales of £1.6m with our retail partners.
Simpson Lawrence Ltd
Market Manager | 04/1999 - 06/2000
Glasgow (04/1999 -06/2000)
Market Manager
Promoted to oversee all departments involved in the delivery of the product portfolio to a worldwide market. Successfully brought
together all departments to work to the shared company strategy. Managed the strategic acquisition and integration of an existing
manufacturing and distribution company that gave access to new and profitable business sectors.
Simpson Lawrence Ltd
Product Manager | 05/1995 - 01/1999
Working with the world's most innovative brand leaders in technical yacht hardware and marine safety. Developing the go to market
strategies that delivered year on year growth of all brands in both home and export territories.
Minerva Rigging
General Manager | 07/1993 - 05/1995
Employed to manage every aspect of a successful yacht rigging company employing a number of highly skilled staff. Headed the team
that secured the exclusive rights in Scotland for Selden, Proctor and Z-Spars masts doubling the businesses turnover and profit.
The Rig Shop
Business Coordinator | 08/1991 - 07/1993
Responsible for the business growth and customer relations within a business recognised for the quality of their work.
Professional Sailor
cadet members | 09/1988 - 08/1991
Managed, maintained, delivered and raced various world-class yachts throughout the world, taking an active role in the training and development of youth/cadet members.
Education history
Abertay University
HND
via Strathclyde University
Master of Marketing
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