Neill Walker , Aldwick Bay, United Kingdom

Influential Business Manager with international experience and a sustained record of success. Extensive background in Hospitality, Retail and Leisure organisations, driving continuous sales growth to achieve challenging revenue targets. A pragmatic leader and outstanding team player who, through a ‘hands-on' approach, creates effective strategies to translate vision into results. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills with a passion for making a difference, together with excellent communication skills.

KEY SKILLS

• Strategy & Leadership: Focuses on developing strategies that invest in future sustainable business success. Presents sound business cases supported with strong evidence. Communicates clearly to teams, displaying purpose in achieving overall business objectives
• Sales Management & Control: Organises business resources and processes so that all are working towards common goals. Uses management information to highlight priority areas and ensure planned activities deliver anticipated benefits
• People Management: Firm believer in a participative style of engagement to encourage ideas and good decision making at all levels. Helps identify development needs and addresses through planned training supported with mentoring and coaching
• Commercial Acumen: Develops a solid strategy for sales campaigns, bringing customer awareness, account management and confidence into the mix
• Market Knowledge: Clear awareness of opportunities and drivers in the sector, managing service development and branding, conducts regular reviews of market dynamics
• Communication: Consistent, clear, inclusive and fact-based communication style. Influences internal and external stakeholders by considering other viewpoints and drivers when deciding most appropriate communication method and content