Eamonn Bicknell

22 years solid, real world experience successfully managing five diverse small to medium New Zealand, Australian and UK based businesses - Turnover NZD1.5m to NZD18.5m - Employees 12 to 180.Business profiles - manufacturing, import/wholesale/distribution, publishing and service industries and covered all stages of growth: Start up, Existing, Successful, Take Off and Maturity. Taking over the management of two failed, loss-making business then turning them around to be profitable market leaders has provided specific expertise in business survival. One business posted a loss of NZD1.8m the previous year and employed approximately 70 people. When I left five years later the company reported a profit of NZD1.3m, employed 180 people and dominated their market sectorProven capability to identify, open and develop distribution channels in the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South Pacific and some Asian markets.15 years successfully sourcing from Asia. Specifically – short listing potential manufacturers, negotiating supply agreements, product development and implementing/reviewing QC process.Comprehensive knowledge of business development covering all aspects of sales/marketing strategy, on-line media, client relationships, customer service, planning and implementation.Consistently demonstrated the ability to identify new opportunities and to develop/put into action the processes to make them a reality.Full understanding of retail, business to business and business to consumer markets.Comprehensive experience of all facets of HR including recruitment, training, performance management, retention and OH&S.Able to achieve change through positive interaction and if required leadership.