Portfolio Manager (Contract role)
HSK Property Management, Bradford
September 2025 - Present
- Managing a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties, overseeing tenant relations, lease agreements, and renewals, ensuring high occupancy rates to maximise client satisfaction.
- Conducting market research and property performance analysis to identify opportunities for acquisitions and sales to support strategic portfolio growth.
Sabattical/Personal Development Year
September 2024 - September 2025
- Planned a 12-month sabbatical to travel the world, which greatly expanded my resilience, adaptability, cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills. This experience provided me with a fresh perspective and renewed outlook on client management and business development.
Business Development Manager
Campden BRI, Chipping Campden
January 2022 - August 2024
- Delivered £3.5M in annual revenue against a £2.5M target by managing a portfolio of key accounts and building long-term strategic partnerships with leading retailers, manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers across the food and beverage sector.
- Developed and executed a go-to-market strategy to drive growth in a previously untapped geographical market, generating £800K of new business and securing 10 new clients within 12 months.
- Generated leads through targeted outreach, including cold calling, networking, and industry exhibitions, creating a strong and sustainable sales pipeline.
- Delivered tailored proposals and negotiated commercial agreements to C-suite and technical stakeholders for complex laboratory testing and research services, exceeding annual sales targets by 150%
- Collaborated with scientific and technical teams to design bespoke client solutions, ensuring alignment between technical capability and customer requirements - Securing a 700K multi-service contract, resulting in cross-selling technical services into 8 new departments across the business.
Account Manager The Kerfoot Group, Northallerton
August 2018 - January 2022
- Managed a portfolio of the Top 20 UK and Export accounts across both food and cosmetic sectors, achieving a 175% increase in sales by growing gross margin from £400K to £1.1M over three years.
- Identified new business opportunities within existing client accounts through sales performance analysis and regular strategic review meetings — including the up-sell of a key account from 2 SKUs to 18 SKUs, resulting in a 400% increase in gross margin.
- Represented the company at trade shows and customer site visits, effectively promoting service capabilities and strengthening brand reputation.
Account Manager
Stephenson Group, Leeds
May 2017 - August 2018
- Managed a diverse portfolio of client accounts, driving revenue growth across the UK, European, and Asia-Pacific markets, and achieving a 100% client retention rate over a 15-month period.
- Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic sales planning.
- Served as the primary client contact, ensuring responsive communication, proactive problem resolution, and an enhanced client experience through consistent relationship management.