Jonathan Coombs

A dynamic, entrepreneurial Global Mobility expert, I have invested the past 8 years of my career to driving corporate client management, building professional networks across international platforms to carve a professional journey for my senior level Executives. I take pride in building the initial client relationships, working in partnership to ensure that I project manage the global mobility with exceptional precision. With a customer-focused career spanning 24 years, stepping into the corporate client arena was both inspiring and engaging.

I thrive on new challenges and enjoy the rewards of seeing my clients achieve their goals and business objectives. This is my passion and this is where I know I can make a difference.

SIRVA BGRS Worldwide

Full Time 6 years, 10 months

Executive Consultant

Responsible for delivering global mobility consultancy for high profile clients, I project manage the international relocation of Board Level/ Senior Executives including CEO and CFO employees, key HR Business Partners and Client visible Executives. By establishing a portfolio of supply chain partners and key stakeholders to build channels of mobility, I take the lead in facilitating end to end professional transfers, nurturing multi-level business relationships both with the Executive on assignment and the corporate client. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Maintaining high visibility with all Executives under an international mobility assignment by providing a personalised ‘concierge’ red carpet service.
• Positioned as the main point of contact for the duration of the relocation and, taking control of repatriation, or a move to a sequential country/role.
• Driving corporate client management, ensuring every client is fully briefed on industry best practices and the appropriate operational procedures .
• Implementing cost management including housing payments, expenses and ad hoc costs requested by either the Executive or the client.
• Consistently reviewing client operations to secure service excellence.
• Taking preventative measures to limit the chances of escalations and financial write off/ penalties.
• Enforcing a robust risk mitigation process to ensure the SIRVA BGRS brand is fully protected.
• Mentoring new employees.
• Training Executive Consultants.
• Delivering client-specific training to international teams.
• Building a solid network of contacts with Global Account Directors and sales teams to identify trends and implement companywide operational policies. Responsible for delivering global mobility consultancy for high profile clients, I project manage the international relocation of Board Level/ Senior Executives including CEO and CFO employees, key HR Business Partners and client visible executives. By establishing a portfolio of supply chain partners and key stakeholders to build channels of mobility, I take the lead in facilitating end to end professional transfers, nurturing multi-level business relationships both with the Executive on assignment and the corporate client. Key areas of responsibility include: • Maintaining high visibility with all Executives under an international mobility assignment by providing a personalised ‘concierge’ red carpet service. • Positioned as the main point of contact for the duration of the relocation and, taking control of repatriation, or a move to a sequential country/role. • Driving corporate client management, ensuring every client is fully briefed on industry best practices and the appropriate operational procedures . • Implementing cost management including housing payments, expenses and ad hoc costs requested by either the Executive or the client. • Consistently reviewing client operations to secure service excellence. • Taking preventative measures to limit the chances of escalations and financial write off/ penalties. • Enforcing a robust risk mitigation process to ensure the SIRVA BGRS brand is fully protected. • Mentoring new employees. • Training Executive Consultants. • Delivering client-specific training to international teams. • Building a solid network of contacts with Global Account Directors and sales teams to identify trends and implement companywide operational policies.…see more

Skills: Stakeholder Networks · Supply Chain Management · Corporate Client Management · Executive/board level relationships · Mentoring · Training · Investigative analysis · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Project Direction · Cost Control

Senior Global Assignment Consultant

Skills: Stakeholder Networks · Supply Chain Management · Corporate Client Management · Executive/board level relationships · Mentoring · Training · Investigative analysis · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Project Direction · Cost Control

1996 - 1998 A-Level Business Studies, Communication Studies and Geography