Alison-Ann Lockhart
Maltese / British Dual Citizen (No Visa / Employment License Required)
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About
A dynamic, results-driven Director and Commercial Leader with over 23 years of cross-functional experience steering business strategy, high-impact sales operations, and multi-channel marketing campaigns. Having a foundation rooted in entrepreneurship from an early age, I possess a versatile corporate skill set spanning new business setup, high-value asset management, and global digital marketing execution. Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, scaling commercial portfolios, and securing lucrative B2B and B2C client relationships.
Highly adept at leveraging advanced digital marketing, telemarketing, and paid social media strategies to drive brand visibility and revenue growth. A strategic problem-solver looking to leverage leadership expertise to drive commercial success for a forward-thinking organization in Malta.
Experience
Commercial Business Consultant & Freelance Specialist - Freelance
(2019-03)
- Formulate and execute comprehensive business development strategies to launch, position, and scale commercial ventures.
- Lead cross-functional marketing initiatives, utilizing performance marketing, paid social media campaigns, and affiliate networks to optimize lead generation and customer acquisition.
- Advise on sales operations, direct sales frameworks, and team-building structures to drive growth and operational efficiency.
Head of Operations & Portfolio Management - JSquare Two Ltd
(2020-09 - 2022-05)
- Directed the daily commercial operations, asset utilization, and strategic growth of a high-value corporate portfolio.
- Implemented scalable management systems to streamline workflow efficiencies, compliance, and quality control.
- Spearheaded corporate acquisitions and negotiated high-level commercial contracts to maximize revenue yields.
Managing Director - CJ Hunters Ltd
(2013-03 - 2018-12)
- Founded and directed all operational, financial, and commercial facets of the business, achieving significant brand footprint growth.
- Managed extensive vendor relations, procurement, and facility maintenance pipelines while maintaining zero-tolerance compliance standards.
- Drove B2B and B2C client retention through strict adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and proactive dispute resolution.
Director of Business Planning & Setup - AEGIS ASSURE LTD
(2012-01 - 2013-12)
- Architected the corporate blueprint, business planning, and market entry strategies for a new entity setup.
- Identified, sourced, and closed new business streams, establishing early-stage capital and strategic partnership networks.
Operations Director - Kingsbury Asset Management Ltd
(2010-04 - 2013-12)
- Oversaw the commercial strategy, sales operations, and portfolio allocation for institutional and private assets.
- Collaborated closely with executive stakeholders to analyse market trends and forecast regional business expansion plans.
Commercial Branch Manager - Danielsims Group
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
- Accountable for the P&L, daily sales targets, and market share expansion of a major commercial branch.
- Coached, mentored, and managed a high-velocity sales and marketing team to consistently exceed corporate KPIs.
Senior Sales & Account Negotiator - Miles & Barr
(2003-01 - 2007-12)
- Executed direct sales campaigns, audited client accounts, and designed target-driven marketing strategies that earned numerous top-performer awards.
Marketing & Call Centre Manager - Living Design
(2000-01 - 2003-12)
- Promoted to Marketing Manager within 12 months at age 21 based on exceptional sales metrics.
- Built, trained, and managed a high-volume telesales and outbound lead generation call centre team.
- Oversaw end-to-end recruitment, performance mapping, and cold-calling training structures.
