Ashley Cooper
Greater Manchester
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in commercial strategy, business development, and sales strategy, achieving significant market expansion and revenue growth. Proficient in contract management, pricing strategy, and P&L ownership, optimizing financial planning and operational execution. Experienced in negotiating strategic partnerships, managing risk and compliance, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration for cost reduction and process improvement. Expertise in supply chain optimization and leadership development, focused on driving organizational success through innovative strategies and supporting long-term business objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Commercial Director
HSS Proservice Marketplace
2025.03 - 2026.04
- Spearheaded commercial strategy, achieving 10% YoY revenue growth and expanding market share in competitive sectors.
- Managed 300million P&L, optimizing cost structures and improving profitability by 3%.
- Negotiated and closed high-value contracts worth 500million+, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Led a team of 5 Direct reports, one Director and four heads of departments, supported by a wider team of 100+ staff, fostering a culture of performance and accountability.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to define long-term growth objectives and operational priorities.
- Internal and external sales teams, focusing on revenue and profitable growth while maintaining excellent customer service levels
Operations & Supply Chain Director
HSS Proservice
2022.08 - 2025.08
- Designed and implemented supply chain strategies for a multi-vendor marketplace, reducing delivery lead times by 10%.
- Managed partnerships with 1000 vendors and logistics providers, ensuring SLA compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Introduced automated inventory and order management systems, improving accuracy by 30%.
- Negotiated strategic agreements with fulfillment partners, achieving 15% cost savings.
- Led a team of ten supply chain professionals, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Operations Director
HSS Hire
2021.04 - 2022.08
- Directed end-to-end operations, achieving 14% cost reduction through process improvements and automation.
- Oversaw £200 million budget, ensuring financial discipline and operational efficiency.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives, reducing cycle times by 10% and improving quality metrics.
- Led cross-functional teams of hundred employees, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Developed and executed strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives, driving 17% productivity gains.
Head of Operations
HSS Hire
2017.08 - 2021.04
- Owned marketplace operational strategy across 1000 vendors, 150 depot locations, and a fleet of 5000 assets
- Built vendor onboarding playbook (KYC, safety, service levels) and scorecards; improved SLA adherence from 60% → 92%.
- Optimized logistics (routing, cut-off windows, consolidation) reducing cost per delivery by 20% and operational excellence
- Implemented API integrations with vendor ERPs and telematics for live status/ETA; reduced missed collections by 15%.
- Established dispute prevention and credits governance, lowering write-offs/claims by 11% and improving customer NPS scores.
Skills
- Commercial Strategy & Business Development
- Sales Strategy & Business Development
- Contract Management & Pricing Strategy
- P&L Ownership & Financial Planning
- Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
- Market Expansion & Revenue Growth
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Partnerships & Client Relations
- Supply Chain Strategy & Optimization
- Cost Reduction & Process Improvement
- Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Operational Strategy & Execution
- Risk Management & Compliance
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References and additional work history
Available upon request
Additional Information
Awards: Lean 6 Sigma Green & Yellow Belt
Operational Management level 5
Timeline
Senior Commercial Director
HSS Proservice Marketplace
2025.03 - 2026.04
Operations & Supply Chain Director
HSS Proservice
2022.08 - 2025.08
Operations Director
HSS Hire
2021.04 - 2022.08
Head of Operations
HSS Hire
2017.08 - 2021.04