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Emanuel Henriques

Lincoln,Lincs

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in business development and strategic sales, adept at account and relationship management, client engagement, and revenue growth. Proven track record in market analysis, negotiation skills, and cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional presentation and communication expertise, with a strong background in international business development and marketing strategies. Skilled in key account handling, technical sales knowledge, leadership, product knowledge, lead generation, tender opportunity tracking, product demonstration, brand development, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Sage software experience, video editing and design tools.

Overview

1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Busines Development Manager

Aviaire Ltd
2024.04 - Current
  • Drove revenue growth with innovative sales strategies.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
  • Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
  • Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered client relationships, leading to increased brand loyalty.
  • Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.
  • Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
  • Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.

Business development manager

Primetake Ltd
2006.09 - 2024.03
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Built and strengthened trusted relationships with high-ranking military officials and government procurement officers globally, enhancing collaboration and support.
  • Pipeline Management: Identified and pursued business opportunities within international government, defence, and law enforcement agencies, contributing to strategic growth.
  • Tender Management: Oversee and lead complex procurement, RFI (Request for Information), and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
  • Contract Negotiation: Negotiated commercial terms and master service agreements with procurement boards and commanding officers, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Technical Advisory: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME), explaining internal ballistics, pyrotechnic compositions, and operational benefits to highly technical military/police stakeholders.
  • Product Demonstrations: Conduct live-fire and field demonstrations of specialist ammunition and pyrotechnic effects to prospective end-users and instructors.
  • Training Delivery: Develop and deliver specialised training programmes to end-users to ensure safe handling, tactical application, and maximum product efficacy.
  • Trade Shows & Exhibitions: Manage company presence, booth operations, and product showcases at major international defence and security exhibitions (e.g., DSEI, Eurosatory).

Utilities manager

Lincolnshire Metering Services Ltd
2002.05 - 2005.09
  • Receiving daily work pack, visiting properties' addresses provided and gathering utilities information.
  • Managed relationships with contracted business customers to ensure satisfaction.
  • Coordinated pre-access arrangements for site recordings, ensuring timely preparation to certain sites to undertake site recordings.
  • Handled entry keys and access codes to sensitive areas.
  • Inspected equipment for faults or damage and addressed any findings promptly and safely.
  • Addressed customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Managed day-to-day utilities operations, ensuring smooth functioning of services.
  • Acted as a liaison between company and regulatory authorities on matters pertaining to utilities compliance; ensured adherence to all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Managed day-to-day utilities operations, ensuring smooth functioning of services.

Mortgage advisor

Haart Estate Agent
2001.12 - 2002.05
  • Mortgage & Protection Advice: Research the market to recommend appropriate regulated mortgage contracts.
  • Advise on and sell related protection and insurance products (e.g., life insurance, critical illness, buildings & contents)
  • Affordability & Compliance: Conduct thorough financial checks to ensure clients can comfortably afford borrowing, keeping compliant with FCA regulations and responsible lending guidelines.
  • Application Management: Guide applications from initial fact-find through to completion. Liaise effectively with lenders, valuers, and solicitors to keep the process moving.
  • Client Consultation: Interview clients face-to-face or over the phone, to understand their income, outgoings, credit history, and future property goals.
  • Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, maximizing retention and referral opportunities.
  • Target Achievement: Work proactively to meet individual and team sales targets.

Estate Agent & Mortgage Advisor

Evans & Comany
1998.01 - 2001.11

Estate Agent Responsibilities

  • Viewings: Scheduled and conducted property viewings, showcasing key features and addressing buyer inquiries to facilitate informed decisions.
  • Negotiation: Liaise between buyers and sellers to negotiate offers, ensuring the agreed-upon price is acceptable.
  • Chain Management: Monitor the progression of the sale from offer to completion by communicating with solicitors, surveyors, and mortgage brokers.
  • Property Valuations: Assessed local market activity and property conditions to establish competitive selling or rental prices that attracted potential buyers and tenants.
  • Listing & Marketing: Photograph, stage, and list properties across digital platforms to attract buyers and tenants.

Mortgage Advisor Responsibilities

  • Fact-Finding & Affordability: Gather detailed information on a client's income, outgoings, and credit history to assess their borrowing capacity.
  • Product Sourcing: Researched mortgage products to recommend suitable deals aligned with client's budget and long-term financial goals, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Application Processing: Guide clients through the complex mortgage application process, handling necessary paperwork, credit checks, and employment verifications.
  • Compliance: Ensure all advice complies with strict regulatory standards (such as the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK).
  • Insurance Referrals: Offer advice and secure related protection products, such as life insurance or building and contents coverage.

Cabin Crew Recruitment

British Airways
1996.10 - 1998.12
  • Inputting application information and confirming Minimum age requirements, Physical & Functionality and Appearance: (No visible tattoos or body piercings while wearing the airline uniform.)
  • Check for valid passport with unrestricted travel rights (e.g., UK, EEA) and the right to work in the country of operation.
  • Arrange and organised an in-person Assessment Day involving group tasks, role-play scenarios, and individual interviews and language tests
  • Provide a conditional job offer followed by background vetting, an aviation medical exam, and height/reach tests.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new staff, ensuring comprehensive skill development.

Education

City & Guilds - Communication

Watford College of Education
2001.04 -

City & Guilds - Photographers Assistant Award

Watford College of Education
2001.04 -

O level - English Language

Preston Manor High School

O Level - English Literature

Preston Manor High School

O Level - Religious Education

Preston Manor High School

O Level - Photography

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Maths

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Biology

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Geography

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Art

Preston Manor High School

CSE - French

Preston Manor High School

CSE - History

Preston Manor High School

Skills

  • Business development and strategic sales
  • International business development
  • Market analysis and negotiation skills
  • Client engagement and revenue growth
  • Account and relationship management
  • Key account handling
  • Technical sales knowledge
  • Product knowledge and lead generation
  • Tender opportunity tracking
  • Product demonstration and brand development
  • Marketing and promotional strategies
  • Digital marketing tools
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Sage software experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Presentation and communication expertise
  • Leadership skills

Certification

• Financial Services Certificate 1 & 2

• CeMAP Certificate 1 & 2

• MSER Storage Regulations 2005

• The Explosives Regulations 2014

• The Control of Explosive Regulations

• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)

• Pyrotechnic Use and Safe Handling (PUSH)

• Instructor in Diversionary Device Handling and Loading

Affiliations

  • Kickboxing training and instructor
  • Gym goer
  • Gardening

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Upper intermediate

Accomplishments

  • PKA National Kickboxing Champion
  • WMO World and British Champion and European Silver Medalist
  • Current 3rd Dan Kickboxing Black Belt

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Busines Development Manager

Aviaire Ltd
2024.04 - Current

Business development manager

Primetake Ltd
2006.09 - 2024.03

Utilities manager

Lincolnshire Metering Services Ltd
2002.05 - 2005.09

Mortgage advisor

Haart Estate Agent
2001.12 - 2002.05

City & Guilds - Communication

Watford College of Education
2001.04 -

City & Guilds - Photographers Assistant Award

Watford College of Education
2001.04 -

Estate Agent & Mortgage Advisor

Evans & Comany
1998.01 - 2001.11

Cabin Crew Recruitment

British Airways
1996.10 - 1998.12

O level - English Language

Preston Manor High School

O Level - English Literature

Preston Manor High School

O Level - Religious Education

Preston Manor High School

O Level - Photography

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Maths

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Biology

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Geography

Preston Manor High School

CSE - Art

Preston Manor High School

CSE - French

Preston Manor High School

CSE - History

Preston Manor High School
Emanuel Henriques