Joanne Harrison
Blackheath, London,gr
Summary
Accomplished Senior Manager with extensive experience in media and retail, specialising in client relationship management, revenue growth, and team leadership. Proven track record in driving strategic change, exceeding performance targets, and engaging stakeholders at all levels to achieve corporate objectives. Seeking a leadership role in a dynamic, fast-paced organisation to contribute to its growth and success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director and Owner
Blackheath Kitchens Ltd
London
05.2018 - 12.2025
- Founded and managed successful local independent business offering a bespoke kitchen service from our showroom
- Overseeing day to day tasks including sales, ordering, deliveries, company finances
- Managing the team of installers
- Attending in-house meetings with designers
- Advertising and marketing
Group Head of Lifestyles (Advertising)
Telegraph Media Group
London
05.2006 - 10.2017
- Recruited, trained and managed the 10 person strong sales team with overall responsibility for all advertising sales
- Reported monthly sales figures to Lifestyles Director
- Attended weekly editorial meetings with lifestyle journalists
- Created lifestyle features for clients to increase revenues
- Overall responsibility for production of the iconic Daily Telegraph Chelsea Flower Show Supplement, distributed at the show
- Attended regular HR training courses
Owner and Director
Atrium (Contemporary Interiors Shop)
London
05.1999 - 03.2005
- Managing a team of 2
- Directing Sales and Buying
Various Roles
The Daily Telegraph
London
06.1992 - 12.1998
- Sales Manager - Classified & Recruitment
- Group Head - Motoring
- Sales Manager - Property/Gardening and Business to Business
- Telephone Sales Exec - Travel
- Responsible for a team of 6
- Managing 12 representatives and account managers
Education
A-Levels -
Eltham Green School
London 09.1976 - 07.1982
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Budget control aptitude
- Effective mentoring
- Sales growth strategies
- Business development savvy
- Recruiting and hiring
Accomplishments
The Telegraph
- Responsible for increasing annual profits of £500k up to £2.6 million per annum in the Telegtraphs’ motoring product segment.
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director and Owner
Blackheath Kitchens Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2025
Group Head of Lifestyles (Advertising)
Telegraph Media Group
05.2006 - 10.2017
Owner and Director
Atrium (Contemporary Interiors Shop)
05.1999 - 03.2005
Various Roles
The Daily Telegraph
06.1992 - 12.1998
A-Levels -
Eltham Green School
09.1976 - 07.1982
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