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Katie Skipsey

Renton,West Dunbartonshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in exhibition and sponsorship sales, business development, and key account management. Proven track record in international conference management and commercial negotiation, driving revenue generation through strategic relationship management. Skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and budget & P&L management within the medical devices and healthcare logistics sectors. Adept at navigating supply chain & 3PL challenges using CRM systems and Microsoft Office. Committed to leveraging skills for continued growth in dynamic environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Exhibition & Sponsorship Manager

Seren Events Ltd
Glasgow (remote)
2025.07 - Current

Lead the commercial exhibition and sponsorship strategy across a portfolio of international medical, scientific and technology conferences throughout the UK Europe.

Key Achievements:

· Manage sponsorship and exhibition sales for flagship international conferences.

· Develop long-term partnerships with global organisations across healthcare, fertility, robotics, education and life sciences.

· Generate new business through international networking, conference attendance and targeted outreach.

· Manage multiple events simultaneously while consistently delivering against commercial targets.

Responsibilities

· Sell exhibition space and sponsorship packages.

· Produce bespoke commercial proposals, quotations and contracts.

· Negotiate sponsorship agreements and manage key accounts.

· Manage exhibitor journey including floorplans, invoicing, branding and onsite delivery.

· Coordinate suppliers, venues, contractors and organisers.

· Monitor revenue forecasts and sales pipelines.

Head of Med-Tech

Movianto UK
Bedford
2024.01 - 2025.05

Recruited to establish Movianto's dedicated Medical Technology division.

Key Achievements

· Built an entirely new Med Tech operation from concept to launch.

· Onboarded seven new medical technology customers.

· Secured the company's first cardiac device client.

· Contributed to a bespoke serialisation and traceability application.

Responsibilities

· Managed P&L and key accounts.

· Led customer implementations.

· Delivered MBRs and QBRs.

· Managed inventory, loan kits and value-added services.

Account Manager

STOK / Arvato
London
2018.07 - 2023.12

Promoted to manage pathology logistics within one of the UK's largest NHS pathology networks.

Key Achievements

· Managed critical NHS laboratory inventory.

· Built trusted NHS stakeholder relationships.

· Improved stock availability through PAR management.

Responsibilities

· Managed daily inventory.

· Produced KPIs.

· Resolved operational issues.

· Supported service improvements.

Customer Services Team Leader

STOK / Arvato
Evesham
2014.02 - 2018.07

Promoted into leadership after demonstrating strong customer service and operational performance for a third party medical logistics company.

Key Achievements

· Led a team of five while maintaining personal accounts.

· Improved operational performance through KPI management.

Responsibilities

· Managed customer service operations.

· Coordinated nationwide medical logistics.

· Oversaw invoicing, reporting and stakeholder meetings.

Education

BA (Hons) - Events Management

Leeds Metropolitan University

A Levels - undefined

Prince Henry's High School

8 GCSEs & BTEC Diploma -

St Benedict's RC High School

Skills

  • Exhibition & Sponsorship Sales
  • Business Development
  • Key Account Management
  • International Conference Management
  • Commercial Negotiation
  • Relationship Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Budget & P&L Management
  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare Logistics
  • Supply Chain & 3PL
  • CRM Systems
  • Microsoft Office

Earlier Career

Events & Hospitality Assistant – IISS at Barclays Head Office (2013–2014)
Games Maker Volunteer – London 2012 Paralympic Games
Trainee Assistant Manager – Dormy House Hotel (2011)
Events Coordinator – Royal Armouries International (2008–2011)

Additional information

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Available to travel internationally

Timeline

Exhibition & Sponsorship Manager

Seren Events Ltd
2025.07 - Current

Head of Med-Tech

Movianto UK
2024.01 - 2025.05

Account Manager

STOK / Arvato
2018.07 - 2023.12

Customer Services Team Leader

STOK / Arvato
2014.02 - 2018.07

A Levels - undefined

Prince Henry's High School

BA (Hons) - Events Management

Leeds Metropolitan University

8 GCSEs & BTEC Diploma -

St Benedict's RC High School
Katie Skipsey