MATHEW RATTENBERRY

Professional Stewarding Level 2

First Aid NVQ level 3 (critical bleeds and DeFib)

SIA level 2 (door and general security operative)

ACT level 1

ACT level 2

• Sales Manager 100% based remotely at home office, overseeing UK and Export Markets.
• 100% new business development across the UK and Europe
• Manager, Estimate, Quote, and manage all new and current RFQs
• Site visits to new and key accounts when required
• Visit and represent Omnitool at all shows/Expos
• Manager and run all social media and company marketing.

• Founded and operated a technical consultancy supporting engineering customers across the UK.
• Led full commercial and operational management of the business.
• Delivered estimating, customer proposals, sales development and marketing.
• Generated new UK and export opportunities while providing hands-on advisory support.
• Managed financial control, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

• Executive leadership of daily operations, commercial performance, and workforce management.
• Directed full business operations with accountability for performance, HSE, HR, sales, and production.
• Set and executed company-wide sales, marketing, and operational strategies.
• Delivered leadership development, mentoring, and cultural improvement initiatives.
• Managed all HR disciplinary processes at all levels.
• Deputised for the Managing Director on all business-critical matters.
• Oversaw estimating, purchasing, and production planning.

• Brought in to diversify and expand a traditionally aerospace-focused manufacturer.
• Opened new vertical markets, increasing resilience and customer diversity.
• Strengthened commercial performance by improving margin, pricing strategy, and account development.
• Collaborated with Operations & Commercial Director on strategic capex upgrades.
• Enhanced company visibility through improved branding and digital presence.
• Managed major defence-related contracts and relationship development.

• Held senior leadership responsibility across a multi-site engineering group for over two decades.
• Directed internal and external sales teams, including export divisions and global agents.
• Set annual sales budgets, targets, and marketing strategies.
• Played a major role in business planning, company growth, and P&L contribution.
• Led senior recruitment, sales coaching, and organisational development.
• Managed key accounts worth £3M+ annually.
• Led industry exhibitions domestically and internationally.
• Stepped in as Operations/Production Director during a long-term senior absence.
• Oversaw HR disciplinary processes group-wide and contributed to HSE culture.
• Championed lean/continuous improvement across the business.