Oliver Adnan
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong aptitude for leadership and strategic prospecting. Demonstrated expertise in market and competitive analysis, revenue development, and business planning. Proven track record in sales and market development, leveraging decision-making authority to drive business growth.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work history
Business development manager
Connect Sales and Marketing
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2012.09 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and objectives.
- Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and budget.
- Devised comprehensive business plans, enabling sustainable growth.
- Secured new business opportunities by cultivating strong relationships with potential clients.
- Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
Commercial Controller
Blue Ocean Sales & Marketing
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2006.04 - 2012.08
- Achieved accurate forecasting with meticulous budget management.
- Formulated pricing strategies that enhanced market competitiveness without impacting profit margins negatively.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure company stability and growth.
Marketing manager
Blue Ocean Sales & Marketing
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2005.08 - 2006.03
- Negotiated contracts with external agencies, securing optimal terms for the company.
- Administered budget planning, guaranteeing cost-effective operations in the department.
- Conducted market research, identifying emerging trends and opportunities.
- Coordinated with sales department for enhanced lead generation.
Business development manager
Vision Marketing
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2004.09 - 2005.03
Senior Commercial Marketing Manager
Foodbrokers Ltd
Portsmouth, Hampshire
1998.05 - 2004.08
Marketing manager
Biro Bic Ltd
London
1995.03 - 1998.04
Product Manager
Polycell Products
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
1993.09 - 1995.02
Brand Manager
George Payne & Co
Croydon, South London
1989.04 - 1993.08
Product Development Manager
Spillers Foods
New Malden, Kingston upon Thames
1984.08 - 1989.03
Education
BTEC Higher National Diploma - Business & Finance
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 09/1984 - 06/1988
O Levels - Maths , History , English Language , Geography
Southborough Secondary School
Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames 09/1979 - 06/1983
Skills
- Leadership aptitude
- Strategic prospecting
- Market and competitive analysis
- Revenue development
- Competitive analysis
- Business planning
- Sales and market development
- Decision-Making authority
Accomplishments
- Football - FA Football Coaching Badge Level 1 & 2 ( UEFA C )
- Football - Chairman of Chichester City FC (2006 - 2008)
- Football - Board Director of Chichester City FC (2007 - 2008)
- Football - Manager / Coach of various Hampshire & Sussex football clubs
Timeline
Business development manager
Connect Sales and Marketing
2012.09 - Current
Commercial Controller
Blue Ocean Sales & Marketing
2006.04 - 2012.08
Marketing manager
Blue Ocean Sales & Marketing
2005.08 - 2006.03
Business development manager
Vision Marketing
2004.09 - 2005.03
Senior Commercial Marketing Manager
Foodbrokers Ltd
1998.05 - 2004.08
Marketing manager
Biro Bic Ltd
1995.03 - 1998.04
Product Manager
Polycell Products
1993.09 - 1995.02
Brand Manager
George Payne & Co
1989.04 - 1993.08
Product Development Manager
Spillers Foods
1984.08 - 1989.03
BTEC Higher National Diploma - Business & Finance
Kingston University
09/1984 - 06/1988
O Levels - Maths , History , English Language , Geography
Southborough Secondary School
09/1979 - 06/1983