Paul Hudson-Jones
Faringdon,Oxfordshire
Summary
Experienced Managing Director & Entrepreneur, with over 15 years experience of creating, managing and selling B2B and B2C events and bespoke marketing campaigns. I'm results oriented, with a particular passion for new product development, business development and marketing. Top 3 Finalist for Oxfordshire Young Business Person Of The Year 2022.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director & Founder
The Gin To My Tonic
Faringdon, Oxfordshire
07.2018 - Current
- Envisioned and spearheaded creation of successful business turning over 1.3 million per annum, demonstrating entrepreneurial drive and vision
- Delivered over 150+ events, reaching 40,000 people per annum
- Developed and implemented marketing and sales strategies, increasing brand awareness and driving revenue growth.
- Navigated challenges, adapting to changing market conditions and overcoming obstacles with resilience.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Addressed operational inefficiencies, implementing actionable improvements to support business growth.
- Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Engagement Highlights: 40k In Person, 92k Facebook, 90k Instagram, E-Mail Opt Ins 52K, Website Registered Users 25k & Annual Page Views 2.4m
Commercial Director
OmniaMed
London
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained ownership of a 2 million sales pipeline, sourcing and developing new business opportunities to drive sales.
- Produced and implemented strategic commercial plans to grow profit and meet organisational objectives.
- Managed multiple partner relationships and internal projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment.
- Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
- Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
- Managed team of staff, driving performance to exceed sales targets.
Business Development Director
OmniaMed
London
12.2012 - 01.2016
Business Development Manager
Schofield Healthcare Communications
London
06.2009 - 12.2012
International Medicine Account Manager
Oxford University Press
Oxford
12.2007 - 06.2009
Busness Development Executive
Wiley / Blackwell Publishing
Oxford
03.2004 - 12.2007
Advertising & Reprint Coordinator
Wiley / Blackwell Publishing
Oxford
12.2001 - 03.2004
Education
Introduction To Humanities -
Open University
NVQ Level 3 - Business Management
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2 - Business Management
Apprenticeship
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science C
St Augustine's
OxfordSkills
- Strategic Thinking
- Operational Management
- Brand Management
- New Product Development
- Business Development
- Industry Partnership Development
- Customer-Focused
- Marketing
- Mentoring and Training
Accomplishments
Finalist for Oxfordshire Young Business Person of the Year 2022 (Oxford Business Awards)
Winner of Best Operations Team 2022 (Exhibition News Indy)
Winner of Best 365 Community 2022 (Exhibition News Indy).
Winner of Industry Choice Virtual Event 2021 (Gin Guide)
Winner of Industry Choice Event 2020 (Gin Guide).
Winner of Best Consumer Launch Show 2019 (Exhibition News Indy)
Timeline
Managing Director & Founder
The Gin To My Tonic
07.2018 - Current
Commercial Director
OmniaMed
01.2016 - 07.2018
Business Development Director
OmniaMed
12.2012 - 01.2016
Business Development Manager
Schofield Healthcare Communications
06.2009 - 12.2012
International Medicine Account Manager
Oxford University Press
12.2007 - 06.2009
Busness Development Executive
Wiley / Blackwell Publishing
03.2004 - 12.2007
Advertising & Reprint Coordinator
Wiley / Blackwell Publishing
12.2001 - 03.2004
Introduction To Humanities -
Open University
NVQ Level 3 - Business Management
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2 - Business Management
Apprenticeship
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science C
St Augustine's
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