Simon Jeffrey Hurst​​​​

 

Founder - Which Distributor

​September 2018 - Date

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Our mission at Which Distributor is to create a platform where Brands and Distributors are Matched across all industries globally allowing Brands to grow successfully further afield in to new territories without huge upfront costs and in turn consumers in new territories being able to take advantage of having these brands available to them.

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Responsibilities 

 

• Carrying our research and finding the pain point

• Securing investors, advisors, board members

• Developing out custom built platform 

• Creating company structure 

• On boarding Freemium users (Brands and Distributors)

• Attending Startup Bootcamp accelerator in Amsterdam

• Securing further investment 

• Starting testing phase to monetise platform and create proof of concept

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International Business Development Director - Hypervibe Global

​December 2016 - July 2017

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Hypervibe manufacturer and distribute the most powerful, technically advanced, Whole Body Vibration machines in the world. Hypervibe have two ranges; B2B commercial which is sold in to retail, commercial fitness, hospitals, rehabilitation and beauty. B2C consumer range which is sold via the official Hypervibe local distributor e commerce websites. Hypervibe use exclusive countrywide distributors to manage and grow their brand internationally.

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Responsibilities 

 

• Developed and managed relationships with leading international distributors, operators and large retailers

• Closely monitor partners progress and advise effective solutions

• Ongoing management of International sales and brand development

• Host product launches at press events both locally and internationally

• Jointly present with nominated distributors strategic planning to large retail buyers and operators

• Provide communication, awareness and training at all levels to provide an understanding of brand positioning

• Implement all International distributor systems and procedures

• Introduce internal processes to achieve fluid client delivery, customer service and account management

• Present financial analysis and weekly sales projections to company directors

• Extensive global travel

• Lead support team to achieve maximum efficiency

• Work closely with colleagues in various departments including website developers and marketing team.

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CEO - Hypervibe UK

London, UK

​October 2014 - December 2016

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Innov8 Wellness are the exclusive UK distributors for Hypervibe in the UK. Hypervibe manufacturer and distribute the most powerful, technically advanced, Whole Body Vibration machines in the world. Hypervibe have two ranges; B2B commercial which is sold in to retail, commercial fitness, hospitals, rehabilitation and beauty. B2C consumer range which is sold via the official Hypervibe local distributor e commerce websites. 

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Responsibilities 

 

• Developed business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives

• Developed a high performing managerial team

• Oversaw all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and were consistent with the overall strategy and mission

• Made investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits

• Enforced adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics

• Reviewed financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements

• Built trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and acted as a point of contact for shareholders

• Analysed problematic situations and occurrences and provided solutions to ensure company survival and growth

• Maintained a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company

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Director of Business Development Europe - Hypervibe Global

Prague, Czech Republic

​June 2013 - September 2014

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Hypervibe manufacturer and distribute the most powerful, technically advanced, Whole Body Vibration machines in the world. Hypervibe have two ranges; B2B commercial which is sold in to retail, commercial fitness, hospitals, rehabilitation and beauty. B2C consumer range which is sold via the official Hypervibe local distributor e commerce websites. Hypervibe use exclusive countrywide distributors to manage and grow their brand internationally.

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Responsibilities 

 

• Developed and managed relationships with leading international distributors, operators and large retailers

• Closely monitor partners progress and advise effective solutions

• Ongoing management of International sales and brand development

• Host product launches at press events both locally and internationally

• Jointly present with nominated distributors strategic planning to large retail buyers and operators

• Provide communication, awareness and training at all levels to provide an understanding of brand positioning

• Implement all International distributor systems and procedures

• Introduce internal processes to achieve fluid client delivery, customer service and account management

• Present financial analysis and weekly sales projections to company directors

• Extensive global travel

• Lead support team to achieve maximum efficiency

• Work closely with colleagues in various departments including website developers and marketing team.

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CEO – Flabelos s.r.o.

Prague, Czech Republic

​June 2012 – September 2014

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Flabelos are the exclusive distributors of Flabelos Brand in Czech Republic. OTO FLABéLOS is one of the most popular whole body vibration plates in the UK, over 2,000 health and beauty salons already use and recommend it.

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Responsibilities 

 

• Developed business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives

• Oversaw all operations and business activities

• Made investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits

• Built trust relations with key partners

• Analysed problematic situations and occurrences and provided solutions to ensure company survival and growth

• Maintained a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company

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CEO - The B2B Link Ltd

​March 2011 - June 2013

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The B2B Link is a company that connect FMCG brands with distributors worldwide. The B2B Link offers full market data reports from fifty three countries and six continents. Ideal for decision-making, each report contains the latest market data and contact details of key individuals within the country. The B2B Link work with the worlds leading distributors. The B2B Link place brands exclusively with the ideal distributor in any country worldwide. Brand values upheld, straightforward fees, online sales reports. The B2B Link maintain the value of brands by ensuring its key messages are upheld on the consumer front-line.

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Responsibilities 

 

• Developed a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organisation

• Oversaw company operations to insure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources

• Planned, developed, and implemented strategies for generating resources and revenues for the company

• Approved company website, operational procedures, policies, and standards

• Promoted the company through written articles and personal appearances at conferences and networking events

 

CEO - GS Hair Products s.r.o.

Prague, Czech Republic

​January 2007 - July 2012

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GS Hair Products are the exclusive distributors for FMCG cosmetic and haircare brands in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia which included Toni & Guy, Label.m, Charlotte Meentzen, Snoopy, Mark Hill, Matern

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Responsibilities 

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• Developed business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives

• Developed a high performing team of managers

• Oversaw all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and were consistent with the overall strategy and mission

• Made investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits

• Enforced adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics

• Reviewed financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements

• Built trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and acted as a point of contact for shareholders

• Analysed problematic situations and occurrences and provided solutions to ensure company survival and growth

• Maintained a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company

 

Business Development Manager - British American Tobacco 

London, UK

January 2005 - December 2006 

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British American Tobacco plc (BAT) is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the world's five largest tobacco companies. BAT has a market-leading position in over fifty countries and operations in around one hundred and eighty countries.

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Responsibilities 

 

• Lead the development of campaign plans on the key activities, with clear line of sight objectives.

• Drive stakeholder engagement and implementation of accurate post implementation reviews to identify areas of improvement and gaps in brand activation capability.

• Enhance and leverage both B2B and B2C activities

• Establish grounded insights into shopper motivation/behaviour and opportunities/constraints in different channel, and own the development of innovative and effective activation techniques for consumer engagement at the point of sale.

• Analyse and enhance retail and consumer advocacy thought activities such as in store activation, local area marketing, events & festivals

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Corporate Account Manager - British Telecom PLC

London, UK

​February 2003 - December 2004 

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BTGroup plc. (Trading as BT) is a holding company, which owns British Telecommunications plc. a British multinational telecommunications services company with head offices in London, United Kingdom. It has operations in around one hundred and eighty countries.

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Responsibilities 

 

• Working in the corporate account management team

• Achieving challenging sales targets in line with business strategy

• Working with various divisions to ensure customers had the most effecting telecommunication solutions for their business

• Build and maintaining strong client relationships

• Working closely with operational teams to ensure excellent levels of client satisfaction

• Looking for new opportunities

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