JONATHAN MILLSI am a creative marketing professional with international experience in the full range of marketing activities from strategic planning, broad spectrum research and analytical skills, branding, trend analysis, PR, collateral production and negotiating skills. I have a successful history of product development and launch from in-house and agency R&D to overseas sourcing. I possess extensive NPD experience, competitor and sales analysis skills, with a multi-layer/proposition skill set.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Address: West Bridgford, Nottingham Mobile 07878292804 E-MAIL jondmills@yahoo.com

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Grenoble Business School (Ecole Superieure de Commerce) France 1996-1997Masters International Business (MIB)Dissertation – The investigation of Expatriate needs whilst abroad.Newcastle University 1992-1995BSc. (Hons.) Microbiology 2.iSixth months research upon an experimental antibiotic Daptomycin. Including Work placement at Newcastle Public Health LabWinstanley VI Form College 1990-19923 A Levels Biology, Chemistry and EconomicsThe Byrchall High School 1985-19908 GCSE’s including Maths and English

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Product Manager – British Gypsum 2011 to Present –Managing the Plasterboard Category (Thermal and Moisture ), system and plaster portfolio management

Highlights and Skills The successful leadership of the first range of LCA/EPDs for any UK based Saint Gobain group company Leading multiple successful market defining projects including an all-encompassing competition law sensitive ‘Price Book projects’, Leading product innovation to generate opportunities that meet current and future market requirements. Spearhead the introduction of new products into the UK market. Identify strategies to improve positioning to gain share or to make product improvements. Perform competitor analysis to identify threats and opportunities. Understand market share and identify opportunities for growth. Develop brand positioning strategies for different applications/products. Develop pricing recommendations. Identify and develop sales opportunities and facilitate idea/development workshops. Co-ordination and planning of internal and external communications. Conduct professional meetings with customers to establish potential market opportunities. Ensuring marketing activity supports sales strategy. The only member of the British Gypsum Marketing department to ever be award a customer services hero award for exceptional service. Full responsibility for Product Life Cycle Management

Taking advantage of the positive of redundancy I took that opportunity to look after my Wife after a serious illness and then around temporary contracts used my career break to fulfil an ambition of travelling around South America from Ecuador to Brazil

Marketing Manager - 2007 to 2010 – MidlandHR, Ruddington Hall, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6LL

From planning through to implementation, this role covers a full range of marketing communications activities from branding, PR and collateralthrough to lead generation. Including:

The management, creation, implementation and co-ordination of all marketing communication activities to improve the MidlandHR brand. Responsible for the day to day management and development of the marketing team/bid team members. Design, implement and facilitate the annual marketing plan for the company Regular reporting to and strategic planning/evaluation with the Marketing Director To oversee & maintain all corporate communications activities both internal and external (incl. e-newsletters, satisfaction surveys) Project Manage events, activities and company rebrand, website redevelopment, CRM reporting & prospect mapping To co-ordinate and undertake market research/MI activity for prospects, customers and NPD Manage & deliver marketing and promotional activity in line with campaigns (e-newsletters, guides, e-shots & web) Oversee the Company's digital media to include developing and executing SEO strategy, website updates, web agency Controlling and co-ordinate all external marketing agencies including public relations, advertising, designers, publishers & printers To provide business presentations for use internally and externally for board members/business development Reporting information for marketing campaigns, events, conferences & road shows Responsibility to generate, manage & facilitate a steady stream of PR (in print and online) to promote MidlandHR as industry thought

leaders Manage and maintain all sales contracts, pre-sales documentation, pricing documents and standard company proposals.

Product Manager Domestic - January 2007 to August 2007

Working on Bradstone, StoneFlair and BorderStone Brands: Aggregate Industries – Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3ET

Control of the product portfolio ensuring budgeted sales and profit targets are achieved. Market mapping and strategic evaluation of current and potential products Responsible for Product viewing & standards of all domestic products spread over 5 factories in the UK from Midlands to South West Close liaison with sales, national accounts and key customers to define new opportunities across the three domestic brands Formulation of presentations for National account manager as tools for them to sell the Brands and products Responsible for overseeing new product trials, demonstrations and presentations to internal and external parties Management of all product launches within BorderStone Category from market research to competitor activity to packaging, POS design

and rollout into stores. Market research – monitoring latest market reports, market trends and competitor activity/product, organization of focus groups and

other specific research as required. Devising promotional activities from inception to deliver including liaison through design agencies whilst adhering to brand guidelines Formulation and Presentation of New Product ideas to Directors and Senior Management Attending Trade shows and road shows on behalf of company and in formulation and implementation of future exhibitions Presentation of the Bradstone Brand to new starters of Holcim group of companies in the UK Sales and category performance evaluation using Cognos for New Product Introduction, deletions and monthly reporting

Kohler Mira November 2001 to March 2006

Product Manager, Brassware Kohler UK, Barnett Way, Gloucester GL4 3RT (owner of Kohler Mira) March 2004 to Dec. 2006 Responsible for the Strategic, development and performance of Bathroom and Kitchen Brassware Portfolio of products – A key sector with the largest NPD program in the entire company Development of strategic category plans to input into the business strategic plan and to manage and implement any New Product

strategies Management of multiple NPD projects – from research, new product scope, identification of target standard costs, profitability indexing,

pricing structure by channel of distribution to launch. Driving close liaisons with product Management, R and D teams in Kohler Europe, Africa, Asia and America to deliver targets on time Control of £500k backfill budget to deliver UK specific R and D backfill projects on time from design in France to approval in the UK and

US and production in Africa and China, plus close liaison with sales, national accounts and key customers to define new opportunities Management of all product launches within portfolio (in line with regulatory market testing) Category forecasting 5 year financial & NPD planning to ensure continued & effective long term brand performance Management of all category associated promotional activity – price promotion, communication, collateral Sales and category performance evaluation and MI using SAP and Data warehouse Control & implement Market research activities– monitoring latest market reports, market trends and competitor activity/product,

organization of focus groups and other specific research as required. Devise and conduct all category training for internal staff and external sales personnel. Presentation to the executive board on regular basis. Project management from inception to delivery and launch of new accessories into the KUK range including regulatory approvals,

testing, trials forecasting, price negotiations, packaging and POS.

Marketing Executive: Kohler Mira, Cromwell Road, Cheltenham GL52 5EP November 2001 to March 2004Marketing Assistant in a busy Marketing Department of the largest UK shower Manufacturer Responsibilities included Product analysis and research for product management to make informed decisions on new trends and competitor activity, Maintenance of Customer database to ensure efficient targeting of direct mail campaigns, Collecting & collating sales & marketing data to tract displays around the country, Assisting with coordinating PR/Conference/exhibitions. Including first overseas Sales and Marketing conference held in France Organizing, collating and interpreting the findings of Market Consumer and Trade Research Hall tests for new product development

June 2001 – November 2001Utilized my government Security clearance to work for QinetiQ in Malvern in the procurement department and acted as a consultant to the renewal of their vehicle rental and leasing proposal when switching from a central government contract to a private company terms. Further work for UCAS in the Commercial department as a Marketing Executive. I assisted on the implementation of their new electronic application and clearing process.

Enterprise Rent a Car Assistant ManagerPhiladelphia, PA USASeptember 1999-April 2001Recruited onto their International Graduate Management Scheme. One of four out of 4000 applicants to be successfully selected onto a new area of the worlds largest and most profitable rental car company, where I learned all aspects of running a successful business – was promoted from trainee to assistant manager in 18months and learnt amongst others, international management and important negotiating and communicating skillsAfrican Automobile Ltd & International Automobile Ltd-International ManagerAccra, Ghana with responsibilities for Liberia and Togo for the largest Importer of Cars and trucks in West Africa1998-1999Carphone Warehouse – Sales Assistant London –Promoted to Flagship Oxford Street BranchBritvic Soft Drinks- Product Quality Analyst – Gap year Job to fund travel in Africa and India & Nepal

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Intermediate French plus Basic Spanish & German. Full and unendorsed car and motorcycle licence. Cultural Business and personal experience in living, studying and working in West Africa, North America and France.

Extensive computer skills including Word processing, Spreadsheet, Database & Statistical as well as and array of scripting languages and their associated components.