alison cranmer

clinic development manager

About

Extensive experience in business and sales gained in various roles over the past 20 years. A facilitator who believes success comes from strength of effective individuals, teams and teamwork. Tasked to champion Business improvement initiatives to improve processes, drive efficiency and help in delivery of the overall strategic objectives. Experience includes account management and business development strategies leading to operational improvement and enhanced sales performance. 'A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts' Specialties: Leadership, Strategy, Marketing, Events, Innovation, Change Management. Creates and maintains excellent collaborative working relationships across the business. Challenges the status quo in a constructive manner and not afraid to promote my own agenda Ensures that the client experience is maximised at all times through detailed understanding of the contractual, commercial and relationship dynamics of the company

Country

united kingdom

City

glasgow

Industry

research

Skill

business development, new business development, account management, change management, marketing strategy, strategic planning, leadership, negotiation, program management, business process improvement, marketing, sales, business strategy, customer service, business planning, sales management

Experience

account manager

monogram biosciences

2000-7 - 2006-7 · 6 yrs 1 mo

customer care manager

blairs limited

1992-3 - 2000-6 · 8 yrs 4 mos

regional sales manager

rkl plywood

2006-8 - 2010-6 · 3 yrs 11 mos

RKL Plywood (UK) a trading division of F. G. Hawkes (Western) Ltd. operating from Swansea, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow and Londonderry. RKL Plywood is a family owned business which has been operating for over 20 years with its foundations and Head Office located in South Wales. One of the largest independent importers in the business, RKL Plywood import plywood and panel products from China and the Far East. Sales role involving building relationships within the Scottish construction industry offering a very competative portfolio of panel products. Recruited to establish a new base in Scotland which involved setting up the administrative, logistical and sales function within a Clydeport ex-quay facility. Servicing an existing base of customers previously supported from Head Office. Generating new business by offering quality products, a more reliable service, competative prices and a customer service aimed at retention.

business development manager

nuevo hr ltd

2010-7 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 3 mos

Working to expand the companies product reach and profit revenues. Identifying new markets and attracting new clients, developing strategic plans and sales strategies and undertaking negotiations with prospective customers. Networking with other small/medium/large business people; establishing a support group. Leading the changes which will ensure future success and promoting a clear vision for Nuevo to achieve consistent success!!

clinic development manager

glasgow memory clinic ltd.

2011-9 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

Glasgow Memory Clinic is an independent research organisation. We are engaged in National and International research studies that seek to find better treatments for those with Memory Impairment, Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. Glasgow Memory Clinic has contributed to many large international research programs. The clinic also has a special interest in electronic data capture (EDC). We also have an interest in the creation and development of novel memory testing systems. We have a dedicated facility within the West of Scotland Science Park and the staff are all experienced healthcare professionals who have now dedicated their time to research. There are a range of studies running at the clinic suitable for those with varying degrees of Memory Impairment, Alzheimer's disease and Dementia.