heidi stone

director

About

I've been fortunate to work in some brilliant businesses alongside very talented people over the last 20 years. As a result, I know it's amazing what can be achieved with objectivity, clarity of thought and a clear action plan. I help people create and translate strategy and improvement plans into simple everyday actions to drive growth and profitability. My expertise includes: Strategy Business development Branding Concept development Project management Operational review Financial modelling Marketing and PR Change management Creative writing and communications Culture and values Sustainability Client retention It's only as complicated as you make it!

Country

united kingdom

City

croydon

Industry

food production

Skill

catering, account management, business development, budgets, business culture, corporate communications, change management, contract negotiation, management, negotiation, customer service, marketing, business strategy, sales, culinary skills, food, event management, facilities management, leadership, marketing strategy, food service, hospitality, food safety, menu development, hotels, food and beverage, hospitality industry, hospitality management, new business development, operations management, retail, selling, sales process, sales management, branding, public relations, project management, client retention programs, concept development, sustainability

Experience

business development director and manager

baxter storey/holroyd howe

2007-6 - 2008-1 · 8 mos

Responsible for generating new business sales both within business and industry markets in London and the South East.

business development director sport and leisure

sodexo

2010-11 - 2011-3 · 5 mos

business development

sodexo

2009-1 - 2010-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

Working within the Prestige division formulating high quality catering solutions for a range of business and industry clients. Role also involves working closely with Integrated Facilities Management teams on complex multi service contracts, including multi site bids and international contracts.

sales director

elior

2009-1 - 2009-1 · 1 mo

Sales Director for Concessions division working with heritage, leisure, sports and stadia and retail markets.

director

heidi stone consulting

2018-5 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

business development executive

compass group

1999-1 - 2007-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

National responsibility for selling the Leith’s, Payne & Gunter and Milburns brands within the Compass Group All Leisure team. Prior to this new business development across a range of market sectors within the business and industry division.

sales and marketing director

gather & gather

2011-3 - 2018-4 · 7 yrs 2 mos

* Highlights * Led a major rebrand and re-launch, including rebranding 250+ trading sites * Achieved a gold DBA design effectiveness award * BIFM brand impact award in 2016 for impact on the facilities management sector * Maximum three-star SRA sustainable champion rating * Creation and launch of an award-winning ideals-led values proposition * Trebled business through organic growth over 5 years * Created and implemented food team strategy driving consistency and improved profit.