Paul Rushton

Business Development Sales and Support @ Smartsign

About

You can never underestimate the value of relationships. I believe the key to a thriving business, is exceptional customer experiences and with over 30 years in the hospitality and healthcare industries, I have been lucky to experience a diversity of companies, teams and products in different locations around the world. The common thread was that successful companies and teams had great relationships with their customers and how to engage with them. With my career, enjoying many chapters from head of sales and marketing, operations, technologist and corporate trainer and I have a chance to learn from many great people and teams across the world. On my journey I have had the opportunity to develop a fantastic network of business partners, clients and friends, who continue to be an incredible support and resource to this day. Working with and transforming companies of every size with bespoke strategies and solutions that deliver achievable results, value and growth. I love every step of step of the journey and nothing makes me more excited than seeing a business turn around and start WINNING! Anything can be achieved if you put your heart, mind and soul into it! My passion for excellence runs through every aspect of my life. In particular my love of sport, achieving first class competitive sailing results here and internationally. Today I'm racing Windsurfer LT's, VXone's and J70's and loving it! No matter what business you are running, if you’re ready to be challenged, have some fun and be inspired, I would love to talk to you. Or you want to have a chat about sailing. I can be reached on paul.rushton@ionconsultancy.com.au . I would love to have a chat.

Country

Australia

City

Manly

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, Revenue Analysis, Marketing, Tourism, Hotel Management, Sales, Event Management, Strategy, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Strategic Planning, Leisure, Trade Shows, Catering

Experience

Managing Director

ION Consultancy

2020-11 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

ION is an independent consultancy bringing deep expertise, passion and partnership to help modern businesses thrive. Services include: >Business Planning >Brand Marketing >Digital Marketing >Sales >Technology We are currently working in the following industries: >Hospitality >Healthcare >Retail

Business Development Sales and Support

Smartsign

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Australia

Smart and powerful digital signage – that lets you focus on what is important – your message. Contact: apac@smartsign.se

Director at Tapendium

Tapendium

2018-2 - 2020-11 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Sydney, Australia

Tapendium is a fully managed, plug and play Digital Compendium solution that is proven to increase revenue, decrease costs, and increase guest satisfaction and loyalty Working in partnership with Samsung, we are now deployed in a range of Hotels within Australia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand with further International expansion underway.

General Manager Business Development

Crown Resorts

2015-11 - 2018-2 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Sydney, Australia

Head of VIP Sales and Strategy - Australasia and International.

Director of National Sales Australasia

IHG Hotels & Resorts

2013-9 - 2015-11 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for developing and leading the National Sales Organisation supporting 49 hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. Business segments covered were: Corporate Tour and Leisure MICE Sports Government

Regional Director MICE Sales Asia Pacific

Marriott International

2011-6 - 2013-9 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Singapore

Responsible for group (MICE) sales and strategy for 130 properties across Asia Pacific (Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, India and Australia). Providing strategic leadership and insight regarding the design and implementation of sales and marketing strategies, and transformation initiatives focused against increasing overall “mix” and profitable share of MICE business within the Asia/Pacific region of Marriott branded hotels.

Cluster Director of Marketing

Marriott International

2009-10 - 2011-6 · 1 yr 9 mos

Jakarta

Responsible for leading the full scope of business disciplines, including Marketing, Sales, Catering, Reservations and Revenue Management, and Public Relations across the Jakarta cluster for Marriott International. Properties included: JW Marriott Jakarta Mayflower Marriott Executive Apartments Ritz Carlton Jakarta Ritz Carlton Pacific Place Jakarta Ritz Carlton Residences Pacific Place Jakarta

Director of Marketing

Marriott International

2006-4 - 2009-10 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Dubai

Director of Marketing: JW Marriott Dubai Responsible for leading the full scope of business disciplines, including Marketing, Sales, Catering, Reservations and Public Relations (including Marriott Executive Apartments and Courtyard by Marriott Green Community Dubai). Lead full sales re-organisational to position the Hotel as market leader for Dubai. Awards: Marriott Sales Leader of the Year - UK, Middle East - 2009 Marriott Sales Team of the Year - 2008 Marriott - Best CRM Program - UK Middle East - 2008

Director of Marketing

Marriott International

2001 - 2006-4 · 5 yrs

Sydney, Australia

Director of Marketing: Sydney Harbour Marriott Responsible for leading the full scope of business disciplines, including Marketing, Sales, Catering, Reservations and Public Relations. Lead the re-brand and post renovation relaunch of the Hotel from Renaissance Sydney to Sydney Harbour Marriott. Awards: Marriott Event Booking Center Team for Asia Pacific Region - 2002 Marriott Reservation Sales Team for Asia Pacific – 2003 Marriott Cluster Sales Team for Asia Pacific – 2004 Marriott - Best Marketing Promotion for Asia Pacific - Launch of the “Revive Bedding Collection” – 2005 Marriott - Best Marketing Promotion Globally - Launch of the “Revive Bedding Collection” – 2005 Finalist for the AHA Awards - Most Creative Marketing Campaign - 2005

Director of Marketing

Marriott International

1999 - 2001 · 2 yrs

Singapore

Director of Marketing: Singapore Marriott Hotel Responsible for leading the full scope of business disciplines, including Marketing, Sales, Catering, Reservations and Public Relations