richard lewis

vice-president international sales

About

Initially trained as a Marine Engineer in the British Royal Navy and with over 20 years of business development experience working for major international manufacturing companies. With a strong strategic approach to identifying, developing and negotiating high value contracts with major customers in regions such as Asia, South East Asia, Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Europe. Customers include major oil companies, defence organisations and regional petrochemical companies. I have a passion for the very special world of aviation refuelling and the great people who operate in it, strong relationships and trust are key to everything!

Country

united kingdom

City

bristol

Industry

aviation & aerospace

Skill

international sales, business development, key account management, new business development, negotiation, product development, sales management, business strategy, management, operations management, contract negotiation, account management, change management, business planning, sales, strategic planning, sales process, strategy, customer service, international business, team building, marketing strategy, program management, market research, marketing, management consulting, process improvement, marketing communications, solution selling

Experience

vice-president international sales

skymark refuelers, llc

head of sales

fluid transfer international ltd

2008-9 - 2013-9 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Responsible for Global Sales of Aircraft Refuelling Vehicles and equipment

business development

imi precision engineering

1999-2 - 2008-9 · 9 yrs 8 mos

business development manager

imi precision engineering

1998-1 - 2008-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

sales director at flightline support ltd

flightline support

2014-1 - 2017-9 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Due to FSLUK’s significant expansion and new product introduction, I will be heading up business development in Asia, Middle East and Eastern Europe. Established in 1982 Flightline Support Ltd are Aviation Fuelling Specialists with customers in over 90 countries. We design and build aircraft refuelling vehicles and bulk fuel systems for major international oil companies and aircraft refuelling operators. We also offer new build consultation technical services and training.