Steve Gregg B.Sc

Steve Gregg - Professional Summary:    

 

With considerable commercial astuteness and vision, Steve is a passionate, customer centric individual and a driving force for growth.

An entrepreneur, working with innovative clients on projects mainly within:

The Research and Development sector facilitating Finance and Grant acquisition, plus both R&D Tax Credits and R&D Tax Relief also,

Commercial Interior fit out including shop fitting and Project Management.

Covering the UK in all these sectors, with exceptional service provided as standard, why not give me a call on + 44 77 36 066 820, via stevegregg888 on Skype or email stevegregg@consultant.com

 

I am honoured by those who have worked with me and graciously provided 8 recommendations to date, all of which are visible on LinkedIn

 

Steve Gregg - Specialties

 

Terrific Sales, Business Development & Account Management record
Collaborative developer of profitable income streams
Strong commercial aptitude with creativity and business vision
Brand developer and accomplished builder of Strategic Alliances & Business Partnerships
Analytical Market Researcher with a BSc in Computing Science

Steve Gregg - Professional Experience:    

 

Managing Director - MacGregor Business Enterprises Limited - T/A McGBE Ltd

July 2011 – Present

 

Steve incorporated MacGregor Business Enterprises Ltd inspired by his 'children of the mist' heritage and simply to unite his business interests, promoting collaboration.

 

Primarily Steve is a Research and Development Consultant, assisitingSME's and LE's across the UK with Finance and R&D Grant acquisition plus Tax Relief and Tax Credits.

Steve's objective is to fully utilise his Business Development and Account Management skills and combine these with his Marketing, IT and Financial Services experience,

 

HMRC genuinely want to refund companies for Research and Development and encourage you to claim and receive the Tax Credits deserved. So, contact me on a FREE NO OBLIGATION basis via +44 77 36 066 820, via stevegregg888 on Skype or email stevegregg@consultant.com for a confidential discussion.

 

 

Steve has signicant knowledge of the Retail industry, which differentiates him from other Sales and Business Development Managers operating in this market. Steve would be interested in hearing from anyone who requires his specialist skills on either a freelance, project or fixed term interim basis. If you are interested in developing a Strategic Alliance, Business Partnership or work collaboratively in any capacity, contact me in the first instance for an informal discussion on +44 77 36 066 820, via stevegregg888 on Skype or email stevegregg@consultant.com

 

BDM, Sales, Marketing and IT Consultant - Freelance basis

Aug 2010 – Present 

Freelance work in Sales, Business Development and Marketing provided the basis for McGBE, Steve gets genuine job satisfaction when working in environments with autonomy, where his creativity is actively encouraged. Steve has an extrovert and cheerful disposition. If you are looking for someone with tenacity, integrity and gravitas and you can honestly provide the business reputation, expertise and resources, which makes his job promoting / selling you easier, please get in touch.

 

Sales and Marketing Manager - Project MC (UK) Limited

Mar 2008 – Jul 2010 
Steve was delighted to represent Project MC as Sales and Marketing Manager with responsibility for Business Development and Marketing, for this specialist Shopfitting company. During his tenure he added to the globally recognised blue-chip client base and developed numerous strategic alliances. In addition, Steve was responsible for the IT network and extensively involved in HR functions.
Following the demise of Project MC, Steve has been promoting a new business and successfully attracting both former and new clients.

 

Retail Implementation Team Manager - J Sainsbury's / Jackson Stores

Apr 2007 – Feb 2008  

• Project Managed legacy IT conversions, all to deadline
• Delivered both Induction and specialist Training Courses to approximately 350 personnel
• Provided in store training, coaching and support to Management and staff
• Conducted post conversion Process Management Auditing

 

Branch and National Depot Manager - Tile Trend

Mar 2005 – Mar 2007 

• Increased sales and secured a £1.8 million contract, rescuing an ailing Business Account
• Introduced and developed retail, trade, wholesale and construction industry accounts
• Introduced new Business processes, improving operational efficiency
• Developed new working practices, which reduced Shrinkage and increased Profit
• Planned, prioritised and organized workloads
• Recruited and Performance Managed Depot personnel

 

Cluster & Store Manager - First Quench Retailing / Thresher Group / Whitbread

Oct 1993 – Mar 2005 

Successive promotions resulted with this retailer, which had three owners during my tenure.
• Designed and delivered training materials and workshops to suit specific audiences
• As Cluster Manager, led improvements in other branches standards and business performance
• Cluster managed a team into achieving company objectives through improved performance and business development
• Managed all aspects of business operations and performance for my own store
• Reversed a 23% annual sales decline into an 18% growth, cancelling a store closure
• Introduced and cultivated Corporate Accounts through business presentations and tasting events
• Devised new and effective in-store incentive schemes
• Developed excellent communication and motivational skills
• Recruited, trained, coached and Performance Managed
• Awarded ‘Chairman’s Prize’ and repeated bonuses for increased sales and reduced P&L costs

 

Financial Consultant - Norwich Union Private Clients Division

  Dec 1991 – Oct 1993 

• Introduced and secured ‘British Nuclear Fuels’ £multi-million account
• Achieved personal commission of £35K against a target of £18K in year one
• Increased sales generated £120K commission in year two, with 98% retention rate
• Organised and conducted Presentations, Seminars, Shows and Exhibitions
• Presented technical solution sales to Board Level
• Won ‘Rookie Salesperson of the Year’ Award

 

Steve Gregg - Education:  

University of Greenwich

BSc Computing Science 2006

HNC Computing Science 1998

 

 

Steve Gregg - Interests:

 

House renovations, Walking, Genealogy, Astronomy, Crosswords, Chess, Music, Reading, Travel and Nature.

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