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JESSICA EVANS
99 Acacia Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 3AB

Tel: 0131 612345
Fax: 0131 654321

SALES EXECUTIVE

More than ten years experience in international sales, marketing, advertising, promotion and general management. Hired and trained both European and North American sales forces for companies dealing in scientific products.

EXPERIENCE

HIGHLAND INDUSTRIES LTD
Edinburgh
Director of International Sales, 1994 to present
Responsible for international sales offices located in North America and Europe with sales exceeding £45 million. Directly supervised a staff of nine people. Opened and staffed new offices in New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto, Paris and Berlin.

LABTECH COMPANY
Manchester
Director of Marketing, 1990 – 1994
Directed market support activities for a manufacturer of scientific and technical supplies. Recruited and trained staff of 25, which outperformed all other company sales teams.

ABC SCIENCE COMPANY
Leeds
Import-Export Manager, 1987 - 1990
Conducted market studies for introduction of new product. Supervised collection and interpretation of data indicating the most cost-effective methods to launch new lines. Opened new distribution channels in North America resulting in a 22% increase in sales. Single-handedly surveyed the European market and set up offices conforming to plan, which were in profit six months after opening.

TECHNO SUPPLIES LTD
Leeds
Sales and Supplies, 1983 - 1987
Recruited for overseas markets. Launched five new products in North America and negotiated deals for manufacturing licenses to American firms. Increased sales over two years by 18%, resulting in a £1.5 million profit increase.

ROYAL OAK SUPPLIES
Leeds
Sales, 1980 - 1983
Began sales career in retail, progressing to head representative for the West Yorkshire area. Voted 'Salesperson of the Year,' 1983.

EDUCATION

University of Leeds
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing, 1980.
Several short courses on Export Sales over the years.