clive thompson (clivethmpsn) 

                EMPLOYER:               Upon Request                                                      Jul 2007 – To date               

                POSITION:                  Partner

Employed in the South East, my tasks now include the launch and day to day management of X-TC Sport (Ltd)

EMPLOYER:                        Upon Request                                                                      Apr 2006 – Jul 2007

POSITION:                           Director

My tasks within the company were extremely varied.  The business was started from nothing with a brand new product based upon visual marketing.  It was my function to introduce and educate potential customers to the company and it’s products via e-mail marketing campaigns, b-b sales and trade shows.  Unfortunately the business suffered from a lack of cash flow and failed to break into the mainstream visual marketing arena within the allotted time and budget.

EMPLOYER:                        Upon Request                                                                         Aug 2005 –Apr 006

                POSITION:                          Logistics Consultant

DUTIES:                                Employed in the South East region, my tasks were to source and close new business alongside maintaining and maximising the revenue streams of existing customers. I left when the opportunity to be involved in a new business start up arose.

HIGHLIGHTS:                     Achieved significant lane development and revenue grown on various key accounts including a major motor company on both air and ocean business. I brought on new business from a range of industries around the South East.                      

EMPLOYER:                        Upon Request                                                         May 2003 - Feb 2005

                POSITION:                          Sales Executive

DUTIES:                                I was employed in the Birmingham depot in a sales capacity for this worldwide organisation.  My area of responsibility was the West Midlands, with the additional responsibility of developing the East Midland region.  I was responsible for the sale of multi modal solutions including air and ocean services covering all industry Inco-terms. I resigned due to the fact that my wife wished to relocate to London in order to further here career opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS:                     I brought on two major accounts in air and ocean in my capacity at the organisation, covering all inco terms.  On the ocean side I included major chemical manufacturers, out of (H/O) MAN to various worldwide destinations as one of my customers at approximately 30-40 20’ GPs per month.  I handled the line negotiation and rate requests myself.

On the air side of the business I brought major toy manufacturers (H/O AMS) on board.  The freight began at approximately 1 x 747 freighter from HKG per week into AMS.  The freight was then distributed around Europe under a central billing tower set up in AMS. Freighters were company owned allowing for highly competitive rates.

EMPLOYER:                        Upon Request                                                            Sept 2001 - Sept 2002

                POSITION:                           USA Route Manager

DUTIES:                                I was employed in a sales and marketing function with US, African development as my main function.  Major tasks were to source, assess, and close potential business, and maintain channels of communication with  US Offices. Along with my sales focus, I was also expected to service and maximise existing clients.  I was also responsible for all multi-modal purchasing functions. I resigned in order to emigrate.

HIGHLIGHTS:                     I managed to bring major chemical suppliers on board.  The freight was inbound traffic ex the USA.  Both 20 and 40 GP’s came into the central hub in JNB and distributed by road and rail around Africa.  

EMPLOYER:                        Upon Request                                                              Apr 1999 - Oct 2001

                POSITION:                          Managing Director

DUTIES:                                As a founding member of the company, my tasks to hand were numerous.  Alongside the management of the sales and servicing of all new and existing customers, it was also my responsibility to manage the general upkeep of the books.  This function included the management of all VAT (GST) issues.  Included in my portfolio was the general management of all staff members in an increasingly pro-employee environment.  I managed to achieve all sales targets set out on my business plan.  During my tenure, I was also responsible for the purchasing of all cost of sales materials, and delivery and transport functions.  During this time, I managed to improve my tertiary education by completing a course in Sales and Marketing Management.

Highlights:                           Major pumps manufacturer included in my major accounts, alongside others, for whom we also did international shipping.  Major US construction company had included us in major contracts and had given the company large contract agreements for the future.  I include multiple smaller accounts to make up the major revenue of the company.