Andrew Hall

Taylor James is a fully integrated production company collaborating with the best agencies and brands in the world, to bring creative ideas to life. We create powerful integrated campaigns for print, digital and broadcast media; maximising creative efficiencies and running full-service production solutions from concept to completion.

I spent 6 months travelling solo round South America, working on a freelance basis for different organisations including with Fragg Communications (PR and Marketing agency) to devise and implement a new business development strategy. Ranging from securing new business pitch meetings, to assisting with the development of a new communications strategy and messaging framework for a professional services firm, to securing stand sales for conferences being hosted by Fragg on behalf of their clients. And more.

Selected for a unique split role to oversee business development for GreenLight (a global media licensing, talent negotiation and rights representation consultancy) whilst also undertaking key account management and sales training for Corbis. Following the acquisition of NMA Group this role was merged into Corbis Entertainment.

Following a streamlining of global sales organisation was asked to lead business development for the UK corporate sector and undertake sales training.

Head hunted by Corbis based on positive feedback from my clients and ex-colleagues. Managed the commercial sales team of 9 staff comprised of both outbound business development managers and inbound account handlers.

Promoted to Business Development Manager due to proven success in Outbound team. Following streamlining of team 12 months later was one of only two internal candidates chosen to become National Account Manager (NAM).

Responsible for following up and closing deals with first time or occasional buyers as well as cold calling contacts on the back of customer acquisition campaigns. Built client relationships, assessed account potential and passed over qualified leads to Business Development team. Negotiated and closed single largest deal at that time in Getty Images history for approx £175,000.

Developed and managed a new client base within the temporary recruitment division. Involved interviewing and matching candidates to briefs as well as meeting client expectations.

Promoted from customer service agent to Team Leader on the Vodafone account. Involved supervising a floor of up to 50 customer care executives.