Paul Stevens

Strategic Engagement & Development Professional | Business Transformation Specialist | Agile Thinker 🧠 [email protected]

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

About

A strategic engagement, development and business transformation specialist with strong leadership and team-building skills; focussing on behavioural insights, marketing analytics, operational efficiencies and vendor management expertise. Having thrived in highly pressurised environments, he has shown the necessary skill set to bring complex situations to a fruitful conclusion - demonstrated by a well-honed ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships. A confident operator at all levels and leading by example, he has a strong commitment to mentor others and facilitate long-term partnerships. With over 25 years industry experience working across multiple sectors, he has been instrumental in orchestrating and managing new business revenue streams, via consultative and technology-led solutions in the direct marketing arena. Astute in identifying and tackling everyday business challenges, he is devoted to transformation that delivers exceptional stakeholder value and improved ROI - evangelising a ‘vendor to partner’ methodology that realises maximum advantage for all parties. He currently leads the rapidly evolving Marketing Services functionality across Sterling's Kettering and Edinburgh operations - ensuring overall strategy, proposition and execution is fit-for-purpose, through building a best-in-class team mindset and unrivalled service provision.

Experience

  • Managing Director of Sterling Marketing Services at Sterling Solutions
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Great ideas start here… We create engaging brand and marketing solutions. Offering a full range of services in-house as part of a truly integrated creative and production service. We offer unique capabilities that set us apart from other providers. DEFINING THE CHALLENGE We start by understanding the unique challenges your business faces. Whether it involves enhancing brand visibility, streamlining production, or maximising the impact of your marketing, we take the time to listen and understand your needs. EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES After outlining the challenge, we present you with a selection of options that are crafted to meet your distinct needs. Our comprehensive selection of services allows us to present you with a range of options that align with your objectives and budget. BRINGING YOUR VISION TO LIFE Once we have defined the appropriate solution, we bring your vision to life. With a commitment to precision and excellence, we execute an outcome that perfectly aligns with your goals. challenging convention https://www.sterlingsolutions.co.uk/

  • Head of Discovery & Customer Insight at Paragon
    2010 - Dec 2024 · 15 yrs

  • New Business Development Manager at Howard Hunt
    Jun 2007 - 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Account Director at St Ives Direct
    May 2004 - Jun 2007 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Account Development Manager at Go Inspire Group
    Jun 2002 - May 2004 · 2 yrs