Thomas Allport

Supporting our clients with business development and profile campaigns across North East England, Northern Ireland and Scotland

Durham, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Insider Media (Full-time · 4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Regional Director
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Senior Business Development Manager
      Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Business Development Manager at Aptus Fit Out
    Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 · 7 mos

    STEADFAST RELIABILITY WITH A SPARK OF CREATIVITY Our approach to what we do is simple, we employ the best people and we share a dedicated philosophy in delivering our commercial fit-outs and refurbishments to the highest possible standard. Organisation, communication and a systematic approach to a seamless project handover removes risks and drives quality through our projects. Client focused, complex detailing, fast paced and located in challenging commercial environments throughout the UK, this is what we do; we do it very well and we pride ourselves on handing over your project when you expect it and to the standard that we do.

  • Business Development Manager at Insider Media
    May 2017 - Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Business Development Manager - National Contracts at Quality Office Supplies - Office Stationery - Office Furniture
    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    My Role at Quality allows me to work with higher end SME & national organisations. I work pro-actively with our potential customers to align organisational objectives & implement Quality Office as a New Supplier. I work on Quality Office Supplies behalf with Organisations in Nottingham, Yorkshire, North East & Scotland. "Quality Office Supplies Ltd values the relationships of Customers, Suppliers and Partners. Using professionalism and integrity to provide effective office solutions to meet our customer's needs" Established in 1994, becoming a Limited Company in 1997 (Company registration number 03320229), Quality Office Supplies Ltd has become one of the fastest growing suppliers providing Stationery, Janitorial, IT Services, Computer consumables, print and furniture to customers throughout the UK. With Branches in Newcastle, Manchester, Coventry, Sussex, Essex, Lichfield, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Bridgwater, Wakefield and Gloucestershire we are ideally placed to offer a great local service nationally. Quality Office Supplies are an independent stationery company with over 16 years experience of delivering our products direct to your premises, through our own accomplished fleet The Company takes pride in offering the right service, of the right quality, as well as thinking about its own actions, ethically and environmentally. If you would like to discuss how quality could assist your organisation please contact me on: 07415931494.

  • Staples Business Advantage (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Regional Sales Manager
      Jun 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr

      I managed the North of England team within the mid market division for Staples Advantage. Responsibilities for this team was to win new business within the SME remit. The team required immediate restructuring when I took over and therefore recruitment & coaching critical to success. My role required management and accountability of my team's activity & lead generation, weekly 1-2-1's and KPI reviews were critical to success in this fast moving industry.

    • Business Development Executive
      Aug 2014 - May 2015 · 10 mos

      A More Senior & National Role similar to that of a Business Development Associate. Achieve New Business Sales and Profit Targets by Solution Selling within the Upper Mid Market / Enterprise remit. Achieving the monthly required KPI’s in regards to Lead Generation, and Number of New Accounts. Leading role in inbound tender responses, liaising with Narrative and Commercial support teams to produce structured proposals.

    • Business Development Associate
      Mar 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Achieve New Business Sales and Profit Targets by Solution Selling within the Mid Market remit. Achieving the monthly required KPI’s in regards to Lead Generation, Account Retention and Number of New Accounts.