Aisling Ledwidge
Wicklow Town,Ireland
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in proposal writing and pricing strategy, complemented by excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in account management, event planning, and maintaining accurate records of sales and company registrations. Adept at conflict resolution and fostering teamwork, with a keen attention to detail. Committed to enhancing client relationships through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Ireland Bid Manager
3M Ireland Limited and Solventum Limited
2019.01 - 2024.01
- Dynamic Ireland Bid Manager with a proven track record with 3M Ireland Limited and Solventum Limited, adept at proposal writing and excellent communication skills. Spearheaded cross-European tender responses, enhancing revenue goals through strategic pricing and competitive analysis. Expert in customer service, seamlessly bridging customer needs with business objectives.
- Collaborated with the Sales and Marketing Teams to create our Tender Response. Motivated team to achieve revenue goals. By listening to the team's expertise and expectations for success, I co-ordinated our tender response documents.
- Led tender meetings with the Sales, Marketing, and Compliance teams across Europe to ensure our tender response was accurate, informative, and interesting. Communicating effectively across several different teams can be challenging, but it was crucial for project success and overall company alignment.
- Prepared and submitted all Health Care Tenders for both the H.S.E. and Private Hospitals in Ireland and Northern Ireland for 3M Ireland Limited and subsequently in Solventum Limited resulting in successfully securing contracts.
Business Service Representative
3M Ireland Limited
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Organised participation in national medical conferences
- Supported the Sales Team with pricing and quotations
- Maintained pricing systems for 3M Ireland Limited
Customer Service Representative
3M Ireland Limited
1991.01 - 2016.01
- Processed customer's orders and managed the CRM process
- Trained new staff on the 3M system
- Responded to customer inquiries by identifying customers' needs and assured customers' needs were met
- Built a strong customer rapport with clients
- Liaised with the Sales Team and Inventory Management Teams daily
- Produced reports for the management team
Office Manager
Inter Company Comparisons Limited
1987.01 - 1991.01
- Processed customer's application to the Companies Registration Office
- Managed our international clients accounts
- Recorded sales activities for the Management Team
- Professional customer base – Accountants and Solicitors in the U.K.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Economy
University College Dublin
DublinDiploma - Montessori “0-6 Years”
Montessori Education Centre Dublin Distance Learning
DublinSpecial Needs Assisting Level 5 - undefined
Wicklow FETC, Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board
2024.09 - 2024.12
Skills
- Proposal writing
- Pricing strategy
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent Team member
- Problem solving skills
- Account management
- Event planning
- Attended Medical Conferences
- Team Work
- Communications Skills
- Listening Skills
- Account Management – helpfulness
- Accurate record keeping
- Conflict resolution – maintain pleasant communications
- Maintained accurate records of sales and companies' registrations
- Attention to detail
- Attended client meetings
Current Profile
Now that I have finished working in the commercial sector, I transitioned my focus to the education arena where I could enjoy a more human connection with children and truly make a difference in their lives, fostering a love for learning and helping them discover their potential.
Timeline
Special Needs Assisting Level 5 - undefined
Wicklow FETC, Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board
2024.09 - 2024.12
Ireland Bid Manager
3M Ireland Limited and Solventum Limited
2019.01 - 2024.01
Business Service Representative
3M Ireland Limited
2016.01 - 2019.01
Customer Service Representative
3M Ireland Limited
1991.01 - 2016.01
Office Manager
Inter Company Comparisons Limited
1987.01 - 1991.01
Diploma - Montessori “0-6 Years”
Montessori Education Centre Dublin Distance Learning
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Economy
University College Dublin