Jonathan Sparkes

Jonathan Sparkes has an extensive work history spanning several industries and roles.

Jonathan is currently the CEO & co-founder of Buyerdock, a position they have held since May 2019.

Before that, they founded and served as CEO of britesparkes from January 2007. From September 2007 to March 2014, they also held the role of Director at britesparkes.

Jonathan has experience as a Sales Director at CyDen Ltd, a British manufacturer of IPL home-use hair removal devices. During their time there from March 2014 to January 2017, they successfully launched a TV campaign in an overseas territory, resulting in a 40% market share increase in 2016.

Jonathan also worked on a 3-month contract as part of Dr Lipp, a global cult beauty brand, from November 2013 to January 2014.

In addition, Jonathan had a 6-month contract at Wisdom of Nature from November 2012 to June 2013, where they played a crucial role in restructuring the business and recruiting a sales team.

Prior to that, they held a 5-year contract with Grafton International from 2007 to 2012, where they managed distributors worldwide and successfully launched a skincare range into House of Fraser.

Jonathan's earlier experience includes working as a Business Development professional at Ellison's Hair and Beauty Ltd from February 2004 to August 2007.

Before that, they served as a Sales Director at Visage International from January 1999 to February 2004, where they developed FMCG brand opportunities and managed a national sales team.

Jonathan started their career as a Trainee Accountant at Hall Owen & Co in January 1986 and later became the Managing Director of Venture Manufacturing from January 1988 to January 1999.

Jonathan Sparkes attended Dover College but did not complete a degree or specify a field of study. Jonathan then went on to study Business Managment at the South Kent College of Technology, where they obtained a Diploma. No specific start or end years are provided for either educational institution.