A day in the life of … Nick Bishop
Nick is pictured talking with Patrick Sang, Coach to Eliud Kipchoge (the only person to run a sub two-hour marathon), and Faith Kipyegon (current Olympic 1500m Champion).
Introduce yourself
Hi, my name is Nick Bishop, and I am Business Development Manager at Brand Addition. Although I am UK based in our Manchester HQ, my remit is Global, working closely with our office network in EMEA and in The States. Quite simply, I am always on the lookout for organisations that want a promotional merchandise provider covering either EMEA or Globally. With the creation of webstores and stock holding, we have all of your needs covered.
Your journey, where you started to where you are now
I have been with Brand Addition for close to twenty years, before that I worked in Financial Services, in roles covering both sales and service. I thoroughly enjoy my work, made easier by the great people that I work with, in a young and vibrant Office.
What do you do outside of Brand Addition?
Away from the office, I am a keen follower of sport, and in particular, athletics, where I have been coaching athletes for fifteen years, something that I have been doing since injury forced my decision to stop competing.
Three years ago, an opportunity arose which led to an invitation to visit “The Home of Champions” in Iten and home to many of the world’s greatest distance runners, high up in the rift valleys of Kenya. When I returned from my first visit in October 2021, I knew that I had to do something. The sheer talent of the athletes, the hunger to succeed, yet except for the most elite, so challenging with so little employment, and with very little access to much of what we take for granted. My conversations continued on my return to the UK.
The result…the creation of a group of five athletes that quickly grew to seven. Through financial support, guidance & mentorship, the group are making great progress…four have now won scholarships to university in America, and all are developing into hugely talented athletes. Our mantra, ”We dare to believe & everything is possible!”…and why not…watch out for a new World Champion!
Why not contact Nick about how we can help you…developing world class athletes and class leading branded merchandise.