Andrew Karlsen-Brown Email & Phone Number

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

• Brand partner for the international brands in the portfolio including Nike, Hugo Boss, Peak Performance, Levi’s, Lee, Samsonite, Lyle & Scott, Under Armor, Home & Cook, Jack & Jones, and GANT.
• Brand sales in access of 375 M NOK.
• Consult daily with Store Managers and quarterly with Retail Directors on how to improve financial performance, recruitment, culture, sustainability, logistics, and customer service.
• Developed VIA’s membership program (Fashion Club) to achieve best in class… Show more
• Developed VIA’s membership program (Fashion Club) to achieve best in class in both centers in the Portfolio.
• Internal budget setting for all brands and for the retail departments in the Nordics.

Oslo Area, Norway

• Lead and develop thirty individuals, including seven managers and twenty-three associates
• Responsible for financial reporting, strategy, store operations and HR management
• Transformed the store to the best performer in Northern Europe North. (+22% FY18-FY21)
• Lead the Nike Community Outreach Program for Scandinavian stores. Getting children active!
• Nike SWAT team member working on various culture & wellbeing initiatives within the company

Oslo, Norway

• Financial forecasting for forty-one stores in Central Europe for five countries
• Liaise with stakeholders ensuring accurate demand forecasting and bonus target setting.
• Quantify strategic changes from senior leadership team to capitalize on market opportunities

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Supported both the Strategic Planning and Membership team to achieve strategic goals
• Liaised with various cross functional field and operational teams to execute programs
• Compiled Quarterly Business Review for the EMEA geography for senior leadership team

Oslo Area, Norway

• Developed managers and a sales teams of twenty-five individuals across three store locations
• Responsible all operational, HR management, merchandising and asset protection
• Managed relationships and reorder process for key business partners.

Oslo Area, Norway

• Responsible for the sales strategy, store operations, visual merchandising, and HR management
• Increased top line revenue by 25% for the flagship store in four years
• Built a strong middle management structure to strengthen the company’s growth plan

Bond Street, London (Flagship)

• Developed a strong skill set in financial reporting to senior management
• Responsible for leading a team of twenty individuals across multiple business divisions
• Worked closely with asset protection and sales teams to protect company assets

London

• Top-line revenue sales of £7,5Million (€8,4Million) with a team of twenty sales associates
• Built strong customer management skills and & leveraged CRM system
• Mentored and developed sales professionals to develop professionally. (succession planning)
• Strong experience in cost controlling, budgeting, event management and financial reporting

Bond Street, London (Flagship)

• Supported the leadership team in all Human Resource functions of five sales associates
• Strong skill set built in international logistics, inventory management and invoicing
• Acquired the largest sale of £130 000 for the home division in 2009

Bond Street, London (Flagship)

• Achieved the highest non-executive sales figures Menswear. (£400K per annum)
• Responsible for the all inventory and listings of antiques and men’s eyewear
• Built strong relationships with returning clientele building personal client portfolio

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Developed branding campaigns for major television networks and sports franchises
• Maintained relationships with key accounts ensuring high standards of output

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Provided communication design solutions for a multitude of international and domestic clients
• Developed creative strategies for clients on enhancing their brand awareness

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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