Andy Pinder Email & Phone Number

Poole, England, United Kingdom

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Wiggle is a UK based online retailer of sporting goods who ship to over 80 countries worldwide. I work closely with the buyer to develop and shape the merchandising strategy with accurate WSSI forecasting and promotional planning.

Hampshire

Worked with publishers / developers and industry partners to help deliver their vision for product / press launches and gaming events including esports tournaments, bespoke contract events and online advertising.Worked closely with suppliers to deliver content at some of the UK's leading gaming events including the Insomnia Gaming Festival, Gadget Show.

London, United Kingdom

• HMV – CATEGORY MANAGER: GAMES - Sept 2012 - Jan 2013I was recruited to organise and implement a recovery strategy and promotional plan to develop the games category.
• Managed the buying team and supplier relationships at a senior level.
• Created category reports for presenting in weekly board meeting detailing out key KPI deliverables.
• Forecasted forward stock projections and implemented recover plans for underperforming products.
• Managed multi-channel stock intake… Show more HMV – CATEGORY MANAGER: GAMES - Sept 2012 - Jan 2013I was recruited to organise and implement a recovery strategy and promotional plan to develop the games category.
• Managed multi-channel stock intake plans and campaign promotions.

Basingstoke

• GAME GROUP – CATEGORY MANAGER - March 2008 - Sept 2012Over 12 years retail experience gained from both store and head office positions. Over the years I was accountable for many key format categories including.
• Managed a £50million category containing over 3000 sku’s that consistently delivered over 45% of the overall company cash margin.
• Increased category margin % from 30% to 38% over a 2 year period.
• Implemented multi-channel… Show more GAME GROUP – CATEGORY MANAGER - March 2008 - Sept 2012Over 12 years retail experience gained from both store and head office positions. Over the years I was accountable for many key.
• Implemented multi-channel pricing and range strategies increasing online revenue by 70% over a 12month period.
• Introduced a B2B proposition which reduced redundant lines and faulty products by over £2million over a 12month period.

As a Store Manager for various stores around the Yorkshire area I helped grow this independent computer games company from a couple of stores to 20+ over a 2yr period.

As a Store Manager of this independantly run hand made solid pine furniture company it was my job to grow the business and customer relations in the Rotherham area.

As a Cinema Operative I worked in all aspects of the business from box office and credit card bookings to the confectionary stands and projection.