Position Accountabilities:Delivering category sales and profit based targetsReviewing existing ranges to maximise margin and sales, developing new product opportunitiesImplement full life cycle product managementIntroduced an offshore buying program for sourcing own brandIncreased gross profit through own brand sourcing and local brand negotiationsCompetitive multibuy strategy implemented delivering volume increaseImplementation a strategy, which increased ASP and basket sizeNegotiation of terms of trade improvementsIncreased market share in the Fine WritingImplemented a seasonal buying programDevelop and Implement an environmentally conscious solution for the Office/School Stationery CategoryManage and professionally develop Assistant Buyer roleBriefing, proofing and implementation of marketing material

Position Accountabilities:Achieved all sales and profit based targets setGrew market share within the Digital Camera category and Printing categoryImplemented a directional advice that can be used by Proprietors for purchasingNegotiation of exclusive or margin hero product to create the point of difference and aswitching offer within the businessManaging pricing structure on new and current products to ensure gross margin objectives are achievedBriefing, proofing and implementation of marketing materialImplemented a seasonal buying program for a gifting and toy rangeBuilt strong relationships with suppliers to deliver market leading offersGrew Ink category by introducing a 3rd party brand of inkConsolidation of a printer range delivering improved financial metrics

Position Accountabilities:Negotiated contracts and opened new accountsManagement of a regular call cycle with all accountsMonthly promotional plans presented to all accountsManaged range and stock holding in all accounts

Position Accountabilities: - Delivering financial metrics of sales, profit and stock budgets- Sourcing product ranges and negotiating with suppliers- Creating a promotional program to drive sales- Achieved a sales increase by implementing full range reviews that accelerated new product launches and improved product quality, seasonal ranges, availability, space planning and visual merchandising- Increased gross profit by negotiating better supplier trading terms- Improve productivity by redefining the roles of buyers, inventory controllers and assistants- Development and coaching of team leading to internal promotions- Introduced a structured approach to setting annual management objectives with clear targets for the team