Chris Howard

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Regional Head - Consumer Products, UK, IE, Southern Europe, ANZ, RSA, SEA, SAARC, LATAM, MENA @ ZEISS Group
United Kingdom
Chris Howard's Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Chris Howard

Strategic, results-focused leader with experience of managing P&Ls of over $120m+, teams of 35+ and successful turnarounds of businesses from loss making to profitable. Successful turnaround within complex global matrix structures and multi-category SMEs, by setting clear goals, engaging teams, developing talent, and always putting the customer first. Strong stakeholder management skills and adept at influencing both internally (at all levels) and externally with customers and partners alike.A naturally entrepreneurial and agile, yet highly analytical and data-based, decision maker.

Chris Howard's Current Company Details
ZEISS Group

Zeiss Group

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Regional Head - Consumer Products, UK, IE, Southern Europe, ANZ, RSA, SEA, SAARC, LATAM, MENA
United Kingdom
Website:
zeiss.com
Employees:
24524
Chris Howard Work Experience Details
  • Zeiss Group
    Regional Head - Consumer Products, Uk, Ie, Southern Europe, Anz, Rsa, Sea, Saarc, Latam, Mena
    Zeiss Group
    United Kingdom
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  • Zeiss Group
    Regional Head - Zeiss Consumer Products, Banza Region - Britain, Australia, New Zealand & Africa
    Zeiss Group Oct 2021 - Present
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  • Weber-Stephen Products Uk
    Sales Director - Western Europe
    Weber-Stephen Products Uk May 2019 - Nov 2021
    P&L management across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands and Benelux. Team of 35+ and 9 direct reports. Reporting into the Vice President.Turnaround of the sales and channel networks through design and operational execution of a future-proofed and agile strategy.Increasing engagement via selling BBQ courses via customer events, vouchers etc.Launching and managing Weber.com as an e-commerce platform. Partner and customer identification - ensuring they are aligned with long-term strategy.Exploring and leveraging multi and omni-channel opportunities and adapting existing distribution networks to be strategically aligned and future-proofed.Relationship management and building with internal and external stakeholders including handling dealer relationships and encouraging a mutually beneficial partnership model.Leading entire Western Europe sales and back office team, recruiting as needed, mentoring, coaching and motivating team with full accountability for their performance.Working within a complex Pan European Selective Distribution System
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  • Weber-Stephen Products Uk
    Sales Director - Uk & Ireland
    Weber-Stephen Products Uk Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    P&L Management and a team of 17 including 6 direct reportsDesign and implementation of brand repositioning strategy into a more premium position - selective distribution agreement; new customer acquisition; driving the consumer experience; part-funded customer activity; shop in shops; cookery schools; demonstrations; staff training events.Introducing and implementing commercialisation plan, launching new selective distribution agreements.Restructuring the sales and merchandising team by channel - DIY, department stores, garden centre chains, B2C and mass market.Managing, supporting and driving pan European teams and customers - Kingfisher Group, originating Amazon relationship and managing the EMEA business.Introducing initiatives to extend the season (moving away from just seasonal business focusing on Christmas gifting etc).Identifying and delivering new products (with improved design and technology e.g. electrical grilling) by working on the EMEA product board team.
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  • Keter (Inc Keter, Curver, Allibert Brands)
    Keter Group Sales Director Uk & Ireland
    Keter (Inc Keter, Curver, Allibert Brands) Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
    Birmingham
    Full P&L management Amalgamating the commercial elements of the Curver and Keter businesses Forming and implementing the new business targets and strategic plan to drive and grow the business in 12 months (to support the sale of the business).Managing 8 categories including: indoor with homewares, refuse, tools, kids, shelving/ cabinets, outdoor with buildings, garden furniture and storage.Introducing and implementing commercialisation plan for new product and category launches.Training and supporting team within a Matrix Organisation.Managing, supporting and driving pan European customers .Managing and developing the UK/RoI distributors.
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  • Keter
    Curver Brand Sales Director Uk & Ireland
    Keter Mar 2012 - Aug 2015
    Redruth
    Full P&L management.Developing strategy, tactics, sales plans and profit targets - double digit EBIT.Turning around a loss-making business into a profitable business and doubling the sales within 5 years.Delivering sales by developing relationships with retail partners such as leading grocery and high street retailers, Amazon and other online retailers.Increasing market share in existing markets, maximising new business development opportunities, and winning B2B contracts with major hotels.Product management and development including mapping markets and identifying opportunities, delivering new products to markets and channel management.Managing B2B customers including Newell Rubbermaid (Switzerland).
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  • Brita Water Filter Systems Ltd, Oxfordshire
    Business Sector Manager -Tesco Uk & Ce/Grocery
    Brita Water Filter Systems Ltd, Oxfordshire Dec 2010 - Mar 2012
    Bicester, Oxfordshire
  • Brita Water Filter Systems Ltd
    Sector Manager – Tesco Uk/Independent/Wholesale
    Brita Water Filter Systems Ltd May 2008 - Nov 2010
    Bicester Oxford
  • Brita Water Filter Systems Limited
    Sales Account Management
    Brita Water Filter Systems Limited Nov 1998 - May 2008
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Chris Howard Skills

Sales Retail Key Account Management Fmcg Profit Sales Management Management Merchandising Key Account Development Forecasting Business Strategy P&l Marketing Management Grocery Category Management Promotions

Chris Howard Education Details

  • Melbourn Village College
    Melbourn Village College

Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Howard

What company does Chris Howard work for?

Chris Howard works for Zeiss Group

What is Chris Howard's role at the current company?

Chris Howard's current role is Regional Head - Consumer Products, UK, IE, Southern Europe, ANZ, RSA, SEA, SAARC, LATAM, MENA.

What is Chris Howard's email address?

Chris Howard's email address is ch****@****ver.com

What schools did Chris Howard attend?

Chris Howard attended Melbourn Village College.

What skills is Chris Howard known for?

Chris Howard has skills like Sales, Retail, Key Account Management, Fmcg, Profit, Sales Management, Management, Merchandising, Key Account Development, Forecasting, Business Strategy, P&l.

Who are Chris Howard's colleagues?

Chris Howard's colleagues are Lorenzo Legoli Brandi, Wolfram Hild, Lea Kraus, Ulandi Dean, Jinyoung Kim, Yvonne Ou, Tamina Eiser.

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