Chris Smullen

Chris Smullen Email and Phone Number

Estate Manager | Villa Owner | Caribbean Travel Expert | Sales & Marketing Professional @
Chris Smullen's Location
Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
About Chris Smullen

I am from the UK but have lived in the Caribbean since 2017. I own a boutique villa/apartment complex called The Lookout and I'm the Estate Manager for The Sail House Company - a stunning, award-winning property. I welcome you to the beautiful island of Bequia (pronounced Bek-wy), one of the finest jewels that can be found in the Caribbean. I am a passionate ambassador for this incredible place. In my previous UK career, I was a tenacious & well-respected Commercial Controller with over 18 year’s FMCG experience. Throughout my career I was focused on driving strong brands within multiple grocers across the UK & Europe, resulting in a highly successful track-record of achieving substantial sales & profit growth. I demonstrated the influence & commitment to thrive impressively in challenging environments, setting the long-term business strategy whilst ensuring profitable short-term results.

Chris Smullen's Current Company Details
The Sail House Company

The Sail House Company

Estate Manager | Villa Owner | Caribbean Travel Expert | Sales & Marketing Professional
Chris Smullen Work Experience Details
  • The Sail House Company
    Estate Manager
    The Sail House Company Feb 2020 - Present
    Bequia Island, Grenadines, Caribbean
    The stunning Sail House was voted "Best Private House in the World" at the 2021 Architizer A+ Awards. This followed a unanimous decision by a panel of distinguished architects. The 2-acre estate consists of one main house with a pool & professional music studio, a workshop & solar farm, a manager's cottage, and three guest cottages. It is located on the top of Mount Pleasant on Bequia Island, Grenadines, Caribbean. The Sail House Company which I manage also has four vehicles and a sailing boat.More information, photos, & videos on the links here;https://www.thesailhouse.space/https://davidhertzfaia.com/sail-house-bequiahttps://www.kevinscott.us/sail-house
  • The Lookout Villa Bequia
    Owner The Lookout Villa Bequia
    The Lookout Villa Bequia Nov 2017 - Present
    Bequia, Island Grenadines, Caribbean
    The Lookout is located on the paradise island of Bequia in the Caribbean. I own two boutique apartments, nestled above the island's two finest beaches.Web: www.thelookoutbequia.comE-mail: louise@thelookoutbequia.com
  • Grupo Bimbo
    Senior National Account Manager
    Grupo Bimbo Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
    Heathrow, United Kingdom
    Best known in the UK for the New York Bagel Company brand, this was an interim role looking after the top 4 UK grocers (& beyond). Post contract, I once again returned to the Caribbean to focus on my business interests there.
  • Britvic Plc
    Senior National Account Manager
    Britvic Plc Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
    Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
    Interim summer role managing the Asda account worth £115M, before returning to business interests in the Caribbean for the winter season
  • Tyrrells Potato Crisps Limited
    Grocery Sales Controller
    Tyrrells Potato Crisps Limited May 2013 - Sep 2017
    Stretford Bridge, Herefordshire
    Responsible for a business unit focused on Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, M&S and High St Discounters. Key achievements outlined in my profile section above. Reporting to MD, with two direct Senior National Account Manager reports.Key Achievements • Exceeded challenging performance targets by more than quadrupling sales & profit for my Business Unit.• Recognition that I played an integral role in the “stellar performance” that led to the sale of the business for £300M to US giant Amplify Snacks in August 2016.• I secured own label contracts worth over £12M across the account portfolio.• I consistently delivered best in class in-store execution, coinciding with ABL support plans. I have achieved the maximum possible foyer & gondola end feature display and demonstrated the success using relevant & credible data.• I increased distribution points by more than 500% in one Multiple Grocer
  • Vimto
    Senior National Account Manager
    Vimto Jun 2008 - Apr 2013
    Newton Le Willows, Merseyside
    Tesco & Sainsbury SNAM• Played an instrumental role in doubling the Vimto brand size in just 4 years.• Won the award of Best Sales Initiative in both 2009 & 2011.
  • David Lloyd Leisure
    National Corporate Sales Manager
    David Lloyd Leisure Dec 2006 - May 2008
    Focussed on driving corporate membership sales by building strong commercial relationships with key national accounts such as KPMG, HSBC, Unilever and Shell.• Delivered over 30% annual sales growth across the account portfolio.
  • N/A
    Career Break
    N/A Apr 2005 - Oct 2006
    Career break taken to fulfil an ambition to travel to over 20 countries across five continents. A truly enriching & life-changing experience.
  • Patak'S Foods Ltd
    Senior National Account Manager
    Patak'S Foods Ltd Jan 2001 - Mar 2005
    Leigh, Lancashire
    Sainsbury's, Asda, Co-op, Somerfield Group• Instigated a dramatic turnaround for the frozen business unit from loss-making into significant profit, before being promoted to the grocery arm of the business.• Initiated beacon branding into the world foods section of Sainsbury’s, delivering company merchandising principles whilst increasing product visibility, availability and sales performance.• Secured own label contracts worth in excess of £3M.
  • The Jacob'S Bakery Limited
    National Account Manager
    The Jacob'S Bakery Limited May 1999 - Jan 2001
    Aintree, Liverpool
    Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Asda• Managed own label projects from concept through to launch.• Adopted & implemented beacon branding company merchandising principles.
  • Petsmart
    Store Manager
    Petsmart Sep 1996 - May 1999
    North West Stores
    Store Mgr at the age of 22, hitting the ground running straight out of University• Won “Store Manager of the Year” award as recognition of my achievements.

Chris Smullen Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Smullen

What company does Chris Smullen work for?

Chris Smullen works for The Sail House Company

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

Chris Smullen's current role is Estate Manager | Villa Owner | Caribbean Travel Expert | Sales & Marketing Professional.

What schools did Chris Smullen attend?

Chris Smullen attended De Montfort University, Winstanley College, Golborne High School, St Marys High School.

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