Highly skilled and experienced Managing Director/ CEO with a strong pedigree of improving performance and delivering financial goals in the UK and EMEA. Experience in strategic planning and execution, delivering financial results through leading teams with inspiration, passion, inclusion and diversity. A wealth of expertise across Omni-Channels within the consumer packaged goods, food & drink , textiles ( home furnishings ), healthcare , NHS & Public sectors. Additional experience held in leading acquisitions for SME’s .Entrepreneurial in nature, building brands through strong marketing credentials, new product development including private labels, gearing manufacturing efficiencies and productivity. Existing network of sustainable B2B & B2C senior trade relationships, with a high-performance delivery in winning new business, and driving year on year business growth in international and domestic markets. A hands-on leader, with a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain management, product sourcing and management of P&Ls across both private and public-listed companies.Core strengths are – leadership of business functions including sales management, brand marketing, development of NPD, building effective organisational frameworks, manufacturing and supply chain management and the winning of new business. Key achievements are:Driving top line sales from £5m to £34m with FGX, across the UK, European and Nordics markets . c.£30m sales increase /improved profitability from 6% of net sales to 22% of net sales.Gained 5 new global retailers with FGX - Boots, Tesco, Carrefour, Metro and Superdrug with FGX across the UK, Eastern Europe and Germany . Results : £5m additional revenue and £2m gross profit.Launched the e - commerce / on- line strategy in the UK. Business built to £5m and projected to double by 2020. Key lead in the the integration of 2 new acquisitions with FGX . Results : £10M new revenue and brought FGX into new trading and premium channels.New strategic commercial plan and turnaround strategy formulated and implemented with Welspun . This led to the Winning of 4 new volume customers in the UK, EMEA and USA markets .In 2016 Founded NAMz Sales , Marketing & Distribution which seeks to secure branded distribution for suppliers who desire to launch and grow their brands into various trading channels . Current retained contracts are with large suppliers within Toys, Mobile Accessories, Health & Beauty , NHS and Care Home sectors .
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Managing Director / CeoNamz Sales Marketing Distribution Ltd Jan 2016 - Jul 2022Manchester, United KingdomNAMz Sales , Marketing & Distribution support suppliers who require brand distribution with increased sales ; in the form of experienced national account management |field sales coverage | merchandising | e- commerce| warehousing & distribution .NAMz goal is to help suppliers gain branded product distribution, secure new business and / or manage and develop a portfolio of existing customers. We have a warehouse with pick pack and freight capabilities to manage supply chain needs . To facilitate a full service operation, NAMz has 'on the ground ' outlet coverage with an in store merchandising / field service operation. Success has been delivered for manufacturers who were short on resource and capability . NAMz secured contracts to gain new customer business , brand launches and door extensions. Existing customer relationships / business at Head Office were developed, and the overall aim to achieve sales and profit goals delivered. In addition, suppliers have required our expertise in managing the whole supply chain process, especially with the growing , complex e- commerce platforms.Trading relationships with key customers exist across FMCG , DIY / Hardware, Food Service , Sport, Toys/ Stationery , Sport , Travel Retail , Fashion , Optical, Convenience. NAMz also has a partnership with international distributors.Recent success in gaining new business tender wins within the NHS and Public Sectors for a healthcare manufacturer.NAMZ has developed a growing expertise in on-line customer / brand management with e-tailers such as Amazon and Groupon , and able to offer a drop ship facility which is a benefit to retailers . -
Chief Executive OfficerWelspun Group 2015 - Jan 2016Cheadle, Greater Manchester, United KingdomResponsible for the overall financial performance and building of all brands and private label of Christy. ( including the development of customers and leading the winning of new business). Christy is a subsidiary company owned by one of the worlds largest home textile manufacturers ( Welspun Global Brands).My responsibilities included the leading of the sales team, marketing, design and product development. I also was accountable for the operational sourcing and purchasing from an extensive supplier base.Operating across all business platforms of retail, wholesale and e commerce with a diverse customer / retailer base . In my tenure with Welspun, I achieved new business with customers and distributors across UK, Middle East and the USA, enabling a solid sales platform for growth in this turnaround business. Sales growth from £30m now forecast at £36m for next financial year. I also delivered strategies across branded marketing and e commerce to generate consumer awareness coupled with the formation of a strong sales and national accounts team to drive growth . -
Vice President & General Manager Northern EuropeFgx International 2013 - 2015Northern EuropePromoted to this position after consistent achievement of all key performance measures. Growing the top-line revenue from £5m to £34m and trebling of bottom line profit are key successes.Expansion and diversification into new markets and channels will continue to drive this impressive growth record. -
Managing DirectorFgx International 2005 - 2012Stoke-On-Trent, United KingdomPromoted to Managing director after a very successful period as commercial director. Main successes; consistent quarterly sales and profit delivery, penetration into new trading channels, brand development through launch of consumer advertising and public relations. A track record of delivery to the envy of competitors.
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Sales & Marketing DirectorCreative Instore Activity 2002 - 2005Warrington, United KingdomEntrepreneurial business winner, bringing new clients to this field marketing business. Developed strong general management and operational skills to benefit a corporate company for next career move.
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Commercial DirectorFreudenberg Household Products 1997 - 2002Rochdale, Unither KingdomSuccesses; double digit sales growth each year through entering new markets and development of new products with successful trade launches. Team selection of winners to ensure all financial share and profit goals exceeded. -
Business ControllerCoca-Cola European Partners 1985 - 1997UxbridgeVery successful career following a blue chip sales route in field sales, promoted into national accounts and latterly leading a business unit to develop top 4 grocery customers. Experience gained in trade marketing, national account management, product development both branded and private label, enabling a move into next season of directorship.
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