Confident and charismatic leader, with general management and chief executive experience leading teams of over 400 staff to achieve successProven ability to create successful long-term growth strategies through robust market analysis, sales and distribution channel selection, strategic planning and utilisation of local and export marketsExtensive experience negotiating successful ongoing supply arrangements with domestic and overseas manufacturersHighly skilled managing multi-store retail chains, liaising with buyers and analysing consumer buying patternsCapable of securing sole supplier contracts with large, nationwide organisations and negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships to ensure success in a retail marketMedia savvy developing strategic marketing plans that promote a positive brand presence and extend market reachCreative and innovative thinker with proven capacity to influence product design based upon market requirementsComprehensive experience leading successful projects, process improvements and change management initiatives to increase organisational profitability and improve quality outcomesDemonstrated expertise in managing manufacturing facilities utilising LEAN manufacturing principles to achieve streamlined processes that improve productivity outputsExperienced in the implementation and use of ERP software systems to support wider business practices