US Denim and Apparel Ltd are a large multi-national company that manufacture denim. The company sells raw denim fabric and denim jeans manufactured at its own mill in Lahore Pakistan with 15000 employees worldwide and a total turnover of $500million per annum.My key responsibilities include:-Management of National Accounts including Fat Face, Dunnes Stores, NEXT, Seppala, Arcadia Group and Matalan.Sourcing and securing new branded business worldwide to increase substantial brand… Show more US Denim and Apparel Ltd are a large multi-national company that manufacture denim. The company sells raw denim fabric and denim jeans manufactured at its own mill in Lahore Pakistan with 15000 employees worldwide and a total turnover of $500million per annum.My key responsibilities include:-Management of National Accounts including Fat Face, Dunnes Stores, NEXT, Seppala, Arcadia Group and Matalan.Sourcing and securing new branded business worldwide to increase substantial brand equity and revenue to the company. Successes have included Diesel jeans, Replay jeans, Levis, Marks and Spencer’s, Next, H and M, Zara and the Stockman group.Training account handlers to present our goods.Organizing direct response advertising shoots and features in publications such as Drapers Record and Sportswear International.Stand and Facilities management for shows such as Magic, Bread and Butter and Premier Vision.Strategic seasonal sales planning in both design and brand equity terms. Working extremely closely with in-house designers and overseas designers on product development, orders in pipeline and any subsequent issues including pre and post fulfilment of orders.Working with both ATL and BTL agencies worldwide to promote our key products.All of the above require extensive travel to EMEA markets as well as USA, China, Japan and regular visits to Head Office in Lahore, Pakistan. Show less

Looking after ladies wear and menswear jeans, knit and jersey fleece and generating sales in excess of £5 million. Sole responsibility for sales, product development and marketing of new denim brand ‘Damaged’ (www.damagedjeansbrand.com) as well as developing new store group customers who require bespoke product development.Management of key accounts including: J.D sports, Joe Brown, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Bank Fashions, Base Menswear, Chili Pepper, Lipsy, Officers Club, Original… Show more Looking after ladies wear and menswear jeans, knit and jersey fleece and generating sales in excess of £5 million. Sole responsibility for sales, product development and marketing of new denim brand ‘Damaged’ (www.damagedjeansbrand.com) as well as developing new store group customers who require bespoke product development.Management of key accounts including: J.D sports, Joe Brown, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Bank Fashions, Base Menswear, Chili Pepper, Lipsy, Officers Club, Original Penguin/Farah, High and Mighty, Somewhere and Xanaka.Day to day contact with Senior Buyers and Directors with new and existing clientsOrganising and holding presentation meetings with existing and potential clients to promote products Identify and trouble shoot critical path issues with Merchandisers whilst liaising with customersCalculate sales prices and margins from source.Performance management of a team of 6 Sales Managers working to KPIs and revenue targetsWork closely with, travel to and manage our suppliers in ChinaSample/shopping trips to various destinations in Europe and United States. Show less

Developing new customers and achieving an annual target of £4 million. Sourcing new customers and making initial contact with buyers then assessing their needs and suggesting products from our portfolio. Negotiating with the manufacturer in China and India to ensure that price and delivery can be achieved to suit the needs of the customer.Monitoring costs, quota and delivery charges to ensure that a satisfactory margin is achieved for the company.Travelling extensively to… Show more Developing new customers and achieving an annual target of £4 million. Sourcing new customers and making initial contact with buyers then assessing their needs and suggesting products from our portfolio. Negotiating with the manufacturer in China and India to ensure that price and delivery can be achieved to suit the needs of the customer.Monitoring costs, quota and delivery charges to ensure that a satisfactory margin is achieved for the company.Travelling extensively to purchase products that I feel are suitable for the customer. These products must be commercial and contemporary enough for our designers to be inspired to develop new product around the bought sample.Fully conversant with my customers trading manuals in order to brief my merchandisers on delivery requirements and packaging and other policies such as ethical trading. Show less

Responsible for sales of hats, scarves and gloves to companies including; Mothercare, Matalan, BHS, Aldi, Mamas & Papas, Dunnes Stores, Woolworths, TJ Hughes, MacKay’s and Babies R Us.Customer visits to advise of developments in contemporary styles and trends and to obtain new orders. Daily liaison with buyers and designers to advise on developments and progress in design, production and shipping and to ensure themes and concepts suit customers’ requirements.Liaison with… Show more Responsible for sales of hats, scarves and gloves to companies including; Mothercare, Matalan, BHS, Aldi, Mamas & Papas, Dunnes Stores, Woolworths, TJ Hughes, MacKay’s and Babies R Us.Customer visits to advise of developments in contemporary styles and trends and to obtain new orders. Daily liaison with buyers and designers to advise on developments and progress in design, production and shipping and to ensure themes and concepts suit customers’ requirements.Liaison with manufacturing base in China to negotiate prices, quality, specification and delivery needs. Managed a small team of merchandisers who ordered packaging, booked delivery vessels and prepared critical paths. Researched potential customers and successfully obtained appointments with buyers to introduce our company and secure future business. Show less

Developed European sales on branded sportswear, reaching product sales targets and marketing to prospective customers.Personal control of UK office and reported daily to the company Chairman in the United States. Customers included; J.D Sports, JJB Sports, TJ Hughes, TK Maxx, All sports and American Golf. Over the 16 months I achieved sales of £2.3 million.Performance Managed a small team of 3 people.Responsibility for all legal due diligence.

Responsible for running my own business ensuring sales to the value of £5 million per annum. Manufacturing children'e wear, ladie's wear and sportswear. The business started with 3 employees in a very small unit and grew to its maximum capacity of 60 people in a unit of 5000 sq. foot.Responsible for all customers including; Mothercare, BHS, Boots, Woolworths, Children’s World, Asda, MacKay’s, and Dunnes stores. Management of the production team, designers and the quality control… Show more Responsible for running my own business ensuring sales to the value of £5 million per annum. Manufacturing children'e wear, ladie's wear and sportswear. The business started with 3 employees in a very small unit and grew to its maximum capacity of 60 people in a unit of 5000 sq. foot.Responsible for all customers including; Mothercare, BHS, Boots, Woolworths, Children’s World, Asda, MacKay’s, and Dunnes stores. Management of the production team, designers and the quality control team.Liaison with Banks and local authorities.Sample/shopping trips to Europe and United StatesSeek out and negotiate on branding opportunities Show less