James Reed Email & Phone Number

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Executive board director.Leading group marketing function, working with our business unit leaders to develop commercial strategies, and working with our investment team to develop appropriate products.Cadman Capital Group are a privately-owned PE / venture house, specialising in the acquisition and management of high-return and high-growth businesses in the impact, micro and nano-cap space. Active in nature based solutions, aquaculture, real estate, beverages, print & packaging and lifestyle (shooting, country clothing and shoes).

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Managing Director for portfolio of Private equity owned businesses.People, Strategy, Operations and P&L management for portfolio.Key member of acquisition team for one business. From initial contact, through to completion.Managed full people, location and systems change post acquisition.

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

General Manager of three private-equity backed businesses.People, Strategy, Operations and P&L management of 3 boutique online wine merchants.Implemented significant cost saving and efficiency improvement initiatives. Managed merger of 3 businesses.

Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

Buying Manager in wine team.Full P&L responsibility for portfolio.Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, sales planning, and merchandising for categories managed.Categories Managed include: Champagne & Sparkling wine, and France.Lead for integration with other parts of the business and external joint venture.

Full P&L responsibility for portfolio.Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and building sales plan for categories managed.Line management responsibility for buyer and 2 buying assistants.Support managed buyer with building category plans.Support buying director with new team or business initiatives.Categories Managed include: Champagne & Sparkling wine, Beer and Spirits.

London Area, United Kingdom

Full P&L responsibility for portfolio.Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and building sales plan for categories managed.Line management responsibility for buying assistant.Categories Managed include: Champagne & Sparkling wine, Australia, Most of France, Italy, Eastern Europe, Southern Med, North America, England, Soft Drinks, Accessories.

London Area, United Kingdom

Responsible for supply-chain management of all "Fine Wines".Buying responsibility for most premium wines to be stocked in selected stores.Responsible for designing and managing initiatives to grow fine wine sales.

London, England, United Kingdom

Majestic Wine graduate training scheme.Various store management roles around London.Responsible for managing store teams and store sales performance.

London Area, United Kingdom

Part-time role during school, turning to full time for a short period after.Management of store's BWS department.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, In Progress

Education record