An innovative and strategic consumer electronics and tech brand consultant, skilled in establishing and managing distribution and retail channels across EMEA.Working with global tech brands to deliver go to market plans, sales, training, product launches, strategic planning and commercial insight and support. Always looking for the next best gadget!

Heading up all new business opportunities within Exertis Unlimited.Sourcing and launching new brands into Exertis Unlimited channels & developing channel strategy with product divisions to include commercial proposals and go to market plans.Product specialist in Gadgets and Tech division supporting sales teams with range reviews, market insight, customer proposals and product sourcing.

To manage brands & categories within the Apple Division with direct ownership for certain key categories and vendors, with the aim to maximise the sales volumes and profit and minimise any negative issues within the portfolio for CU and CU’s stakeholders.Responsibilities include revenue, margin & gross profit, product selection, forecasting, sell through, pricing and marketing activity across selected vendors.

Founded by Australian siblings Tim, Sophie and Amie Swann, Cygnett is an Australian business success story that started in 2003 in a single room above a local pub.Today, Cygnett has grown to become Australia’s premier designer of digital accessories for the world’s hottest gadgets, including Apple products such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod, as well as smartphones from Blackberry and HTC, and a number of MP3 players. The company’s reach extends throughout the globe where it is receiving… Show more Founded by Australian siblings Tim, Sophie and Amie Swann, Cygnett is an Australian business success story that started in 2003 in a single room above a local pub.Today, Cygnett has grown to become Australia’s premier designer of digital accessories for the world’s hottest gadgets, including Apple products such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod, as well as smartphones from Blackberry and HTC, and a number of MP3 players. The company’s reach extends throughout the globe where it is receiving international recognition as one of the industry’s top players. Show less

- Development of new and existing business within the Specialist Retail Channel- Explore new distribution opportunities in line with company customer strategy that include specialist retailers, travel retailers and distributors- Responsible for the performance and development of the channel, working with all areas of business including marketing, commercial team and product management- Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans for the channel including POS… Show more - Development of new and existing business within the Specialist Retail Channel- Explore new distribution opportunities in line with company customer strategy that include specialist retailers, travel retailers and distributors- Responsible for the performance and development of the channel, working with all areas of business including marketing, commercial team and product management- Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans for the channel including POS, product exclusives, online and in store activity to enhance volumes - Create and conduct proposal presentations- Development of product packages and bundles- Managing and delivering commercial proposals in line with company budgets- Research competitor activity and deliver comparison reports highlighting USP’s- Communication with global sales team and Investors on sales activity Show less

Account Management of all Retail accounts purchasing from HTC either direct or via distribution channel.- Setting up the retail channel ‘map’ across the various product types and ranges and delivering the plan to make the map a reality- Negotiating successfully and maintaining close and effective partner relationships with relevant retail channel partners to achieve sales plans- Managing proposition pricing and specification, as well as deploying business-enhancing initiatives, such… Show more Account Management of all Retail accounts purchasing from HTC either direct or via distribution channel.- Setting up the retail channel ‘map’ across the various product types and ranges and delivering the plan to make the map a reality- Negotiating successfully and maintaining close and effective partner relationships with relevant retail channel partners to achieve sales plans- Managing proposition pricing and specification, as well as deploying business-enhancing initiatives, such as windows of exclusivity, product and colour exclusives to enhance volumes and profit margins- Negotiating contracts and ranging with non-specialist retail channels via HTC’s relationship with Brightpoint GB- Managing and delivering the product support and training needed by retailers to drive product understanding and sharp-end selling ability- Deliver weekly sales forecasts and sell through reports to head office- Manage customer intake plans with demand planning teams- Develop sell through and marketing plans in line with product launches using customer Co-Op fund and retro marketing plans- Developing the HTC brand in all major retailers Show less

Stationery and IT ConsumablesReporting to Corporate Accounts Sales DirectorAccount Management of Corporate National Accounts individually worth over £500k per annum.Responsible for over £3.4m worth of annual business over 7 national accountsIncrease of sales and margin within account baseIdentification and management of account core listWorking with raw data and pivot tables to produce management reportsMaintenance of account web portals to include welcome pages… Show more Stationery and IT ConsumablesReporting to Corporate Accounts Sales DirectorAccount Management of Corporate National Accounts individually worth over £500k per annum.Responsible for over £3.4m worth of annual business over 7 national accountsIncrease of sales and margin within account baseIdentification and management of account core listWorking with raw data and pivot tables to produce management reportsMaintenance of account web portals to include welcome pages, core lists, promotions and management information. Training of end users on Lyreco's OLO serviceWork with Lyreco Platinum Partners to increase sales and marginLaunch and Implementation of new accounts and management of launch team Road-show's and Open Days Show less

Internet Service ProviderReporting to MD - Partner ChannelDevelopment of Reseller channel, dealing directly at Directorate levelAchievement of sales targets Account Management of over 100 accountsRecruitment of new reseller accounts and large multiple 'non-standard' resellersIncrease of Business Sales (SDSL/1:1 ADSL)Training of reseller sales staffCo-ordination of channel partner eventsAssist with sell through of re-seller products

Reporting to Trade Marketing Controller.Working within the Dealer and Distribution channel. Achievement of sales targetsSell in and sell through of stock with use of sales promotionsCreate and monitor sales promotions to assist with sell throughTrainingSales Incentives