Jon Jacobs

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Global Operations Director at D3O
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Chigwell, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Jon Jacobs

I am an experienced Operations Merchandising, Marketing, Sales,Sourcing and Retailing professional used to working at Director level with market leading retailers and brands. I enjoy delivering margin and turnover growth in a volatile and ever changing market place. P and L responsibility is a given as well as leading, motivating and ensuring high level performing teams .I have an excellent understanding of both the Retail and Manufacturing sectors within the Clothing and Accessory sectors .I have led new sourcing trips and delivered new product from India, Bangladesh to Indonesia as well as sourcing from all the traditional areas from China through to Sri Lanka as well as Eastern Europe and Morocco.Specialties: Sourcing, Selling,Marketing, Planning, Merchandising, Wholesale, Forecasting , P and L , Board Level communication, negotiation, leading teams through change, excellent contact network of the UK high street at a senior level, margin management, stock control and delivering EBITDA profitability.

Jon Jacobs's Current Company Details

Global Operations Director at D3O
Jon Jacobs Work Experience Details
  • Mark H Ltd
    Operations Director
    Mark H Ltd Apr 2016 - Feb 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    Using comprehensive knowledge of Retail , Merchandising , Wholesale , Sales and Sourcing, I have engaged in several projects for a variety of companies ranging from Luxury brands such as La Perla and Coco De Mer through to various private label companies. Training up and developing Merchandising teams, Implementing key processes , Sourcing product and strategy with ability to hit ground running and make an immediate difference.
  • Mark H Ltd
    New Business Development And Operations
    Mark H Ltd Apr 2016 - Feb 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    Private Label manufacturer of Outerwear and Tailoring. My role is in assisting owner to identify new business opportunities and also formalise the operational side of the business. New accounts added include C and A, Next Sleepwear and Blouses and Matalan . Working alongside owner of the business, this small business will be transformed over the next few years with all the projects that are being worked on and which I am leading/have a huge part to play in
  • Emma-Jane Maternity
    Sales Director
    Emma-Jane Maternity Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    Working directly with the owner, I am charged with running all UK and overseas accounts .Emma-Jane is a mid level market leading Maternity Bra brand and I will ensure that our participation at Playtime Paris in Jan 2016 is the launch pad for new business across Continental Europe.
  • Brandix
    Commercial Director Lingerie
    Brandix Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    Consultant role establishing and managing their independant operation in UK and Europe working directly with major High Street retailers. Established a $15 million annual business from scratch
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  • Fabris Lane Ltd
    Commercial Director
    Fabris Lane Ltd Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
    Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom
    Eyewear business supplying UK , Europe and US retailers with private label, branded and licensed product. Was brought in to ensure focus given to customer growth and to give strategic 3 year plan for Private Equity potential investment and growth of overall business
  • Courtaulds
    Commercial Director Of Lingerie Uk And Europe
    Courtaulds Apr 2008 - Dec 2011
    London, United Kingdom
    A £60 Million turnover business specialising in Lingerie manufacturing and design , selling to key UK accounts. I was responsible for bringing in new key accounts and account managing them. I ensured failure costs were minimised and delivered the most profitable Business Unit within 18 months . Migrated key but duplicated roles from UK to be closer to needlepoint and became key supplier for all accounts.
  • Football Academy
    Managing Director/Joint Owner
    Football Academy Jun 2007 - Apr 2008
    London, United Kingdom
    Business start up Sports and Leisure facility. Fully responsible for securing £2m funding for state of the art facility .Involved in endorsement deals of £100,000 annually and securing 100 hours weekly of 5 a Side pay as you play
  • Delta Galil
    Commercial Director Private Label And Brands
    Delta Galil 2004 - Jun 2007
    London, United Kingdom
    Lingerie Sales, Design, Development and Manufacturing business supplying UK retailers with branded and private label product. I improved Critical Path process, improved delivery and was responsible for new sourcing routes that helped improve overall profitability of the business.
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  • Tjs
    Sales And Marketing Director
    Tjs 2001 - 2004
    Ellesmere Port
    Ladieswear wholesale and design business supplying UK customers with Tailoring and Workwear. Restructured business away from parent company, new team recruited and developed. I identified and developed new customers and doubled business to £20 m and profitable
  • Next Group Plc
    Uk Sourcing And Marketing Manager
    Next Group Plc 2000 - 2001
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Next Asia were wholly owned sourcing arm of the business , responsible for supplying third of all general merchandise . I was the link between buying and sourcing arms of the business and established new sourcing routes in Eastern Europe and new product opportunities for the business whilst growing the overall share of the sourcing
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  • Claremont Garments
    Managing Director Of Childrenswear
    Claremont Garments 1997 - 1999
    London, United Kingdom
  • Marks And Spencer
    Senior Merchandiser In Womenswear
    Marks And Spencer 1985 - 1997
    London, United Kingdom
    Variety of Merchandising roles in all Clothing categories, successfully managing departments of differing scales up to £150 m annual sales
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Jon Jacobs Skills

Retail Sourcing Merchandising Apparel Negotiation Forecasting Global Sourcing Fashion New Business Development Sales Management Supply Chain Management Business Strategy Leadership Project Planning Change Management Team Building Manufacturing Key Account Management Team Management Team Leadership Strategic Planning Commercial Directing Profit Leadership Development Capacity Planning Private Label Gross Margin Motivation Stock Control Product Rationalization Cross Functional Team Leadership

Jon Jacobs Education Details

  • Barnet College
    Barnet College
    Distinction
  • Ashmole
    Ashmole
    A Levels

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