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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Managing Director of a European distribution business specialising in Video Games and AccessoriesLead a team of colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Web Development, Graphic Design, Data Analytics, Customer Service and Admin Support.Pioneered European distribution operation, establishing infrastructure and processes for direct trading with global retailers.Secured exclusive rights for European distribution of eSports gaming accessories.

Camberly

• Developed and managed two successful ecommerce platforms specializing in Video Games www.electricgames.co.uk and Electric Scooters www.electrictravels.co.uk• Start-up, to established, profitable business within 3 years. • Collaboration with major brands including Sony PlayStation and Nintendo as preferred retail partner.• Orchestrated digital marketing strategy for customer acquisition and optimised conversion rates.

Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom

• Managed Amazon Europe and directed European sales teams across five countries.• Achieved €147m sales revenue and 3% YoY growth in a declining market.• Engaged with multiple stakeholders across the business to drive transformation initiative to reduce operating costs and improve EBITDA. • Hosted top to top leadership meetings in Japan with Global President of Canon and VP of Hardlines from Amazon.• Led European business transformation, saving €7m in operating and transportation… Show more • Managed Amazon Europe and directed European sales teams across five countries.• Achieved €147m sales revenue and 3% YoY growth in a declining market.• Engaged with multiple stakeholders across the business to drive transformation initiative to reduce operating costs and improve EBITDA. • Hosted top to top leadership meetings in Japan with Global President of Canon and VP of Hardlines from Amazon.• Led European business transformation, saving €7m in operating and transportation costs with largest retail partner Amazon Europe. • Implemented new commercial model and selective distribution agreements to manage price increase and improve market share and retail product mix. • Engage with Joint Business Planning for aligned European sales strategy and target growth in a declining market.• Using in- depth market analysis to Improve forecasting accuracy across Europe.• Formulate, and present sales strategy to senior leadership team to highlight sales performance, risks, and opportunities. Show less

Uk And Ireland

• Managed a team of National Account Managers and achieved highest corporate growth sector ranking.• Formulated retail sales strategy to launch new ‘Wii U’ games console to UK market.• Drove 9.7% YoY growth in sales of Nintendo products to UK National Retailers including Amazon, Argos, Currys, JLP, Shop Direct, Smyths Toys and GAME.• Spearheaded European digital commerce platform transition, generating incremental revenue.• Attended annual Video Games Conference ‘E3’ in Los… Show more • Managed a team of National Account Managers and achieved highest corporate growth sector ranking.• Formulated retail sales strategy to launch new ‘Wii U’ games console to UK market.• Drove 9.7% YoY growth in sales of Nintendo products to UK National Retailers including Amazon, Argos, Currys, JLP, Shop Direct, Smyths Toys and GAME.• Spearheaded European digital commerce platform transition, generating incremental revenue.• Attended annual Video Games Conference ‘E3’ in Los Angeles to represent Nintendo UK and present new Nintendo product launches to retailers globally.• Utalise sales data and market analysis to formulate sales strategies for retail campaigns measuring performance and using an agile methodology to improve sales and marketing performance. Show less

• Managed sales and distribution of DVD and Blu Ray movies to major supermarket account ASDA, delivering revenue growth despite market decline.

Overseas property business collaborating with developers across Europe.