Julia Dodd Email & Phone Number

North Uk

KAM for the North of the UK, Managing large groups of independent retailers, training and developing retailers in the use of bakery equipment and baking products.Overseeing my food service representatives covering the smaller stores in the North/ Midlands, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need when visiting the independent retailers within my territory.

North, England

Delivering the best in class execution of concepts for a the North of England geographic territory. This is done in conjunction with the Retailer, local Business Developer and the Concepts Manager. Liaising with target concept stores on all aspects of impending concepts including application through to Staff training requirements.Ensuring stores are set to Go-live and all equipment, POS and product is available.Auditing stores over first few weeks to ensure any initial issues are resolved.expanding current offerings and propositions to new and existing customers. To maximise sales from new concept stores through the following:Manage the efficient roll out of Aryzta food solutions concepts in store and to budget.Delivery of best in class training and execution of all new concepts leading to the best consumer experience.Provision of marketing materials to concept stores and ensure supply of kits available to avoid out of stocks.Maintain up-to-date details for the Customer Website.Be main point of contact for Business Developer regarding concept roll outAdvising retailers on increasing turnover, average spend, margin and waste management minimization.Ensuring Store Surveys are regularly conducted within my geographic area and that any follow up is actioned on site/within AFS.Highlighting opportunities and potential leads with other Colleagues where necessary working cross functionally with other departments.Monitor competitor activity and feedback to the business.Ensure compliance with our company policies and procedures e.g. ensuring Food Safety, Health & Safety requirements are adhered to.Present bake off, presentation and sampling of products in customer locations when required.Report back to Concepts Manager on total sales results for concepts within agreed territory.Providing regular and timely communication to the Concepts Manager and any other personnel as applicable.

Aintree

As part of a chauffeur driving team, providing general information of daily events and driving important customers around the racecourse.● Had to develop strong communication skills to support general public and VIP’s with as much information about events and the race course as possible, and to provide good customer service.

Greater Manchester, Cumbria

Account management and development of McCain food service business through professional trading relationships. Key account management setting up joint business plans presenting NPD and sales solutions to wholesalers. Category work to support solution sales approach. Working harmoniously alongside national and independent wholesalers in the free trade sector. A self motivating role involving highly developed communication and analytical skills.

North West

Working as a Territorial Development Advisor within the FMCG sector, for the UK's leading food producer, I have gained vast experience across the main UK Supermarket retailers. With a quick grasp for consumer behaviours and shopping trends, I have been able to deliver highly motivational insights and concepts in relation to delivering results to businesses.Dealing with all levels of management, checking compliance, availability, gaining agreement for extra Off Shelf displays for promotions, Presenting forthcoming promotions and NPD'S. Ordering stock for promotions and merchandising stock for displays to achieve KPI’s.• A good understanding of retailer principles and shop floor operations has allowed me to gain experience and understanding of businesses and how they execute their trade, and at the same time, not losing sight of what is important to both the trade and the customer. Coaching and training new employees joining the field marketing team across the country, delivering the skills and tools needed to complete day to day roles.

Tarbock Island

Multi Skilled stock control/ cash admin, signed onto deputy management options, job role involves managing/ supporting and motivating staff, involves supporting the replenishment team, training the team, helping delivering budgets such as KPI’s, waste, unknown loss, stock management, cash admin and providing assistance to customers. ● Learnt about the operations that support the deliverance of target KPI’s and budgets. ● Become multi-skilled in varied areas to support team and a role that requires increased diversity.

St Helens

Christmas staff, Operations assistant, main role was stock management through counts, gap investigation, an integral part in maintaining service for customers. Other roles within the store included fragrance counter assistant.● Completed the e-learning training in store on customer care, electrical, coughs colds, health and beauty.● Learnt about fragrances, offering advice to customers for products that best suit their needs.

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job role involved working within outbound call center campaign for British gas. Cold calling customers, encouraging them to switch their current gas and electric supply. ● Taught me how to meet individual customer needs supplying tariffs to suit them. ● Learnt how to develop persuasive communication skills whilst upholding good customer care.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Sales representative throughout the North West, tasked on delivering sales targets through using persuasive skills and good customer service to provide customers with deals for gas and electricity on a door to door basis.● Had to adapt quickly to meet demanding sales targets, whilst learning how to provide the best service possible to customers.● Challenging environment remaining motivated whilst working largely alone.● Enjoyed offering services to often vulnerable groups within the community.

St Helens

Working at Tesco’s as part of the fresh team providing replenishment and stock control using IT equipment. ● Learnt about the vital aspects to good customer care.● Enjoyed working as part of an efficient team.

St Helens

My main duties were waiting on, handling cash, keeping the work place tidy and making customers trip enjoyable.● Learnt how to deal with dissatisfied customers and problematic situations. ● Played important part of a team, working closely to deliver the best experience possible for customers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sports And Exercise, 2:2

Activities and Societies: Football 1st TeamLast year of Exercise Health and fitness degree completed at Salford University. Completed.

Associate'S Degree, Health And Physical Education/Fitness, Foundation Degree

Activities and Societies: Ladies Football Academy F.A coaching certificate level 1 OCR L2 in teaching exercise and fitness IT Key Skills.

Bachelor'S Degree, Coaching Sciences, 1St Year Of Study Completed

Activities and Societies: Ladies Football Team NVQ L2 Business Admin

Associate'S Degree, B- Tec National Diploma Sport Science Level, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Part of the Women's Football Academy and represented St Helens Colledge in the European University's football.

High School, 9 Gcses, 9 Gcse'S

Activities and Societies: Nominated Sports Captain for the whole 5 years9 GCSEs including Mathematics, English and Science at C grade.