All-round seasoned General Manager specialising in supply management, marketing, competitor analysis and logistics. Comfortable at leading from the front, my flexible approach and excellent interpersonal skills enable me to effectively drive through product developments and purchasing enhancements through motivating individuals towards delivering best of breed products. Being a creator and implementer by nature, I have a zest for perfection. Confident team player and negotiator at senior level… Show more All-round seasoned General Manager specialising in supply management, marketing, competitor analysis and logistics. Comfortable at leading from the front, my flexible approach and excellent interpersonal skills enable me to effectively drive through product developments and purchasing enhancements through motivating individuals towards delivering best of breed products. Being a creator and implementer by nature, I have a zest for perfection. Confident team player and negotiator at senior level with knowledge, experience and transferable skills that would be an asset to any organisation in any industry. Highly adaptive communicator in a cross-functional environment who can deliver at CEO level predefined objectives whilst maximising the best return on bottom-line margins, investments and shareholder value. Show less

Full management and P&L responsibility of BT Flexible/Remote Working solutions. • Won and managed client product contracts ranging from £500,000 to £11million.• Define, recommend, initiate and implement “Best Practice” policies and procedures.• Maintain product solutions portfolio reflecting customer and market requirement. • Interface with Sales Principals in providing full product support during bid stages.• Recommend, initiate and manage the implementation of product… Show more Full management and P&L responsibility of BT Flexible/Remote Working solutions. • Won and managed client product contracts ranging from £500,000 to £11million.• Define, recommend, initiate and implement “Best Practice” policies and procedures.• Maintain product solutions portfolio reflecting customer and market requirement. • Interface with Sales Principals in providing full product support during bid stages.• Recommend, initiate and manage the implementation of product enhancements such as ADSL, GPRS, RSA Keon, Digital Certificates, Biometrics, Encryption, SecurID Smart Card, Security, Windows 2000 Professional, XcelleNet and Netstore. Show less

Given a free role by PCP Technology’s Managing Director to perform a simple brief - expand the IT product range, undertake building supplier relationships and improve profit margins.• Achieved growth rate of 66% in Year 1, 50% in Year 2 and 30% in Year 3.• Expanded IT components and peripherals range from 250 to 1,000 product lines.• Full responsibility of product marketing and generating £2million annual profit.• Improved cashflow through reduction in excess inventory and… Show more Given a free role by PCP Technology’s Managing Director to perform a simple brief - expand the IT product range, undertake building supplier relationships and improve profit margins.• Achieved growth rate of 66% in Year 1, 50% in Year 2 and 30% in Year 3.• Expanded IT components and peripherals range from 250 to 1,000 product lines.• Full responsibility of product marketing and generating £2million annual profit.• Improved cashflow through reduction in excess inventory and better management.• Saved £150,000 by identifying and implementing improvements in logistics.• Successfully incorporated CRM functionality resulting in new streams of revenue.• Increased active client base from 1,500 to 5,000 Retailers, Distributors and VARs. Show less

From a start-up operation, built a corporate organisation through consolidation of sales and marketing activities. Developed a distribution channel for IT component products comprising of motherboards, memory, cpu, hard drives, graphic cards, input devices, optical storage, peripherals, monitors and multimedia directed at Value Added Resellers, System Integrators, Retailers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Brokers, Corporate, Education and Service Companies..• Created a new start-up business for… Show more From a start-up operation, built a corporate organisation through consolidation of sales and marketing activities. Developed a distribution channel for IT component products comprising of motherboards, memory, cpu, hard drives, graphic cards, input devices, optical storage, peripherals, monitors and multimedia directed at Value Added Resellers, System Integrators, Retailers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Brokers, Corporate, Education and Service Companies..• Created a new start-up business for distribution of PC component and peripherals.• Increased revenue from £1.2 million to £12 million within 12 months.• Full responsibility in achieving £1.5 million annual gross profit and 1000% growth. Show less

Headhunted for role to rationalise and streamline 3 loss making Warrington based operations - Naksha, Pan Euro and Amit. Naksha manufactured mice for PC/Compatibles, Amstrad, Atari and Commodore. Pan Euro entered into agreements on exclusive distribution of PC peripherals through retailers and distributors. Amit supplied “Tailor-Made” Performance PC systems to Businesses, Corporates, Education and Government. RSC supplied a vast range for IT products via its catalogue and retail… Show more Headhunted for role to rationalise and streamline 3 loss making Warrington based operations - Naksha, Pan Euro and Amit. Naksha manufactured mice for PC/Compatibles, Amstrad, Atari and Commodore. Pan Euro entered into agreements on exclusive distribution of PC peripherals through retailers and distributors. Amit supplied “Tailor-Made” Performance PC systems to Businesses, Corporates, Education and Government. RSC supplied a vast range for IT products via its catalogue and retail showroom.• Responsibility of day to day management of staff and over 1,000 product lines.• OEM contracts won to supply large volumes of mice to LG, Olivetti and Trust.• Streamlined loss-making operations into profit after identifying key areas of neglect in product pricing, margins, marketing, channel, support, personnel and logistics.• Developed “SDA – Route to Market”, a guide given to potential partners clearly outlining what is required by them as a supplier in meeting SDA criteria for launching products.• Produced RSC Mail Order Retail catalogue for Corporate and Government bodies.• Created and headed product development team as well as managing all advertising.• Appointed “Naksha” Distributors: Combined Precision Components, Spire, ZCL, SCL, Aashima, Centresoft, Leisuresoft and GEM (supplying to DIXONS GROUP).• Distribution Contracts Negotiated & Channels created for brands below: UMAX, PLUSTEK, MUSTEK, MITSUMI, ACER, CTX, SEAGATE & MAXTOR. Show less