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Development of existing and introduction of new premium brands across the Middle East.Delivery of budget, ensuring profitability of all brands at all times. Acquisition of new retailers across luxury sector in MENA. Sub-distributor acquisition and management. Business planning and sales strategy planningLaunch to market of brands Rodial, NuFace, PMD, Dermaflash, Sensica, Sachajuan, Show Beauty, Lipstick Queen, Tria Beauty and Hershesons into retail channels new to the company: Sephora Middle East, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdales, Gallery Lafayette, Areej, Macys, Robinsons, Paris Gallery stores, Jawadih Stores KSA, Beidoun Kuwait,. Regular launch of new products: sell-in, marketing, stock forecasting.Stock management: Current, Forecast, Liquidation of obsolete stock. Monthly supplier updates (financial, marketing, strategy, forecasting).

Management of a team of 280 Skin Care Specialists, Therapists and Account Managers working in 27 Clarins retail accounts such as John Lewis, House Of Fraser, Boots, Fenwicks and Debenhams.Commercial reporting and market analysis on competitor activity and performanceB2B sales into store groups at Head Office level.Managing sell in, accounts sell through turnover/ account targets achieved.HR – performance standards monitored and managed quarterly, Grievance procedures, payroll, recruitment and selectionPersonal development of 280 staff with a turnover of £12m in 2012.