My ambition is to help a mid-sized company to successfully implement category management or to sell non-food consumer goods to the end-consumer market. For more info: +32 (0) 476443092I am available for a permanent position or short to midterm commercial projects or assignments as an expert and a leader in the area of non-food consumer goods. I gathered an in-depth knowledge of successful buying and selling consumer products in an omnichannel retail environment in many B2C segments. I am an experienced category management director in Belgian retail. What can I offer you?ARE YOU A RETAILER?Acting as buying director leading category management teams Initiator to develop (new) product categories to drive your turnover growthExpertise in combining price perception with profitable salesProven results in building attractive store formats and visual merchandising plansSuccessful set-up and implementation of a powerful PIM-system and webshop to drive e-commerceNo-nonsense approach with realistic action plans to improve margins and stock rotationsARE YOU A PRODUCER, DISTRIBUTOR OR IMPORT COMPANY?Profound market knowledge of many B2C segments: seasonal items, stationary, hobby products, table decoration, HORECA-items, disposables, consumer electronics, IT, household, home textiles, (sports) apparel, small domestic appliances, major domestic appliances, DIY, dry foodPeople management of a commercial teamIn-depth knowledge of the working of retail buying organizationsNegotiation skills with focus on long-term profitable relationshipsKnowledge of setting up Far East businessARE YOU THE OWNER OF A SMALL OR MIDSIZED COMPANY (KMO) OR AN INVESTOR?Business coach to improve your team on all business aspectsChallenging the status-quo and assistance while setting up realistic transformation plansGeneral management or participation in Advisory Board (Raad van Advies) You can contact me by phone +32 (0) 476443092 or e-mail: luc@lucover.beSpecialized: category management, supplier negotiations, team management, management consulting, sales management, marketing management