Coates is a global leader in digital merchandising for the retail industry with both software and hardware offerings. The group employs over 100 people globally with operations in the US, Australia, China, India and Japan. Key clients include McDonald's, YUM Brands and Burger King.

The Mens Shop is an online menswear store based in Sydney and a division of Gazal Ltd. Themensshop.com.au ranges a variety of leading brands across all categories and serves as a one-stop-shop for the modern man from work to weekend.• Sole Buyer for all categories • Defined new areas of growth in grooming, carry & accessories• Worked to customise a unique offering and establish TMS as a leading player in the menswear market• Led improvements of styling and direction of photo… Show more The Mens Shop is an online menswear store based in Sydney and a division of Gazal Ltd. Themensshop.com.au ranges a variety of leading brands across all categories and serves as a one-stop-shop for the modern man from work to weekend.• Sole Buyer for all categories • Defined new areas of growth in grooming, carry & accessories• Worked to customise a unique offering and establish TMS as a leading player in the menswear market• Led improvements of styling and direction of photo shoots• Moved to create an increasingly “on trend” offer by adding brands such as Baxter Of California, Daniel Wellington, Fred Perry & SixPack France Show less

Buyer for menswear including urban, comtemporary, sports and performance wear.Buyer for sub-categories including watches, eyewear and accessories.• Manage portfolio of 100+ brands across all subcategories • Planning and execution of all sales campaigns • Work collaboratively with marketing and graphics to produce curated events • Negotiate all OTBs, pricing and terms of trade to ensure all targets are being met• Forecast and review of monthly… Show more Buyer for menswear including urban, comtemporary, sports and performance wear.Buyer for sub-categories including watches, eyewear and accessories.• Manage portfolio of 100+ brands across all subcategories • Planning and execution of all sales campaigns • Work collaboratively with marketing and graphics to produce curated events • Negotiate all OTBs, pricing and terms of trade to ensure all targets are being met• Forecast and review of monthly budgets• Analyse competitor activity, key market trends and seek new business opportunities • Maintain a balanced product offering and create new ways to interact with customer base• Brand Acquisitions and international sourcing - identify/approach key suppliers to drive growth• Inventory/OTB management – work closely with merchandising in devising mark down strategies • Manage/mentor assistant buyers including quarterly KPI setting and evaluation• Brand development – Engineered menswear offering under new label Oakwood Show less

Icon was primarily established as a retailer of sports footwear and performance apparel• Identified gap in the market for specialist retailers of performance apparel and footwear • Created retail environment where customers could feel comfortable and be served by trained staff • Buying, ranging & brand acquistions• Implemented new retail solutions to schools/clubs via on-site sales• Organising and coordinating large scale fitting days with to 300 customers • Casual… Show more Icon was primarily established as a retailer of sports footwear and performance apparel• Identified gap in the market for specialist retailers of performance apparel and footwear • Created retail environment where customers could feel comfortable and be served by trained staff • Buying, ranging & brand acquistions• Implemented new retail solutions to schools/clubs via on-site sales• Organising and coordinating large scale fitting days with to 300 customers • Casual staffing, wages and training• All bookkeeping/accountingExclusive retail partner & Agent - Le Coq Sportif Rugby (AUS/NZ)• Brought product to market in late 2009• Developed sales network Australia wide• Oversee web design/development and responsible of all published content• Managed pool of 30+ sponsored athletes to act as brand ambassadors• Carved a niche for Le Coq Sportif in the market as a premium yet affordable rugby brand Show less