A consultancy to provide Sales Testing to remove marketing risk for brands and brand owners.This is achieved by project managing the whole process from initial contact, retailer negotiations, product distribution, fieldwork, category data analysis to presentation of final results.

As a senior member within the Retail & Shopper team, with the sole responsibility of specialist service within the portfolio of Retailer & Shopper. To create different types of Sales Tests (in-store) for new products, merchandising & layouts, media trials, etc. in different channels which allows TNS to market the proposition effectively.To negotiate and work with the Head Offices of all the leading retailers in different channels to enable robust testing to be carried out. I work closely with suppliers and Operations to enable a smooth process for Sales Test projects.Finally, the analysis and presentation of strategic results and benefits to clients.

To build upon established relationships with leading UK retailers (Asda, JS, Morrisons, Tesco & regionals) and establish strategic partnerships with specific retailers from other categories, such as forecourts (Esso), off licence (Threshers), drugstores and the on-trade.To seek and manage a portfolio of clients for Sales Testing, including FMCG, media and financial services. Once, I achieved a sale, was responsible for the overall management of the project within the RMS systems & procedures through to the analysis and presentation of results.To present results to the participating retailers, if required.