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Buffalo, New York, Us

Full responsibility for all EMEA Product categories including Headwear, Apparel and Accessories.

Buffalo, New York, Us

Promoted from Strategic Account Manager to Head Of Headwear essentially heading up the product management team. Responsible for all Headwear product creation for the EMEA region. Role includes trend, colour and material insight, Strategic range planning. Full go to market accountability including pre-line and sales meetings, margin and commercial analysis, Quick to Market, SMU and Strategic account programs. I am responsible for a group of 5 direct reports including 4 Product Managers and 1 Planning Manager and a further 3 indirect reports.

Buffalo, New York, Us

New Era Cap Company is without doubt the worlds leading headwear brand with a rich American sporting authenticity. It now has its sights firmly set on becoming a global lifestyle brand adding apparel and accessories to it's well established headwear offer.I am responsible for New Era's strategic accounts including Foot Locker Europe, JD Sports, Size? and Foot Patrol delivering a significant revenue target across headwear and apparel. I am also tasked with delivering compelling brand building messages and fully integrated marketing campaigns in store to support sell through whilst driving New Era's global brand strategy.

Los Angeles, California, Us

As Product Manager at K-swiss, I report directly to the European Managing Director operate within the Global Product Management group in the USA. Based between the European HQ in The Netherlands and the UK, I am responsible for all aspects of product management including the development of both the quartely inline footwear collections and strategic projects for European key accounts.

Los Angeles, California, Us

K-Swiss is a premium sports lifestyle brand with its heritage coming from performance Tennis products. It is currently one of the leaders in the UK sports footwear market with adjacencies to Nike, Adidas and Lacoste.Position held within the National Account Sales TeamResponsibilities include:• Responsible for 30% of total turnover in the UK market• Managing a portfolio of 7 UK national accounts including the entire Mail order business• Communicate internally on a pan European level into product development, logistics/planning and sales/marketing divisions to develop best practice and explore all commercial opportunities• Develop and implement marketing initiatives within budget to maximise sell through and stimulate growth• ‘Go to person’ on product related details in the UK sales team• All aspects of day to day Account Management as detailed below.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Columbia Sportswear is the number one snow sports apparel brand in the US and is a global leader in outdoor sportswear.Position held within the National Account Sales TeamResponsibilities include:• Responsible for all aspects of account management with regards to 5 key customers in the UK; John Lewis, Debenhams, Cotswold Outdoor, Ellis Brigham & Littlewoods Shop Direct• Day to day functions include, forecasting, account planning, sales analysis, market feedback and product support.• Develop new business opportunities in line with corporate strategy and distribution framework.• Plan a co-ordinated approach to account support with Visual Merchandising Team

San Francisco, California, Us

Levi Strauss is simply the largest denim brand in the world with an iconic brand name and rich heritage to match.Position held within the Levi’s Premium team.Responsibilities include:• As part of a team of three, play an instrumental role in the development of the Levi’s business at a premium level developing existing relationships and driving new business.• Develop and implement a tiered distribution strategy and concept segmentation model.• Day to day account management functions including forecasting, sales analysis, market feedback and product support.• Attend European trade fairs with senior management to develop a premium UK business.• Lend support to the rest of the sales team in the UK as a product specialist during sales periods.• Working with some of the UK’s most premium fashion stores.

Brande, Dk

Bestseller A/S is a Danish fashion house that is established on a global scale. The company operates a number of brands targeting fashion forward men and women around the world.Position held within the brand Jack & Jones. This brand is a young fashion, denim brand targeting Men aged between 18 –30 years old.Responsibilities include:• Establishing Jack & Jones in the UK market with a ”Break New Ground” approach.• Develop and maintain a solid account base from which to grow the business.• Present 6 seasonal collections a year to both multiple and independent fashion stores.• Responsible for market feedback and product development.• Working independently and as part of a team. • Provide detailed sales information and produce forecasts.

West Newton, Massachusetts, Us

Rockport is a global lifestyle fashion brand successful in both the footwear and apparel industry owned by the leading sportswear company Reebok UK.Position held within the Rockport Sales TeamResponsibilities include:• Responsible for all aspects of Account Management on a region with a fiscal target of £750K for 2002• Provide detailed account specific sales figures/analysis and produce ongoing forecasts• Present seasonal footwear and apparel ranges to Buyers and Directors of High Street independent fashion retailers. • Develop key accounts into potential partner stores to showcase all product categories within the Rockport brand in one retail environment.• Implement and develop marketing initiatives to drive sell through, whilst managing a set marketing budget• Use consultative selling techniques to identify real sales and distribution opportunities.