RE-PURPOSING PROPERTY THROUGHOUT THE UK FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETYSafe As Houses Investment PLC (SAHI) are specialists in the renovation, regeneration and change of use of properties, multiple occupancy properties and gap sites that are all given a new lease of life.Mobile: 07951957783 nick.scott@sahpi.com www.sahpi.com

BTL• Assist with BTL spend by working closely with the marketing department as well as the brand manager to ensure budgets are met• Managed projects for POS displays and materials for new product launches following brand guidelines of parent company in TokyoProduct• Based on market and range analysis assist in product design and development to create product in areas where we may have gaps • Assist in product selection from international collections and pricing to achieve target profit margins as well as constant monitoring of the existing range (including limited editions) to ensure a competitive market position for the brand.• Managed inventory control and stock turn to reduce aged stock by 12% and improve working capital management• Improved stock holding and stock turn by 7%• Prepare for and carry out monthly stock orderBrand• Key role in adapting and implementing the global brand strategy for the UK market• Deputise in the absence of the brand manager to ensure smooth running of the brand• Prepare and complete month end tasks such as statistics, market trends and reports for both domestic management and parent company in Tokyo• Assist with monthly forecasting based on previous sales and knowledge of the business and accounts• Point of contact for internal and external queries and provide relevant information and assistance Account Management • Detailed sales & data analysis for external customer meetings, range reviews & internal purposes, responsible for carrying out the VMI process to ensure key accountssuch as Fraser Hart, Ernest Jones, H Samuel, Debenhams, JLP, Argos etc have the correct range and stock holding to grow sales and share. As well as liasing with buyers and merchandisers

• Exceeded brand targets in sales, margin, stock turn and reduction of old inventory

•Responsible for delivering sales growth for sustainable products across the region•Organised trade days to increase sales team and customers awareness of the product portfolio•Evaluated new products for the portfolio•Conducted regular supplier meetings to increase product knowledge•Built and developed close relationships with customers and branch sales teams

•Responsible for turning around sales, gross margin and net profit performance in a poor performing branch•Delivered sales growth of £30,000 at 30% margin within 12 months•Led, motivated and developed a team of 6 staff to enable the team to deliver results•Responsible for stock control, purchasing, transport and logistics•Managed all health & safety aspects of the branch

•Assisted the branch manager and deputised in his absence•Focussed on growing the business by generating sales in new and existing accounts•Developed management and leadership skills•Successfully completed Potential Branch Manager scheme

•Assisted the branch manager and deputised in his absence•Managed inventory control for the branch•Responsible for developing branch sales

•7 month placement Oxford branch•Covered various aspects within the branch focusing on inventory control.•Courses completed, 1. Groundworks 2. Jewson and Frazer product ranges. 3. Introduction to Saint Gobain. 4. Sales and customer services. 5. Graham and Ashworth product ranges.•7 months in the head office Light Building Materials trading department•Data analysis•Product range reviews•Managed the project to roll out a new fixings supplies brand

Responsible for delivering sales and margin target for the Canterbury branch.Accountable for achieving outstanding customer service standard.Developed management and leadership skills.

Collaboration with local clubs to put on student nights.Organisation and management of weekly student events.Organisation, booking and management of major events (Summer, Graduation and Christmas Ball etc)Design and distribution of marketing material.Responsible for all H&S, risk assessments, budgets and man management for the department.