Olivia Smith Email & Phone Number

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• Product development through Identifying opportunities using data, research and experience• Managing product life-cycle from conception to end of life• Product sourcing, pricing and vendor relationship management• Managing product development calendar and critical path• Collaborating with in-house design team on packaging design concepts and execution• Creating product marketing content

• Driving commercial performance for parts and accessories categories to exceed sales and margin performance in-store and online. • Using tools such as google analytics, Power BI as well as EPoS reports to monitor category performance and use data to optimise category performance and make commercial decisions• Analysing market trends and identifying new brand opportunities. Full responsibility for product selection, range planning, pricing strategy and managing product life-cycle.• Delivering promotional opportunities and deal buys. Communicating with marketing, e-commerce, and retail departments to optimise promotions• Implementing marketing campaigns and promotional calendars as well as organising in-store events• Working strategically with suppliers to deliver joint business plans and optimise brand ranges and merchandising for consumers in premium retail environments• Achieving monthly stock targets whilst maintaining availability on core lines

London, United Kingdom

• Part of the senior management team at this cycling based social enterprise with a focus on driving retail and b2b sales, monitoring P&L, implementing efficiency savings, professionalising the retail department as well as motivating a team of twelve, providing retail experience for volunteers

• Cycle accessories buyer (nutrition, training, security and maintenance products, luggage, literature and electronics e.g. lights, GPS devices and action cameras) at a leading national multi-channel retailer. • Managing product inventory and lifecycle. • Analyse market trends, sales data and competitor pricing to range relevant products both online and to store and action price changes accordingly. • Negotiate with suppliers on price and terms to maximise profit margin. • Work with suppliers/manufacturers to introduce new brands and on promotional activity to drive sales.• Range building. Selecting and managing the online and store accessory range through regular store range reviews, employing a Good/Better/Best strategy for product selection and visual merchandising.• Excellent communication, organisational and administration skills with advanced excel.

Gatwick

• Duties included replenishment orders, maintaining product availability and liaising between the warehouse and suppliers over delivery discrepancies.

London, United Kingdom

• At both branches of this bicycle retailer I utilised my enthusiasm for cycling to sell bicycles, accessories and servicing packages to a wide range of customers. • In 2006 I was promoted to Manager My increased responsibly included motivating a team and achieving sales targets. • Involved in all strategic decision making and buying with responsibility for budgets and sales forecasting. I used EPOS and MS Office applications to employ a methodological approach in performing these accurately and profitably.

London, United Kingdom

• I pursued my interest in cycling where I delivered parcels to deadline across central London. I developed my knowledge and interest in cycling products at this time.

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