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Unlock EMEA is a UK based company which helps innovative consumer electronics accessory brands launch, or expand, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We have worked with some of the world's most recognisable accessory brands to help them lay world class foundations. Our key areas of expertise lie in creating and executing a strategy for the region. We appoint the best distribution partners, secure retail placements in the right channels and underpin this with a smart approach to Amazon and… Show more Unlock EMEA is a UK based company which helps innovative consumer electronics accessory brands launch, or expand, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We have worked with some of the world's most recognisable accessory brands to help them lay world class foundations. Our key areas of expertise lie in creating and executing a strategy for the region. We appoint the best distribution partners, secure retail placements in the right channels and underpin this with a smart approach to Amazon and online. We support our clients with advice on packaging, compliance, certifications, pricing, contracts and logistics. Put simply, we are a smart alternative to hiring your own team and can help accelerate your journey in EMEA. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Bluechipworld is a manufacturer of mobile accessory products under a number of key brands including SilverLabel and iT7 Audio. It is also the strategic manufacturing partner for a number of large UK retailers' own brand products.Reporting to the Sales Director my responsibilities included:• Managing existing customer relationships including Amazon and Shop Direct Group• Developing new business opportunities with UK retailers• Introducing new international business… Show more Bluechipworld is a manufacturer of mobile accessory products under a number of key brands including SilverLabel and iT7 Audio. It is also the strategic manufacturing partner for a number of large UK retailers' own brand products.Reporting to the Sales Director my responsibilities included:• Managing existing customer relationships including Amazon and Shop Direct Group• Developing new business opportunities with UK retailers• Introducing new international business opportunities• Working with the management team to develop a successful online strategy Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Managing Director I managed the UK sales effort for a couple of our brand partners. In addition I was responsible for the selection and set-up of systems to ensure the smooth running of what was a new business.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Color Confidence is Europe's leading independent distributor offering the widest range of colour management and digital imaging products.Reporting to the Managing Director, I led a team of Account Managers responsible for developing new and existing customer relationships. My responsibilities included:• Performance management, training and development of the sales team• Developing and managing key customer relationships• Setting and delivering the action plan to support our… Show more Color Confidence is Europe's leading independent distributor offering the widest range of colour management and digital imaging products.Reporting to the Managing Director, I led a team of Account Managers responsible for developing new and existing customer relationships. My responsibilities included:• Performance management, training and development of the sales team• Developing and managing key customer relationships• Setting and delivering the action plan to support our aggressive growth targets• Working with the Senior Management team to develop our strategic objectives Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Prior to its acquisition by Tech Data, Specialist Distribution Group (SDG) was part of Europe’s largest independently owned IT group. With annual turnover in excess of $2.34b and international coverage in 47 territories. Reporting to the Business Unit Director, I led a team of Account Managers looking after our largest customers. My responsibilities included• Performance managing the team• Developing strategic customer relationships• Delivery of the key performance… Show more Prior to its acquisition by Tech Data, Specialist Distribution Group (SDG) was part of Europe’s largest independently owned IT group. With annual turnover in excess of $2.34b and international coverage in 47 territories. Reporting to the Business Unit Director, I led a team of Account Managers looking after our largest customers. My responsibilities included• Performance managing the team• Developing strategic customer relationships• Delivery of the key performance indicators within the business• Developing our services business• Launching new product initiatives to our customers• Developing and managing relationships with our vendors Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Europe's largest independent technology solutions company, SCC enable people to do business by planning, supplying, integrating and managing their IT.They make IT work through partnership, knowledge and passion: trusted to run IT infrastructure services for leading business across Europe for 40 years.Reporting to the Customer Service Executive, I was responsible for the Service Delivery and profitability of two key Managed Services contracts. My responsibilities included:•… Show more Europe's largest independent technology solutions company, SCC enable people to do business by planning, supplying, integrating and managing their IT.They make IT work through partnership, knowledge and passion: trusted to run IT infrastructure services for leading business across Europe for 40 years.Reporting to the Customer Service Executive, I was responsible for the Service Delivery and profitability of two key Managed Services contracts. My responsibilities included:• Representing the customer within the SCH UK Services business• Ensuring the delivery teams met contractual obligations and minimised exposure to Service Penalties• Designing and implementing processes to support our Service Level Agreements• Identifying and managing operational Risks and Issues• Conducting regular Service Review meetings Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Prior to its acquisition by the SCH group, Interface Solutions International (ISI) was a Value Added Distributor of solutions built upon an IBM Technology platform with over 20 years experience. It developed a commanding reputation for focused, customer driven distribution.Reporting to the Managing Director I looked after the Logistics and Configuration functions within the UK's largest IBM Distributor. Responsibilities included:• Performance management of 4 managers and 30… Show more Prior to its acquisition by the SCH group, Interface Solutions International (ISI) was a Value Added Distributor of solutions built upon an IBM Technology platform with over 20 years experience. It developed a commanding reputation for focused, customer driven distribution.Reporting to the Managing Director I looked after the Logistics and Configuration functions within the UK's largest IBM Distributor. Responsibilities included:• Performance management of 4 managers and 30 staff• Design and delivery of processes to significantly improve stock integrity• Management of supplier performance to improve the customer perception• Provide operational support to the sales team to ensure a positive customer experience• Liaise with the IT team to maximise operational efficiency. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Prior to its acquisition by the SCH group, Interface Solutions International (ISI) was a Value Added Distributor of solutions built upon an IBM Technology platform with over 20 years experience. It developed a commanding reputation for focused, customer driven distribution.Reporting to the Commercial Director, I was responsible for the eCommerce business within the UK's largest IBM & Lenovo Distributor. Responsibilities included:• Project management of electronic trading initiatives… Show more Prior to its acquisition by the SCH group, Interface Solutions International (ISI) was a Value Added Distributor of solutions built upon an IBM Technology platform with over 20 years experience. It developed a commanding reputation for focused, customer driven distribution.Reporting to the Commercial Director, I was responsible for the eCommerce business within the UK's largest IBM & Lenovo Distributor. Responsibilities included:• Project management of electronic trading initiatives with key customers• Specification, design and delivery of a pilot transactional website• Management of the eCommerce operation in delivering a lower cost per transaction• Winning mindshare within the sales teams for the eCommerce proposition. Show less

Dixons is the electricals and computing arm of Dixons Carphone plc, Europe’s leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company. Dixons’ brands include Currys, PC World and Knowhow in the UK and Ireland. Customers shop with Elkjøp, El Giganten, Gigantti, Lefdal and Knowhow in the Nordic countries, Kotsovolos in Greece, and Dixons Travel in a number of airports across Europe.Reporting to the Store Group Manager I had full P & L accountability for a large… Show more Dixons is the electricals and computing arm of Dixons Carphone plc, Europe’s leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company. Dixons’ brands include Currys, PC World and Knowhow in the UK and Ireland. Customers shop with Elkjøp, El Giganten, Gigantti, Lefdal and Knowhow in the Nordic countries, Kotsovolos in Greece, and Dixons Travel in a number of airports across Europe.Reporting to the Store Group Manager I had full P & L accountability for a large specialist PC retail store. Responsibilities included:• Performance management of 4 managers and 40 staff• Design and delivery of the store business plan to support the key objectives of the chain• Delivery of a Balanced Scorecard of Key Performance Indicators • Recruitment, training and development of the team. Show less

Reporting to the General Manager I was responsible for sales and customer service teams at various Midlands stores within the UKs best known PC retailer

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