Responsible for product development/ global sourcing of Caprice window furnishing products such as interior and exterior blinds, drapery hardware and accessories for major leading DIY retailers in Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with manufacturers to innovate commercially successful retail-ready products.Frequent international travel researching retail market trends, attending innovation and sourcing fairs in both Europe and China to develop comprehensive ranges for customers.Development of the Caprice brand in terms of product and presentation (packaging & design). Liaising with Caprice's International and National teams, along with key agencies to drive and implement marketing strategies, promoting and building brand awareness.Conducting local retail analysis through store visits and sales analysis, working in a fast paced team environment to deliver company objectives, enhancement of existing ranges and development of new exciting innovative ranges. Setting budgets, achieving company sales and profit targets, developing and coaching team members, along with living/demonstrating company values... and most importantly - enjoying work!

Responsible for product development/ global sourcing of window furnishing products such as interior and exterior blinds, drapery hardware and accessories for major DIY retailers in Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with manufacturers to innovate commercially successful retail-ready products.Frequent international travel researching retail market trends, attending innovation and sourcing fairs in both Europe and China to develop comprehensive ranges for customers.Development of new brands, packaging design and new websites to complement/support each brand. Liaising with key agencies to drive and implement marketing strategies, promoting and building brand awareness.Conducting local retail analysis through store visits and sales analysis, working in a fast paced team environment to deliver company objectives, enhancement of existing ranges and development of new exciting innovative ranges. Achieving company sales and profit targets, living and demonstrating company values and most importantly - enjoying work!

Responsible for product development/ sourcing kitchenware products to supply major retailers and general trade. Frequent international travel researching overseas retail market trends, attending sourcing fairs in both Europe and China to develop comprehensive ranges to supply the Australian and New Zealand markets. Conducting local retail analysis through store visits and sales analysis, working in a fast paced team environment to deliver new ranges, enhancement of existing ranges and developing strategic marketing plans to achieve company sales targets and objectives.

Developed range options to present to existing major retailers and new online promotional sites containing detailed market analysis on product, price and promotional activity.Project Managed the launch of 3 company websites intergrating 3rd Party Online Logistics and new business processes.

National Buyer: category management in the Home Interiors team soucing product ranges both locally and internationally to meet sales budgets and OTB requirements.Trend forecasting from frequent overseas travel. Product range launches, development of promotional programs, range analysis, store communications, customer focused product development.

National Buyer in the General Merchandise department sourcing and ranging products for the Homewares and Textile categories.

Grocery Inventory Control and Replenishment. Ensuring inventory levels meet daily sales and promotional activity forecasts.