Richard Hagar Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

• A up start up role backed by a large German Biscuit manufacturer ( one of the largest Own Label suppliers of biscuits in Europe, supplying both Aldi and Lidl).
• Achieved year on year growth with all key accounts e.g. a 100% increase in the Morrisons OL business ( 2 skus up to 5 skus), 10% growth in the M&S business, the launch of a hazelnut truffle in Sainsburys, and the.
• Both the OL and Branded business management had full P/L responsibility, and worked closely with my German colleagues on the complex OL packaging requirements for all the multiple customers.

London, United Kingdom

I managed key accounts such as Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsburys. Also I had man management of 3 National Account Managers.During my time the business grew from £10.25 million turnover up £16.5 million. I was heavily involved in the distribution relationship with Reckitt Benckiser of its American Food products.The Bespoke Foods business was global importing.

London, United Kingdom

Managed the Specialist team (HMV, Play Blockbuster and Amazon) in planning and implementing the Q4 2008 and Q1 2009 deals. This involved working on Universal’s largest title ever – Mamma Mia. On site and instore execution resulted in a year on year growth of 11%.

United Kingdom

Sales Controller responsible for managing a team of three National Account Managers looking after all of the UK’s Leisure Distributors.These include the likes of Expedia,Ebookers,Tui and Thomas Cook.My team grew 6% above budget, in a market that was 8% down

United Kingdom

• Responsible for: Developing 3 of the top grocery accounts (Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons) for the last 3 years and developing Toys R Us and Mothercare for the first 2 years, this involves implementation of two new.
• Achieved year on year growth with all key accounts e.g. Tesco 21%, Sainsburys 40%, through relationship building, regular communication and adaptability of approach
• Notably instrumental in increasing unit volume and revenue within Tesco as a result of a new sales strategy to Merchandise product in Tesco customised ready shelf packaging
• improved a static trend in Sainsburys and successfully grew business by 40% in just 1½ years by increasing product store distribution, implementing a more aggressive promotional strategy and developing better account.
• Effectively controlled budgets - spending minimally to get the best from each account and working to create the optimum marketing mix for each individual product
• Maximised awareness of new ranges and promotions using a mix of innovative plus tried and tested techniques including creative cross-promotional activity, trade promotions, in-store theatre, FSDUs, POS, Co-op press and.

London, United Kingdom

• Consistently generated revenues 22% above target for the Grocery team and won a major contract from rival GE in supplying Tesco light bulbs
• Managed the Tesco account both Nationally and Internationally growing the business from £5 million to £7.25 million over a 2 year period.
• Retained key accounts handling the Do It All account and the integration with its then new owner Focus.
• Championed key account development handling Safeway (2 years),Sainsbury’s Homebase (1 ½ years) and Bhs (1 ½ years).

United Kingdom

Completed a range of roles and courses at this Blue Chip company: Assistant to a National Account Manager (Do It All) 1992 -1994Area Account Manager – Berks,Bucks and Beds 1990Project Manager- Point of Sale development 1989Field Sales Representative – North Wales and Chester 1986Sales and Marketing Training 1987-2005Classically trained by ICI,Philips and.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.Hons), Economics, 2:2

Activities and Societies: Film and music- a huge fan across a variety of genres. Oil painting. London Marathon running and cricket.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Australia 1983 ( 6 months) : ran an Art Dealership in central Sydney. USA 1984 (4 months) : Art Teacher - Camp.