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Category lead for all OOH unwrapped confectionery propositions. Management of p&l , brand activation and alignment with retail confectionery plans. Understanding and incorporating Category Strategies, Trends and Channel behaviour into long term strategic plans.Extensive experience of npd , project management and creating products through both co- mans and nestle factories.

Management of new business team for pubs and casual dining at Nestlé Professional®. Collaborating and inspiring customers with ideas, expertise and innovation to help them grow their foodservice businesses. Supported and influenced purchasing teams and development chefs in order for them to utilize Nestle Professional products to enhance their menus and improve operational performance.

Management of Eden Springs Core water business with particular focus on driving loyalty and retention across the Customer base through internal and external sales teams.Extensive interface with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance.Aggressive price driven market with little customer loyalty!

Eden Springs UK Ltd is the UK market leader in the Water Cooler Industry and forms part of Eden Springs Europe (SA), whom are present in 15 other European countries. Recruited to develop and implement a coffee strategy for the OCS market to compliment their other activities.Developed business processes to facilitate the day to day operations of running a coffee business within the existing structure.Milestones included launching coffee to Eden through a robust business plan and the aquisition… Show more Eden Springs UK Ltd is the UK market leader in the Water Cooler Industry and forms part of Eden Springs Europe (SA), whom are present in 15 other European countries. Recruited to develop and implement a coffee strategy for the OCS market to compliment their other activities.Developed business processes to facilitate the day to day operations of running a coffee business within the existing structure.Milestones included launching coffee to Eden through a robust business plan and the aquisition of regional coffee businesses to provide the platform for future expansion.Eden now has a circa £30 million coffee operation out of 2 regional hubs. Show less

Tchibo Coffee Service has as proud reputation of providing beverage solutions within the foodservice sector with over 40 years experience as well as being a coffee bar market leader in Europe. Management of national account team responsible for convenience retail (food to go), hotels, licensed trade, restaurant, leisure, forecourt and wholesale sectors.

Responsible for sales , purchasing, recruitment & training policy. The broad remit of this role included board level involvement in the company strategic direction. A great little business now aquired by Bunzl and a fantasticopportunity to develop sales, management and purchasing skills.

What can i say - the place to learn how to sell to chefs and buyers in the HORECA arena. Provided the platform to move forward in my career gaining many sales and leadership skills