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We are the exclusive distributor and importer in Spain for some iconic British brands, including Brothers cider, a large part of the Britvic portifolio and Archers schnapps. I was responsible for managing distribution into both on and off Trade accounts, managing distributors and help with product introduction into new and existing accounts. I also managed the relationship with the brands we represented.

I find myself currently unemployed and searching for my next exciting opportunity. Please check out my profile for a brief resume of my career so far. I am open to both full time or consultant opportunities, and i have a base in both Alicante Spain, and also SE Uk.Please do not hesitate to drop me a message here or via email robyardley@hotmail.com, or by phone0034 619 10 31 51.

March 2020, I find myself currently unemployed and searching for my next exciting opportunity. Please check out my profile for a brief resume of my career so far. I am open to both full time or consultant opportunities, and i have a base in both Alicante Spain, and also SE Uk.Please do not hesitate to drop me a message here or via email robyardley@hotmail.com, or by phone0034 619 10 31 51.

Responsible for all sales activity along the levante Coast for Eva Groups range of Spanish ciders, and our amazing flavoured cider, The Good Cider. As of January 2019 now also responsible for Catalunya, Andorra, Aragon and the Balearics, handling all clients from major retailers to foodservice distributors.

With nearly twenty years FMCG experience in the Spanish market dealing with major British and international brands in both a commercial and buying capacity, I have decided to create my own small consultancy business aimed at helping companies import and export to Spain.If you are a brand owner or manufacturer and are looking for help and guidance with regards to selling into the Spanish market, please do get in touch.April 2016- November 2016 Fixed term contract, managing the promotional activities for one of the worlds largest manufacturer's over the summer period in the heavily populated tourist resorts along the Spanish coast. I was responsible for a team of 5 and all the promotional product needed during the campaign. Ensuring that all material was in the right place at the right time, that staff were motivated and hitting targets and the general smooth running of the campaign.July 2015-September 2015 Arranged a successful trial in a dozen establishments for one of the UKs favourite summer freeze products in and around the Alicante province. The trial proved so successful that every establishment repeat ordered and the information gained has now helped to ensure the product will be launched in 2016 here in Spain.June 2014- December 2014.Mapping work carried out for one of the worlds major soft drinks manufacturers to help them understand the Spanish market, pricing etc. Also preparing new products for release in 2015 into the tourist market hereJuly 2014- July 2016 Acting as international buyer for one of the Major Spanish wholesalers who specialize in British brands. With listings in all major retail chains and also dealing with all other forms of retail from kiosks to privately owned large supermarkets.

Full responsibility for all international buying into over 100 stores. Negotiating with existing suppliers, and also looking for new suppliers from across Europe. Complete category management of the international sector from new product introduction to organising four full colour brochures for promotions each year. From 2013 also responsible for the Sauces category across the whole group.

During my nine years with the company, my territory grew from £500k to £6m P.A. turnover, accounting for over 20% of the company's total turnover. Wide account management experience dealing with wholesale, distributors, family run businesses to some of the largest supermarket groups in Europe.