Robert Ward Email & Phone Number

York, United Kingdom

Search for Good is a specialist sports industry recruitment company, run by sports industry people. We recruit high calibre individuals in product, marketing, sales and other HQ roles for sports, lifestyle and outdoor brands and organisations. We’re also a social enterprise that gives back to society – everyone wants to live in a better world and social enterprises are modern, progressive businesses that reinvest their profits to good causes. We donate 10% of all profits to charities… Show more Search for Good is a specialist sports industry recruitment company, run by sports industry people. We recruit high calibre individuals in product, marketing, sales and other HQ roles for sports, lifestyle and outdoor brands and organisations. We’re also a social enterprise that gives back to society – everyone wants to live in a better world and social enterprises are modern, progressive businesses that reinvest their profits to good causes. We donate 10% of all profits to charities helping to improve society through sport. Show less

Associate Director at Resonate, the recruitment social enterprise, leading the company's sport & fashion sector recruitment.First step in sports industry recruitment, developing strong client base and candidate network. Donated significant revenue to numerous charities as part of Resonate's non-profit social enterprise business model.

Senior role at UK HQ of one of the most recognised and iconic global consumer brands. Headed up the Style business unit, representing the Originals and Neo brands across Northern Europe.Managed the brand's wholesale footwear & apparel product collections, leading a team of 8. Key achievements included creation of 'Route 2015' strategic business plan, development of London 2012 Originals product range, P&L management, key account sales support and marketing briefing.

Managed the lifestyle & kids footwear categories across the EMEA region, representing 30 markets, leading a team of design/development/product management in product creation & merchandising.

Headed New Balance's UK marketing team creating and activating annual marketing plans, enhancing brand awareness with target consumers and aligning the UK brand with global marketing initiatives.

Coordinated European marketing activity for subsidiary & distributor markets. Rolled out global brand marketing assets and ensured consistency of national campaigns inline with corporate strategy.

Ba Hons, History & Sport Science

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