Responsible for both running the buying group department at MWI Animal Health (St Francis and Vetswest) and the commercial management of the MWI Animal Health ‘Practice Services’ offer across MWI wholesale, buying group and technology. This role includes elements such as negotiating manufacturer rebates and rebate management, pricing control, developing the practice services portfolio, internal process management, revenue management, inventory management, business CPD, pet health plans, and pet insurance. Working to constantly enhance, adapt and evolve the offering and client experience available to MWI Animal Health customers and to actively support creating healthier futures across the industry.Over the last 12 months, I have been an integral part of developing and launching our latest product offering, MWI Distinct Advantage and a Clinical Governance Board to support the initiative. Within it's first 12 months, Distinct Advantage has become a reputable brand within the UK Animal Health market and has grown to over 100 members within an extremely challenging working environment.

Centaur Services is one of the UK’s leading veterinary wholesalers whose primary function is to provide daily delivery of the complete range of products and services required by UK veterinary practices.Centaur is part of the MWI Veterinary Supply group. The position involves developing strong, effective and professional business relationships with key decision makers. Other significant requirements of the role are to liaise effectively and efficiently with all internal operating departments within the organisation and to provide consultancy and aid the growth of veterinary businesses while supporting combating the challenges a veterinary practice may require. I manage accounts across the South East region of the UK, offering partnership with a wholesaler and its sister companies in a determined effort to achieve mutual success with Veterinary Practices. The role is particularly customer focused helping practices identify key areas for growth, optimisation and innovation. Having the ability to influence and build strong relationships is essential to achieve company goals whilst managing customer expectations on a daily basis. Contributing through professional & ethical account management in both new and existing business is another key requirement of the position.

- Account management of licensed outlets and multi outlet groups with a large focus on new business development in addition to managing relationships and further opportunities with existing business.- Managing investment opportunities with customers and focusing on managing budgets and sourcing viable return on investment opportunities.- Flexibility for creativity, innovation and time management in developing solid business relationships.

Responsible for Sales, forecasting, promotion management and Relationship Management in the Grocery Channel, the big 4 UK supermarkets chains as well as the Co-op on a regional level. Responsible for overseeing approximately £13 million of business. Duties include: Customer Relations, Stock Control, Negotiating Store Space, Negotiating Displays, Sales Analysis, Forecasting, P&L Analysis, Creating and Analysing Joint Business Plans, Range Reviews, Monitoring Store Performance, Budget Analysis, Commercial awareness, Brand Protection.

Working within the city of Southampton and the immediate surrounds. This role involves creating opportunities for Coca-Cola Enterprises in growing market share and value. An ability to grow sales through business development, relationship management and a number of direct and indirect marketing techniques is essential. Sales come within the wholesale, independent and grocery channels with the addition of sports stadia, schools and universities.This role also involves selecting and controlling investments in customers and calculating an effective and strong return. The London 2012 Olympic Games has had a significant impact on my last 6 months of employment with Coca-Cola Enterprises. I was based in London and working on the Olympic Park for the duration of the Olympic Games in a logistics role and was also heavily involved in maximising the benefit of the Olympic Torch Relay both of which Coca-Cola Enterprises was a major sponsor of.

The primary function of this role is to ensure full distribution and availability of CCE products in independent retailers and the benefits of stocking CCE products. The agenda includes implementing promotional activation, winning, developing and maintaining profitable soft drink volume, profitable cold drink equipment and signage installs.

Organising the running of the lively retail park store and managing 5 staff within the premises, annual turnover c. £2M.Managing stock allocations, ordering and keeping track of stock movements to fulfil customer orders and changes in demand due to seasonal fluctuations.Adding new product lines and maintaining their performance while removing unpopular lines to create floor space. Planning and executing regional e-mail marketing campaigns, Managing orders received through the Majestic website, developing further business opportunities with the online customer base, and processing business to business orders on the corporate order manager system.Achievements:Annually arranging supply of wine, beer glasses and soft drinks order worth £60,000 to a large number of trade and private customers at the Southampton Boat Show Organising various tasting evenings on and off the store premises for a chosen selection of customers, helping generate significant additional income for the store. Takes a lead in creating innovative promotions in store and pioneering new methods for the process.; International Wine Challenge High Street Chain of the YearTrainee Manager , Southampton and SalisburyResponsibilities:Supporting the general manager and assistant manager in the running of the storeImprove basic skills and product knowledge, learning to promote specific brands and products.Negotiating with customers over costs for goods and services. Maintaining a healthy margin while offering enough discount to guarantee the business.Taking responsibility for own development and enrolment on a variety of necessary training courses and exams.

Supporting the general manager and assistant manager in the running of the storeImprove basic skills and product knowledge, learning to promote specific brands and products.Negotiating with customers over costs for goods and services. Maintaining a healthy margin while offering enough discount to guarantee the business.Taking responsibility for own development and enrolment on a variety of necessary training courses and exams. Achievements:Building a successful rapport with a range of customers and guaranteeing return business through strong customer service skills.Gaining a sufficient range of required skills, knowledge and competence to run the store and if necessary any other 'Majestic Wine' stores in the regional area.

Spending time working in all departments of the hotel at a supervisory level. Leading teams of employees to meet high standards of production, customer service and to work within tight deadlines, also sharing duty manager shifts.