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West Drayton

H Bauer Publishing is the largest private magazine publisher in Europe. It also has extensive radio, TV and digital interests as well as international business in the Americas, Russia and China Entering the UK market in 1987 with BelIa Magazine, it now publishes the UK's highest selling consumer weekly, TV Choice, and Take a Break, the biggest womens.

Responsible for managing circulation and distribution of £150 million magazine publishing business - delivering H Bauer titles through the complex industry supply chain from print centre, magazine distributor, national wholesale network and news retailers estate including national supermarkets, to the consumer.Key member of H Bauer senior executive team..

Set up national retail account management operation from zero base. Conducted strategic review resulting in appointment of seven direct report retail account managers, initiated reporting system, and developed a direct publisher/retailer communication process. Owned overall responsibility for retailer contact and relations at grocery, multiple and.

Managed the magazine sales and distribution operation in the North East, Yorkshire and East Midlands.Owned wholesaler relations and negotiations, managing supply volumes, setting sales targets and producing reports.Set up key area grocery, multiple and independent retailer relations, promotions, NPD development and trade marketing negotiations. Responsible.

A' Levels, English; French And General Studies

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