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Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Responsible for the turnover, profitability and personnel leadership within the Western Europe Region for Bosch Home and Garden comprising of the UK, France, Benelux, Nordics and Southern Europe. Ensure a strong sales voice to the Business Unit Leadership team within my division and collaborate closely with the Business Teams and Excellence functions.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Responsible for Bosch DIY and PRO Power Tools, Rotary Tools, Garden products and Measuring Tools for the major pan-European Kingfisher account with full customer P&L ownership. Lead international customer discussions and oversee the local customer negotiations on T&C's, pricing, range listings and development of marketing plans. Managing a team of Key Account Managers based across Europe alongside a dedicated customer marketing team.

Thetford, Norfolk, Gb

Board-level position, fully accountable and responsible for International Sales Development and Distribution Strategy covering Field Sales, Customer Service and Commercial Analysis. Global scope comprises UK and France as a major sales focus with expanding resources in Europe and the Middle East and distributorship in the US.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Responsible for leading a team of 6 Marketing Country Managers at head office and an international spread of 20+ Regional Brand Managers covering Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. This role provided the main interface between the Regional Sales Organisations and the Lawn & Garden Business Unit, providing a strong voice for Sales within HQ and stimulating market development within the region through strategic and tactical marketing activities in order to meet revenue and gross margin objectives.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Responsible for the regional sales, marketing and distribution of Bosch Power Tools within Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. I have responsibility for a team of 80 based at the head office in Clayton, Victoria and remotely across the region. Strong people management, good communication skills and a high level of motivation is needed to drive sales forward in a challenging and highly competitive market environment.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of Bosch Power Tools within Vietnam and Cambodia. In Vietnam I was responsible for a team of 30 based at the HCMC head office and externally at Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang and the Mekong Delta. A fast growing dynamic business we proved that with the right strategy there is opportunity to grow despite the economic difficulties that Vietnam faced during my 2 year tenure. Additional to the role was the General Manager function for Cambodia. I was responsible for the Representative Office for Power Tools, Automotive Aftermarket and Security Systems with 4 Business Development Representatives and an Administration Assistant. I spearheaded the project to convert the Rep Office into the legal entity of Robert Bosch Cambodia (RBKH) establishing a foundation for a team of 10 to continue on the charge for sales growth and brand penetration. Achieved double-digit sales growth in 2011 and 2012 for both Vietnam and Cambodia and also YTD August-13.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Managed Retail channel sales in Australia with ultimate responsibility for Bunnings, Masters, Mitre 10, Danks and Stratco accounts. Managed a team of 16 including a field sales manager, 3 key account managers, 10 field base sales representatives and 2 administration staff. Required close working relationships with customers and various internal functions along with strong leadership and coaching qualities to ensure the team achieved the end results. Achieved double-digit sales growth in 2008, 2009 and 2011. Was the first overseas winner of the Employee of the Year Award in 2010, voted for by the team.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Managed the retail channel sales for Homebase, Argos and Focus hardware accounts. Required close working relationships with many internal functions (marketing, customer service, logistics, etc) along with strong customer rapport. Rolled out many sales-generating and brand-building projects across the 3 years of account management, achieving double-digit sales growth in 2006 and 2007 resulting in over 60% sales uplift over the 3 years and winning a Bosch VB (Very Best) Sales Award.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Managed the Bosch Green DIY brand with responsibility for sales growth, profitability and marketing budget spend. Product launches, trade fairs, event management and agency relationships were key. Close relationship with major DIY accounts including B&Q. Included man management responsibility for 1 product manager and 2 interns. Achieved double-digit sales growth and market share gains in both 2003 and 2004.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Managed Bosch Garden brand at early stage of its introduction in uk garden segment before succeeding Qualcast brand. Responsible for sales growth, profitability and marketing budget spend. Successfully gained listing of pressure washers and Bosch branded garden products into Homebase. Maintained good working relationships with B&Q, Argos, Focus and the independent trade also. Achieved exponential double-digit sales growth for the brand in both 2001 and 2002 giving it a sustainable platform to succeed in the UK marketplace.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Supporting role to UK Lawn and Garden marketing team mainly working on market research and marketing communications projects. Was seconded for 3 month assignment in Asia to assess potential of lawn and garden market. Traveled to 8 different countries including Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

Ba (Hons), Business Studies

Certificate, Entrepeneurship

Certificate Level 2, Improving Personal Exercise, Health And Nutrition

Certificate Level 2, Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy

General Management Programme

A-Levels, Maths (B), Business Studies (A) & Physics (C)

Gcse, A: Maths, Geography, French, B: Business, English Lang, English Lit, Double Science, German, C: Tech