Tim Gray

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Channel Head, Sony UK and Ireland @ Sony Europe
Weybridge, GB
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Weybridge, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Tim Gray

A business focussed results-driven senior commercial manager and leader with strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills. Highly agile and adaptable, a recognised achiever who is committed, motivated and thrives in dynamic sales and marketing environments. Adept at developing and nurturing talent and leading high performing teams.Consistently delivering excellent results at the highest levels for over 20 years with Sony Europe. ACHIEVEMENTS• Over 20 years of progressive career development in sales & marketing roles with Sony UK & Sony CHATSPECIALITIES• Sales management in Consumer Electronics• Digital marketing management• Brand activation in Consumer Electronics • Team leadership and development• Retail activation strategy and execution• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen• Change management• Agency management and interaction• Significant budget planning and management

Tim Gray's Current Company Details
Sony Europe

Sony Europe

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Channel Head, Sony UK and Ireland
Weybridge, GB
Website:
sony.com
Employees:
1376
Tim Gray Work Experience Details
  • Sony Europe
    Channel Head, Sony Uk And Ireland
    Sony Europe
    Weybridge, Gb
  • Sony Europe
    Channel Head, Sony Uk & Ireland
    Sony Europe Nov 2022 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
  • Sony Europe Bv
    Head Of Trade Marketing, Sony Uk & Ireland
    Sony Europe Bv Mar 2021 - Nov 2022
    Weybridge, England, United Kingdom
  • Sony Electronics
    Head Of Brand Activation, Sony Switzerland & Austria
    Sony Electronics Jul 2017 - Mar 2021
    Zürich Area, Switzerland
  • Sony
    Retail Operations Manager
    Sony Jan 2012 - Mar 2021
    Weybridge, Surrey
    Part of the Sony UK and Ireland senior management team. Responsible for retail activation strategy and execution across all retail channels, positively influencing sell-through and Sony brand preference through focus on merchandising and shop floor staff training. Key Achievements:• Managing and leading an agency team including both regional and district managers as well as over 100 sales promoters• Introduction of store-level sales targets and performance tracking for agency team• Implementation of operational standards to agency side team• Implementation of performance-linked agency remuneration model• Delivering Sony UKs largest FY12 A&P investment within budget Key Competencies: • Leadership & motivation• Retail activation strategy• Analysis based decision making• In-store execution• Communication (internal/external)• Strategic thinking• Organisational skills• Business planning and execution
  • Sony
    Head Of Sales Activation
    Sony Oct 1999 - Mar 2021
  • Sony
    Field Sales Manager
    Sony Sep 2007 - Dec 2011
    Weybridge, Surrey
    A senior sales management role with six area sales managers directly reporting. Multi-category target responsibility for the Southern CE Specialist Sales Team.Key Achievements:• Delivering strong business performance vs. target & PY prior to FY10• Implementation of Commercial Investment Program to dealership in FY10• Successfully managing a team of 6 ASM’s to targets and their own development plans• Developing segmentation and planning strategy for the channel• Directly involved in the planning, organising and implementation of dealer launch events since January 2008 Key Competencies: • Leadership & motivation• Communication (internal/external)• Strategic thinking• Organisational skills• Business planning and execution
  • Sony
    National Account Manager
    Sony Oct 2005 - Sep 2007
    Weybridge, Surrey
    A significant senior account management role with responsibility for Sony ATV and HVE business with DSG International and ArgosKey Achievements:• Achieved 108% net sales target in FY06• Successfully re-introduced BRAVIA to DSGi during Q4FY06 helping to achieve 119% of net sales target• Negotiated, planned and executed major advertising & promotional plan to support BRAVIA channel launch• Negotiated significant volume deals to both Argos & DSGiKey Competencies:• Negotiation and influencing• Communication – both written and verbal• Adaptability and Personal Organisation – dealing with changing priorities• Interpersonal skills – working with all levels of internal and external staff• Interpretation and InsightEmployee Participation:Member of the Internal Communication Forum representing colleagues from several areas of the business; project group member and contributor for two key strategic projects during the last twelve months
  • Sony
    National Account Manager
    Sony Apr 2004 - Dec 2005
    Weybridge, Surrey
    Moved into a more strategically important Vision category role, managing the television and imaging business for Key Regional and Rental Accounts.Key Achievements:• Instrumental in delivering market share and sales targets in line with company strategies• Directly responsible for introduction of data driven account targeting process• Influenced channel strategy planningKey Competencies:• Multi-channel communication – internal and external, ensuring the smooth running of the businessCommendation: Awarded ‘The Spirit of Sony of Business Improvement Award’ in April 2005.
  • Sony
    National Account Manager
    Sony Sep 2002 - Apr 2004
    Weybridge, Surrey
    Promoted from previous national accounts role to the Audio team. Managed significant category sales targets for 2 of Sony’s largest consumer products accounts – Comet Group Plc and PRG Powerhouse.Key Achievements:• Successfully designed and implemented ATRAC MP3 launch planKey Competencies:• Negotiation – directly with senior buyers• Communication – extensive internal communication with marketing and accounts and logistic management• Presentation – externally presenting to senior buying managers on a regular basis and liase with all aspects of customer businesses
  • Sony
    National Account Manager
    Sony Jan 2001 - Sep 2002
    Weybridge, Surrey
    Promoted from previous position, this role involved developing the ‘In-Car’ category with non-traditional retail and core, mail order and catalogue retail businesses and working closely with accounts including Argos, Otto UK and LittlewoodsKey Achievements:• Achieved sales targets by month & by quarter for full financial year• Achieved record market share• Planned and successfully managed ‘Sony Special’ TV show for SHOP TV channel.• Using Sony Music, developed innovative added value proposition to ArgosCommendation: Awarded Sony’s ‘Salesman of the Year’ award in March 2002
  • Sony
    Area Sales Development Manager
    Sony Oct 1999 - Jan 2001
    Weybridge, Surrey
    Responsible for the identification and opening of new accounts within the Hi-Fi division as well as developing business with existing major independent accounts, I was tasked with developing the Sony brand within a highly specialist retail channel.
  • Sony Europe Limited
    Head Of Sales Activation
    Sony Europe Limited Oct 1999 - Mar 2021
  • Sony
    Area Sales Manager
    Sony Jul 1997 - Dec 1998
    Weybridge, Surrey
    Promoted from previous role, this was a key position within the Independent Channel. Working with 48 independent accounts to achieve demanding financial sales and volume targets involving the management of six individual product categories
  • Sony
    Territory Sales Representative
    Sony Aug 1996 - Jul 1997
    Weybridge, Surrey
    Responsibilities included the management of a large number of small independent retailers and the achievement of value / volume targets by account and area.
  • Sony Music Entertainment
    Telemarketing Executive
    Sony Music Entertainment Nov 1992 - Aug 1996
    Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
    Responsibilities included the management of a number of key independent accounts selling a wide range of audio and video products over the telephone. Key tasks included managing pre-sales projects for Columbia Tristar Home Video (a division of Sony Pictures) of monthly new releases

Tim Gray Skills

Sales Management Consumer Electronics Account Management Marketing Team Leadership Product Marketing Team Management Key Account Management Leadership Multi Channel Marketing Sales Operations Channel B2b Product Launch Product Management Marketing Communications Trade Marketing Channel Partners Communication Sales Presentations Organizational Development Contract Negotiation Supplier Negotiation Job Coaching Employee Training

Tim Gray Education Details

  • Aylesbury Grammar School
    Aylesbury Grammar School
  • Aylesbury Grammar School
    Aylesbury Grammar School

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