ellesse International Sales Manager - Apparel, Footwear and Accessoriesellesse is now operating in 70+ countries globally, 50+ I have personally managed from inception.Controlling a multi-million Distribution network throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe, North America and Oceania.Working closely with the ellesse owner Pentland Brands to implement new brand strategies alongside maintaining the brand image and product segmentation.Identifying and appointing new Distribution partners.Developing / selling Inline collections to appointed Global Licensees and Strategic EMEA AccountsPositioning ellesse in new territories through product seeding on either a collaborative or SMU basis via top-tier accounts

European Sales for GH BassUK Sales for GH Bass, TOMS Shoes & Spring CourtUK Sales for Focus International - Mocks ShoesForecasting, budgeting and subsequent purchasing responsibilitiesManaged integration of new logistics partner into the businessGH Bass SMU collections sourced and sold to key, opinion forming UK Menswear accounts

Management of key multi-door fashion / supermarket accounts specifically on footwear.Developed both company private label footwear collections and customer driven SMU product.Extensive Far East and European sourcing undertakenHistory of successful negotiations with suppliers and buyers alikeFull P&L AccountabilityYOY Sales growth achieved over and above company expectation