Consultant managing process of private label PPE for wholesale and distributor clients:➜ Facilitated business development for safety footwear and workwear in Europe and Asia.➜ Managed international sourcing of safety footwear and workwear from Far East manufacturers.➜ Consulted with clients on complex EU regulations for importing safety products.➜ Harnessed expertise spanning customs requirements to increase stock management procedures.➜ Fostered profitable and sustainable relationships with suppliers in the Far East.➜ Developed clear pricing strategy, balancing volumes and geographical location.

Representing various worldwide safety product manufacturers, selling and creating new safety footwear and workwear for Industrial Wholesaler and Distributor private label brands.============Why Buy from us?============➜ We sell over 1 million pairs each year, making us Specialist in Safety Footwear.➜ We have our own Quality Control people in China, ensuring your brand is safe with us.➜ We source from more than 10 factories, giving you access to the widest range of great styles.➜ Full management of testing & certification, assurance required for your brand to be compliant.➜ Business model is built on repeat orders, our focus on consistent quality & outstanding service.

Developed and managed a robust management structure and commercial strategy to support planned growth to £50M through increased sales, product innovation, productivity and service standards:➜ Led, motivated and provided strategic direction to a multifaceted team of 50+.➜ Translated ambitious visions into strategic plans to deliver significant business growth.➜ Fostered relationships with international suppliers, including Europe and Far East.➜ Tendered for national accounts to maximise customer value; negotiated with key decision-makers.➜ Achieved organic sales growth from £5M in 2006 to £25M in 2016.➜ Delivered 800% increase in annual net profitability despite a period of economic instability.➜ Introduced new, more profitable products to mitigate impacts of economic uncertainty.➜ Created two private label brands, Pro-Fit and Reldeen for PPE and Hygiene.➜ Project managed relocation to new premises in 2012 while growing revenue 40%+.➜ Streamlined back-office operations having overseen investment into new SAP Business One ERP.➜ Delivered a Quality Management System and achieved BRC Food Safety Certification (now BRCGS).➜ Increased food manufacturing sector sales having discovered and innovated new products.➜ Identified cost-effective and timesaving operational solutions via consultation and needs analysis.

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