Responsible for implementing Rocket Dog footwear sales strategy for key accounts based in the UK, also working with sales agents to ensure that we achived seasonal sales targetsAreas of responsibility• Responsible for looking after the top tier fashion and lifestyle accounts,which represented over 55% of the overall EMEA business.• Working with US designers to ensure the right product is brought to the UKmarket • Also responsible for managing the territory sales agents, who were charged with acquiring and servicing all of the independent accounts throughout the UK.• To nurture and develop existing relationships with customers specifically monitoring sell through• To work closely with the marketing teams to develop bespoke support for all my accounts• New business development through new and existing accounts• Keeping up to date with the latest trends and developments in thefashion and outdoor industry and utilising this knowledge to achieve competitive advantages for the business

Responsible for creating and implementing Caterpillar footwear sales strategy for key accounts based in the UK.Areas of responsibility• Create dynamic go-to market strategies for each of my accounts,covering product, marketing and distribution for each season • Work across buying, marketing and customer services to drive forward orders and in season sell through to ensure that my challenging sales targets are achieved• To nurture and develop existing relationships with customers specifically monitoring sell through• To work closely with the marketing teams to develop bespoke support for all my accounts• Excellent, specialist product knowledge• New business development through new and existing accounts

Responsible for selling Rip Curl apparel(Men’s, Women’s & Kids), accessories, footwear and watches to key accounts based in the UK. I managed Ellis Brigham, Amazon, Snow & Rock, Two Seasons, John Lewis, TK Maxx, Argos, Debenhams and the Blacks Group.Key Achievements• Growing the Key Account business by 45% from 2008 to 2010• Working with 3 sales reps in the SE region I managed to grow the accountbase from 38 to 62 and the revenue from £1.3 Million to £1.9 million

Responsible for selling Quiksilver apparel (Men's & Kids), footwear and accessories to key accounts plus the strategic planning and development for my area of the business. I had specific responsibility for John Lewis, House of Fraser, Debenhams, River Island, Blacks Groups, ASOS, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and HarrodsKey Achievements• Grew the key account base from 15 to 28 in 2 years• Grew the Revenue for Key Accounts from £7.2 million to £10 million in just2 years

Responsible for selling Timberland footwear, (Men’s, Women’s & Kids) Men’s & Women’s apparel and accessories in the Midlands, Wales & South West. I had specific responsibility for key independents including Bank, Limeys, Pavilion, M&M and The Wardrobe.Key Achievements• Grew the account base from 22 to 53• 300% revenue growth from £225k to £800K