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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Rent Smart Wales grant licenses for landlords and agents who need to comply with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Llantrisant

The Royal Mint supplies not only the UK with its currency but some 100 authorities around the world. Producing circulation as well as highly collectable commemorative coins. - Actively manage license partnerships with third parties, negotiating contracts, renewals and terms - Project managing the experience’s retail offering, monitoring sales and working closely with external partners to deliver the ongoing strategy- Successful delivery of a gifting strategy to structure ongoing… Show more The Royal Mint supplies not only the UK with its currency but some 100 authorities around the world. Producing circulation as well as highly collectable commemorative coins. - Actively manage license partnerships with third parties, negotiating contracts, renewals and terms - Project managing the experience’s retail offering, monitoring sales and working closely with external partners to deliver the ongoing strategy- Successful delivery of a gifting strategy to structure ongoing product development, service delivery and marketing communications Show less

Cheltenham

Ginger Fox specialises in designing, creating and developing ranges of design-led family games and novelty gifts. - Increased category margin by 2.5% from 13-14- Exclusive development for Lakeland increased sales by 261% from 14-15, making them GF’s biggest account- Winner of gift of the year (Hot Novelty) 2016 and Finalist (Gifts under £10) 2016- Project managing the delivery of product ranges both under the Ginger Fox brand and for major high street retailers - Working… Show more Ginger Fox specialises in designing, creating and developing ranges of design-led family games and novelty gifts. - Increased category margin by 2.5% from 13-14- Exclusive development for Lakeland increased sales by 261% from 14-15, making them GF’s biggest account- Winner of gift of the year (Hot Novelty) 2016 and Finalist (Gifts under £10) 2016- Project managing the delivery of product ranges both under the Ginger Fox brand and for major high street retailers - Working cross functionally to deliver key projects, ensuring efficient work flow and managing critical dates - Ensuring brand guidelines are adhered to and legal compliance met - Commercial management, meeting specified margins and improving margins year on year- Managing license contract negotiations and product approvals - Successfully negotiated the use of licenses including popular TV quiz shows; The Chase, Family Fortunes, Blockbusters and Catch Phrase amongst others- Managing the product life cycle of existing product ranges- Working with factories in the Far East and India - Writing and commissioning marketing copy, photography and working to produce the annual product catalogue Show less

Cheltenham

Ginger Fox specialises in designing, creating and developing ranges of design-led family games and novelty gifts. - Increased category margin by 2.5% from 13-14- Exclusive development for Lakeland increased sales by 261% from 14-15, making them GF’s biggest account- Winner of gift of the year (Hot Novelty) 2016 and Finalist (Gifts under £10) 2016- Project managing the delivery of product ranges both under the Ginger Fox brand and for major high street retailers - Working… Show more Ginger Fox specialises in designing, creating and developing ranges of design-led family games and novelty gifts. - Increased category margin by 2.5% from 13-14- Exclusive development for Lakeland increased sales by 261% from 14-15, making them GF’s biggest account- Winner of gift of the year (Hot Novelty) 2016 and Finalist (Gifts under £10) 2016- Project managing the delivery of product ranges both under the Ginger Fox brand and for major high street retailers - Working cross functionally to deliver key projects, ensuring efficient work flow and managing critical dates - Ensuring brand guidelines are adhered to and legal compliance met - Managing license contract negotiations and product approvals - Successfully negotiated the use of licenses including popular TV quiz shows; The Chase, Family Fortunes, Blockbusters and Catch Phrase amongst others- Managing the product life cycle of existing product ranges- Working with factories in the Far East and India - Writing and commissioning marketing copy, photography and working to produce the annual product catalogue Show less

Ilkley

The Marketing Store is a creative agency servicing McDonalds with promotional campaigns and in-store promotional merchandise. - Project Managing the delivery of multi-regional Happy Meal campaigns and other promotional items

Tigerprint, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, supplies M&S with greetings cards, gift wrap and other personal expression products. - Improved category margin on single cards by 4% (10-11), outdoor games by 9% (09-10) and family games by 12% (08-09)- Responsible for the successful delivery of a variety of complex product categories including Christmas single cards and multi-packs (217 SKUs), stationery 2010 (adult stationery 49 SKU’s, back to school 54 SKU’s) and games 2009/10… Show more Tigerprint, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, supplies M&S with greetings cards, gift wrap and other personal expression products. - Improved category margin on single cards by 4% (10-11), outdoor games by 9% (09-10) and family games by 12% (08-09)- Responsible for the successful delivery of a variety of complex product categories including Christmas single cards and multi-packs (217 SKUs), stationery 2010 (adult stationery 49 SKU’s, back to school 54 SKU’s) and games 2009/10 family games (41 SKU’s), outdoor games (10 SKU’s))- Extensive project skills across printed materials and a number of other substrates including fabric, wood and plastic- Capitalising on licensed product to add value and drive sales- Negotiation with licensing companies over the use of new properties Show less

Greencore produce a wide range of chilled quiche and savoury flans, chilled prepared meals and meat spreads.- Working on key accounts including Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, and Waitrose

Northern Foods produce a wide range of own label and branded convenience foods.- Servicing multi-million pound M&S accounts including their Italian and Oriental ready meals

H&A are one of the UK’s leading licensed toiletries companies, selling goods into the grocers and major high street stores.- Working on many high profile licensed properties- Working on specific customer briefs for key accounts with major high street retailers- Fostering close relationships with factories in Hong Kong and China and attending international trade fairs- Liaising with outside agencies and negotiating with suppliers

Ba Hons, Film And Media Studies And Marketing

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