Simon Onslow
Head of Sales and Business Development at Excess Baggage Company- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
I worked with Simon throughout our time ar Tie Rack , he proved to be a solid unflappably colleague no matter what challenges arose . Undoubtedly had a excellent understanding & commercial acumen for the business . While still maintaining a good ( essential ) perspective and humour
LinkedIn User
I worked with Simon throughout our time ar Tie Rack , he proved to be a solid unflappably colleague no matter what challenges arose . Undoubtedly had a excellent understanding & commercial acumen for the business . While still maintaining a good ( essential ) perspective and humour
LinkedIn User
I worked with Simon throughout our time ar Tie Rack , he proved to be a solid unflappably colleague no matter what challenges arose . Undoubtedly had a excellent understanding & commercial acumen for the business . While still maintaining a good ( essential ) perspective and humour
LinkedIn User
I worked with Simon throughout our time ar Tie Rack , he proved to be a solid unflappably colleague no matter what challenges arose . Undoubtedly had a excellent understanding & commercial acumen for the business . While still maintaining a good ( essential ) perspective and humour
Experience
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Excess Baggage Company
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Sales and Business Development
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Feb 2017 - Present
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Rolling Luggage
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Operations Director
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May 2009 - Nov 2015
This role included full accountability for all field and central operation functions of a £60 m business across 15 countries. I contributed and implemented key business strategies with a specific focus on developing the Rolling Luggage portfolio in travel locations. Experienced in property, leasing and tender processes I successfully maintained positive and strong relationships with landlords in key airport locations such as Heathrow, Frankfurt, Munich and Copenhagen. I supported and managed a re-structuring process during this time which included the transfer of ownership to Samsonite Ltd. Show less
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Managing Director
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May 2009 - May 2013
My brief during this period was to develop and maximize profitability from the Rolling Luggage business. I expanded the portfolio of stores establishing strong partnerships with up to 30 high profile brands including Samsonite, Longchamp, and Tumi. Key initiatives included a strategic review of the business, re-shaping and launching new store concepts and ensuring margins, brand mix and price points were appropriate for the market and environment.
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TIE RACK LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Director
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Nov 1992 - May 2009
With P&L responsibility for a £70m turnover I opened Tie Rack in 11 new European markets. This included establishing relevant support services, including financial accounting and employment services. In addition to full retail operational responsibility I managed Franchisee negotiations and relationships with key Duty Free operators such as Aldeasa, King Power and Eraman. With P&L responsibility for a £70m turnover I opened Tie Rack in 11 new European markets. This included establishing relevant support services, including financial accounting and employment services. In addition to full retail operational responsibility I managed Franchisee negotiations and relationships with key Duty Free operators such as Aldeasa, King Power and Eraman.
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