Experience

Night Store

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Account Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Rupert and Buckley Clothing Co.

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Northern Sales Manager

  • May 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Responsible for the total sales and business in Northern and Central UK• Growing account base using initiative, networking and marketing • Presented and sold our products to current and potential new accounts• Developing and managing all accounts• Sales analysis and reporting• Attend trade shows we are involved in • Provide regular feedback to Sales Director and Designer* Management of Social Media Channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn • Responsible for the total sales and business in Northern and Central UK• Growing account base using initiative, networking and marketing • Presented and sold our products to current and potential new accounts• Developing and managing all accounts• Sales analysis and reporting• Attend trade shows we are involved in • Provide regular feedback to Sales Director and Designer* Management of Social Media Channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn



Animal

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

  Northern Regional Sales Representative/Account Manager. Main responsibilities include regular visits to customers on an efficient, regular, journey plan to promote and sell the various ranges as well as offering support to maximise sell through of product. Increase market share within my area. Present collections to current and potential independent customers/key accounts. I have successfully opened Key Accounts and expanded the range within these through my hard work and determination including Shop Direct, JD Group and JD Williams. My main daily duties with these accounts include reviewing sell through data and executing strategy plans to grow sales, present range plans, manage any financial issues, identify new sales opportunity’s and ensure outstanding communication is achieved and maintained throughout in a timely, accurate and appropriate way.



JT MACS DIRECT LIMITED/Avenue85

• Buying & Marketing Manager

  • May 2013 - Mar 2017

  A multichannel ecommerce retailer. We retail and distribute a range of branded men’s, women’s and children’s sportswear, fashion and accessories through national and international marketplace platforms as well as our own branded website. We also wholesale some of our products to other retailers. My main responsibilities include: Responsibility for the buying, marketing and managing the websiteManaging existing supplier relationships as well as identifying and developing new ones agreeing on prices, payments and deliveriesKeeping in contact with suppliers on a regular basis to develop strong relationshipsExcellent understanding of eBay and Amazon marketplacesWebsite and marketplace product content creation and maintenance to ensure selling opportunities are maximisedCoordinate, manage and motivate the CS AdvisorsManagement of own branded product development and contract orders with suppliersCreating and distributing promotional emails to our wholesale customer baseIdentifying and buying new market trendsBeing aware of competitors with their product offers and discuss this with the DirectorsAssisting in implementing new creative marketing and business strategies Measure and report performance for all marketplace selling strategiesLiaise with Directors to ensure day to day issues are metRepresent the company always in a professional manner



Avon

• United Kingdom
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Area Sales Manager

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Growing and developing a team of representatives and sales leaders to achieve area targets.Achieve KPI goals through training, motivating and developing a team of self employed sales leaders. 100% ownership for delivering results on key activities on a daily, campaignly, quarterly and annual basis to achieve area targets. Manage change successfully in a forever changing culture Prioritise and maximise business growth opportunities within allocated geography and organising monthly recruitment events.Utilise and successfully control geographical area using tools and data provided. Multi task and contingency planning to meet demands of high turnover industry.Achieving and exceeding revenue and sales Targets, successfully achieving quarterly bonus and incentives



Luxury Private Motor Yacht

• Chief Stewardess and PA

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

  Responsible for the professional operation of the interior, offering first class service to the VIP owner and ten guests. Hired and trained new interior staff, developing interior manuals and put in place improved procedures. Assisted Captain with administrative responsibilities, budgeting, ordering and financial accounts. Responsible for managing and training the 2-3 junior stewardesses at all times. Meet and greet all diplomats and dignitaries from private jets. In charge of the interior of the yacht, ensuring everything ran smoothly whilst the owner and guests were on-board. Working 18-20 hour days to ensure everything was running smoothly