Experience

CMS Distribution

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Commercial Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  I manage various teams within the Commercial aspect of the business, which include Purchasing, Product Management, Business Development and Technical support. The teams I manage are ultimately responsible for the Vendors which sit within the B2B business unit in CMS. However, the team are encouraged to develop business across all verticals, so work with sales teams in UK retail, online and in Europe.I have overall responsibility for about 60 vendors and managing the budget for those brands as well as the execution of the business plans. My key drivers are ensuring our monthly, quarterly and annual budgets are hit through regular meetings, QBR's, product launches and training for sales and identifying gaps in our product portfolio. Show less

• Vendor Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

  My job is to manage major vendors within the CMS portfolio, including Sandisk, Seagate, Wenger, WD and Toshiba with the aim of growing these brands in the channel. I am also responsible for all Vendors who are managed within the Harrogate office, this involves managing and implementing business plans, launching new products and ranges, working to budgets and ensuring they are performing to a standard we expect of all our suppliers. I am also tasked with bringing new products and vendors to the business. Show less



CCI Distribution Ltd.

• Harrogate, United Kingdom

• Vendor Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  My job is to manage all vendors in the CCI portfolio. This includes sorting out all contracts, implementing all strategic plans, being actively involved in any deals which are above run rate and introducing new vendors to the business. My job is to manage all vendors in the CCI portfolio. This includes sorting out all contracts, implementing all strategic plans, being actively involved in any deals which are above run rate and introducing new vendors to the business.



CCL Computers Ltd

• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2010

  I am in charge of purchasing at CCL, especially focused on TFT, storage and notebooks. I am charged with targeting growth areas and identifying any new opportunities within the IT market. I am also involved in the marketing side of CCL, including the development and execution on strategic marketing plans. I am in charge of purchasing at CCL, especially focused on TFT, storage and notebooks. I am charged with targeting growth areas and identifying any new opportunities within the IT market. I am also involved in the marketing side of CCL, including the development and execution on strategic marketing plans.



HSBC

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Processing Clerk

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 2002

  Beer money for Sixth form and for my time at Uni! Beer money for Sixth form and for my time at Uni!