Experience

Umbro

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sports Marketing - Football Clubs

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  Responsible for selling and managing the production of apparel and equipment to all the accounts requirements from the Premier League to lower leagues. This involves working closely with professional athletes, clubs and officials as well as club management, brand design, sales and product teams.Work with Sports Marketing team to develop accurate and realistic go-to market plans and strategies, seasonal assortments, forecasts and scenario plans. Conducting monthly and seasonal business reviews with all Nike Inc contracted clubs and players.Optimize sales of sports apparel to assigned account base. Achieve seasonal initiatives and product category goals. Manage cancellations and closeout. Up sell performance and sportswear to non-contracted players / teams where needed outside of contract advising on style/quality of Product and sell through. Provide account feedback to key stakeholders including the Head of Sports Marketing. Use market knowledge on product trends, pricing and the competition to maximize sales. Remain up to date forecast on product and product changes. Present at the highest level within the football industry, driving the relationship between club, player and the brand through constant communication whilst maintaining a proactive approach. Contracted Football Clubs - Manchester City FC, Blackburn Rovers FC , Rangers FC, New York Cosmos, WBA FC , Birmingham City FC, Hull City FC , Sunderland AFC, Hearts , Swansea City FC, West ham United, Wembley FC, San Roque de Lepe FC (Soccer Aid), Right to Dream Academy, Southapmton FC,Lincoln City FC, Linfield FC, Forrest, Huddersfield FC, Wrexham FC.



Millers

• Account Manager-M&S and Tesco

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Managing day the to day high profile commercial accounts within the retail industry from costing products, researching the market, negotiating prices and delivery of hospitality equipment by request.Developing and maintaining a successful relationship between supplier and the client whilst exploring new business opportunities. Interacting with the internal and external leadership teams to control and manage the high level of inventory and service.Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge of the retail industry, including competitors, retail partner performance and consumer trends, to identify opportunities through consumer insights to drive business performance.



STA TRAVEL

• Internet Sales Consultant

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2008

  Responsible for maximizing the sales, revenue and profitability of travel products through adopting a professional manner, specialist knowledge and by offering the highest quality of service, to meet the demands of the consumer. Accountable for promoting and recommending global travel destinations and booking flights, hotel rooms and arranging other travel plans through the use of an online booking system to secure around the world trips. Assist in dealing with complaints / refunds, keeping clients up to date with any changes to their holiday / trip.



Sgt Peppers Night Club (Ibiza)

• Bar Manager

  • May 2001 - Nov 2005

  To ensure the smooth running of the Bar, at all times. To manage, train and develop the team, with the key aim of retaining and attracting new customers, to build sales and profitability. Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a high standard of customer management, at all times Take full responsibility for the set-up and effective operation, within company policy. Maximize all sales opportunities in the business, including quality of food and drink service and availability, using all company point-of-sale as directed and have an understanding of all promotion requirements and work with the team and area manager to maximize sales at every opportunity