Experience

QS Vets B.V.

• Netherlands
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Business Development

  • Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Utilised qualitative market analytics to develop strategies for expanding geographic territory • Conducted cold calls, built relationships with C-level executives and negotiated wholesale distributor contracts • Successfully established business operations in 8 new countries, fostering strong relationships with customers and direct suppliers, resulting in sales of 600,000 EUR in less than 6 months • Planned and executed KPIs, tracking and controlling performance for the Eastern… Show more • Utilised qualitative market analytics to develop strategies for expanding geographic territory • Conducted cold calls, built relationships with C-level executives and negotiated wholesale distributor contracts • Successfully established business operations in 8 new countries, fostering strong relationships with customers and direct suppliers, resulting in sales of 600,000 EUR in less than 6 months • Planned and executed KPIs, tracking and controlling performance for the Eastern Europe market Show less



Decathlon Nederland

• Netherlands
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Store Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

  Amsterdam-Noord, North Holland, Netherlands • Responsible for market research and creation of local commercial policy • Managed merchandise selection, seasonal showrooms and monthly commercial planning • Oversaw work package cost management, including forecasting, budgeting, inventory and stock control • Acted as store manager, responsible for managing team performances and conducting regular reviews

• Team Manager - City Level

  • Oct 2019 - Nov 2021

  Utrecht Area, Netherlands • Led 15 FTE members across 2 different sport retail stores in the city of Utrecht • Coached 5 Utrecht city brand leaders to efficiently deliver business results • Acted as a regional manager, leading the local business to become the strongest branch in the country's sales • Adapted the commercial strategy during the economic downturn caused by Covid-19 to achieve 14% growth YTD



Decathlon UK

• United Kingdom
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

  Reading, England, United Kingdom • Acted as a merchandising advisor, driving and communicating consistent priorities regarding visual merchandising • Led multiple teams across various departments • Implemented a self-checkout business model to reduce labour costs and the average customer waiting time • Directly managed daily operations for the store as a duty manager

• Sales Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

  Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom • Represented Decathlon at Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival 2018 in Battersea Park, London • Ensured quality assurance and testing of winter sports equipment for Decathlon's own brand, WED'ZE • Achieved a 31.4% turnover growth YTD for the subsection



AUCHRANNIE LEISURE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreations and sport Instructor

  • Apr 2015 - May 2017

  Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom • Served as a resort lifeguard/paramedic, multiple sports instructor and front desk agent • Expanded the number of Aqua-fit memberships by 200% (ITD) • Conducted sports sessions for over 25 customers • Acting as elders community sport animator, leading "Sports have no age" events



Ski - Group, Alpine Race Team

• Ski Coach

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2017

  Alpes/Dolomites • Maintained excellent relationship with athletes and area resort representatives • Designed and implemented athletic plan for competition and development programs • Conducted (detecting/correcting) athlete video analysis • Acting as regional junior club coach, being responsible for team's results in junior league