Experience

New English Teas Limited
• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Trade Marketing Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

Lockwood Publishing Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Computer Games
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Retail Data Analyst | Virtual Store Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2022

Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd
• Merchandiser

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2017


Bradshaw Furnishings

• United Kingdom
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

• Merchandiser

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  Key responsibilities and skills: • Responsible for overseeing assistant merchandisers and the merchandising processes across the company accounts • Analysing data and sales trends • Critical path management for new product developments and season launches • Sourcing new factories and suppliers to expand the company product portfolio • Negotiating prices with suppliers and calculating the profitability of new ranges • Developing strong business relations with both customers and suppliers • Managing supply chain and re-buys • Good knowledge of Chinese markets, manufacturers and suppliers. • Extensive knowledge of homewares products • Calculating shipping costs, container fill and monitoring shipping schedules



Fogarty Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Design Services

• Merchandiser / Account manager

  • 2010 - Jul 2012

  Key responsibilities and skills: • Manager of key customer accounts • Reviewing sales data to calculate forecasts for multi-million pound accounts and high volume SKUs. • Reviewing sales figures and weekly trading performance to maximise sales, minimise risk and analyse the profitability of each range • Calculating budgets • Conducting Comp Shops, analysing competitor trade and conducting range reviews with a view to identifying new opportunities within the market • Developing new product ranges and delivering proposals to customers • Liaising with design and marketing teams to create packaging, displays and POS • Calculating costs for new products and promotional contributions • Designing and setting up display fixtures, artwork and presentations for large exhibitions and showcases • Managing phasing, delivery and mark down of stock for promotions and seasonal sales and ensuring sufficient stock cover for feature lines and best sellers • Helping to expand the sales function by mentoring and training other staff