Experience

Card Connection

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Director

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Farnham, England, United Kingdom Card Connection is the market leader in the franchised distribution of greeting cards and operates a Franchise Network which covers the UK and Ireland. We supply over 12,000 outlets, mainly in convenience, from independent retailers through to major National Accounts such as Spar, BP (M&S Simply Food), Budgens, WH Smith (Motorway), Shell, BWG Spar in Ireland and C.J. Lang’s Spar in Scotland. Established in 1992, we are part of UK Greetings Ltd, the British subsidiary of one of the world’s… Show more Card Connection is the market leader in the franchised distribution of greeting cards and operates a Franchise Network which covers the UK and Ireland. We supply over 12,000 outlets, mainly in convenience, from independent retailers through to major National Accounts such as Spar, BP (M&S Simply Food), Budgens, WH Smith (Motorway), Shell, BWG Spar in Ireland and C.J. Lang’s Spar in Scotland. Established in 1992, we are part of UK Greetings Ltd, the British subsidiary of one of the world’s largest greeting card companies, American Greetings Inc. Responsible for; Development & growth of National, Regional & Independent accounts Regional Sales Managers & internal sales support team Development of the UK & Ireland franchise network Show less



AVF Group Limited

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Director - Europe

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2022

  AVF is a world leading supplier of TV wall mounts, TV furniture and support systems. We design and manufacture innovative wall mounting solutions for LED, LCD and Plasma TVs, AV accessories and speakers. Our TV stands offer unique and intelligent designs for modern living. Also owner of the VELD brand of super fast power chargers for mobile phones, tablets and laptops Customers - Currys, Next, Richer Sounds, Kingfisher Group, The Range, B&M , Ecommerce, Darty Responsible… Show more AVF is a world leading supplier of TV wall mounts, TV furniture and support systems. We design and manufacture innovative wall mounting solutions for LED, LCD and Plasma TVs, AV accessories and speakers. Our TV stands offer unique and intelligent designs for modern living. Also owner of the VELD brand of super fast power chargers for mobile phones, tablets and laptops Customers - Currys, Next, Richer Sounds, Kingfisher Group, The Range, B&M , Ecommerce, Darty Responsible for; Executive Board responsibility for European sales and profitability Reporting to Global Sales Director European sales team management Development of major multiple retailers within the consumer electronics and DIY channels Development of European distribution channel European sales team recruitment and management New market development Show less



NVIDIA

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Channel Sales Manager EMEAI

  • Aug 2006 - Jan 2011

  Reading, England, United Kingdom World's leading GPU designer driving graphics applications in areas including computing (gaming), automotive, medical Responsible for; European reseller channel Reporting to European Sales Director Leadership of 9 multi-national Channel Account Managers Developing relationship with NVIDIA Country Directors to maximise sales team’s effectiveness to drive market share Implementation of the new product/new technology channel launches PartnerForce reseller program



Panasonic

• Japan
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2006

  Responsible for; Sales and Marketing strategy for retail multiples, independents and distribution- media, memory, headphones Reporting to Panasonic UK Deputy MD Liaison with Japanese senior product management Budgetary and forecasting control UK based product managers



Orion Media Marketing

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Wholesale Sales Director

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2004

  Responsible for; UK Board Director for Wholesale Division Reporting to Group Managing Director Sales budget of £50m Staff 50+ Reseller channel marketing