Experience

Cotswold Packaging Group Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Appointed to develop new business but also build on existing accounts covering numerous sectors and marketplaces. With many sectors seeing strong growth online and delivering this to the consumer it is an exciting opportunity with massive potential. Appointed to develop new business but also build on existing accounts covering numerous sectors and marketplaces. With many sectors seeing strong growth online and delivering this to the consumer it is an exciting opportunity with massive potential.



Bryant’s Cleaning Services ( Formerly A.Wain )

• Owner

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2020

  In order to support my long-awaited volunteer projects along with my wife I bought this small business with potential.I have been able to increase turnover by 45% by offering more naturally related services and enhanced customer interaction this has also helped retain clients and attract new ones. In order to support my long-awaited volunteer projects along with my wife I bought this small business with potential.I have been able to increase turnover by 45% by offering more naturally related services and enhanced customer interaction this has also helped retain clients and attract new ones.



Hotter Shoes

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Southern UK and Southern Ireland Business Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2018

  Hotter shoes is the UK`s biggest shoe manufacturer and one of the fastest growing with over 70 retail stores, Joined in 2007 looking after wholesale accounts in the Southern UK including London, whilst recognising an ageing mainly independent account base and a recession, it had to be reshaped to build for the future , Since implementing a strategy to get immediate success but build for future success we are now in some of the biggest and most respected independents and Key accounts. In May 2011 Southern Ireland was added to my role , Rebuilding Hotter as a brand and how and where it was represented was a priority. A strong foundation built and strong growth achieved with more to come, as now being in Key independent and department stores.



Identity British Clothing

• Owner

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2006

  Sole responsibility for establishing excellent contacts with the buyers for the Arcadia Group, Debenhams and others. Identifying market potential and creating and establishing this Branded Clothing Store in the Canary Islands. Using my contacts established over 18 years I deal with the buying, advertising and marketing also the legalities of registering the name and expanding the concept.In just under three years we had a recognised brand name in Lanzarote.In those three years we have expanded the business by establishing three other stores by business contract .This has helped increase our market share and also develop a loyal and vast customer base with residents and tourists. The contracts and terms of the agreement I am responsible for as well as buying for them as well. All this achieved in a different country and culture as well.With successful growth we had also managed to increase our turnover by 30% each year and thru more efficient buying increase the profitability of the stores. By also refitting our original store and establishing this look and concept for the other stores we had created a fresh , modern and corporate look for our customers in Lanzarote.By excellent customer service and staff training we had a high level of repeat customers and our hit rate ( Customers who walk in and actually buy ) was very high as is our Euro`s per customer and items per customer. This all helped our profitability



Logo Eyewear Limited

• Sales Manager

  • Aug 2000 - May 2001

  SALES MANAGER(LONDON AND SOUTH) - RESPONSIBLE FOR BRAND DISTRIBUTION OF FRED,TAG-HEUR,GIVENCHY.KICKERS.DISNEY AND ELITE Sole responsibility for increasing the awareness and profitability of the Fred Brand(luxury eyewear,Cartiers main competitor) in national and key targeted independentsReactivated 15 accounts and opened many New accounts in our Key Target areas. Also helped move Kickers brand into Debenhams and was assigned Tag-Heur brand which was a new licence for eyewear.Very successful at increasing Sales and Profitability by 60% over last year, also sell-thru dramatically increased. Also able to build successful relationships with accounts such as Harrods, Harvey Nichols. Vision Express(Optical lab)and Many luxury independents as well.



Le Shark Limited

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Brand Development Manager

  • Feb 2000 - Aug 2000

  To increase the awareness and perception of the brand through better quality accounts, marketing and controlling our distribution as well. Within 10 weeks appointments with House of Frazer,Debenhams,Moss Bross,The Brand Centre,Owen and Owen and Top Man. Spring/Summer 2000 – This season product in Top Man as six store trial also Twelve New accounts opened and All the stores listed above want to see Spring/Summer 2001.Also major editorial in trade and consumer magazines. To increase the awareness and perception of the brand through better quality accounts, marketing and controlling our distribution as well. Within 10 weeks appointments with House of Frazer,Debenhams,Moss Bross,The Brand Centre,Owen and Owen and Top Man. Spring/Summer 2000 – This season product in Top Man as six store trial also Twelve New accounts opened and All the stores listed above want to see Spring/Summer 2001.Also major editorial in trade and consumer magazines.



Action Apparal Limited

• United Kingdom
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Sales Manager

  • Jun 1997 - Feb 2000

  RESPONSIBILITY FOR BRANDS WATSONS,CHILLI-PEPPER,W-S-I. To maximise the profitability and Increase the margins and sell - thru of both National, Independent accounts ,Including The Brand Centre(now owned by Moss Bross , Fenwicks , Amazon Kensington , The Oxford Shirt Company and Various independent shops to name a few. Responsibility to enhance the impact of all our brands through visual merchandising public relations and Staff awareness. To Identify and develop new opportunities and accounts.



Farmer Foster (Tuff Link) Limited

• Area Sales Manager

  • Aug 1996 - Jun 1997

  To increase and maximise sales / Profitability of Accounts, National, Independent and New Accounts. Inherited 63 Accounts but developed to 128. Turnover 88,000, now 310,000 due to better products / Quality and improved management of accounts. To increase and maximise sales / Profitability of Accounts, National, Independent and New Accounts. Inherited 63 Accounts but developed to 128. Turnover 88,000, now 310,000 due to better products / Quality and improved management of accounts.



Foster Menswear Limited

• Branch Manager / Area Team Coordinator

  • May 1992 - Aug 1996

  Branch Manager of Andover and went on to co-ordinate Twelve other outlets. Andover's Turnover went up from 297,000 Sept 1993, up to 412,000 until Aug 1996. Top Branch out of whole company against last years sales figures 1995. Regional winners 1994, 1995, 1996. Only shop to get mystery shoppers A-Grade on Four consecutive visits. Best Branch in Company as assessed on Customer Service. ( Something I feel is Vitally Important. ) Over the years , I have taken care of Bristol Branch and also been Regional Training Manager – Responsible for Health and Safety , New store Training and Others.



Bryants Cleaning Services

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • May 1988 - May 1992

  Set up business from nothing to 12,000 in one year. Developed various cleaning contracts and employed people to care for contracts. Sold business in 1992 to move into store management. Set up business from nothing to 12,000 in one year. Developed various cleaning contracts and employed people to care for contracts. Sold business in 1992 to move into store management.

• Deputy Manager

  • Jun 1984 - May 1988

  Motivated and trained other staff to deliver key contribution areas Manage store Motivated and trained other staff to deliver key contribution areas Manage store