Experience

AUTONATIVE

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketplace Manager

  • May 2021 - Present

  Managing eBay and Amazon for Ford Managing eBay and Amazon for Ford



eBay

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• ebay Category Manager

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Responsible for owning our performance parts business. I define the category strategy and execute this through working with strategically important sellers, brands and retailers in your areas to ensure that eBay has the inventory and value offering to continue to grow this area. As a Category Manager in the trading team I am accountable for both the operational and commercial success of this part of our business. Key responsibilities: • Lead and develop the relationship with key sellers, brands and partners within the portfolio and in line with the category strategy • Build range plans, target merchandise and use levers to get products on site to drive performance, specifically building & executing a promotional plan • Build category and market expertise to identify and exploit opportunities for eBay • Build category and market expertise to identify and exploit opportunities for eBay • Develop an excellent understanding of sellers’ business operations and current strategies and utilise insight to find opportunities for growth



Travall

• Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

• Channel manager

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  Travall I was headhunted for this key position following respect acquired from previous roles. I added significant value immediately which included the development and management of a new eBay store across America, Germany and France where significant growth was realised through my ability to successfully manage listings on a regional basis. I ensured that sales and promotions were successfully managed through extensive communication with employees, liaised with multiple eBay partners in the UK, processed eBay and Amazon orders in an accurate and timely manner and gained extensive recognition following the delivery of an increase in sales from zero to $10,000 per month after only 6 months in the role and with a challenging stock inventory involving only 1,000 lines.



Aceparts

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Amazon & ebay Channel Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2018

  Following the company’s acquisition of Ace Car Parts I seamlessly transferred to deliver ongoing e- Commerce management expertise, this involved the stringent overseeing of all transfer stock and listings, overseeing the integration of the new 3rd party application, maximising of customer service levels amongst team members, leading a key base of e-Commerce only suppliers to ensure outstanding levels of products, managing stock orders effectively and utilising leadership skills during the management and mentoring of key colleagues within the customer service and warehouse functions.



Bristol Street Motors

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Channel Sales Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2014

  I was recognised for my achievements in my previous role which resulted in promotion into thispivotal e-Commerce management position where I excelled in the online sales processes includingsuccessfully driving and delivering sales growth from zero to £100,000 per month following only 18months in the position. I ensured that growth was significant and sustainable through thedevelopment and management of online stores with eBay and Amazon as well as playing a pivotalrole in developing the Tiger commerce web store encompassing 3rd party applications integrationand in conjunction with a technical colleague. I successfully managed inventory and products,ensured customer service was excellent amongst colleagues and created key partnerships with e-Commerce suppliers.

• Purchase/Stock Controller

  • Feb 2006 - Feb 2012

  I achieved a wealth of recognition during this time which resulted in promotion to key positions ofresponsibility following success in my initial Stock Controller position. I delivered vast leadershipinput across all remit areas including generating stock orders, developing a robust supplier list forgoods inwards that significantly improved information flow, enabled the achievement of allpurchase targets and bonuses and vastly improved supplier through the identification and securingof key suppliers and utilisation of negotiation skills to ensure best prices were obtained.



Brooklyn Ford

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Parts Supervisor

  • May 2004 - Feb 2006

  I delivered rapid and significant success within this position which included progression and promotion from my initial Parts Person role through to a supervisory remit where I thrived through the creation and overseeing of a brand new parts department, partnered extensively with customers on a public and trade basis to ensure their needs were paramount and company sales were maximised, supported and assisted across workshop supplies and service, maximised stock levels through replenishment provision, ensured all health and safety legislation and business policies were stringently adhered to and excelled following recognition as the Ford Master Parts Person.



Bristol Street Motors

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Parts Sales Specialist

  • Nov 1997 - May 2004



Meteor Ford

• Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

• Parts Sales Representative

  • Aug 1995 - Nov 1997