Experience

Merrell

• United States
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Key Account Manager - Lifestyle

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Responsible for driving long-term sustainable growth in the UK with selected strategic Lifestyle brand partners. Responsible for driving long-term sustainable growth in the UK with selected strategic Lifestyle brand partners.



Gym King

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Key Account Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  Total accountability for JD Sports Fashion Group delivering 20% growth yoy during my time with the business while overseeing the introduction of Gym King product with ASOS and driving growth on both Men's and Women's fitness lifestyle apparel and accessories. Also responsible for Zalando during my time with Gym King. Responsibilities include seasonal sell ins, forecasting, order-book management and for key SMU projects from conception to delivery stage while also delivering the agreed strategic goals and growth drivers. Show less



ASICS EMEA

• Netherlands
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Key Account Manager - JD Sports Fashion Group plc

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2019

  Total accountability for JD Sports Fashion Group concentrating on JD Sports, size?, Footpatrol and Chausport.

• Key Account Executive - JD Sports Fashion Group

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

  My responsibilities includes seasonal sell ins, forecasting, order-book management while also delivering the agreed strategic goals across the JD Group comprising of; JD Sports, Size?, Scotts, Chausport, Footpatrol and Blacks. During my time i the role I have built long term, sustainable relationships with Key contacts within the JD group.

• Account Manager - North Region

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2016

  Sales Representative for the North RegionResponsible for 42% growth in the North region 2013 Vs 2014. Asics UK 2013 Account Manager of the yearIn my first 12 months with Asics I grew the Spring Summer 2013 Pre order book by 29% and the Autumn Winter by 31% respectively across footwear, apparel, socks and accessories. Responsible for account sales and product forecasting - monthly and seasonally for 85 accounts. I focus on building long term, sustainable relationships with accounts and implement aggressive growth plans. Ensuring pre orders, re orders and closeout plans are devisised to rectify sales gaps.Effectivley manage order bookfrom sales order to on time delivery. Experienced in Rugby Replica handling some Key accounts for the 2015 Rugby World Cup Show less



Baco Ltd

• Melbourne, Australia

• Territory Sales Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

  During a Gap year in Australia I worked on the Launch of a new brand for Baco. It was my responsibility to introduce and sell the new fruit juice and smoothie range to potential customers within the highly competitive Melbourne coffee shop market. This was a great experience in a different country and one which will aid me in my future development. During a Gap year in Australia I worked on the Launch of a new brand for Baco. It was my responsibility to introduce and sell the new fruit juice and smoothie range to potential customers within the highly competitive Melbourne coffee shop market. This was a great experience in a different country and one which will aid me in my future development.



The Coca-Cola Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Representative / Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

  Responsibilities included the delivery of outlet execution, maintaining growth of my 130 existing accounts as well as generating new business and dealing with a range of outlets in the wholesale and independent channel. My aim was to increase volume, availability, space and promotional opportunities through a category and data led sales call whilst building effective and collaborative business relationships with key customers in my territory. Responsibilities included the delivery of outlet execution, maintaining growth of my 130 existing accounts as well as generating new business and dealing with a range of outlets in the wholesale and independent channel. My aim was to increase volume, availability, space and promotional opportunities through a category and data led sales call whilst building effective and collaborative business relationships with key customers in my territory.



MONSTER ENERGY EUROPE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Representative Brand Ambasador

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2009

  Part of a nationwide sales team for the two energy drink brands in the Coca Cola soft drinks portfolio. Responsibilities included gaining new distribution of several products in independent outlets and increasing wholesale volume. The role also included event management within the region to promote the brands at both sporting and music events and also actively seek new audiences for the product. After a very successful 9 months in this role including finishing as top sales person within my team I was approached by Coca Cola and offered the opportunity to join there sales team. Show less



Mystery Availability Check (Mac) Auditor Sainsbury’s

• Auditor

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  Working for an external agency to perform random weekly audits on the top 200 selling SKU’s in both JS Sainsbury’s Supermarkets and Sainsbury’s local. This role included briefing the store management at the end of every visit regarding there performance. Working for an external agency to perform random weekly audits on the top 200 selling SKU’s in both JS Sainsbury’s Supermarkets and Sainsbury’s local. This role included briefing the store management at the end of every visit regarding there performance.