Robbie Atherstone
Director of Commercial Operations at Go10 Limited- Claim this Profile
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Peter May
I have known Robbie since his days at the Dixons group and all the way through to NuConnect and Harrods. With no disrespect to Robbie's colleagues in the buying fraternity, it is quite rare to find someone in his position who combines passion, detail, efficiency, humility, understanding, integrity, sheer hard work and still manages to treat we sales people with respect and as human beings. Robbie does what he says and expects you to do the same. Let him down - you don't by the way as you have too much respect for the man - and he lets you know gently but firmly. If you look after him he will look after you and he will go the extra mile without being asked. I have rarely seen Robbie get annoyed and that despite the pressures he has had in his high profile roles. If you want a senior buyer or retailing expert who can build positive and strong relationships, who thoroughly understands how to optimise retail space, who can make intelligent decisions, knows winning products from also rans and who can get the job done under enormous pressure, Robbie is the guy to call. I wish him well in his career and hope our paths cross again soon. Like a fine South African wine, highly recommended !!
Matthew Cole
Robbie is a strong commercially driven leader that takes a fair, honest and positive approach with his colleagues and suppliers. During our time working together at NuConnect Retail Limited he demonstrated and shared his extensive knowledge of Technology industry and the luxury segment of the market, in sharing this he provided context to his decisions which in turn supported me with improvements to stock planning. I enjoyed my time working with Robbie and would welcome the opportunity again in the future should the prospect arise.
Peter May
I have known Robbie since his days at the Dixons group and all the way through to NuConnect and Harrods. With no disrespect to Robbie's colleagues in the buying fraternity, it is quite rare to find someone in his position who combines passion, detail, efficiency, humility, understanding, integrity, sheer hard work and still manages to treat we sales people with respect and as human beings. Robbie does what he says and expects you to do the same. Let him down - you don't by the way as you have too much respect for the man - and he lets you know gently but firmly. If you look after him he will look after you and he will go the extra mile without being asked. I have rarely seen Robbie get annoyed and that despite the pressures he has had in his high profile roles. If you want a senior buyer or retailing expert who can build positive and strong relationships, who thoroughly understands how to optimise retail space, who can make intelligent decisions, knows winning products from also rans and who can get the job done under enormous pressure, Robbie is the guy to call. I wish him well in his career and hope our paths cross again soon. Like a fine South African wine, highly recommended !!
Matthew Cole
Robbie is a strong commercially driven leader that takes a fair, honest and positive approach with his colleagues and suppliers. During our time working together at NuConnect Retail Limited he demonstrated and shared his extensive knowledge of Technology industry and the luxury segment of the market, in sharing this he provided context to his decisions which in turn supported me with improvements to stock planning. I enjoyed my time working with Robbie and would welcome the opportunity again in the future should the prospect arise.
Peter May
I have known Robbie since his days at the Dixons group and all the way through to NuConnect and Harrods. With no disrespect to Robbie's colleagues in the buying fraternity, it is quite rare to find someone in his position who combines passion, detail, efficiency, humility, understanding, integrity, sheer hard work and still manages to treat we sales people with respect and as human beings. Robbie does what he says and expects you to do the same. Let him down - you don't by the way as you have too much respect for the man - and he lets you know gently but firmly. If you look after him he will look after you and he will go the extra mile without being asked. I have rarely seen Robbie get annoyed and that despite the pressures he has had in his high profile roles. If you want a senior buyer or retailing expert who can build positive and strong relationships, who thoroughly understands how to optimise retail space, who can make intelligent decisions, knows winning products from also rans and who can get the job done under enormous pressure, Robbie is the guy to call. I wish him well in his career and hope our paths cross again soon. Like a fine South African wine, highly recommended !!
Matthew Cole
Robbie is a strong commercially driven leader that takes a fair, honest and positive approach with his colleagues and suppliers. During our time working together at NuConnect Retail Limited he demonstrated and shared his extensive knowledge of Technology industry and the luxury segment of the market, in sharing this he provided context to his decisions which in turn supported me with improvements to stock planning. I enjoyed my time working with Robbie and would welcome the opportunity again in the future should the prospect arise.
Peter May
I have known Robbie since his days at the Dixons group and all the way through to NuConnect and Harrods. With no disrespect to Robbie's colleagues in the buying fraternity, it is quite rare to find someone in his position who combines passion, detail, efficiency, humility, understanding, integrity, sheer hard work and still manages to treat we sales people with respect and as human beings. Robbie does what he says and expects you to do the same. Let him down - you don't by the way as you have too much respect for the man - and he lets you know gently but firmly. If you look after him he will look after you and he will go the extra mile without being asked. I have rarely seen Robbie get annoyed and that despite the pressures he has had in his high profile roles. If you want a senior buyer or retailing expert who can build positive and strong relationships, who thoroughly understands how to optimise retail space, who can make intelligent decisions, knows winning products from also rans and who can get the job done under enormous pressure, Robbie is the guy to call. I wish him well in his career and hope our paths cross again soon. Like a fine South African wine, highly recommended !!
Matthew Cole
Robbie is a strong commercially driven leader that takes a fair, honest and positive approach with his colleagues and suppliers. During our time working together at NuConnect Retail Limited he demonstrated and shared his extensive knowledge of Technology industry and the luxury segment of the market, in sharing this he provided context to his decisions which in turn supported me with improvements to stock planning. I enjoyed my time working with Robbie and would welcome the opportunity again in the future should the prospect arise.
Experience
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Go10 Limited
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Electronics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Commercial Operations
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Head of Group Commercial Operations
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
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Head of Buying & Brand Development
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Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
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Digital Jigsaw
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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Director of Commercial Operations
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Head of Group Commercial Operations
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
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Head of Buying & Brand Development
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Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
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Digital Boutique Group Ltd
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Ireland
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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Head of Buying & Head of Commercial
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
B.ICONIC is an international, high-end fashion technology group, supporting world leading technology brands that push the boundaries of style, design and technology. Irish owned and operated, the business comprises 6 iconic companies, connecting the most distinctive technology brands with our premium retail and business partners to deliver a tailored technology experience in the workplace, home or for your wearable style. B.ICONIC operates across 44 locations, representing in excess of 100 global brands, and welcoming 4 million customers annually. The group’s multi-channel portfolio of companies include: Apple at Compu b, Ireland’s leading retail, education and business technology partner. Stormfront, the UK’s largest Apple Premium Reseller and one of the UK’s largest Apple Authorised Service Providers. Bang & Olufsen at NuCONNECT, the largest Bang & Olufsen retail group and business-to-business partner in the UK & Ireland. EBO, the luxury multi-brand technology expert creating world class retail environments at Harrods. Go Pro at Blink 24, the group’s boutique distributor. Juku, the premium Irish designed technology accessory brand.
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Dixons Carphone
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Category Manager - Dixons Travel & Concessions
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Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
Category Management and Buying Lead for Technology in the following Dixons Carphone managed Concessions; Harrods, trading as Harrods Technology and the P&O Ventura, trading as Dixons Travel. Commercial Relationship support for our Carphone Warehouse managed Concession in Selfridges. Category Management and Buying Lead for Technology in the following Dixons Carphone managed Concessions; Harrods, trading as Harrods Technology and the P&O Ventura, trading as Dixons Travel. Commercial Relationship support for our Carphone Warehouse managed Concession in Selfridges.
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Staples
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United States
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Retail Office Equipment
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700 & Above Employee
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Trade Manager
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
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Dixons Carphone
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Category Manager
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2016
Category Manager for Digital Imaging (Compact Cameras, Interchangeable Lens Cameras & Optics)
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Merchandiser
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Mar 2009 - Oct 2014
Audio & Visual Accessories 2009Mobile Computing 2010Audio, Fixed Line Phones & GPS 2011Digital Imaging 2012 to 2014
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Commercial Planner
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Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
Audio & Visual Accessories
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Dixons Carphone
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Planning Assistant
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Dec 2006 - Dec 2007
Domestic Appliances Domestic Appliances
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Nelson Mandela University
BA HRM (Hons), Labour Law, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology -
1993 - 2001
Woodridge College
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