Simon Winter
Business Development Manager at The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN)- Claim this Profile
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Darren Mack
Simon is a extremely engaging and experienced retail specialist, His passion and knowledge are, for me, his greatest strength, getting the best from teams & individuals. He has a clear love for retail developing business and the end to end customer experience, extensive experience and is always happy to coach and mentor. He has a proven record in driving organic sales growth demonstrating real ownership, I have spent the last 5 years working with Simon and he has contributed in great detail to a number of projects in that time, a great addition to any team, I have no doubt.
Trevor Campbell
I worked with Simon to implement the Ultratape Range into VOW Retail. Simon has a wealth of experience in Retail and his Product knowledge in Stationery, Office Products and FMCG is extensive. Simon & I worked together to increase the volumes and turnover in a short period of time to give Ultratape a significant piece of new business at the time and it is still increasing. I would highly commend Simon to any business and am sorry we don't have a vacancy to fill as Simon would be a very credible candidate.
Darren Mack
Simon is a extremely engaging and experienced retail specialist, His passion and knowledge are, for me, his greatest strength, getting the best from teams & individuals. He has a clear love for retail developing business and the end to end customer experience, extensive experience and is always happy to coach and mentor. He has a proven record in driving organic sales growth demonstrating real ownership, I have spent the last 5 years working with Simon and he has contributed in great detail to a number of projects in that time, a great addition to any team, I have no doubt.
Trevor Campbell
I worked with Simon to implement the Ultratape Range into VOW Retail. Simon has a wealth of experience in Retail and his Product knowledge in Stationery, Office Products and FMCG is extensive. Simon & I worked together to increase the volumes and turnover in a short period of time to give Ultratape a significant piece of new business at the time and it is still increasing. I would highly commend Simon to any business and am sorry we don't have a vacancy to fill as Simon would be a very credible candidate.
Darren Mack
Simon is a extremely engaging and experienced retail specialist, His passion and knowledge are, for me, his greatest strength, getting the best from teams & individuals. He has a clear love for retail developing business and the end to end customer experience, extensive experience and is always happy to coach and mentor. He has a proven record in driving organic sales growth demonstrating real ownership, I have spent the last 5 years working with Simon and he has contributed in great detail to a number of projects in that time, a great addition to any team, I have no doubt.
Trevor Campbell
I worked with Simon to implement the Ultratape Range into VOW Retail. Simon has a wealth of experience in Retail and his Product knowledge in Stationery, Office Products and FMCG is extensive. Simon & I worked together to increase the volumes and turnover in a short period of time to give Ultratape a significant piece of new business at the time and it is still increasing. I would highly commend Simon to any business and am sorry we don't have a vacancy to fill as Simon would be a very credible candidate.
Darren Mack
Simon is a extremely engaging and experienced retail specialist, His passion and knowledge are, for me, his greatest strength, getting the best from teams & individuals. He has a clear love for retail developing business and the end to end customer experience, extensive experience and is always happy to coach and mentor. He has a proven record in driving organic sales growth demonstrating real ownership, I have spent the last 5 years working with Simon and he has contributed in great detail to a number of projects in that time, a great addition to any team, I have no doubt.
Trevor Campbell
I worked with Simon to implement the Ultratape Range into VOW Retail. Simon has a wealth of experience in Retail and his Product knowledge in Stationery, Office Products and FMCG is extensive. Simon & I worked together to increase the volumes and turnover in a short period of time to give Ultratape a significant piece of new business at the time and it is still increasing. I would highly commend Simon to any business and am sorry we don't have a vacancy to fill as Simon would be a very credible candidate.
Experience
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Business Development Manager
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Jan 2021 - Present
Many successful major brands find the Independent sector very complicated and difficult to successfully navigate – So what I do is kill that pain by making sure that you can effectively reach and engage with the decision makers to increase your distribution and run successful campaigns. I am keen to speak to any brand that wants to achieve more in the Independent Convenience Sector - Get in touch if that is you! Many successful major brands find the Independent sector very complicated and difficult to successfully navigate – So what I do is kill that pain by making sure that you can effectively reach and engage with the decision makers to increase your distribution and run successful campaigns. I am keen to speak to any brand that wants to achieve more in the Independent Convenience Sector - Get in touch if that is you!
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VOW Retail
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Channel Manager - Independent Retail Channel
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Dec 2008 - Oct 2020
Developing from start the channel, product range and go to market strategy for this leading wholesaler entering into the Retail Sector - now fully established as one of the leading suppliers to the Convenience Sector in the category of Stationery and Seasonal goods. Working with major symbol groups and managing the contract for an exclusive own brand product range for one of the UK's largest national retailers. Extensive experience of selling to and working with: • Coop • Asda • Booker Premier • Londis • Budgens • AF Blakemore - Spar • Costcutter • Nisa • Unitas • Post Office Limited • Independent Convenience Retailers
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National Account Manager
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Feb 2008 - Dec 2008
Sales development on seasonal categories with Staples and other multiple retailers. Developed the accounts with Retail Symbol Buying Groups such as Palmer & Harvey, Costcutter, Booker and other groups such as The National Federation of Sub Postmasters, The National Federation of Retail Newsagents. Sales development on seasonal categories with Staples and other multiple retailers. Developed the accounts with Retail Symbol Buying Groups such as Palmer & Harvey, Costcutter, Booker and other groups such as The National Federation of Sub Postmasters, The National Federation of Retail Newsagents.
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Retail Sales Manager
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2000 - 2007
Product Manager for Post Office Ltd Retail range - Focused on Stationery sales and seasonal opportunities in over 400 stores. Working with key supply partners to deliver growth and develop the overall offering. Developed and maintained store communications and promotional guides. Product Manager for Post Office Ltd Retail range - Focused on Stationery sales and seasonal opportunities in over 400 stores. Working with key supply partners to deliver growth and develop the overall offering. Developed and maintained store communications and promotional guides.
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Education
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1977 - 1982
Tamworth Manor High School
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