Experience

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  AQIPA Gear Guru

  • United Kingdom

  • Key Account Manager

    • Oct 2018 - Present
    • United Kingdom

    Managing numerous and varied brands including GoPro, Pioneer, Onkyo, TEAC, Pure, XGIMI, Integra, Esoteric, Thule and Case Logic through Independent and Key Account Channels. Expanding on the role I held at Pioneer Onkyo and based in Manchester, I cover the whole of the U.K. including Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.Please feel free to get in touch if you're interested in becoming an Aqipa partner.

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  Pioneer Europe NV - UK Branch Office

  • United Kingdom

  • Area Sales / Key Account Manager

    • Nov 2000 - Oct 2018
    • United Kingdom

    Working in the Pioneer Home Division, I have held various roles within my time at Pioneer. Starting as support to National Accounts and progressing through to Area Sales / Key Account Manager. Displaying effective Account Management to a wide variety of retailers from small Independents to National Accounts I have a wealth of experience in Consumer Electronics as my product portfolio has included Plasma TVs, Audio Separates, Headphones, Micro Systems, AV Receivers and many more.Managing accounts from the Shop Floor to the Service Department and everywhere in between, my honest communication skills and optimistic outlook have earned me respect amongst my customers and helped me to consistently achieve my targets even when the retail climate has been challenging.As Pioneer amalgamated with Onkyo and Teac, my product portfolio and account diversity has grown even further. Working with a fantastic team of people, selling quality products to an enthusiastic, friendly and varied dealer network has made my time at Pioneer thoroughly enjoyable.In October 2018, Aqipa GmbH acquired the Sales, Marketing and Distribution rights for Pioneer Onkyo for Europe and I was transferred to the new business.

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  PC World

  • United Kingdom

  • Store Opening Project Team

    • Jun 1996 - Nov 2000
    • United Kingdom

    Working in a key role as part of a small team, we were responsible for the implementation of the PC World Store Opening Programme. Over my four years there I took part in 66 store openings and countless Marketing trials and initiatives.My role was varied, challenging and fun and included getting involved in store layout design, POS organisation and implementation, warehouse set-up, stock intake, merchandising, planogram modifications and trials, system and operational set up and Grand Opening procedures and organisation. Usually working with a large group of inexperienced staff and working closely with Store Management we would direct the entire process from pre-stock delivery to Grand Opening day. Often completing the process within 7 days as timescales and pressure to role out one of DSG's largest projects effectively was of paramount importance. Taking this role on at a young age taught me an awful lot about leadership, communication, retail space management, prioritising, time-management and the importance of attention to detail. All of which are skills that I have carried with me in future roles.