Experience

• NLA media access, previously the Newspaper Licensing Agency was established by the UK national newspapers in 1996 to manage newspaper copyright collection. The NLA works on behalf of the UK's newspapers and licenses organisations to make paper and digital copies of newspaper content. The NLA currently licenses over 150,000 businesses and organisations ranging from large government bodies, plcs, and limited companies to partnerships and public relations agencies.



• Efficiently managed day-to-day division operations by leading four direct reports and team of 20 members. Contributed to efficient campaign planning and management for key clients, such as The Shard, Estrella and LW Theatres. Administered sales and eCommerce budget to ensure spending in line with business goals and objectives. • Appointed as head of sales to direct team of six business development managers, resulting in 25% increase in sales (£6 million) within first 12 months. • Achieved 40% growth from 2021 to 2022 along with launching Time Out offers in New York and Europe by executing best practices, sales, and CRM strategies. • Promoted to head of offers for leading and directing team in maintaining profitable region during Covid-19 pandemic. • Recognised as Employee of the Year 2021 for demonstrating exceptional leadership and management skills. Show less



• Responsible for the planning and set up of a brand new function across all categories to the business which aims to increase incremental sales through strategic supplier sourcing on a national and international level. • 260% growth in turnover, profit and supplier acquisition between month 6 and 9 • Built an online platform for suppliers to self-manage product and marketing opportunities • Support the technical team in building of a back end system to best suit supplier needs • B2B marketing to local, national and international business to increase supplier rates into the business and improve the quality and costs of products • Maintain strong relationships with the Board, attending Board Meetings to present weekly and monthly sales results and advise on upcoming activities • Full P&L responsibilities managing a team of 8 including sales managers and a technical team • Sales Manager for further team of 5 in the electronics, health and supplements and learning channels Show less



• • Launched the sporting goods department • Own brand development for sports clothing and fitness accessories • Exceeded target by 190% in January 2014 £1.9 million vs a target of £1million



• Growth of the Men's footwear department by 50% to £30 million turnover. Planning, sourcing and development of products. Responsible for the designers at debenhams capsule range Employee of the year 2012 Identify key fashion trends whilst maintaining margin and sales on core lines. 2 direct reports to drive the department forwards. Internation travel to meet factories and suppliers in order to source product from India, China and Europe.