London Area, United Kingdom
· Customer-facing leadership role in Jigsaw’s flagship store, delivering a premium, personalised service to drive customer loyalty and repeat business. · Drive sales performance in the highest-turnover Jigsaw store in the UK, consistently exceeding weekly targets by 10–20%. · Lead, train, and develop a team of 15 sales consultants, managing performance against KPIs and budget targets. · Analyse sales performance, footfall, conversion, and best-selling categories to produce trade reports for Head Office, informing forecasting, weekly action plans, and brand-aligned commercial and visual strategies.
• Drive B2B sales and manage key accounts across London's high-end hospitality and corporate sectors, delivering bespoke product solutions and exceptional service. • Act as the UK Brand Manager for La Rose Noire, leading luxury product launches, forging strategic partnerships with chefs, procurement teams, and international suppliers to ensure smooth product flow & brand visibility. • Achieve sustained sales improvement, consistently delivering 10-20% year-on-year growth through strategic account management and new business acquisition • Organise and host premium tastings, culinary workshops, and industry trade shows, positioning the brand at the forefront of dessert innovation.
• Spearheaded regional sales strategy for the Midlands, Buckinghamshire, and other key regions, driving product availability by 50% within assigned territory. • Consistently exceeded KPIs and monthly sales targets by 20%, contributing to a significant increase in market share. • Delivered impactful in-store presentations, training sessions, and product launches for key accounts, including major retailers such as Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, and Co-op. • Provided regular sales forecasts and reports, aligning them with overall sales budgets and corporate objectives. • Developed strong partnerships with wholesale partners and key account managers to enhance distribution and sales growth.
• Drove revenue growth by identifying and capitalizing on new sales opportunities within the agricultural sector. • Managed key accounts, delivering tailored solutions and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products that met national regulatory standards. • Developed and presented winning bids and proposals for key clients, contributing to long-term customer loyalty and business growth. • Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement effective sales strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives. • Successfully managed the customer lifecycle from initial contact to post-sale support, maintaining strong client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Cultivated strong relationships with government and corporate clients, expanding the business portfolio and identifying lucrative B2B opportunities in HORECA, public & private sector, etc. • Negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts and submitted technical and commercial offers for high-value tenders, including those in the HoReCa, aviation, oil & gas industries. • Delivered persuasive presentations and proposals to senior decision-makers, securing buy-in for customised solutions. • Provided strategic insights into market trends and competitor activity to inform the development of effective sales and marketing strategies. • Contributed to the preparation of the department’s budget and quarterly performance reports, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.