Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dynamic, enthusiastic, positive, motivated, Sales & Marketing professional with a strong background in prestige consumer-led brands. Has the good interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills required to start up, grow and deliver consistent business success in a very competitive, high-pressure business environment. A strong commercial focus with proven ability to build sales and profit. A creative, strategic thinker who is skilled in developing teams to the highest level as well as steering them into and through change and development process. Key Skills · Develops and implements strategy, objectives and action plans based on the changing needs of the business · Delivers profitable results using business acumen and creative thinking · Identifies and maximises opportunities, builds brand awareness and aspiration · Has experience and proven results of opening doors and working across a broad spectrum of retailers · Leads with energy, enthusiasm and imagination · Clear direct and inclusive style - sets clear goals and has the ability to drive and influence teams to achieve them . Skilled in the opening and running of stand alone stores from search to success.
Proud to be working for a multi award winning company that has been disrupting the soap market for over 10 years. Our ranges include Organics, Naturals and now Eco Warrior job specific bars. We bring ethical, vegan, sustainable products with provenance & heritage to high street shelves at affordable prices. Come join our revolution.
Commercial Manager - Introducing, launching and managing new business opportunities for the Faith in Nature brand. Using my extensive experience and knowledge of the industry combined with a strong bespoke Omni channel approach, I partnered with many high quality retailers to launch Faith in Nature into stores and onto websites. Using a collaborative approach to build brand awareness and consumer demand we achieved huge success in a very short period of time whilst securing future further expansion and growth. In some cases becoming No1 brand in category within 6 months.
UK Sales and Marketing for Fragrance and Beauty skincare and cosmetics. I was fortunate to be responsible for the sales and distribution of some amazing brands in the UK Korres - The naturally effective skincare,bath & body, hair and make up range from Greece Pure Greek Olive - The fantastic new bath &body, skincare and haircare range from Korres derived from pure virgin olive oil Daytox - New to the UK 100% vegan certified, healthy, detox lifestyle natural skincare bath and body range Rosehip Plus - the Rosehip Oil specialists with a full range of 100% certified organic Rosehip products Butter - luxe colour without compromise, featuring the 8 free Nail colour & tratement formulation .
My role was to set up the new Cosmetics business for Meda. Meda purchased the Dr LeWinn's, Renunail and Hissyfit brands and I helped them bring the brands in house. I assisted this integration by setting up a website, new distribution centre, recruting a PR agency then creating a media,PR and retail promotional plan to improve image, sales and awareness of the brands.
Strategic responsibility for 12 stand alone Benefit Boutiques. Included the set up of salon services such as waxing,tanning and fake lashes
Responsible for Marketing and events in Uk and supporting Europe. UK PR (through agency) Also included National Accounts responsibility and managment of QVC and Benefit Website