About me

Immediately available, willing to relocate, highly committed and with nine years Commercial and Account Management experience. A proven record for planning and coordinating business strategies that have managed and ensured forecasted sales, profitability and corporate goals are achieved. I’m now looking to make a significant contribution to an organisation that offers a collaborative working environment and opportunities for progression and innovation

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Work history

Commercial Account ManagerDCS Group (UK) Ltd
Sep 2012 - Mar 2017Stratford-upon-Avon, United KingdomFull Time
- Implemented and significantly contributed to business strategies in excess of £200M per annum - Responsible for £12M of business and £2m of brand investment delivering growth across multiple channels - Previously managed SC Johnson (£12M), PZ Cussons (£9M), Reckitt Benckiser (£6M) and Beiersdorf (£2M) - Responsible for implementing, maintaining and delivering supplier trading terms using Joint Business Plans - Chaired quarterly supplier reviews presenting back to CEO, Board members and Senior Management Teams - Implemented cost recovery strategies - Recruited and managed the development of a small team of Junior Buyers and Inventory Controllers - Maintained clear communication channels cross-functionally throughout the business - Negotiated and communicated at all levels, both internally and externally, from Board level to Warehouse - Analysed market and competitor activity ensuring industry leading pricing was maintained - At all times adopted a category management approach
Buyer & Office ManagerDCS Group (UK) Ltd
Jul 2009 - Sep 2012Stratford-upon-Avon, United KingdomFull Time
- Managed a supplier portfolio spend in excess of £3M per annum - Responsible for implementing, maintaining and delivering supplier trading terms using Joint Business Plans - Played a key role in the successful tenders of new product launches for Aldi, Lidil, Wilkinsons and Poundland - Analysed stock and purchasing patterns to ensure sales and customer demand were met at all times - Recruited and managed the development of a small team including a Junior Buyer and Inventory Controller - Established and maintained strong UK and international supplier relationships

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Skills

• Driving Results
• Building Relationships
• Commercial
• Advanced Communication
• Supplier Management
• Negotiation
• Influencer Management
• Analytical
• Coordinating Teams
• Passionate

Education

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2:1 Sports Education & Adventure Leisure Management University of Gloucestershire
Sep 2004 - May 2007Gloucester, United Kingdom