Chris Bowden
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in commercial strategy, business development, and executive leadership. Proven track record in key account management and eCommerce, driving business transformation and change management initiatives. Skilled in customer retention, contract negotiation, and board leadership, with a focus on leveraging SaaS solutions to enhance logistics operations. Committed to fostering growth through innovative strategies and effective leadership.
Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Worldwide eCommerce Manager
FedEx
2020.01 - 2026.07
- Managed a $150m strategic portfolio of global eCommerce accounts, supported European and Global growth, was the sales team interface with our digital marketing teams and carrier management integrations team, whilst also supporting sustainability initiatives.
Partnership Director
Sorted Group
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Developed and positioned Sorted Group with strategic carrier partnerships, across major parcel networks, including UPS, FedEx, DHL, Royal Mail, Parcelforce, EVRi.
VP Sales & Marketing
Smartglyph
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Commercial lead for SaaS start-up, securing partnerships with XPO Logistics for Retail Returns and a global packaging business with a turnover of $21b with brands such as, Unilever, P&G, L'Oréal, Apple, Nike.
Sales Director
DX Group
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Led commercial turnaround of Nightfreight business and integration into DX Group and supported the successful flotation of The DX Group.
Sales & Marketing Director
Bibby Group
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Built modern commercial infrastructure and sales strategy.
Sales & Marketing Director
Brookson
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Developed multi-channel sales model in regulated financial services, to allow continued growth following new legislation.
Sales & Marketing Director
Yodel
2000.01 - 2008.01
- Won major retail brands including Amazon, ASOS, Tesco, John Lewis and M&S, delivering over £100m in new business.
Global Account Executive
FedEx
1996.01 - 2000.01
- Managed European customer relationships, with Boeing, Rolls Royce/Bentley/Formula 1.
Sales Executive
DPD
1992.01 - 1996.01
- Developed new business across the UK.
Education
GCSEs -
Stockport School
Stockport 1978.09 - 1984.04
Skills
- Commercial Strategy
- Revenue Growth
- Enterprise Sales
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
- Executive Leadership
- Key Account Management
- ECommerce
- Logistics
- SaaS
- Business Transformation
- Change Management
- Customer Retention
- Contract Negotiation
- Board Leadership
Certification
- Executive AI Training (2026)
- Advanced Negotiation
- Global Account Management
- Customer-Centred Selling
- Media Relations
- Customer Retention
- Brand Strategy
Career Highlights
- Managed a strategic FedEx portfolio worth approximately $150m and supported the development of FedEx's e-commerce capabilities in Europe.
- Won more than £100m of new business and modernized our offering during my leadership at Yodel.
- Helped transform DX Freight ahead of the successful AIM flotation.
- Built strategic partnerships with global organisations including KERING, PUMA, H&M, THG, eBay, Foot Locker, and XPO Logistics.
- Held senior positions in e-commerce, B-B, SaaS platforms, Freight, Pallet Networks, Logistics.
- Built and developed successful sales and marketing teams across several verticals.
- Worked for Global Organisation's, Domestic Corporations, Private Equity, Family run Companies.
- Adapted to new industry sectors, outside of logistics.
Interests
Golf, Travel, History, Cooking, Wine
Selected Clients & Global Brands
- Amazon
- H&M
- Puma
- Kering
- THG
- EBay
- Tesco
- John Lewis
- M&S
- Boots
- ASOS
- Foot Locker
- Rolls-Royce
- Bentley
- Boeing
- Nike
- Apple
- Unilever
- P&G
Timeline
Worldwide eCommerce Manager
FedEx
2020.01 - 2026.07
Partnership Director
Sorted Group
2018.01 - 2019.01
VP Sales & Marketing
Smartglyph
2016.01 - 2018.01
Sales Director
DX Group
2012.01 - 2015.01
Sales & Marketing Director
Bibby Group
2011.01 - 2012.01
Sales & Marketing Director
Brookson
2008.01 - 2010.01
Sales & Marketing Director
Yodel
2000.01 - 2008.01
Global Account Executive
FedEx
1996.01 - 2000.01
Sales Executive
DPD
1992.01 - 1996.01
GCSEs -
Stockport School
1978.09 - 1984.04