Christopher Newark
Long Stratton,Norfolk
Summary
Innovative and proactive Product manager offering 7 years of experience converting sales leads and effectively managing multiple categories and vendor's. Highly skilled in forecasting, product management and strategic planning with exceptional Audio visual expertise and top-notch communication abilities. Proficient in monitoring trends and capitalising on emerging opportunities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Midwich
Diss, Norfolk
06.2016 - Current
- Responsible for 11 brands delivering over 26mil annually in 2022.
- Managing three different product categories - desktop monitor's / dictation and visualiser's. 11 brands within these categories including Iiyama / Philips / LG.
- Since 2016 I have reduced the vendor lineup from 17 to 10 and delivered over 25% growth from 19 million to 26 million.
- Monitoring market trends and competitor performance and analysed gaps to update promotional strategies.
- Managing inventory, responsible for all buying decision's and pricing, working with Sales / Marketing and finance to maximize sales and profit.
Customer service executive
Buildbase
Pulham Market, Norfolk
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Exceeded targets by delivering comprehensive and consistent service.
- Explained benefits and advantages of different product and service offerings to customers.
- Performed cashier duties, including balancing and end-of-day banking.
Sales executive
Lexham Insurance
Diss, Norfolk
10.2008 - 09.2014
- Strengthened profit opportunities through targeted customer relationship development, continually meeting sales objectives.
- Coached and trained team members to increase productivity and growth.
- Promotion to team leader within first year of working within the business.
Education
A-Levels - Media Studies
City College Norwich
Norwich2006
GCSEs -
Diss High School
Diss2006
Skills
- Financial management
- Product mix development
- Business development
- Competitor product analysis
- Brand building
- Research and trend analysis
- Inventory management
- Pricing management
Timeline
Product Manager
Midwich
06.2016 - Current
Customer service executive
Buildbase
10.2014 - 06.2016
Sales executive
Lexham Insurance
10.2008 - 09.2014
A-Levels - Media Studies
City College Norwich
GCSEs -
Diss High School
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