Joshua Walter
Alton,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project planning and execution, operation streamlining, and quality assurance compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in resource allocation and budgeting, advanced negotiation techniques, and change management competence. Proven track record in product development, P&L responsibility, and business acumen development. Adept at driving international business growth and spearheading business development initiatives. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive skills to lead innovative projects that drive organisational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Manager
Inspirational Gifting
Alton, Hampshire
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Inspirational Gifting evolved from the issues and challenges facing Farm and Garden Supplies following the supply chain challenges from relying on suppliers, not least product quality and consistent supply
- Following 12 months researching and evaluating the best country and then suppliers to work and develop a new range of products with, Inspirational Gifting now has its own workshop in India and manufacturers over 150 different products, mainly Sculptures and ornaments for any Home and Garden
- Following successful sales and customer feedback from on-line customers Inspirational Gifting was successfully launched into the retail arena in 2024, focussing on Garden Centres and large gift shops
- I manage the sales team and supply management and all compliance and shipping for the business as well as key accounts
- Streamlined workflow systems for increased productivity.
- Advanced corporate social responsibility initiatives demonstrating commitment to sustainable practices.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Achieved sales targets through effective team management and motivation.
- Implemented new business processes, improving operational efficiency.
UK Business Manager
Farm and Garden Supplies
Alton, Hampshire
01.2020 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Farm and Garden Supplies, a predominantly on-line retailer of hedge plants, garden supplies and gifts
- This included managing the product range and commercial and margin management, ensuring the maximum value was gained from marketing and sales for each key product category and managing the policies and compliance requirements of selling on-line in the UK and Europe
- During the last 2 years of my role I moved to managing key suppliers, supply chain management and supplier negotiations and being responsible for dealing with our courier suppliers
- This involved planning ahead up to 6 months ahead for the supply chain which had become seriously strained as a result of Covid
- Sourcing new suppliers and resolving these challenges to ensure the business thrived was the greatest challenge and personal success
- I also manage the website and redesigned and created the new website from scratch
Graduate trainee
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Southampton
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Having completed the selection and Interview process for the PwC graduate programme my start date was delayed by 12 months due to the Covid Pandemic
- Having worked for PwC for three months being solely home based in the second year of Covid I decided to focus on my role at Farm and Garden Supplies which I started initially on an interim basis whilst I waited for the PwC role to start
Education
MA - International Relations
University College Durham
09.2018 - 01.2020
BA (Hons) - International Relations
University of Portsmouth
09.2015 - 07.2018
Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Operation streamlining
- Quality assurance compliance
- Resource allocation and budgeting
- Advanced negotiation techniques
- Change management competence
- Product development knowledge
- P and L responsibility
- Business acumen development
- International business experience
- Business development
- Product development
Affiliations
- Outside of work I enjoy the Countryside and love visiting new places, often with my dog!!
- I also enjoy building and painting models
Certification
I am trained and qualified to use a fork-lift truck
Timeline
Executive Manager
Inspirational Gifting
01.2023 - 03.2025
Graduate trainee
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2020 - 12.2021
UK Business Manager
Farm and Garden Supplies
01.2020 - 03.2025
MA - International Relations
University College Durham
09.2018 - 01.2020
BA (Hons) - International Relations
University of Portsmouth
09.2015 - 07.2018
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