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Megan Bistram

Lichfield,Staffordshire

Summary

Results-driven commercial leader with extensive experience in Sales, Marketing, Category, and RGM functions. Delivered sustainable growth and improved profitability while serving as Interim Business Unit Head and UK Leadership Team member. Combines retailer and supplier insights with strong skills in commercial strategy, customer partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve lasting business success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director of Sales and Category

Galderma
London
2019.07 - Current

Led the Sales and Category functions for the Consumer Business, delivering commercial performance across multiple channels through integration of sales, category management and revenue growth strategies.

  • Delivered consistent double-digit Net Net Sales growth since 2019, driving over £30m in incremental revenue whilst simultaneously improving EBITDA performance and profitability.
  • Led a team of 11 colleagues, including 5 direct reports, driving engagement, capability and succession planning.
  • Manage £3m trade investment budget, improving ROI and commercial effectiveness.
  • Developed and executed customer and channel strategies that accelerated distribution, market share and brand performance.
  • Built strong partnerships with key retailers, securing strategic growth opportunities and joint business plans.
  • Extensive cross-functional leadership across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Medical teams.

Interim BU Head of Consumer

Galderma
London
2021.01 - 2022.01

Appointed Interim Business Unit Head – Consumer for 12 months, leading both Sales and Marketing functions and serving as a member of the UK Leadership Team.

  • Led the Consumer Business Unit with responsibility for both Sales and Marketing functions, ensuring alignment of commercial and brand strategies to deliver business objectives.
  • Oversaw net sales, customer contribution, trade investment, and overall business performance to drive revenue growth.
  • Acted as primary liaison for Global Consumer leadership, representing UK business and aligning local market execution with global strategic objectives.

Head of Skincare

Superdrug
Croydon
2017.02 - 2019.06

Led the Skincare Buying Function, accountable for the commercial performance for Facial Skincare, Dermocosmetics, Body Care and Clear Skincare categories, managing a portfolio worth in excess of £70m.

  • Held full category P&L responsibility for a £70m+ skincare portfolio, delivering sales growth, profitability and market share objectives
  • Managed strategic relationships and commercial negotiations with major multinational suppliers including L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Beiersdorf, Unilever and J & J.
  • Utilised consumer, shopper and market insights to identify growth opportunities, resulting in successful category innovation initiatives.

Senior Skincare buyer

Superdrug
Croydon
2014.01 - 2017.01

Buyer Audio

Tesco
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
2011.04 - 2013.12

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
2004.09 - 2008.07

Skills


P&L Management
Commercial Strategy
Revenue Growth Management (RGM)
Category Leadership & Strategy
Sales & Customer Development
Pricing & Promotional Strategy
Customer Contribution Management
Trade Investment Optimisation

  • Marketing leadership
  • Budget planning and control
  • Channel Management
  • Business unit leadership

Timeline

Interim BU Head of Consumer

Galderma
2021.01 - 2022.01

Director of Sales and Category

Galderma
2019.07 - Current

Head of Skincare

Superdrug
2017.02 - 2019.06

Senior Skincare buyer

Superdrug
2014.01 - 2017.01

Buyer Audio

Tesco
2011.04 - 2013.12

Bachelor of Science - Business

Sheffield Hallam University
2004.09 - 2008.07
Megan Bistram