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Ruhel Uddin

Chadwell Heath,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in Channel Development & Partner Management and EMEA Distribution Strategy. Demonstrates a strong track record in Key Account Management and Consumer Electronics & Smart Home sectors, driving Retail Account Acquisition and Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth. Proficient in Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, Forecasting & Sales Analysis, and MDF & Rebate Programme Management. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance business performance and achieve strategic objectives.

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking and meticulous sales professional with over 23 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multitasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations and territory development. Effective at identifying customer needs to deliver solutions. Tactical team builder and energetic strategic planner seeking to leverage an effective background into Channel Sales role with dynamic organisation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Manager

Unlock EMEA
11.2018 - 05.2026
  • Managed distribution partnerships across the UK, France, Portugal and the Netherlands.
  • Successfully onboarded new distribution partners in Italy, Spain and the UK.
  • Developed MDF and rebate programmes to drive channel growth and retail expansion.
  • Supported onboarding of 30+ major retail accounts including Currys, Costco, John Lewis, Very, Game, Toolstation, Rexel and CEF.
  • Delivered monthly business reviews, market analysis and growth recommendations.
  • Revenue Highlights:
  • Satechi: Grew revenues from $2.7M to $5.6M within three years.
  • Nanoleaf: Increased revenues from €270K to €1.4M.

Business Development Manager

Brand Assist
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Founded and launched a boutique sales development agency representing technology brands across EMEA.
  • Generated £16K in ecommerce sales through eBay.
  • Developed digital content and launched a personal YouTube channel.

Channel Manager – Nordics

TNS Connect (CMS Distribution)
12.2015 - 11.2017
  • Onboarded 18 new retail accounts across the Nordics and Benelux regions.
  • Generated €69K gross profit in year one and approximately €80K in year two.

Computers Unlimited

Exertis
05.2003 - 12.2015

Channel Development Manager

Flexson
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Onboarded 29 distribution partners across Europe, the US, Asia and Australasia.
  • Delivered over $6M revenue during the third fiscal year.

Account Manager

Apple Premium Reseller Retailers Europe
04.2010 - 07.2012
  • Onboarded 20+ retail accounts and contributed to major gross profit growth.

Team Leader

08.2009 - 04.2010
  • Managed and coached six internal sales executives.
  • Delivered 103% average performance against target.

Product Specialist

Wacom Technologies UK
08.2006 - 08.2009
  • Represented Wacom at 20+ B2B and B2C trade events and exhibitions.

Education

A Levels - Business Studies, Design Technology and Mathematics

Skills

  • Channel Development & Partner Management
  • EMEA Distribution Strategy
  • Key Account Management
  • Consumer Electronics & Smart Home
  • Retail Account Acquisition
  • Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
  • Forecasting & Sales Analysis
  • MDF & Rebate Programme Management

LANGUAGES

English – Native
Bengali – Native
Hindi – Professional Working Proficiency

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Unlock EMEA
11.2018 - 05.2026

Business Development Manager

Brand Assist
11.2017 - 11.2018

Channel Manager – Nordics

TNS Connect (CMS Distribution)
12.2015 - 11.2017

Channel Development Manager

Flexson
07.2012 - 06.2015

Account Manager

Apple Premium Reseller Retailers Europe
04.2010 - 07.2012

Team Leader

08.2009 - 04.2010

Product Specialist

Wacom Technologies UK
08.2006 - 08.2009

Computers Unlimited

Exertis
05.2003 - 12.2015

A Levels - Business Studies, Design Technology and Mathematics

Ruhel Uddin