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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
2018.11 - 2026.05
  • 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
2017.11 - 2018.11
  • 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)
2015.12 - 2017.11
  • 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
2003.05 - 2015.12

Channel Development Manager

Flexson
2012.07 - 2015.06
  • 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
2010.04 - 2012.07
  • Onboarded 20+ retail accounts and contributed to major gross profit growth.

Team Leader

2009.08 - 2010.04
  • Managed and coached six internal sales executives.
  • Delivered 103% average performance against target.

Product Specialist

Wacom Technologies UK
2006.08 - 2009.08
  • 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
2018.11 - 2026.05

Business Development Manager

Brand Assist
2017.11 - 2018.11

Channel Manager – Nordics

TNS Connect (CMS Distribution)
2015.12 - 2017.11

Channel Development Manager

Flexson
2012.07 - 2015.06

Account Manager

Apple Premium Reseller Retailers Europe
2010.04 - 2012.07

Team Leader

2009.08 - 2010.04

Product Specialist

Wacom Technologies UK
2006.08 - 2009.08

Computers Unlimited

Exertis
2003.05 - 2015.12

A Levels - Business Studies, Design Technology and Mathematics

Ruhel Uddin