Bo Simonsen
Director of Operations @Sofas & Stuff
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations @Sofas & Stuff
It\'s Your Story So it\'s tailored to you With 70 years of family heritage in the furniture industry, we have the knowledge and expertise to guide you to your perfect sofa, bed or chair. Our in-house design consultants are specially trained to listen to your lifestyle and needs and help you find your perfect piece of bespoke furniture. Design your own Sofa Unleash your inner designer with our easy-to-use software. Choose different fabric combinations, from patterns to plains, and pair with the upholstered bed, sofa or chair that’s just right for you
EDUCATION
Herning Handels skole
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
ABOUT BO SIMONSEN
Enthusiastic Market Manger with 20 years of experience globally and in the UK FMCG industry with both leading & newly established companies. Has the ability to transform broad ideas into strong relations and concrete turnover. Capable of visualising and creating new revenue streams with distributers and outside segment of the market place. Presenting sales strategies and implementing at board level. Throughout, the building of personal relationships is essential for negotiation and performance at all levels. Indoor Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, MDA, SDA, Robotics, Home-ware, Glassware & FMCG ACHIVEMENTS: • Successfully introducing new sourcing and sales structure. • Negotiate contracts with distributers and agents to increase performance. • Sourcing products (Far East / EU) for sale in UK, USA, Canada and EU to achieve optimal price/quality • Managing and coaching of sales and backup teams in UK, China and HK • Opening & development of national and international accounts, e.g. John Lewis, B&M, BHS, CIH, Sirius, Curry’s, Argos, Amazon, HBC, CSN Store, Loblaw’s, Furniture Village • Development of the right product at the right time at the right price, e.g. John Lewis, Amazon • Implementing Sales office, Direct Home Delivery and Warehouse Solutions in UK • Increase in turnover and new accounts due to persistent sales and product training of staff
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