Lee Thompson
Head of Business Development - Uk Airports @WHSmith
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Business Development - Uk Airports @WHSmith
EDUCATION
The University of Huddersfield
BA Honours Business and Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
ABOUT LEE THOMPSON
Profile A strategic customer and results focussed retail and e-Commerce specialist. Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial approach with over 20 years of multi-channel ‘Blue Chip’ retail sector experience gained with Multi-national retailers in B2C and B2B channels. P and L Management, Budget setting and forecasting. Strong leadership, team management and interpersonal skills. Resilient and able to manage ambiguity in fast paced trading environments. Creative and analytical problem solver able to envisage and execute new concepts and ideas. Strong negotiator, able to negotiate complex trading terms, licensing agreements and franchise contracts. Specialist in long term strategic commercial planning and category management, with a strong track record of achievement and career progression. Specialities Merchandising, Buying, Marketing, Sourcing, e-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Sales and Operations, Supply chain, Retail Finance, Transformation and People Management. Sectors Consumer Electronics, White goods, SDA, Computing Hardware and accessories, Furniture, Seasonal and Gifts, Stationary and Supplies, Games consoles and software, Telecoms and Technology, Food, Sports goods, General Merchandise, Travel, and Services.
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