Philip Marx

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT PHILIP MARX

A tenacious and entrepreneurial commercial marketing manager in the food sector who has consistently delivered strong brand growth. A strong decision-maker, who uses innovation to proactively identify sales opportunities. Worked on both customer and supplier side and in route to market environments. A clear communicator and confident manager of teams of people, both directly and matrix. Key achievements: • Grew Ella’s Kitchen channel sales to in 3 years (+170%): This included winning of business in Costco, which required the production of a bespoke pack • Developed IOS and Android app resulting in significantly reduced print costs • Grew Kuhne UK sales to in 3 years (+91%): increased distribution of core range and developed openings for NPD. • Won 850 distribution points in WH Smith • Brought new product to market: Worked with supplier to launch flavoured pastry pasties that delivered a higher % margin whilst also giving shoppers added value Key skills: • Commercial brand management • Brand building & brand growth • Marketing communications • Project management • People management • 3rd party agency management • Budget management • Stock forecasting • Flexibility