Sarah Carter-Lumb

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ABOUT SARAH CARTER-LUMB

Determined and driven, with extensive commercial knowledge covering sales, category management, purchasing and supply chain. A natural talent for building long term strategic relationships across all levels. Always relied upon to deliver sustainable growth and add value to businesses, through best in class development and execution of joint business plans that result in mutually beneficial relationships.Champions the customer in all situations along the decision-making process to ensure continued growth and always seeking new opportunities to enhance a partnership. Whether proactively adding value to the customer journey or analysing data and trends to ensure new products are fit for purpose and offer future growth potential.A people person, and team player. Adept at building relationships both internally and with customers. A natural leader who brings out the best in teams, nurturing talent and inspiring high levels of performance. When taking on a new role with a new team, quickly embeds a customer-centric culture of excellence that welcomes positive change, relishes a challenge and consistently delivers demanding objectives.Enjoys working in fast paced, collaborative environments, and can adapt to change effectively. Key Competencies-Relationship management-Strategic Planning and Execution-NPD-Customer Centric-Commercial Acumen-P&L Management-Process and Performance optimisation-Leadership & Team PlayerKey Achievements+Managed UK’s No.1 Account and Top 25 Global account+Delivered increased revenue of 150%+Led cross-functional teams of up to 30 people+Negotiated long-term preferred partnership contract with customer+Delivered strategic product roadmaps & propositions resulting in 20% increase in profit