Simon Winskill

Business Unit Director Uk & Roi @Babymoov Group

GB

Having started alone as Country Manager, developed the business sufficiently to setup a UK subsidiary together with an office and team. Promoted to Business Unit Director after 18 months Full responsibility of the operations, strategy, budget, forecasting and P&L of the UK & ROI business, reporting back to Group HQ in France Defining and implementing sales, distribution, promotions & marketing plans Follow and analyse results, working closely with the sales and marketingteams to maximise brand visibility both online and instore Hire, train, manage and motivate team to maintain strong team ethic, positive working environment and collaborative approach Opened accounts and built strong relationships with national UK retailers including John Lewis, Boots, Mamas & Papas, Argos, Asda, Costco, Aldi, Smyths Toys, Tesco, Very, Next, Toys R Us Widely recognized internally as the Amazon expert of the Group Set up a UK based warehouse with 3PL and implemented continuous improvement plan for ongoing review of performance and processes to ensure optimal operational efficiency Collaborate with HQ teams for supply, product development, merchandising and marketing and help define overall group strategy Achieved YoY sales growth of over 20% 6 years running whilst also consistently managing the most profitable subsidiary of the group

Bedford School

A, Level Economics

The Manchester Metropolitan University

BSc (Hons), Business

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English Literature; English Language, Maths, History, Chemistry, French; Religious Education