Steve Collinge

Group Managing Director @Insight Retail Group Ltd

Berkhamsted, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2010 — Present

Group Managing Director @Insight Retail Group Ltd

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With responsibility for all commercial operations within IRG, including setting the strategic direction for the business, management of the growing team of researchers, content creators, web developers and experienced consultants and all aspects of the Marketing Mix.The business model is unique in this industry and the pace of our growth is matched only by the increasing range of new opportunities that present themselves. On a daily basis we interact with individual consumers through to the senior commercial teams of some of the largest retailers on the planet.

EDUCATION

1986 — 1988

North East Worcestershire College

HND, Business Studies & Finance

2007 — 2007

IMD

Orchestrating Winning Performance - Lausanne, Switzerland.

1987 — 1988

CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Diploma, Marketing

SKILLS

Sales ManagementNew Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyNegotiationAccount ManagementStrategic PlanningBusiness PlanningRetailChange ManagementForecastingManagementSalesTeam ManagementCoachingMarketingLeadershipProfitB2bStrategyP&L ManagementMarketing CommunicationsPricingKey Account ManagementMarketing ManagementKey Account DevelopmentMarket PlanningMarket AnalysisMerchandisingInternational SalesBrand ManagementCompetitive AnalysisLead GenerationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2b)Pricing Strategy

ABOUT STEVE COLLINGE

Managing Director @ IRG | Retail Intelligence ExpertManaging Director @ IRG | Strategic Insight & Commercial UnderstandingRetail Intelligence Leader at IRG with Global ExperienceAs the Managing Director of Insight Retail Group (IRG), I have been leading the commercial operations of a unique and innovative business that provides market-leading news, intelligence, analysis, and insight for the home improvement and gardening industries. With over 13 years of experience in this role, I have set the strategic direction for the business, managed a growing team of researchers, web developers, and experienced consultants, and overseen all aspects of the marketing mix.I have a proven track record of delivering competitive advantage to retailers and suppliers through intelligence, insight, and ideas. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, from individual consumers to the senior commercial teams of some of the largest retailers on the planet. I have also hosted visitors from overseas, including retailers, suppliers, investors, analysts, and potential customers, to help them understand and access the UK home improvement market. My specialties include strategic insight, commercial understanding, and broad experience of negotiating at a senior level with major retailers. I have in-depth knowledge of the UK and South African home improvement markets, and excellent relationships and multiple contacts with stakeholders in both regions. I have a thorough understanding of category management and successful category leadership. I am passionate about adding value to my clients\' businesses and helping them achieve sustainable and profitable growth.

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