Elias and Hall

Importing, Channel distribution and Marketing

Myprotein

National Account Manager

PhD Nutrition UK

Responsible for the distribution of the core protein bar and supplements range throughout the independent retail channel and the development of our area managers as per business requirements.

Introduced The range to key accounts such as Rontec, Nisa, Costcutter, Epicurium, Hancocks, Fasttrak, United and other leading wholesalers.

Convenience Lead Account Manager

JUUL Labs

Business Development Manager

Imperial Tobacco

Managing a set geographical area  I am responsible for the introduction and distribution of the Blu portfolio within the independent vape channel as per business requirements.  Managing over 150 Independent, mini chain and online retailers  I am the first point of contact between Blu and it’s customers. The role is a healthy mix of hunting new opportunities and key account management. 
•	Key responsibilities/ achievements include:

•	Achieving more than 75% distribution  within a set territory.
•	Effective pipeline management 
•	Driving advocacy of Blu by using the latest technology, data and insights
•	Developing great relations with the trade through regular visits and providing my expertise
•	Negotiating the placement of p.o.s.m and assisting with any stock returns/damages
•	Ensuring my retailers remain compliant of UK legislation 
•	Effective account management of mini chains  of 5 stores + 
•	Data base cleansing and upkeep of CRM system: opening 60 new stores.

Next Generation Products Sales Executive 

Managing a given geographical territory I am responsible for the development and distribution of key lines as outlined by the business. 


•  Ensuring  investments in various trade incentives and activities are fully utilised.
•  Identifying and communicating merchandising opportunities to the trade to help ensure the best possible space allocation and visibility of Imperial brands on shelf. 
•  Identifying new business opportunities for the business and trade.
•  Driving customer advocacy for our assets through educating retailers on our brands and across the whole category using the latest technology and data and insight.
•  Ensuring my accounts remain compliant of all legislation and follow best practice via my expertise. 
• Executing the delivery of DAMPA throughout retailer accounts.
• Maintaining 98% availability of our brands per sales cycle and driving n.p.d to the market place.
• Planning and rationing resources and budgets  to achieve maximum distribution throughout the market place.
• Negotiating and influencing key decision makers with regard to pricing policies and product range reviews.
• Engaging with different stakeholders  and cultivating relationships to achieve harmony and best possible outcomes.

Retail Development Representative 

I was responsible for the introduction and distribution of new and/or pertinent lines as per business requirements in the independent and symbol group channel.  Whilst either providing rep relief or being deployed tactically I was the first point of contact between imperial tobacco and it’s Customers, influencing them on their range, availability and pricing policy whereby their incumbent Rep were absent 

Key responsibilities include:

•	Ensuring 100% market clear out of non compliant EUTPD stock worth circa £5m
•	Identifying and communicating merchandising opportunities to the trade to help ensure the best possible space allocation and visibility of Imperial brands on shelf. 
•	Identifying new business opportunities for the business and trade. 
•	Driving customer advocacy for our assets through educating retailers on our brands and across the whole category using the latest technology, data and insight.
•	Ensuring my accounts remain compliant of all legislation and follow best practice via my expertise
•	Achieving and maintaining 98% occupancy of distribution points within my territory ensuring Imperial brands are well represented on shelf 
•Influencing key decision makers advising on range, pricing policies and using my expertise to increase distribution as per business requirements.

Tactical Retail Development Representative 

Barclaycard

Providing chip and pin solutions for SME's and smart online payment gateways.

Paymentsense

B2B sales : streamlining payment gateways for SME's and providing smart payment solutions for online businesses.

Territory Manager

ON Scotland Limited

I was  solely responsible for the development and growth of all categories within a chain of 3 franchise convenience stores with a £2.6m turnover. My work included:
•Maintaining and communicating to team members a clear strategy for individual store stock buying, supported by a well articulated buying plan to ensure adequate stock control.
•Ad hoc and monthly reporting on progress against plans, adherence to budgets and the ability to adjust and revise buying strategy according to store objectives.
•Responsible for weekly expenditure of :£15000 in Tobacco and sundries, £12000 in Beers, wines & spirits, £2000 in chilled/ ambient,£1000 in stationery,£3000 in £3500 in C.T.N and £3000 in Grocery .
•Ensuring that purchased products were competitively priced while margins were kept in-line with budgets and business requirements
•Negotiating contracts, discounts and payment terms with suppliers to improve margins and cash flow across the stores.
•Managing inventory levels through ordering sufficient quantities of products whilst ensuring best performers were adequately stocked and poor performers were cleared (negotiating returns to supplier and mark down contribution)
•Targeting and acquiring products based on a detailed understanding of strategy and target customers as well as identifying new categories and product opportunities.
•Detailed budgeting including analysis of sales figures and forecasting future budgets and sales trends.
•Analysing complex data to make informed decisions.
•Regularly reviewing performance indicators such retro payments and promotions.
•Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety were met.
•Organising special promotions, displays, events and attending overseas trade fairs.
•Utilising effective SRM to achieve competitive edge.
•Touring the sales floor regularly and identifying or resolving urgent issues.
•Monitoring market trends,forthcoming customer initiatives and local competitor strategies
.

Business Owner

UNITED WHOLESALE GROCERS LTD

£145m Wholesale Grocery Business based in Glasgow, Scotland.
• Maintaining and communicating to team members a clear strategy for organisational stock buying, supported by a well articulated buying plan to ensure adequate stock control.
• Managing the product range and promotions within tobacco, confectionery, crisps and snacks, medicines, and chilled lines categories.
• Weekly reporting on progress against plans, adherence to budgets and the ability to adjust and revise buying strategy according to organisational objectives.
• Ensuring that purchased products were competitively priced while margins were kept in-line with budgets and business requirements
• Negotiating contracts, discounts and payment terms with suppliers and reps to improve margins and cash flow across the stores including negotiating contracts with national account managers for blue chip companies and liaising with Landmark buying groups.
• Managing inventory levels through ordering sufficient quantities of products whilst ensuring best performers were adequately stocked and poor performers were cleared (negotiating returns to supplier and mark down contribution)
• Targeting and acquiring products based on a detailed understanding of strategy and target customers as well as identifying new categories and product opportunities.
• Organising and leading departmental excursions to national and international buying conferences in order to maintain and foster new leads. 
• Building strong and effective working relationships and communicating with stake holders and board members. 
• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail and wholesale industry, understanding forthcoming supplier initiatives and monitoring competitors.
• Analysing complex data to ensure sufficient availability and strong promotions. 
• Building relationships with internal stake holders such as sales, accounting, warehouse and facilities management.

Senior Buyer

Osman is a highly motivated and innovative MD who has achieved success through a broad spectrum of different roles over 27 years’ experience in the FMCG industry. 



Taplio

Osman N.'s Linkedin Analytics

Osman N.

Want to drive more opportunities from LinkedIn?