Howard Ross

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About Howard Ross

Vastly experienced international sales, marketing and brand development professional. My name is Howard. I am a dynamic and entrepreneurial sales, marketing and distribution specialist with a proven track record driving business growth, penetrating markets and boosting sales for well-known retailers, SMEs and start-ups in fast-moving, pressurised environments globally. I have a reputation as a versatile and commercially astute leader with strategic vision and the ability to successfully develop/launch innovative and tailored products; optimising sales across multiple channels. An accomplished communicator, coach and negotiator, I am also able to forge customer relations at all levels, as well as building and motivating high-performing cross-functional teams. I retired early but may consider a NED / consultative opportunity with companies needing help. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more. Specialities: Director, leader, lead, manager, manage, MD, consultant, consultancy, sales, marketing, advertising, branding, brand development, public relations, PR, distribution, strategy, operations, business planning, growth, research, trend analysis, budgets, cost control, P&L, finance, investment, risk management, forecasting, objective setting, pricing, monitoring, imports, exports, market penetration, NPD, product development, negotiation, contracts, customer acquisition, supplier relations, vendor management, partnerships, client events, marketing activities, promotions, logistics, warehousing, order systems, stock management, IT, databases, performance initiatives, process improvements, stakeholder relations, recruitment, induction, training, coaching, appraisals, team-building, problem-solving, troubleshooting, retail, fashion, wholesale, e-commerce, international, global, UK, Ireland, Europe, Israel, Australia, Canada, Japan