Jamie Southarn

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About Jamie Southarn

With over 20 years experience in the brand and retail sector leading multi-site, manufacturing, marketing and service companies as MD, CFO and Commercial / Sales Director, I had full P&L, strategic and operational responsibility supplying retail merchandising, store fixture, technology and shop fitting products and services to brands and retailers. A results driven leader surpassing performance and profit goals, delivering business transformation and sustainable, profitable growth strategies, I was promoted to numerous Finance and Managing Director roles within The Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company within their Eden, Sloane and DCI-Artform businesses. More recently, I progressed to the position of Global Brand and Retail Commercial Director for HMY, based in Madrid. Qualified accountant possessing an inquisitive and energetic mind, not just a number cruncher, but a business partner. Financial skills complimented my sales, commercial, operational and manufacturing skillset. A leader with a balanced orientation towards sales, operations and finance. Negotiated high value contracts with brands and retailers, achieved market share gains in climates of intense competition in mature retail markets. Identified high growth niches and markets, implemented new business strategies into new and existing regions, developed sales and operational teams to support local client need. A solution provider that listens to client need creating profitable client driven solutions and exceptional customer service. Highly experienced in standard and custom metal, wood and plastic world class manufacturing environments and multi material procured parts supported by design, engineering, project management, technology and installation services to UK, European and Global retailers. Dynamic, high capacity and hands-on leader who drives continuous improvement, motivates teams to challenge paradigms, encourage creative and disruptive thinking. Leads from the front, understands the detail with an ability to simplify complexity and elevate thinking to focus on true business needs. Key Skills:* Retail Brand Sector * P&L - Balance Sheet Improvement * Qualified Accountant * Strategic Planning * Sustainable Profitable Growth Strategies * New Business * Transformation * Negotiation * Change Mgt * Acquisition and Integration * Consultative Selling * Lean Six Sigma * Innovation/NPD * CSR/H&S * Talent Management * Retail Technology * Private Investor to Small Businesses *