John Lemass

Background

About John Lemass

I am an experienced Business and Account Development Manager who has worked with leading Brands in the FMCG sector and has extensive experience in the Grocery trade, within the Retail, Wholesale and Foodservice sectors. I have a strong track record in the handling of Major Key Accounts, New Business Development and Sales Management. I have a keen awareness and solid understanding of the impact of pricing, margins and currency on business success. I have thorough knowledge of Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, Promotions and Merchandising within the Irish Grocery sector. I have succesfully launched many new brands onto the Irish market, some creating new Catogories & others developing new 'Sub - Categories' within traditional Categories. I have experience working with Irish Retail Multiple Accounts in winning, creating, launching and re-vamping their own brand ranges. Specialties: Routes to market for all channels within the FMCG sector Trading negotiations - Achieving common ground / win-win solutions Financial - Costing, profitability, currency & competitiveness. Logistics - Finding efficient & effective inbound & outbound transport & delivery solutions