Paul Ward

Background

About Paul Ward

Senior Sales and Marketing professional with over 20 years experience in key sales disciplines including Management, Business Development, Category Management and National Account Management. Worked with leading UK and US consumer product developers and importers building and developing new retail channels for their products and brands in UK and International Markets. Developed and managed Independent Retail Networks, Wholesale and Distribution, Grocery and Non Food Multiples, Catalogue and Online Mail Order and International Distributor channels. Direct account management experience with many leading retail multiples, wholesalers and catalogue retailers including Tesco, Home Retail Group, Co Op Group, Asda, Next, Cost Co, Makro, Netto, Maplin, Musgraves, JD Williams, Freeman Grattan, Scotts & Co and many more. Sold and project managed own label products and product ranges in to leading multiple and catalogue retailers. Worked with volume categories including Homewares and Home Solutions, Home Entertainment, Camping & Out Door Leisure, Garden Leisure & Solutions, Personal Care & Living Aids, Automotive & Travel accessories. Developed and managed international distribution networks across Europe, Australia, South America, Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Africa. Goals: Working with dynamic, creative, forward thinking, ambitious companies. Expanding and growing the availability and accessibility of innovative brands, products and categories. Maintaining, growing and developing knowledge, business and contacts within retail, wholesale and new media channels. Enjoying the positive results and satisfaction that comes from continued achievement and accomplishment of goals. Generating a positive and profitable long-term contribution to the supplier/retailer relationship.