Simon Conroy

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About Simon Conroy

As a Business Leader with 25+ years FMCG expertise, I have showcased my strengths managing National Accounts and Teams, successfully driving growth and profit in competitive markets. My expertise spans across all cogs of the supply chain, and I am known for my strategic approach to market expansion, ability to create and execute business plans and sales tactics that consistently achieve results. I consider myself fortunate to have worked with industry leaders throughout my career. I am proud to have been recognised for my contributions and performance, and rewarded via Executive level promotions. Examples of my success include: Total business growth, by 64%- delivering $MM results Y.O.Y. Opened new supply chain and distribution channels, and negotiated and secured lucrative new major retailers, in all known (trational and hidden) FMCG sales channels. Spearheaded launch of the Iron Man brand under manufacturing license Strategic business planing, including re-structure plans, contributing to the sale of an iconic market leading business, to a major Pharmaceutical Organisation. AACS Supplier of the Year NomineeI lead by example, linking grass roots to top line strategies and have enjoyed great success building capability and performance within State, National and Global teams, imparting skills, knowledge and strategies; and steer teams towards common goals via shared vision. Highly adaptable, commercially astute, with comprehensive knowledge of retail, distribution and sales channels, and an impressive record of sales achievement. I am positioned to impact the FMCG market, including Major Retail, Pharmaceutical and/or Food Service sectors. I am driven by an unwavering commitment to values-based leadership, excellence and continuous improvement, the combination of which has enabled me to deliver exceptional results for my Business Partners.