Simon Gilbert

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About Simon Gilbert

As an experienced field sales leader and retail trade marketeer, I have detailed experience in the development of innovative retail campaigns and activations, training and coaching programs which have led to increased sales, engagement, and knowledge within the target audience. I am a super confident communicator, storyteller and presenter at all levels including C-suite. I have inspired, coached, and managed field marketing and sales teams globally to excel on their KPI’s, goals and performance through strong employee engagement, high performance coaching and culture building. The project of which I am proudest is the creation of a unique retail brand advocacy programme that produced an engaged and motivated sales community which delivered sales annually, delivering £2.5m net profit. I am a team player who motivates, inspires, and drives field sales team. I am results orientated individual who regularly manages and presents at C-Suite level. Additionally, I have strong SaaS skills and knowledge to deliver engaging digital training platforms and applications. I have collaborated and developed propositions and retail incentives with the likes of Sony PlayStation, Sony Pictures, Mattel, Star Wars, FC Barcelona and UEFA Champions League that delivered increase market share of 15% I have 25 years’ experience in retail trade marketing, field sales, Go to Market, retail strategy and planning, budget management and training and leading teams