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Natalie Warnes

Rogers,AR

Summary

Home management professional prepared for this role. Strong in team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in household management, customer service, and problem-solving. Reliable and adaptable with changing needs, ensuring success in fast-paced environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Household Management

01.2017 - 01.2025
  • Managed daily schedule for a family of five, ensuring efficient time utilization
  • Coordinated childcare arrangements, including scheduling appointments and managing communication with providers
  • Maintained household budget, tracking expenses and prioritizing spending
  • Provided educational support to children through structured learning activities and curriculum development

Head of Field Sales

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for managing c.100 Field Sales reps using a third-party Field Marketing agency
  • The team work across Grocery, Impulse and Wholesale outlets
  • Interpret Danone Waters commercial strategy and brand plans, transposing this into a structured plan for the Field Teams, ensuring we extract maximum value out of these resources in pursuit of our business objectives
  • Design KPIs to measure success of teams and individuals, focusing their energy and stretching capabilities
  • KPIs are focused on driving maximum distribution, availability and visibility in outlets, whilst driving efficiency
  • Negotiate contract with agency, ensuring we get the suitable quality and cost for services
  • Manage the budget to ensure spending is efficient
  • Present options to Leadership Team to invest in growth opportunities to drive sales

Senior Commercial Manager Morrisons & New Business

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
01.2013 - 11.2014
  • Managed and analyzed budgets, P&L and sales reports
  • Implemented jointly aligned commerical plan in Morrisons
  • Increased profitability by negotiating favorable contract terms
  • Year 1 performance in Morrisons targeted to be flat, however managed to achieve bottom line growth of 5% through driving efficiency of spend and mix
  • In Y2 again targeted @ +2%, achieved +11% in sales & profit

Highstreet Sector Manager

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
05.2011 - 12.2012
  • Managed budgets and resources for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization
  • Responsible for Highstreet sector accounts: WHSmith Highstreet & Travel the most significant account for Danone Waters in the Highstreet sector plus Superdrug, Martin McColls, Holland & Barrett, bargain Booze, Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason
  • Trained and mentored employees, increasing their skills and fostering professional growth

National Account Manager Highstreet

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
03.2010 - 04.2011
  • Built strong relationships with key decision-makers at the executive level within national accounts organizations
  • Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue
  • Responsible for following accounts: Superdrug, Martin McColls, Bargain Booze, Premium retail (Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Fortnum & Mason)

Territory Manager South East

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
03.2008 - 03.2010
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory in the Impulse Wholesale Channel
  • Executed plan for quality in-depot activation across the South East of the UK
  • Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximise sales growth

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Hons

University of Durham
United Kingdom
07-2007

A levels - Accounting B, Business Studies B, Psychology B

Alton College
United Kingdom
07-2004

GCSE’s - 1 A 5 A’s, 5 B’s

Alton Convent School
United Kingdom
06-2002

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organisation and time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship management
  • Sales management

Timeline

Household Management

01.2017 - 01.2025

Head of Field Sales

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
01.2016 - 03.2017

Senior Commercial Manager Morrisons & New Business

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
01.2013 - 11.2014

Highstreet Sector Manager

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
05.2011 - 12.2012

National Account Manager Highstreet

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
03.2010 - 04.2011

Territory Manager South East

Danone Waters UK & Ireland
03.2008 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Hons

University of Durham

A levels - Accounting B, Business Studies B, Psychology B

Alton College

GCSE’s - 1 A 5 A’s, 5 B’s

Alton Convent School
Natalie Warnes