Timothy Bisson

Experience

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  Bacardi

  Aug 2005 - Mar 2014

  Manage brand portfolio distribution of key managed hotels, clubs, bars and restaurant groups in the South West and nationally such as Shearing’s, Abode Hotels, Bowplex Bowling allies and Merlin Entertainment Group with a total NET worth of over £500,000.00Negotiate and implement Promotion Support Agreements to include a joint business plans to activate brand and bespoke activity, increase visibility and gaining market, within accounts to deliver volume & profitBeing responsbile in Delivering an incremental Net Sales Value (NSV) of £2.3M to the business in 2013. Show less Managing the brand sales, distribution and support of the company's portfolio among the top end independent hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs in Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset. My main objectives when working in the prestige arena were to influence the movers and shakers within the business to help cement our brands within the top end. Using my influence, expertise and training to both the trade and to consumers I developed my area to be one of the top performing regions in the UK. Show less

  • National Account Manager

    Apr 2011 - Mar 2014

  • Account Development Manager

    Apr 2008 - Mar 2011

  • Sales Development Manager

    Aug 2005 - Mar 2008
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  VRANKEN-POMMERY MONOPOLE

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

  National Key Account Manager

  Managing the brand sales, distribution and support of the company's portfolio among top National accounts. Such as Hilton Hotel Group, Casual Dining Group Group, Merlin Entertainment, Greene King, Spirit Pub Company, Arena Racing and NovusMy main responsibilities to grow our national distribution working with existing and seeking new business. I work with a range of premium mainstream to prestige accounts implementing Promotion Support Agreements and joint business plans to activate brand and bespoke activity to help deliver volume & profit and increased market share. Show less

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  Grupo Freixenet

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2018

  National Account Manager

  I have full responsibility for budgets, targets and forecasts with top national retail accounts such as Mitchells and Butlers, Casual Dining Group, Novus Leisure, Calabrese Group, Stonegate, Accor hotels, Hilton Hotels and Marriott hotels In addition I am responsible for building and delivering a new business and driving development pipeline and revenue targets with key route to market teams including Matthew Clark, Enotria Coes, Venus and Amathus.My main responsibilities to grow our national distribution working with existing and seeking new business. I work with a range of premium mainstream to prestige accounts implementing Promotion Support Agreements and joint business plans to activate brand and bespoke activity to help deliver volume & profit and increased market share.Top line Key Skills Include;• Delivery of budgeted £NSV & £GP targetsCategory and portfolio Management including NPD• Delivery of compelling and winning account plans• Negotiating Tender processes and contract renewals• Effective management of each P&L - including T&E and A&P control• Delivery and implementation of complex brand activation plans on behalf of internal Trade Marketing/Commercial Planning & Activation channels• Accurate Budgeting and Forecasting• In depth analysis and reporting on industry trends• Budgeting, Forecasting, Invoicing and Payments Show less

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  Nespresso UK

  Apr 2019 - Nov 2020

  National Account Manager

  Responsible for launching and growing the Nespresso professional range into the On Trade focusing on Pub and Restaurant groups.

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  The Fabled Spirits Company

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

  Co-Founder
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  Tack Room Distillery

  Nov 2020 - now

  Founder

  Hidden amongst the hay bales on an equestrian yard we are family-run, craft gin distillery nestled in the South West of England. Founded in 2020 Tim along with the assistance of his trusted canine companion Logan, has created a range of exceptional award winning gins.