Sian Walkling

Experience

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  H.J. Heinz Company

  Jun 1989 - Jun 1990

  Work Placement

  Full exposure to and experience in a large FMCG Marketing team. Worked on Baby Foods category for 9 months and then Heinz Beans category for 3 months. In essence was a marketing assistant to the Brand Managers for these categories.

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  Danone

  Sept 1991 - Dec 1995

  Brand Manager

  Started as Graduate Trainee ,which included 6 months in National and Regional Sales teams. On completion of that became Assistant Brand Manager on the Seasonal Portfolio. Promoted to Brand Manager Savoury Snacks in 1994.

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  Groupe SEB

  Dec 1995 - Feb 1998

  Product Manager

  Full product management for wide product portfolio, and 'buyer' responsibility in terms of negotiation on range and pricing with French factories. New product development including launches to a wide number of customer segments, development of a TV advert , extensive PR work and considerable sales collateral. Involved regular trips to France.

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  Bayer CropScience

  Feb 1998 - Dec 2005

  Senior Product Manager

  Full category management of a number of product categories including development and implementation of annual brand plans for a varying product portfolio including the Baby Brand , market leading Insecticide range and launch of the Bayer Garden brand in the UK . Full responsibility for development and launch of B and Q Own Label range .Also involved introduction of two new business partners and their integration. Management of Marketing Budget in excess of £1 million .

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  Bayer CropScience

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2007

  Divestment Consultant

  Full project management responsibility for the divestment project involving liason with UK and European Managements teams and the corporate M an A department. Role included brand managenment of the Phostrogen Brand Portfolio.

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  Rentokil Initial

  Oct 2007 - now

  Marketing Manager

  Full category management responsibility for a wide number of product categories including Consumables, Floorcare and Vending which extends to managing key supplier relationships , a strong and varied NPD programme, driving sales through varied sales channels, pricing development and special pricing approval, and a varied promotional programme.