Sian Walkling

Sian Walkling

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing Manager at Rentokil Initial

  • Education

    • Chesham High School

      1985 - 1987
      A Levels Geography, French, Economics
    • Sheffield Hallam University

      1987 - 1991
      BA Hons Business Studies and Marketing 2 : 1
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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 .

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in Marketing

      The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
      Jul 1991
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sian Walkling
      Promiximity Innovation of the Year Bayer Sep 2008 Won the award twice - once for Packaging Innovation and then a second time for in-store display