Scott Williams

Head Of Business UK & Ireland at SBM Life Science

Scott Williams has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Scott began their career at Hall's Garden Centres, where they started as a weekend "barrow boy" and eventually became the Group General Manager. During their time there, Scott played a crucial role in launching the company's online e-commerce platform and was responsible for purchasing garden sundries and outdoor furniture.

In 2008, Scott joined Bayer CropScience as a Territory Account Manager, where they successfully handled the indirect sales of approximately 70 third-party retailers. This experience provided him with a strong foundation and knowledge of the company's product portfolio and systems and processes.

Moving forward, Scott transitioned to Bayer Garden in 2010, assuming the position of National Salesforce Channel Manager for the UK and Eire. In this role, they continued to focus on driving new business opportunities, fostering strong business partnerships, and delivering sales excellence to over 1000 third-party retailers. Scott's collaborative approach allowed him to work effectively with various departments, including Legal & Compliance, Marketing, Business Planning, Category & Insight, and Credit Control.

Scott's most recent work experience was at SBM Company, where they initially served as the UK Sales Manager. Following the divestment of the Bayer Garden business, they continued to hold the same responsibilities and was later promoted to the position of Head of Sales for the UK & Ireland. Scott'srole involved actively pursuing new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with distributors and retailers. Scott led a team of 16 field personnel and implemented a strategic customer segmentation approach to deliver profitable results.

In addition to their professional endeavors, Scott also served as a School Governor at Millfield Primary School, starting in December 2020.

Overall, Scott Williams possesses a vast range of skills and expertise in sales, business development, team management, and collaboration with cross-functional departments. Scott'strack record demonstrates their ability to drive growth and deliver results in various roles within the consumer and garden center sectors.

Scott Williams attended Great Barr Grant Maintained School, but no further details about their education history are provided.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Business UK & Ireland

    October 1, 2023 - present

  • Head Of Sales UK & Ireland

    December, 2020

  • UK Sales Manager

    October, 2016

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