Tami Colclough

Results-driven Senior Category Management Leader with over 20 years of cross-functional experience spanning retail buying, wholesale distribution, and global account management. Expert in executing end-to-end (360°) product lifecycles—from global sourcing and regulatory compliance to disruptive marketing campaigns and strategic exit strategies. Recognized for strong analytical forecasting and an entrepreneurial approach to scaling diverse categories, including CPG, Beauty, Luxury, Seasonal, Garden, and Hardware.

Senior Account Manager - ACI BRANDS INC. - Cache Creek, BC

(2024-04)

• Direct a $23M sales portfolio across 17 unique brands, driving commercial growth and expanding brand footprint within 6 major retail drug and grocery chains.
• Spearhead global product sourcing initiatives, partnering directly with retail head offices to build high-equity brands and optimize market penetration.
• Protect corporate liability by ensuring strict adherence to complex government and regulatory compliance frameworks for all imported and domestic goods.
• Drive high-volume retail placement by designing custom merchandising fixtures and delivering high-impact B2B presentations to executive stakeholders.
• Structure competitive pricing models that maximize gross margin return on investment (GMROI) while capturing market share.
• Lead cross-functional execution of comprehensive launch strategies, including staff training programs and omnichannel promotional rollouts.

Wholesale Category Manager - HOLLAND IMPORTS - Surrey, BC

(2017-03 - 2024-04)

• Engineered a 37% category expansion within the Garden portfolio over a three-year period by identifying and introducing market-disruptive, innovative products.
• Accelerated top-line sales growth and captured regional market share through data-driven trend forecasting and aggressive category appraisal.
• Optimized inventory health and turnover rates, balancing supply chain logistics with consumer demand to consistently exceed strict KPI targets.

Retail Category Buyer - LONDON DRUGS - Richmond, BC

(2005-08 - 2017-03)

• Generated $5M in first-year top-line sales growth by conceptualizing and executing an innovative "Store-within-a-Store" merchandising concept.
• Engineered 360° launch and promotional strategies that successfully scaled niche, notable brands through loyalty programs, flyer features, e-commerce, and digital marketing.
• Leveraged predictive analytics to anticipate market shifts, aligning inventory across high-turnover categories like CPG, Beauty, Luxury, and Hardware.
• Fostered strong vendor partnerships, securing exclusive product lines and negotiating highly competitive cost structures.

Department Manager - LONDON DRUGS - BC Locations

(1997-07 - 2005-08)

• Honored as "Manager of the Year" for exceptional operational leadership, successfully hitting 100% of targets across all 5-core corporate KPIs.
• Maximized store-level profitability and minimized shrinkage by overseeing day-to-day operations, strict inventory controls, and waste reduction strategies.
• Cultivated a high-performance culture through strategic recruitment, performance coaching, and training initiatives focused on delivering exceptional customer experience.