1. Review KPIs and analyse sales data to identify areas for improvement, introducing strategies to exceed store targets.2. Ensure that policies, operational standards, and procedures are communicated, understood, and implemented consistently. 3. Take ownership of stock management and execute visual merchandising guidelines, contributing to and achieving store KPIs. 4. Build relationships and employ innovative marketing techniques to drive traffic and increase sales. 5. Collaborate with the wider business to ensure prompt stock placement and take responsibility for the overall smooth running of the store.

1. Acting as second-in-command, overseeing daily operations and assisting the store manager, including opening/closing, cash-handling, and stock control.2. Fostering a positive work environment, promoting team collaboration, morale, and exceptional customer service.3. Driving sales and promotions, consistently meeting targets, and boosting units per transaction (UPT) and customer satisfaction.4. Implementing visual merchandising guidelines and ensuring compliance with company policies, including health and safety regulations.

1. Led Visual Merchandising (VM) initiatives, consistently elevating the in-store presentation to align with‬ Sweaty Betty's brand aesthetics and standards.‬‭2. Efficiently managed inventory replenishment, ensuring seamless product availability.‬‭3. Proactively engaged with customers, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of Sweaty Betty product line to‬ provide tailored recommendations and drive upselling.‬‭4. Collaborated with the store management team to implement effective inventory control measures, leading to‬ a reduction in stock discrepancies.‬‭5. Acted as a recognized Brand Consultant at John Lewis, fostering positive customer relationships and contributing‬ to the store's reputation as a go-to destination for activewear.‬‭6. Stayed abreast of Sweaty Betty's latest product launches, promotions, and brand initiatives, ensuring accurate‬ and up-to-date information is shared with customers.‬7. Demonstrated a passion for fitness and an active lifestyle, embodying the Sweaty Betty brand ethos both in-store‬ and during customer interactions.‬

Collaborated with designers, vendors, and project managers, resulting in a remarkable increase of project success rate by 25%. Successfully delivered projects for high-profile customers from the UK and the US, including TJX, Anthropologie, and Crate & Barrel.As a furniture designer -1. Implemented data-driven design requirements by conducting thorough market research and client preference analysis, resulting in a significant 30% boost in customer satisfaction.2. Employed innovative design trends and methodologies, achieving a 20% increase in product acceptance and popularity. As an export merchandiser -1. Formulated a well-planned strategy to optimize project timelines and shipping processes, resulting in a notable 15% reduction in lead times and a 25% decrease in shipping costs.2. Skillfully coordinated with internal teams and external vendors, achieving an impressive 98% on-time delivery rate of shipments within the allocated budget.3. Demonstrated a strategic mindset in understanding and fulfilling buyer requirements.4. Leveraged research and communication skills to seamlessly engage with buyers, delivering designs and samples that precisely catered to their needs.5. Employed a data-driven approach in developing effective product costings, contributing to a 20% increase in overall profitability and cost-efficiency. By aligning with market demands, this strategy significantly boosted profit margins.

1. Executed ongoing projects under the mentorship of senior merchandisers and designers, employing a strategic and result-driven approach.2. Conducted extensive research and analysis to craft product designs and samples meticulously aligned with client briefs.

Led the strategic design of the company's tableware collection from inception to execution, conducting thorough market research and overseeing seamless development to meet market demands and company standards.

1. Spearheaded the end-to-end process of developing trendsetting footwear collections encompassing in-depth design research, creative conceptualization, and execution. 2. Delivered tailored footwear solutions to meet individual preferences and client requirements.