>Developing and managing relationships with leading FMCG multinationals across multiple industries within the retail space to deliver both software and consulting solutions identifying further opportunity for business value creation>Analysing client data to deliver and present actionable insights>Defining key workstreams, roles/ responsibilities and project timelines in projects and implementations>Managing project P&L to ensure profitability targets were met, invoicing and internal KPI reporting>Working with emerging tech and apps as part of Acumen’s Revenue Growth Management and Trade Promotion Management software offering, and acting as a cross-functional liaison between client and in-house product team to configure software to desired specifications>Solving client issues pertaining to pricing, promotions and investment strategy through developing project approaches across consulting and software projects>Design and facilitate client workshops and software demonstrations>Manage and devise internal initiatives to support the growth and scalability of the business above and beyond job requirements>Coach and manage junior team members including workload prioritisation, timelines, delivery quality and their professional development>Leading and designing PMO training programmes for the consulting function

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>Managed the business operations including P&L for 11 stores across three regions>Delivered commercial improvements across KPIs including sales, productivity, staff engagement, inventory loss, payroll, absence, customer satisfaction, wastage, stock availability and staff retention>Lead, coached and developed a total of 11 Store Managers, with varied levels of experience and achievement, to deliver performance improvements>Managed all regional projects relating to Key Events initiatives (e.g. Christmas)>Devised strategies for simplifying business-wide processes>Responsible for over 100 employees, including managing recruitment, pay, performance, attendance and determining promotions and demotions>Devised and delivered presentations to director teams, including training to the Area Managers

>Alternated between various departments, including logistics, finance, store operations and marketing on numerous projects requiring personal flexibility, agility and adaptability in response to the change in project requirements>Presented at weekly director meetings and proposed ideas on how to increase companywide interest and engagement in new systems, and enhance project approach>Devised and used analytical tools to identify how better Aldi UK could use new systems and briefed senior managers on findings