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London, Gb

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

>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

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

At Acumen, we partner with consumer goods businesses globally to help them make more profitable decisions with their customers around pricing, promotions and mix management. To find out more, visit www.acumenci.com.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

>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

A Level, Mathematics, Physical Education, Economics, Welsh Baccalaureate Baaa*

Business Management With A Year In Industry (Bsc), First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: University of Birmingham Netball Club, Social Secretary