Aidan Lewer Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Kings Place, London

• Accountable for over 80 premium brand relationships including Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Timberland, Nike and Abercrombie and Fitch• Managed turnover, density, ratchet mechanism and service to drive KPI’s and profit• Proactively engaged and created action plans with store, area and regional managers, HOR’s & Directors of brands• Influential in leasing and mid-term refurbishment reviews • Planning delivery of new store planning, opening and events• A driver in marketing and digital activity• An instigator of ideas and suggestions to build business and profit• Leader in communication methods, incentives and events• A senior member of the team deputizing in the absence of the centre manager• Created service proposition to outsource service training to 600 staff• A peer in leading relationships with the local community college• A brand ambassador for the company

• Review of current process of product, logistics and people• Presenting new process and ideas to senior management• Implementation of new initiatives • Supporting launch of new departments • Supporting and guiding in day to day operations

London, United Kingdom

General Sale’s Manager April 2014 – September 2014Sports and Fashion• £33m Turnover• OB business £20m including Hugo Boss, Paul Smith, Burberry, Paul & Shark, Tommy Hilfiger, Gant, Fendi, Bogner, Nike, Adidas and many more.• Concession £13m including Moncler, The Kooples, Sandro, All Saints, Snow and rock, Technogym plus more• Restructured the management team to improve costs and accountability and develop the team. • Improved controls and measures of stock loss • Team development through PDP’s and strategy and weekly one to ones

London, United Kingdom

Business Manager February 2012 – March 2014Luxury Home• £100m turnover• Led OB business as well as 37 concessions including Hermes, Meissen, Lalique, Christofle, Baccarat, Greggio, Baldi, Lladro, Frette, Brinkhaus, The White Company and many more.• Managed and supported successful £9m refurbishment• Increased communication strategy for the directorate between buying & retail, concessions and OB.• Worked closely with directors building great relationships influencing decisions.• Heavily influential in the buying aspects of the directorate. • Increased the service levels of the directorate to a record high of 93%.• A leader in self-development with the team. Creating a culture of promotion from within.• Led a team of 5 managers and 4 assistant managers. Total team including concession was in excess of 300 colleagues.• Built relationships and collaborations with external stakeholders• Have always adopted an open door policy in the work place, supporting others personal and career needs.• Uses professional knowledge to make instinctive decisions anticipating trends within the work place.

London, United Kingdom

Business Manager October 2010 - January 2012Harrods Signature (gifting) • £33m turnover• All OB business.• Managed the closure of three trading sites to one whilst maintaining the same turnover.• Supported a team of 4 managers and 4 supervisors. The team comprised of over 30 colleagues.• Reviewed the logistics of opening trade, sale set up and ongoing standards, maintenance of ongoing standards throughout the day and • Recognised the development needs of the team and supported their career

London, United Kingdom

Business Manager September 2008 – September 2010Ambient food, Food Halls• £62m turnover, Ambient Food £45m • OB business including luxury wines and spirits, hampers, chocolate, tea and confectionery.• Concessions brands consist of Neuhaus, Godiva, Laduree retail, Prestat, Patchi chocolates, TWG Tea, wild at heart florist + more.• Managed and supported the development of the product and standards throughout the directorate.• Lead a team of managers and supervisors creating an environment of change and innovation through reporting sales, standards, merchandising and leadership.• Introduced a new concept of managing service levels to Harrods with outstanding results.• Planned and organised efficient ways of managing product from warehouse to shop floor.• I installed and developed the teams resilience and composure in a busy environment

London, United Kingdom

Asda Stores Ltd 1994 – 2008Project manager for store development (£5m refurbishment to Tilbury store)• Store liaison between contractors and store managing transition on daily basis from old to new whilst maintaining full availability, great standards and highly motivated managers.Deputy store manager and Fresh food team leader. Romford (New store launch)• Recruited a new team of managers and colleagues to open a new 500,000 sq. ft. store.• Was credited with the best store opening and continual exceptional standards.• Actively managed a team of 5 managers to deliver sales and costs within plan.Other positions in Asda• Deputy store manager and Ambient team leader Bexleyheath • Night store manager Bexleyheath• Grocery manager • Produce manager • Warehouse manager • Counters manager