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Belinda Smith is listed as Retail Consultant at The Bowes Museum, a with 47 employees, based in London, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Belinda Smith.
Belinda Smith previously worked as Retail Consultant at Doddington Hall, Harewood House, St Martins In The Fields and Consultant at Heals Ltd. Belinda Smith holds Pharmacology, 2:1 from The University Of Edinburgh.
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A strong range of retail experienceBuying and Merchandising Director ( main board) at Whittard of Chelsea 1988 - 1999The earlier part of my career at Whittards gave me a huge and varied experience of all aspects of a high street business in its formative years. This invaluable insight into retail, starting at the bottom of a small growing company, gave me the opportunity to flourish both within Whittard and then subsequently transferring my skills and knowledge to help other small businesses.Retail Consultant 2000-2018 specialising in Buying and Merchandising
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Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom
Introduction of new cloud based EPoS sales system (light speed). Advised on buying and merchandising with a range of new suppliers. To date increased turnover by 15%, as well as increased margin by 12%.
Helping small retail businesses, specialising in Gift shops on site in tourist attractions
Looking at internal processes and personnel within B+M and advising on re-structure
London, England, United Kingdom
Our family textile business acquired Ian Mankin Ltd in 2008. Responsible for getting the retail business back on track, up to date and streamlined in terms of product, pricing and merchandising
Carried out a number of projects, including developing new ranges, rationalising and reducing product range and supplier base and increasing margin
Buying and Merchandising Director Senior Buyer 1992-1994Buyer 1990 -1992Operations Manager 1989-1990Branch Manager 1988-1989Development of Whittard from 3 shops to an international business operating 116 stores in the UK with over 650 employeesMain board director party to all key decisions, including flotation of the company on AIM in 1996 and move to main market in 1997Strategic development and implementation of a new retail concept in Outlet locationsIncreased gross profit by 5% over 4 years. Increased stock turn and maximised sales through carefully controlled number of SKU’sIntroduction and development of a ceramic range to create an annual turnover of over £10 million in 5 yearsDeveloped and lead a team of 9 buyers and merchandisers with direct reporting from marketing and PR. Built up a strong, recognisable brand with heavy emphasis on own label to maintain competitive advantage Developed and rationalised supplier base through implementation of Key Supplier programme. Strong negotiation skills lead to a retrospective discount structure for all main suppliers realising a better understanding of the symbiotic working between supplier and customerSuccessful specification, development and implementation of a warehouse and Head Office EPOS system
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Chris Williams
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumDarlington, England, United Kingdom
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Deborah Corbett
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumDurham, England, United Kingdom
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Yasmin Geldard-Phillips
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumDarlington, England, United Kingdom
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Julie Wood
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumWestgate, England, United Kingdom
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Olivia English
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumBarningham, England, United Kingdom
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Caroline Nilsson
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumDarlington, England, United Kingdom
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Ellen Hall
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumManchester, England, United Kingdom
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Caroline Thornborow
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumDarlington, England, United Kingdom
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Hazel Herworth
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumDarlington, England, United Kingdom
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Leigh Mylchreest
Colleague at The Bowes MuseumDarlington, England, United Kingdom
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Belinda Smith works for The Bowes Museum.
Belinda Smith is listed as Retail Consultant at The Bowes Museum.
Belinda Smith is based in London, England, United Kingdom while working with The Bowes Museum.
Belinda Smith has worked for The Bowes Museum, Doddington Hall, Harewood House, St Martins In The Fields, Heals Ltd, Ian Mankin Ltd, and Past Times Ltd, Ryness Electrical Ltd, The Non-Stop Party Shop Ltd, Botanicals Ltd.
Belinda Smith's colleagues at The Bowes Museum include Chris Williams, Deborah Corbett, Yasmin Geldard-Phillips, Julie Wood, and Olivia English.
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