A key role in a national group, with responsibility for member and supplier relationships. The role is 50/50 office based and field visits throughout the UK.

My Role was full accountability for seven non-food stores and two travel branches with a combined turnover of £19m. Responsible for over 240 full and part-time staff.

To manage the day to day operations of seven non-food stores. Responsible for seven store managers, three buyers and a Distribution centre carrying out 25,000 customer home deliveries each year.

Worked my way up from the shop-floor as a Sales Advisor to roles at Head Office that covered Buying, Operations and Distribution. Responsible for price positioning, range, promotions and the commercial performance of Furniture and Electrical in both Food and Non-food stores. Turnover in excess of £20m.