Christopher Mainwaring Email & Phone Number

Garnant, Wales, Gb

Wales, United Kingdom

Currently look after a customer base of 60+ grocery stores between them generating over £12million worth of business per annum.Create Joint Business Plans with key contacts to generate additional local revenue levers on the back of nationally agreed plans.Drive compliance and in-store activation and through the use of Neilsen data and internal reporting tools then influence up-flexing of space and rangeInvolved in a number of technology and capability trials that helped shape way of working.Nominated for 2 internal awards for Collaboration within the business.Have stepped up on several occasions to help buddy new starters into role. Supporting to help embed learnings for their role and improve skill based on their current development areas.

Wales, United Kingdom

Managed 160+ accounts covering Convenience, Food To Go, Workplace and Licensed outlets, determining the needs of their business to unlock opportunities in areas such as Range, Availability and Merchandising standards.Used the partnership of local wholesalers to build the portfolio on my territory through robust route to market plans. Used monthly promotional plans to drive more revenue in store and sell the benefits of the brand.Worked on numerous projects such as the launch of new product in London and to help drive distribution of key products during the Olympics.Consistently achieved my distribution targets by working alongside internal channels such as Wholesale and Grocery to grow market share by ensuring retention of brands in existing accounts.Managed the growth of my territory by building relationships with existing customers while activity seeking new business.

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Welcomed customers, registered new accounts, dealt with complaints and actively promoted Manager Specials.

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Registered Vodafone customers’ personal details, advised on new and available tariffs and focused on up-selling.

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Working in a fast paced environment, having to be flexible and versatile, performing all roles to ensure the day to day operations ran smoothly.Responsible for all the due diligence, stock and budgets targets for the store.Was regularly brought in to cover neighbouring stores to support the managerial team through change.Increased weekly sales by effectively managing my availability targets.

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

As Frozen Section Manager reduced stock-holding to a manageable level.Performed basic training for new starters.

Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom

Worked in 4 stores across the estate, securing the largest store in the group with a £5m turnover with over 40 members of staff.Responsible for promotions, stock volume, reducing waste, booking deliveries and warehouse control.Completed a Personnel and Training co-coordinator course to be responsible for all procedures in the recruitment and training of staff.Ensured high standards of efficiency across all levels of the store by reducing cash office shortages, achieved 100% customer spotlight scores and had the highest audit score for the maintenance of staff files.Was the first on the division to complete the Duty Manager Training Program.

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Increased store turnover from 350k to over 600k per annum to become the best performing store on the division for 2 consecutive years. Activation of promotional calendar and local displays to drive sales.Responsible for recruitment and team development with a team of 8.Overseeing payroll, cash office, security and banking procedures.

Ammanford, Wales, United Kingdom

Helped produce and pack, performed inventory duties and delivered the products to key accounts.

Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Helped create a data-base of the road networks and accessories around the West Wales areas.