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Stratford-Upon-Avon, Gb

Burntwood, Staffordshire, Gb

Burntwood, Staffordshire, Gb

Burntwood, Staffordshire, Gb

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb

Walsall, Gb

Ensuring the needs of Retail are fully represented within the other corporate functions. Responsible for managing and controlling the impact of all corporately led initiatives and activities have on the retail division.Planned and directed all operational functions and budgets for the UK and Ireland, encompassing 800+ stores Defined all business measures and KPIs, tracking progress on business intelligence systems Reviewed existing processes and procedures, proactively resolving issues and reducing costs Lead a high-performance operations support team including communications, capacity/workload planning, labour management , setting clear expectations and ambitious targets. Partnered with HR to maintain operational policy and procedure manuals, compliant with regulatory legislation Key stakeholder management by liaising with the Board of Directors to outline progress and justify decision-making regarding retail operations

Walsall, Gb

• Defined brand development, marketing and positioning strategies, including ATL, digital and BTL media• Managed the marketing department and budget, aligning all activities with Poundland’s objectives and values• Improved brand visibility with the first TV and radio adverts, a short-term reward scheme and new corporate website• Established Poundland’s Supplier’s Global Code of Conduct, safeguarding business reputation • Championed CSR initiatives, launching Poundland’s first charity partnership

London, Gb

Accountable for the overall performance, effective leadership and operational management of the region.Responsible for driving efficiency, productivity and ensuring the successful integration of the business strategy into the operational business plan of a group of individual stores. Ensuring the most effective and efficient utilisation of manpower and resources including controlling operating costs, improving retail standards, focused business plans and in-depth P&L reviewsLead Spearheaded major transformation programmes including implementation of the convenience strategy; manpower and resource optimisation; integration and operational development of an acquisition into Sainsbury’s (t/o £25M); and 7 new store openingsStrong commercial focus with full accountable for sales, profit, service TUPE and recruitment initiatives, ensuring compliant best practices are maintained at all timesAccomplished double-digit growth and positive EBITDA.

London, Gb

• Project managing key initiatives on behalf of the Managing Director, including M&A and redevelopment of the convenience store strategy

London, Gb

London, Gb

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Law

Post Graduate In Retail Management

Ba (Hons), Business Law And Marketing

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