Working as part of the associate's team across a diverse array of retail projects, all of which aim to maximise the commercial potential and enhance the visitor experience.Including but not limited to:Benchmarking/competitor analysis Retail Buying ProcessProduct range, pricing, and signage strategiesVisual Merchandising, Space Planning and Shop designStandard Operating ProceduresOrganisational StructureBudgetingWay-finding Working at all types… Show more Working as part of the associate's team across a diverse array of retail projects, all of which aim to maximise the commercial potential and enhance the visitor experience.Including but not limited to:Benchmarking/competitor analysis Retail Buying ProcessProduct range, pricing, and signage strategiesVisual Merchandising, Space Planning and Shop designStandard Operating ProceduresOrganisational StructureBudgetingWay-finding Working at all types of project phases from concept to planning to relaunching and reinvigorating existing retail spaces, across a wide range of locations in the UK, Europe and the Middle East Show less

Working with the Commercial Director and retail team to create two individual retail spaces and product ranges that reflect the uniqueness, heritage and locality of The Historic Dockyard Chatham.Reviewing the current product offering and sourcing new products to incorporate a wide-ranging demographic of visitors and age ranges. The products were to be engaging, fun and where possible sustainable all while maintaining relevance to the exhibits on-site and celebrating the locality of the… Show more Working with the Commercial Director and retail team to create two individual retail spaces and product ranges that reflect the uniqueness, heritage and locality of The Historic Dockyard Chatham.Reviewing the current product offering and sourcing new products to incorporate a wide-ranging demographic of visitors and age ranges. The products were to be engaging, fun and where possible sustainable all while maintaining relevance to the exhibits on-site and celebrating the locality of the location. Allowances to be made for some seasonal and temporary exhibition highlights while driving revenue and profit. Through layout, visual merchandising and display create retail spaces that have their own identities to stand out in the current environment. Draw on the historical story of the site to celebrate and hero the USP across the two retail environments. Show less

• Planned, developed and executed project plans for new and refurbished Franchise sites within the UK and Europe to ensure on-time, within budget and scope.• Working in collaboration with franchisee, contractors and in house supporting departments to produce project plans and times.• Site management including H&S compliance.• Provided regular reviews and reports for stakeholders on the site's progress and budget.• Produced monthly board reports on commercial performance, health… Show more • Planned, developed and executed project plans for new and refurbished Franchise sites within the UK and Europe to ensure on-time, within budget and scope.• Working in collaboration with franchisee, contractors and in house supporting departments to produce project plans and times.• Site management including H&S compliance.• Provided regular reviews and reports for stakeholders on the site's progress and budget.• Produced monthly board reports on commercial performance, health & safety and other key KPIs for all franchised sites Show less

• Designed, planned and opened 27 retail stores across 7 countries and 5 brands including the first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in China.• Launched 3 new IP brands from concept through to launch including the first Peppa Pig World of Play Gift Shop in North America. • Provide analysis and insights for the approval of retail board papers for new midway attractions; including revenue per cap, margins, profit and staffing budget.• Worked with fixture… Show more • Designed, planned and opened 27 retail stores across 7 countries and 5 brands including the first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in China.• Launched 3 new IP brands from concept through to launch including the first Peppa Pig World of Play Gift Shop in North America. • Provide analysis and insights for the approval of retail board papers for new midway attractions; including revenue per cap, margins, profit and staffing budget.• Worked with fixture and theming contractors/suppliers; negotiating costs, ensuring quality, durability, reliability and agreed specification.• Developed and executed a training plan for new managers and retail teams delivered internationally across multiple sites to support people development, succession planning and best practice.• Set standards and KPI’s for compliance and consistency across all key areas. • Controlled the P&L, budgets, stock flow and EBITDA on all new site openings, holding monthly meetings with retail teams to review performance Show less