Commercial franchise and retail manager with a range of experience across sectors and tangible success at driving financial, brand and network success. Expert at developing sales channels, network expansion plans, innovative marketing strategies and championing team / individual development to drive commercial reputation and revenue growth. SKILLS OVERVIEW:• Financial Management (Budgets, Forecasts & P&Ls)• KPI Setting & Sales Strategy Development• Staff Development, Training & Management• Management of Staff/Franchisee Recruitment Campaigns• Regional Retail & Franchise Management• Co-Ordination of Sales Promotions & Campaigns• Brand Knowledge Share• Contract Management & Negotiation• Sales Promotions.• Merchandising• Strategic Planning• Business Management Training
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DirectorEm Tools Ltd Jun 2015 - PresentTunbridge Wells, England, United KingdomDirector / Owner of EM Tools Ltd, a franchised business selling tools to the automotive trade in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. -
Regional Franchise Manager - Mac Tools UkStanley Black & Decker, Inc. Jun 2011 - Feb 2015South East EnglandManaged multiple franchises across SE England, advising on account management, sales strategy and network development. Set and monitored stringent KPIs to monitor sales performance – team consistently exceeded targets year on year. Designed and delivered intensive new starter and on-going development training courses including sales development and financial business planning.Initiated franchisee diversification programme to respond to market differentiation.Lead of brand awareness promotions, sponsorship opportunities and targeted franchisee marketing campaigns. -
Franchise ManagerUk Greetings 2004 - 2011South East EnglandRecruited, trained and managed franchisees. Liaised extensively with buyers to grow the business strategically at a local level for a range of national accounts. Transformed the franchise network, introducing new procedures to streamline and organise the business processes and improve financial management. Improved performance via strategic and operational developments and effective succession planning. Trained and educated franchisees on effective marketing, sales and merchandising promotional activities. Initiated and delivered sales coaching and renewal training. In conjunction with legal department co-ordinated breach of contract templates and operations manuals. -
Area ManagerBirthdays Ltd 2000 - 2004Kent & SussexManaged 20 stores responsible for all financial management including store budgets, cash control. P&L and stock control. Managed multiple regional and local recruitment campaigns, extensive staff management and KPI setting and review. Recognised trouble shooter, leading business transformation strategies to failing stores. Project managed new store openings.
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Area ManagerShell 1997 - 2000London, Kent & EssexResponsible for multiple company owned petrol station, analysing categories, setting annual targets and leading financial management review. Promote best practice across region, utilising knowledge share and effective succession planning. -
Retail Store ManagerUnwins Ltd 1993 - 1997South East England & MidlandsFull financial management including stock and control cash control, auditing and stock ordering. Manage range of permanent, temporary and casual staff – co-ordinating staff schedules and managing performance.
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Ed Mcgrath Education Details
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University Of Kent2:1
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Mcgrath
What company does Ed Mcgrath work for?
Ed Mcgrath works for Em Tools Ltd
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Ed Mcgrath's current role is Director at EM TOOLS LTD.
What schools did Ed Mcgrath attend?
Ed Mcgrath attended University Of Kent.
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Ed Mcgrath has skills like Retail Sales, Franchise Management, Sales, Target Setting, Kpi Implementation, Sales Strategy, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Leadership, Staff Training, Retail Management, Brand Management.
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