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United Kingdom

Create and introduce concessions portfolio across group estate along with sustaining third party relationships, negotiating contracts, analysing optimum space utilisation, and retail engagement. Communicate with partners to renegotiate terms of agreements, including Explore Learning and Centre for Dentistry. Drive the move from hand car wash to a full valet car wash mission with higher ethical operandi.• Protected a £4.5M revenue by reengaging mobile concessions partners, signing new… Show more Create and introduce concessions portfolio across group estate along with sustaining third party relationships, negotiating contracts, analysing optimum space utilisation, and retail engagement. Communicate with partners to renegotiate terms of agreements, including Explore Learning and Centre for Dentistry. Drive the move from hand car wash to a full valet car wash mission with higher ethical operandi.• Protected a £4.5M revenue by reengaging mobile concessions partners, signing new licences, and working with them to protect future revenue i.e. bringing in tech recycle machines. • Generated an additional £3m 5year revenue by introducing a full valet car wash proposition. • Represented Sainsbury’s on a nationwide program to clean up car wash industry while dealing with Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, Downstream Fuel Association, and other large supermarkets chains to establish a new code of conduct “Responsible Car Wash”. Show less

Designed and led Store Portfolio Plan across whole retail estate. Collaborated with key stakeholders from retail, location planning, and estates to devise and implement strategic initiatives. Built and deployed new management dashboards to visualise data and establish new databases for convenience and non-operational space. • Orchestrated and executed one stop shop bible for all stores by assigning codes to all stores and facilitating investments.

Re-designed processes and focused on team’s strengths. Incorporated updated information to enhance competitor tracking. Managed multiple projects, including analysing future direction, predicting markets, and devising growth plans. • Conducted in-depth market assessment of proposed competitor openings to evaluate impact on company’s estate• Assessed whole convenience market forecasting impact projections to inform the Sainsbury’s growth plan.

Directed cross-functional project team to analyse current working methods and devise tactics to streamline distribution of stock from depot to store. Provided training and guidance to employees for increasing efficiencies.• Optimised stock flow from depots to stores in accordance with established guidelines. • Created new methods for distributing stock during a record-breaking £17m Toy Stunt.

Orchestrated and executed range planning and acquisition of largest Toy Category - “Boys, Construction and Pocket Money” along with providing advice to streamline “Girls and Outdoor” Category. Collaborated with suppliers and conducted research to monitor market trends for devising plan of action accordingly. Secured supplier marketing funds for promotions and markdown strategy.• Elevated sales through creating and implementing effective product selection and customer satisfaction… Show more Orchestrated and executed range planning and acquisition of largest Toy Category - “Boys, Construction and Pocket Money” along with providing advice to streamline “Girls and Outdoor” Category. Collaborated with suppliers and conducted research to monitor market trends for devising plan of action accordingly. Secured supplier marketing funds for promotions and markdown strategy.• Elevated sales through creating and implementing effective product selection and customer satisfaction strategies. • Played instrumental role in Lego relationship for becoming fastest growing Retailer of 2012.Additional experience as Merchandise Planner, Merchandiser, Assistant Merchandiser at multiple esteemed establishments. Show less

Managed acquisition and store allocation of seasonal products to maximise sales opportunity and ensure a clean exit of range.Traded two summer seasons with products ranging from garden furniture, compost, fertilisers to BBQ accessories and charcoal. Charcoal sales were vital and I negotiated with central logistics, and the supplier, to hold 1wk of peak trade volume in warehouse to ensure could be distributed within 24hours of a good weather forecast enabling us to achieve record sales… Show more Managed acquisition and store allocation of seasonal products to maximise sales opportunity and ensure a clean exit of range.Traded two summer seasons with products ranging from garden furniture, compost, fertilisers to BBQ accessories and charcoal. Charcoal sales were vital and I negotiated with central logistics, and the supplier, to hold 1wk of peak trade volume in warehouse to ensure could be distributed within 24hours of a good weather forecast enabling us to achieve record sales and profits. Show less

Lead project co-ordinator on an initiative to diversify sourcing with global agencies whilst rationalising the supply base

Maximise sales and ensure customer satisfaction through managing availability in stores. Performing weekly analysis, sales projections, and regular supplier communication to ensure optimum depot stock levels whilst working within budgetary and time restraints

Performing weekly analysis, sales projections and regular communication with suppliers and the wider team to ensure optimum stock levels in the depot, whilst working within budgetary and time restraints