Gareth E. Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

Taken over by the Bestway group on 6th October 2014, now re-branded as 'Well'

Managed the effective development, approval and communication of planograms for circa 800 storesResponsible for the delivery of planograms to the whole chain in line with customer and business expectationsWorked closely with stores, buying and marketing to ensure high levels of visual merchandising are executed through the chainNegotiating with 33 regional.

Managed the effective development, approval and communication of planograms for circa 250 storesResponsible for all promotional and core planograms for all products and store spaceWorked closely with stores, buying and operations to ensure high levels of visual merchandising are executed through the chainManaged a team of merchandisers which required.

Responsible for meeting budgetary and sales targets through motivating and developing staff, consistently achieving and surpassing Key Performance IndicatorsControlling management accounts with attention to essential criteria for net profit, including sales, shrinkage, wages, write-off, cash control and store expenditureMonitoring and controlling store.

Reporting to the Retail Store Manager with responsibility for operational and people management within 2 local stores Deputising for the Store Manager, with line management responsibilities for over 20 employeesEncouraging the highest possible standards of customer service from the team and maintainingthe smooth day-to-day operation of the storesOrganised.

Managed frozen food department with turnover of approximately £500k and responsible for 15 staff Improved stock control systems and reduced shrinkage and waste Compiled monthly reports and sales figures for management meetingsPrioritised and delegated staff tasks and responsibilitiesPlanned and managed daily stock rotation and scheduling

Ba (Hons), Business Administration; Human Resource Management

Strategic Management Marketing Accounting + Finance E-Commerce Business Mathematics

Gcse, Gcse

6 Graded A - C including Mathematics and English

Education record

Business Studies Design Technology

Higher National Diploma, Business And Finance