A successful senior retail professional with broad commercial skills gained at six prominent retailers.My extensive buying skills will help your company deliver its goals. I am a highly self-motivated and tenacious individual, with a drive for achievement and strong track record of results. A high degree of commercial acumen and creative flair ensures I exceed budgets and deliver incremental profit. I am committed, focused and thorough, with a vision and drive to quickly make a positive impact. An inspirational team leader who drives high performance and continuous improvement from the category team whilst nurturing and developing potential.Key strengths include organisation, strategic planning and negotiation skills combined with the confidence to influence and communicate effectively, supplier management, budgetary control, new product and brand development.