Jonathan Perry Email & Phone Number

Manchester, England, Gb

An original member of the small pioneering team who designed, developed and launched the Co-op franchise business. Co-op franchise is a full-service, closed-loop franchise model, utilising all of Co-op systems, technology and processes to deliver a customer proposition identical to a corporate owned store. I lead the franchise business development team, with responsibility for identifying opportunities and new markets, franchisee recruitment, P&L development and sign off, tender submissions, contract negotiation, executive approval and store design and development. From the signature of the first franchise contract to todays estate of over 50 stores across 17 franchise partners.Creating and developing lasting trusted relationships across a broad range of partners, from corporate operators to investors, universities and 3rd party service providers operating in HE, NHS and MoD, as well as seasoned independent retailers. Understanding each partners motivations and how Co-op franchise can support then in achieving their aims. Developing joint business plans including the development of tailored P&L's to deliver commercially successful franchise stores for the franchisee and for Co-op. Reviewing commercial performance and working to grow partnerships, with the majority of franchisees already multi-site operators with 3 or more stores. Acting with honesty and integrity, an enthusiastic Co-op brand advocate who lives the brand values with a shared belief in "a better way of doing business". A passionate, knowledgeable retail expert with over 25 years food retail development experience.Leading, coaching and supporting a team of 8 business development and store development managers. Managing and fostering extensive connections across the franchise team and across a wide range of Co-op functions in particular finance, property, operations, legal and marketing. Forming productive partnerships with lenders, the bfa and service providers.

Manchester, England, Gb

Responsible for the strategic development of food formats across 2800 Co-operative Food stores, ranging from 500 sq ft to 26,000 sq ft and covering every UK demographic.Using insight and an in-depth knowledge of UK and International retail to identify and capitalise on emerging retail trends to develop a distinctive format experience.Working cross functionally with both internal and external stakeholders to develop store model layouts, brand identity, equipment specification, new customer propositions and strategic concession partnerships. Following trial, developments are engineered to deliver best value before being rolled into BAU.Responsible for sign off of all refits, acquisitions and new build store layouts across a program of 500 refits / annum, ensuring each development delivers maximum return on investment and is tailored to local needs. Managing the ongoing re-allocation of space across the estate.Recruit and motivate a team of 16 colleagues including remotely based. Operating across all levels with regular communication up to CEO level and experienced in delivering presentations to large internal and external audiences.In 2012 identified an opportunity to tap into the emerging click and collect trend by developing a strategic relationship with Amazon. The Co-operative Food became the first retailer to trial the innovative "Amazon Locker" concept and subsequently became Amazon's largest UK partner.In 2012 achieved a team colleague engagement score ahead of the wider Format and Space department, the total Co-operative Food business and total Co-operative Group population as well as exceeding the business engagement benchmark.

Manchester, England, Gb

Responsible for the development of innovative new customer propositions, equipment specifications, internal / external brand identity and concession propositions across 2800 food stores.Conduct ongoing monitoring and review of competitor developments in the UK and worldwide and identifying emerging trends.Recruit, develop and motivate a team of 8.Jan 2011 developed and delivered a flagship store at Strand (Trafalgar Square), a new city store concept with a new, layoutm equipment specification and internal identity, it was also the UK’s 1st supermarket to be 100% illuminated with LED lighting. Between October 2011 and April 2012, developed and launched 5 completely new food store formats, tailored to customers within the diverse Co-operative food store portfolio. Moving from a one size fits all approach to a "Format Lead" approach.Led the development and trial of energy saving doors on chillersDeveloped a strategic partnership with Costa Coffee which is now available in over 200 stores.Nominated a member of the team and completed an extensive submission for the "Retail Week Skillsmart Young Marketing Professional of the Year" which she went on to win.

Manchester, England, Gb

Effectively recruited, managed, coached and developed a team of 6 to develop and communicate format model layouts, equipment, new propositions, concessions and brand identity. Conducted ongoing reviews of competitors propositions.Following the acquisition of Somerfield Feb 09, headed the development and delivery of 3 trial store conversions which led to the rebranding of all 800 Somerfield storesDeveloped a new superstore proposition with the £3.5m development of the Peacehaven Meridian Centre, a format that has now expanded across the estate.Developed a strategic relationship with Peacocks clothing that has now expanded across relevant stores within the estate.Developed strategic relationships with other Co-operative businesses (Bank, Pharmacy and Electrical Shop) to install concessions into relevant stores.Presented to numerous large audiences including to 300 delegates at the “IGD Convenience on the Forecourt Conference” in Jan 09 and a POPAI event along with many internal business briefings

Manchester, England, Gb

Part of a small dedicated team who managed through the very successful, transformational 'Our Customer Offer' project which has now rolled out across the entire estate. The project redefined all aspects of the supermarket offer including layout, space allocation, equipment, ranging and identity. The biggest change in Co-operative stores in recent times.

Manchester, England, Gb

Appraising, coaching and developing a team of 3 people.Brand custodian, ensuring new developments complimented the brand identity.Team Leader for the retail marketing workstream on the Group wide re-branding project.

Manchester, England, Gb

Agreed refit store selection and led the delivery of effective store layouts tailored to local needs with responsibility for layout, space allocation, budget, and ROI delivering maximum impact for minimum spend.

Manchester, England, Gb

Part of a new function within the Marketing team with responsibility for the development of refit proposals including, layout, space allocation, budget and performance for 75 store refit per annum.

Manchester, England, Gb

Completing a range of projects to improve the bottom line performance of the group.

Manchester, England, Gb

London, Gb

Where I caught the retail bug!

Advanced Certificate, Marketing Management Practice

Graduate Certificate, Food And Grocery Industry Management

Ba Hons, Consumer Studies

Hnd, Civil Engineering