Mark Foster Email & Phone Number

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Greater Oxford Area

London, England, United Kingdom

• Key Responsibilities:
• Project manager for the Arlettie UK launch - Sole employee in the UK who was tasked to set-up the business from the point of us signing the lease agreement
• 7 week turnaround to first soft launch event
• Sourced income from letting out the premises pre-launch. Arranged lawyers to draft lease agreements to legally let our premises for third party events which generated a healthy return of profit.
• Arranged and sourced materials with contractors to finalise… Show more Key Responsibilities:
• Arranged and sourced materials with contractors to finalise the shop fit spec, arranged fire risk assessments amongst other legal requirements to ensure business is fully compliant with H&S/legal regulations.

Bicester Village

• Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage a high performing team of 10, continuously raising the bar of performance through use of best performance tools
• Inspire, coach and motivate to develop the team and to promote succession planning
• Identify training & development needs within the store through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular 1-2-1s
• Accountable for the recruitment and training of personnel, maximising productivity through ongoing performance monitoring and… Show more Key Responsibilities:
• Accountable for the recruitment and training of personnel, maximising productivity through ongoing performance monitoring and reviews

Ashford Designer Outlet

• Key Responsibilities:
• Accountable for the management of one of the top 10 locations for Moss Bros in a 4500 SQFT store/Team of 20
• Monitored P&L and costs including stock management, financial controls and compliance with statutory legislations
• Delivered exceptional customer service, operational and commercial standards throughout the store
• Maximised profitability by increasing turnover and maintaining strict cost controls
• Enhanced company exposure through the… Show more Key Responsibilities:

Bicester Village

• Key Responsibilities:
• Assistant Store Manager in the Companies highest turnover location with responsibility for the management of a team of 25
• Enhanced significantly the productivity by improving distribution processes of product to store
• End to end recruitment process including candidate selection, interviews and providing employment offers

Kildare Village - Republic Of Ireland

Tefl Qualification

A-Level Psychology, Business Studies, Sociology, Media Studies

Professional Cookery Diploma

Food Safety & Catering