Mark Taylor

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Managing Director eCommerce @ Retail Solutions : eCommerce Consultant
England, United Kingdom
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Wirral, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Mark Taylor

Over 25 years business leadership experience in the Retail & eCommerce sector with expertise in B2C, B2B, D2C & manufacturing, across fashion, sportswear, food, electrical appliances, musical instruments, telecoms and office furniture.+ Experienced Managing Director / Chief Executive+ eCommerce Director, expertise in digital strategy, online trading & digital marketing+ Retail Director, experience in sales, operations, supply chain, customer service, IT, HR & finance+ Board Director P&L experience, SME, large corporate, privately owned & private-equity saleI have deep knowledge and understanding of digital strategy, eCommerce trading & digital marketing in retail & consumer sectors in B2C & B2B markets, consistently delivering performance improvements.Proactive and commercially astute, focused on driving profitable growth, performance improvements and customer satisfaction through hard work and dedication to success. + Transitioned several companies post-founder exit+ Post-Brexit management of challenges with international suppliers, manufacturers and supply chain+ Managed significant supply chain challenges post Brexit within the context of the Covid-19 pandemicKeen sense of continual improvement & operational efficiency, working collaboratively with colleagues & partners to solve complex business challenges with effective solutions. Capable of translating strategic intent into clear action plans and sustainable results.+ Credible authority on digital strategy, eCommerce trading & digital marketing, including strengths in PPC, SEO, CRO, UX, CRM, AI+ Experience in change management, digital transformation & systems integration+ Highly analytical, data driven, leveraging technology to deliver innovative strategies+ Sound financial management, P&L control, cash management, refinancing, cost control+ Technical knowledge of digital integration, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Business Central, Magento, Shopify, WordPress+ Managed cross-functional teams in sales, operations, marketing, eCommerce, finance, buying, trading, merchandising, manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, logistics, warehousing, wholesale, franchise, IT, HR, governanceChief Executive : CEO : Managing Director : Retail Director : eCommerce Director : Digital Director : Retail Consultant : Interim Director : Board AdvisorA credible authority on retail blockchain technology, solving real-world problems in retail. Blockchain technology; reduced costs, increased transparency, faster transactions and improved security.

Mark Taylor's Current Company Details
Retail Solutions : eCommerce Consultant

Retail Solutions : Ecommerce Consultant

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Managing Director eCommerce
England, United Kingdom
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Mark Taylor Work Experience Details
  • Retail Solutions : Ecommerce Consultant
    Managing Director Ecommerce
    Retail Solutions : Ecommerce Consultant
    England, United Kingdom
  • Reliant
    Chief Executive | Business Leader In Ecommerce (Electrical Appliances)
    Reliant May 2022 - Present
    Blackpool, England, Gb
    Established in 1960, RELIANT have over 60 years’ experience in supplying the latest home electrical appliances. As one of the UK’s leading retailers in our sector, we have a rich history of delivering excellence. The privately owned company has solid foundations and huge aspirations for growth.Appointed Chief Executive to support and lead the company in it's next phase of development. + P&L control, delivering continual profitable growth+ B2C & B2B operations in stores, website, marketplaces, trade accounts+ Targeted strategies to successfully grow revenue, profits, shareholder value+ Digital transformation change management process improvements to improve working practices, efficiencies and profitability
  • Equip4Work Ltd
    Managing Director | Business Leader In Ecommerce (Office Furniture)
    Equip4Work Ltd Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
    Dumfries , Dumfries And Galloway, Gb
    The Equip4work Group is the leading online provider of workspace solutions, office furniture and equipment across UK & Europe. As Managing Director I was responsible for the transition from founder led business to group business unit, creating a new leadership team and defining the change transformation strategy.+ Transition from founder led business to group business unit+ Post-Brexit management of International suppliers, manufacturers and supply chain+ Managed significant International supply chain challenges within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic+ Professional, supportive and driven to deliver the wider group transformation, continually demonstrated absolute dedication to the role, business and colleagues+ P&L control for International Group, £60m revenue, 10% EBITDAResponsible for two UK brands (Equip4work, Office Furniture Online) and two European brands (Büromöbelonline & KM24), Equip4work Ltd is part of a £1.2 billion global business (TAKKT AG) and operate across UK and Europe, developing the business into the leading European B2B eCommerce provider for workspace equipment and solutions.
  • Retail Solutions : Retail Consultants
    Managing Director
    Retail Solutions : Retail Consultants Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
    Supporting retail companies to maximise their sales, profit & customer satisfaction levels through short-term assignments, retail consultancy, board advisory projects and interim management. Retail Solutions is a retail consultancy providing targeted retail strategy, digital & eCommerce solutions. We focus on driving business growth and work collaboratively with our retail & consumer goods clients to ensure performance improvements are delivered, developing and implementing strategies to achieve profitable growth.+ Advised a portfolio of clients on eCommerce, D2C, CRO, SEO, UX and digital transformation strategies + Provided expertise on key projects involving web platforms; Magento, Shopify, Shopware, Big Commerce & WordPress + Supported a range of charities on effective retail, digital and eCommerce strategies+ Advised companies on digital marketing; SEO, PPC, CRO, local searchAs a Retail Consultant, I understand retail & eCommerce from the sales floor to the board room, so if you need support on a retail / digital project, please get in touch.Retail Solutions also support retail companies to identify real-world applications to solve everyday problems utilising retail blockchain technology. Retail Blockchain applications deliver 4 main benefits; reduced costs, faster transactions, increased transparency and improved security.Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence & Advice · Retail Troubleshooting & Advisory Projects · Retail Strategy · Operational Efficiency Assessments · Retail Expert · Retail Technology · Change Management · Digital Transformation · Sales Channel Strategy · Amazon MarketplaceDigital Strategy · eCommerce Strategy · Data Analysis · Performance Analysis · Systems Integration · Platform Migration · Digital Marketing · Google PPC · Local Search · Technical SEO · Content SEO · PR Outreach · Conversion Rate Optimisation · CRO · CRM · UX · CX · Dynamics NAV 365 & Business Central
  • Retail Solutions : Retail Consultants
    Digital Consultant
    Retail Solutions : Retail Consultants Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
    Working with and supporting companies to maximise their online sales, profit & customer satisfaction levels through digital strategy, eCommerce trading and digital marketing.We focus on driving business growth and work collaboratively with our retail & consumer goods clients to ensure performance improvements are delivered, developing and implementing strategies to achieve profitable growth.+ Advise clients on eCommerce, D2C, DTC, CRO, SEO, UX and digital transformation strategies + Provide expertise on key projects involving web platforms; Magento, Shopify, Shopware & WordPress + Support companies & charities on effective retail, digital and eCommerce strategies+ Advise companies on digital marketing; SEO, PPC, CRO, local searchDigital Consultant : Digital Advisor : Digital Director : NED : Interim Director : Project Manager : Retail Blockchain AdvisorPre-Acquisition Due Diligence & Advice · Digital Troubleshooting & Advisory Projects · Digital Strategy · Operational Efficiency Assessments · Digital Expert · Digital Retail Technology · Change Management · Digital Transformation · Sales Channel Strategy · Amazon MarketplaceDigital Strategy · eCommerce Strategy · Data Analysis · Performance Analysis · Systems Integration · Platform Migration · Digital Marketing · Google PPC · Local Search · Technical SEO · Content SEO · PR Outreach · Conversion Rate Optimisation · CRO · CRM · UX · CX · Dynamics NAV 365 & Business Central
  • Dawsons Music Ltd
    Managing Director | Business Leader In Ecommerce (Musical Instruments)
    Dawsons Music Ltd Jan 2011 - Sep 2019
    London, England, Gb
    Managing Director / CEO appointed to support post-Founder transition, responsible for leadership, strategy and delivery of company operations for the private and subsequent private-equity owned retail SME business. Dawsons Music is a retail company selling musical instruments in high street shops and online via eCommerce & marketplace websites on Amazon & eBay.I am a proactive business leader, with extensive retail, eCommerce & digital experience. Focused on driving sales growth, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure company performance improvements are delivered, developing and implementing strategies to achieve profitable growth.Delivered a successful sale of the business, securing an exit for the shareholders, and managed an effective transition to the new owners.+ Held P&L control, delivering continual growth+ Led the B2C, B2B & D2C operations in stores, online, schools, wholesale, franchise, manufacturing+ Implemented targeted strategies to successfully grow sales, profits, shareholder value+ Improved operational efficiency, cost control, product range planning, supplier agreements+ Managed multi-functional teams in sales, retail operations, eCommerce, marketing, finance, buying, trading, stock control, customer service, IT, HR, warehousing+ Implemented new ERP & eCommerce platforms+ Delivered digital transformation change management process improvements to improve working practices, efficiencies and profitability+ Management of International manufacturing supply chainKey Skills:+ Commercially astute with a keen sense of continual improvement & operational efficiency+ Digitally and technically strong, utilising new technologies and working practices to solve organisational problems and supporting business change, where applicable+ Decisive leader, working collaboratively to build success and deliver business growth+ Able to analyse complex situations and resolve business problems with effective solutions
  • Sit-Up Shopping
    Director Of Ecommerce
    Sit-Up Shopping May 2010 - Jan 2011
    Sit-Up Shopping is one of the leading TV shopping companies in the UK, consisting of several retail brands. A large private-equity backed retail business (t/o £200m), £25m online sales. Initially reporting to the Marketing & eCommerce Director, then Chief Executive, as Head of eCommerce I was responsible for all aspects of the company eCommerce performance & digital strategy online.Responsible for online sales & digital marketing, divisional P&L, financial planning & cost control, product range planning & merchandising, digital performance, analysis & web development.Digital Strategy · eCommerce Strategy · Data Analysis · Retail Performance Analytics · Systems Integration · Platform Migration · eCommerce Performance Analysis · Digital Marketing · Google PPC · Google Local · Technical SEO · Content SEO · PR Outreach · Conversion Rate Optimisation · CRO · Mobile Commerce · CRM · UX · CX
  • Nimans
    Commercial Director
    Nimans May 2009 - Apr 2010
    Manchester, Gb
    Based in Manchester, NIMANS is the leading wholesale & distribution company of telecommunications products in the UK. A large privately owned company, primary focus on B2B, with B2C, D2C retail support.As Commercial Director I was responsible for the operational development of the group business through ongoing operations and new business opportunities. My role incorporated IT & eCommerce and included all commercial and technical activities. I was also responsible for commercial performance analysis and management information.The role reported into the Managing Director, then Chief Executive & Chairman.
  • Nimans
    Director Of Ecommerce
    Nimans Jun 2007 - May 2009
    Manchester, Gb
    Based in Manchester, NIMANS is the leading wholesale & distribution company of telecommunications products in the UK. A large privately owned company, primary focus on B2B, with B2C, D2C retail support.My initial role with Nimans was Head of Direct Sales which became Ecommerce Director of the B2C operation delivered initially through traditional mail order and then eCommerce sales channels. From this role I was promoted to Commercial Director. Each role reported into the Managing Director.- Terminated unprofitable business activities, integrating customers into the core business- Launched new B2C business, delivering revenue targets from launch- Combined several sales divisions to improve efficiency and profitability- Restructured several sales depts to improve profitability- Part of the leadership acquisition and integration teamI have extensive experience in eCommerce Sales & Operations, Digital Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, SEO, PPC, UX, Website Management, Customer Support, Web Design, Web Development etc.
  • Shop Direct
    Director Of Ecommerce
    Shop Direct Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
    Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb
    Littlewoods Home Shopping (Shop Direct/The Very Group) is a privately owned business with group sales of £2bn, making it the number one remote shopping company in the UK. As eCommerce Director of the Littlewoods Direct business, I was responsible for online sales across all product categories, working closely with the buying teams to deliver online sales targets. Littlewoods Direct had an annual turnover in excess of £70m in 2005. The role initially reported into the Managing Director, then Chief Executive.Digital Strategy · eCommerce Strategy · Data Analysis · Retail Performance Analytics · Systems Integration · Platform Migration · eCommerce Performance Analysis · Digital Marketing · Google PPC · Google Local · Technical SEO · Content SEO · PR Outreach · Conversion Rate Optimisation · CRO · Mobile Commerce · CRM · UX · CX
  • Shop Direct
    New Business Director
    Shop Direct Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
    Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb
    Littlewoods Home Shopping, which became Shop Direct, and then The Very Group, is a privately owned business with group sales in excess of £1.5bn, making it the number one remote shopping company in the UK.Reporting into the Managing Director, then Chief Executive, my role as New Business Director was to identify and develop new eCommerce opportunities, through start-ups or acquisition. I was responsible for strategic direction, financial planning and ongoing operations. I was promoted to eCommerce Director of Littlewoods Direct (now Very.co.uk) from this role.Littlewoods Direct had an annual turnover in excess of £70m in 2005.Digital Strategy · eCommerce Strategy · Data Analysis · Retail Performance Analytics · Systems Integration · Platform Migration · eCommerce Performance Analysis · Digital Marketing · Google PPC · Google Local · Technical SEO · Content SEO · PR Outreach · Conversion Rate Optimisation · CRO · Mobile Commerce · CRM · UX · CX
  • River Island
    Head Of Retail Operations
    River Island May 1999 - Dec 2002
    London, Gb
    River Island is a highly profitable privately owned and family run retailer with group sales in excess of £900m. There are 350 UK stores with a further 25 stores in the developing International franchise business.As Head of Retail Operations, reporting into the Chief Executive, my role was to drive sales and profitability throughout the company, in the UK & Internationally, by effectively managing all retail operations. This required continual assessment of business requirements and retail strategy to ensure profitable growth, operational efficiency, cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.In this role, I was instrumental in the inaugural strategic eCommerce review and one that initiated my love of digital retail. Retail Management · Retail Troubleshooting & Projects · Retail Strategy · Operational Efficiency · CEO Support · Retail Expertise · Retail Technology · Change Management · Retail Transformation · International Retail Expansion · International Franchise
  • Raleigh International
    Project Manager
    Raleigh International Oct 1998 - Apr 1999
    Exeter, England, Gb
    Raleigh International is a UK youth development charity which aims to develop young adults through challenging community and environment projects on expeditions throughout the world. This was a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to be part of a voluntary organisation in a remote part of Chile.As Project Manager, I was responsible for the health & wellbeing of the Adventurers and the project to build an extension block to an old people's home.
  • Episode Uk Ltd
    Retail Director
    Episode Uk Ltd Sep 1997 - Sep 1998
    Episode is a privately owned global retail company based in Hong Kong. The European business was the largest of three divisions with sales of £80m and operations in 15 countries.As European Retail Director my role was to drive sales and profitability by effectively managing all retail operations, which included stand-alone stores, concessions and the wholesale business.
  • Adams Childrenswear
    Regional Retail Manager
    Adams Childrenswear Aug 1996 - Sep 1997
    Then part of the Sears Group, Adams Childrenswear was one of the leading UK Childrenswear retailers with sales of £200m.As Regional Manager for Scotland and the North of England my role was to drive sales and profitability throughout the company by effectively managing all retail operations. The region included 28 stores with sales of £25m.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Retail Manager
    Marks And Spencer Sep 1984 - Aug 1996
    London, London, Gb
    Marks & Spencer is one of the leading and most respected retail companies in the UK. Stores are predominantly in the UK but there is also an International presence.During my M&S career, I worked in numerous stores in retail management roles plus special projects based in head office. I also work within the Franchise Division in both Spain & Portugal.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Store Manager
    Marks And Spencer Jun 1995 - Jul 1996
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Store Manager of this Marks & Spencer store in Barcelona.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Project Manager
    Marks And Spencer May 1995 - May 1995
    London, London, Gb
    Worked on a special project for the food group.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Deputy General Manager
    Marks And Spencer Jan 1993 - May 1995
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Deputy General Manager of this new Marks & Spencer store in Edinburgh Gyle Shopping Centre. The first M&S store to trade on Sundays.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Deputy General Manager
    Marks And Spencer Aug 1992 - Jan 1993
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Deputy General Manager of this Marks & Spencer store development. Store Project Manager for the store refit and square footage expansion.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Deputy Manager
    Marks And Spencer Aug 1991 - Aug 1992
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Deputy Manager of this Marks & Spencer store.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Franchise Sales Manager
    Marks And Spencer Sep 1990 - Aug 1991
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to the Franchise Division to work alongside the Franchisee in Lisbon, Portugal. Residential stay in this beautiful city.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Deputy Manager
    Marks And Spencer Sep 1989 - Sep 1990
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Deputy Manager of this Marks & Spencer store.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Store Manager
    Marks And Spencer May 1989 - Sep 1989
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Store Manager of this Marks & Spencer store.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Assistant Manager
    Marks And Spencer Jan 1988 - May 1989
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Assistant Manager (Foods) of this Marks & Spencer store in Edinburgh City Centre.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Assistant Manager
    Marks And Spencer Aug 1987 - Jan 1988
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Assistant Manager (Foods) of this new Marks & Spencer store.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Store Manager
    Marks And Spencer Apr 1987 - Aug 1987
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Store Manager of this Marks & Spencer store.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Assistant Manager
    Marks And Spencer Sep 1986 - Apr 1987
    London, London, Gb
    Appointed to Assistant Manager of this Marks & Spencer store.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Management Trainee Program
    Marks And Spencer Sep 1985 - Sep 1986
    London, London, Gb
    Stage 2 of my management training with Marks & Spencer.
  • Marks And Spencer
    Management Trainee Program
    Marks And Spencer Sep 1984 - Sep 1985
    London, London, Gb
    Joined Marks & Spencer as a Young Management Trainee.

Mark Taylor Skills

E Commerce Online Marketing Retail Management Seo New Business Development Strategy Start Ups B2b Sales Leadership Strategic Planning Multi Channel Retail Affiliate Marketing Blockchain Business Strategy Business Development Project Management Smart Contracts Retail Blockchain Digital Marketing Digital Strategy Pay Per Click Marketing Strategy Marketing Problem Solving Sme Change Management Distributed Ledger Technology Operations Management Mergers And Acquisitions Exit Strategies Private Equity Coaching Cycling Web Design Web Development Negotiation Data Analysis Operational Planning Business Planning Financial Analysis

Mark Taylor Education Details

  • Insead
    Insead
    Advanced Business Management Program
  • Chartered Insurance Institute
    Chartered Insurance Institute
    Regulated Financial Planning

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