Alexander Cleghorn Ltd

An exceptionally talented, dynamic and energetic Store Manager with a proven track record in delivering results within Sainsbury’s supermarkets over the past 10 years, managing 6 sites in that time, excels in enhancing employee morale and developing and coaching others within their role. I am hard working, driven, committed and loyal. Over the past 29 years within Sainsbury’s I have gained experience and proven that I can deliver results with a large team, I have successfully planned and executed projects involving implementation of either process, new store builds or fixing stores that had failed to perform for many years. I have worked across a number of locations within a fast paced multi billion pound retailer. After a successful career in retail, I am now looking to broaden my experience within a new business sector.Worked for Sainsbury's in numerous roles for 29 years, understanding the absolute rules of retail, delivering outstanding customer service, management skills, leading large groups of people, labour controls, performance management, cost controls, making sure that the business is environmentally sound, working hard in the community we served with local schools, charities, groups. Managing an operation 24/7 to deliver to a large customer base in a very dynamic environment, with a turnover in excess of £40m per annum.

Deputy Store ManagerSainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd1998 - 2004 I supported the store manager in the day to day running of the business, whilst helping the region to deliver results. I worked alongside the store manager to run a store with over 400 employees and up to 75000 square feet of trading space, at number one store on the Company. I was responsible for delivering the store's (KPI's) Keep performance indicators, through great leadership, behaviours, communication and coaching. With 10 managers that reported directly to me. My main accountabilities were to deliver results by leading a large team, making fast paced decisions, coaching for improved performance and effective people management. Delivering market leading Customer service at all times.

Department ManagerSainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd 1990 - 1998A Department manager within Sainsbury's for 8 years; I managed various categories, including checkouts, grocery, produce and Fresh foods. I was accountable for managing large teams, inventory accuracy and merchandising. I hold a personal license, as I was responsible for running the store on a regular weekly basis I was also the regional replenishment manager for 1 year managing stores during major refits, my accountabilities included, managing all replenishment colleagues, ensuring the store opened with zero out of stocks, managing the levels of stock held in the store.