A Product Category Manager with 17 years of retail background. I have commercial experiences in Buying, Merchandising, Vendor Management and working with Pricing and Marketing.• Experience in Multi-Channel Business in Retail (stores), Direct (online and consumer catalogue), and Advantage (B2B)• Outstanding sales & profit growth in categories managed and retail stores performance• Broad experience in Office Supplies, but not limited to include technology and services• Strong… Show more A Product Category Manager with 17 years of retail background. I have commercial experiences in Buying, Merchandising, Vendor Management and working with Pricing and Marketing.• Experience in Multi-Channel Business in Retail (stores), Direct (online and consumer catalogue), and Advantage (B2B)• Outstanding sales & profit growth in categories managed and retail stores performance• Broad experience in Office Supplies, but not limited to include technology and services• Strong strategy development & implementation• High commercial awareness with principals to make changesKey Attributes• Full responsibility for product selection, merchandising and management of office supplies stationery including filing and converted paper products for 3 channels; retail, online and Advantage• Delivered robust and continued year on year growth in Filing and Pads & Notebooks categories• Continually developed category strategies with performance monitoring and market trends• Handled product lifecycles, promotions and exit plans via vendor support to optimise sales and profit• Accountable for category sales, margin, vendor income, budgeting and forecasting• Developing a strategic plan to complement promotions, new products and existing ranges using mechanics like web, email and flyers with our marketing campaign team• Working directly with our European team to develop brand initiatives and vendor agreed activities• Managing one assistant on a day to day basis as well as career development Show less

Merchandiser responsible for paper and converted paper products within the Staples retail stores / online including diaries, sticky notes, notebooks and envelopes.Key Attributes• Key coordinator of implementation processes via communications, product support and retail store queries• Managed and achieved O&A financial support targets for the office supplies categories.• Responsible for Retail (in-store), Direct (online) and Advantage (B2B) catalogues and promotional… Show more Merchandiser responsible for paper and converted paper products within the Staples retail stores / online including diaries, sticky notes, notebooks and envelopes.Key Attributes• Key coordinator of implementation processes via communications, product support and retail store queries• Managed and achieved O&A financial support targets for the office supplies categories.• Responsible for Retail (in-store), Direct (online) and Advantage (B2B) catalogues and promotional materials to enrich the customer shopping experience whilst presenting our full range and offerings of the business• Assisted in growing bottom line sales by 8% YoY across office supplies categories from -4% to +4% Show less

Mainly based within the High Wycombe remit, but have worked in other locations across the districts to help with cover, assistance and experience.Key Attributes• Essential function of day to day store running• Management of staff• Merchandising and stock replenishment• Customer service and sales improvement• Meeting sales and margin budget expectations

Mainly based within the High Wycombe remit, but have worked in other locations across the districts to help with cover, assistance and experience. Most notable activities include the running of store stock takes.Key Attributes• Managed full stock control weekly and annual stock takes with variances investigated• Coached team with selling skills and customer service knowledge• Improved and experienced all departments of the store.

• Engaged fully in customer service and satisfaction• Ability to sell all products within each department• Promoted business services and learnt all aspects of the store including till operations, copy centre technical and ensuring store and personal departmental targets are met.