Peter Duncombe Email & Phone Number

In addition to the Commercial Director role below, during the period of transition to a new CEO and Finance Director, extra responsibility for Marketing, Jessops.com, Direct Sales, Photo Printing, Credit proposition, Trade-in, and Pre-loved/Used products.

• Responsible for the Commercial team including stock management, buying, and product administration• Developed deep supplier relationships on both a local and global level• Launched new categories and related products as the Brand and market evolved • Worked with key partners to agree in-store and online product ranges• Negotiated terms including product cost prices, marketing support, and payment terms• Created, negotiated and sourced own label ranges• Expanded customer choice post purchase including credit offering, extended warranties, training courses, and accessories• Optimised stock management including the open to buy process and availability measures• Managed a rolling promotional plan for Jessops.com, stores, and social channels• Produced a comprehensive weekly dashboard to track key KPI’s• Created a true multi-channel experience including click and collect and stock fulfilment from store to customer• Designed and launched an in-store and online Branded ‘shop in shop’ execution• Worked with the Operations Director to support dedicated store manager conferences which included training and strategic presentations• Integrated the Trade-in and Used businesses to support the customer journey, whether buying or selling equipment

Retail consultancy, interim management and project-based assignments

Full P&L responsibility for the Computing/Accessories business in the UK and the strategic management of the key Pan European Brands across Europe.

Responsible for the development of Pan European Buying across the Group and the harmonising of terms across 14 countries.

Responsibility for buying across all UK chains in addition to the previous role, Marketing Director, PC World.

Responsible for marketing the category in PC World

Responsible for creating the Pan European supplier strategy for computing in addition to the previous role of Group Buying Manager.

Responsible for the sourcing and negotiation of the Group’s Computer hardware products.

Various roles, including store management and regional management