Robert Smith Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

NZHL (New Zealand Home Loans) prides itself on creating financial freedom for New Zealanders. The business has nation-wide distribution represented by passionate franchisees.

Auckland, New Zealand

During my time with this business it has re-branded, developed new store fit-out, negotiated new trading terms with suppliers and acquired Curtain Studio. Growth has been substantial at both top and bottom lines.

Christchurch New Zealand

Governance role for Flooring Industry in New Zealand. FloorNZ is the membership association supporting flooring retailers, wholesalers and installers throughout New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Carpet Court is a chain of 60+ company/franchise stores retailing flooring and window furnishing products. Carpet Court is the leader in market share in its industry CEO Responsibilities included:• Develop long term strategy with the Board and report on progress to this.• Achieve Group EBITDA budget.• Accountability for day to day operations and legislative responsibilities.Achievements during term:• Total restructure of support office.• New group terms of trade introduced.• New format stores developed and released to the market • Refreshed marketing campaign launched to the market. • Group sales and EBITDA improvement

Wellington New Zealand

Retail NZ offers business advice, savings, training and insights on all things retail in New Zealand.

Auckland Nz

Contribution to the board to assist literacy in New Zealand

Wellington

Industry body which represents the interests of NZ Booksellers

Auckland

During my time at Paper Plus myself our members and the team have developed a new concept retail environment for the group along with launching several industry firsts. We have been recognised as the Supreme Franchise in NZ two years in a row and recently were awarded for the second time also, NZ favourite retail bookstore.

Pukekohe

Contribute at a governance level to the operation of CRFU

Auckland, New Zealand

As General Manager Warehouse Stationery myself and the team developed the format of today and grew the business from six stores to a 43 store nationwide leader in their field with turnover exceeding $200m pa

Christchurch New Zealand

As GM Countdown we developed the mega store discount operation and relocated the business from Christchurch to Auckland. We grew the business from a South Island based business to a nationwide operation with annual turnover at almost $1B.

Auckland, New Zealand

During my career at Progs I held various positions at both store level and HOF culminating in head of Operations for the stores. During this time the experience I gathered both with working with the store teams and suppliers at HOF has been invaluable in enabling me to achieve what I have to date.

Post Grad, Retail

Retail study course

Secondary Education, Secondary School Studies

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Cross Country, AthleticsSecondary school education