Sam Jeffries Email & Phone Number

Tarleton, Gb

United Kingdom

Accountable for Sales and operations in over 400 points of purchase across Retail, Wholesale, Travel Retail and Corporate gifts. Leading a team of Area Managers, District managers and Key account Managers.

United Kingdom

I take full accountability for all Retail Stores within the UK, Ireland & Nordics as well as driving alignment and sales within our Independent wholesale sector consisting of 471 points of purchase, reporting directly to the Sales Director. I have an immediate team of line reports in my District Managers and a sub team of Trainers, Visual Merchandisers and HR Business partners.My focus is to create and implement a Retail strategy aligned to both our Market and global vision. I strive to cultivate and inspire a team that is adaptable, high performing and brand focused.

United Kingdom

I am one of two Area managers that takes full accountability for the UK, Nordics and Ireland part of the Swarovski business reporting in to the Director of Sales. I have an immediate team of line reports in my District Managers and a sub team of visual merchandisers, trainers and HR business partners that support me in my territory which covers all 234 points of distribution across wholesale and retail in the North. My focus is to inspire and grow a team that are consumer centric and build a commercial framework that is adaptable, forward thinking and profitable.

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

I am responsible for the London Region which includes all the M25. My role includes the management of our core boutiques, concessions and partner boutiques (wholesale) which enables me to work on both sides of the business.The role requires me to lead a team to commercial success and deliver operational efficiencies in order to support the business with its growth strategy. The ability to coach, motivate and develop a team is pivotal to my success alongside the ability to influence across all levels. At the same time I am balancing all costs to ensure I optimise my commercial return.

I am Responsible for the Independent Channel in the business which has over 190 accounts. The role requires me to wirte and execute a channel strategy that can deliver growth in a multi channel business and drive operational efficiencies whilst protecting the brand.This role requires me to influence at all levels both within and outside the busines whilst motivating and developing a strong team of business managers with a broad set of KPI's.

Developed the store estate in the Midlands and North driving commercialty, operational efficiencies and a strong team of managers which was quantified in a strong set of KPI's.I led and developed a team, setting objectives and delivering a busines plan that exceeded brand expectations and therefore maximised profits through managing budgets, commercial decision making and operational efficiencies.Customer service and the customers journey was a key focus in my area strategy and embedding this priority in every store.I also delieverd new store openings, store closures and some bespoke project work.

London, United Kingdom

Managed a number of Flagship stores within the business both in London area and the Midlands. Developed and Managed large teams in a fast paced environment ensuring the stores were focused on a clear set of KPIs which would deliver the stores sales and profit plan and exceed customer expectations.

Worked as an area manager through the north and new store development and commercial manager in Head office.

Started as a weekend sales assistant and progressed to their management training program which I completed and became the youngest Sales manager in the business at 17. Worked through a number of stores and supported the role out of their new store opening program.

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