Sam Webb Email & Phone Number

Cinderford, Gb

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

As Circular Economy Manager, I lead sustainability initiatives across the business, focusing on driving the transformation towards a circular economy model. My role includes overseeing the rollout of solar PV systems across 29 sites to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. I also develop and implement strategies to minimise food waste, leveraging partnerships like Olio within the retail estate, and contribute to achieving sustainability banking targets.

Lydney

New store within Midcounties Cooperative also encompasses a Post Office managed and staffed by the store.• Maximised profitability through efficient budgeting and identified opportunities for growth.• Analysed daily and weekly sales results and maintained ongoing, productive dialogue with Area Manager and peers on sales performance.• Upheld positive and proactive approach to challenges, using initiative and demonstrating commitment and flexibility.• Optimised store performance through continuous evaluation of existing processes and identifying improvement opportunities.• Challenged and inspired team members to achieve business results.• Achieved and surpassed all financial KPIs from stocktake, wastage, wages, audits, customer satisfaction• Accountable for recruitment training and onboarding store staff.• Responsible for all store rotas and managing absence.

Cinderford, England, United Kingdom

40K sales when started moving to 50K increase of 20%.• Retrained staff in terms of customer service, standards of dress and store standards.• Re-merchandised store in line with company blueprint, planograms and policies.• Monitored stock levels, managing inventories and logistics to maximise sales potential.• Managed staff logistics and day-to-day store operations for optimised financial efficiency.• Closely monitored competitor activity to maintain market leadership.• Created professional development opportunities for team of 20 through motivation and personal development plans.

Longlevens, England, United Kingdom

• Oversaw food operations through leadership, motivation and communication.• Managed staff logistics and day-to-day store operations for optimised financial efficiency.• Ensured timely store opening and closing.• Maintained and imparted outstanding product knowledge, enhancing staff capabilities and customer satisfaction.• Improved staff turnover levels across store through coaching, mentoring and incentive schemes.

• Accountable for store's full and partial refits within the Midcounties• Collaborates closely with contractors, ensuring timelines and equipment implementation are adhered to.• store's transition from merchandising, stock refill, promotional marketing, store administration.• Communicated with the Head of Store Development and head office staff.• Retrained existing staff in new equipment operation.• Ensured that all staff and contractors adhere to Health and Safety regulations.

Cinderford, England, United Kingdom

Shared responsibility for 80 members of staff at a busy supermarket with a weekly turnover of around £200K. • Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands.• Created engaging, appealing merchandise displays to motivate impulse purchases and improve revenue.• Evaluated staff performance, implementing training and development programmes to maintain exceptional service levels.• Oversaw and coordinated team in absence of store manager, leading to delivering best customer experience.

Seconded to travel to stores within the Midcounties Cooperative Society to train management and staff in computer stock/ordering software and advanced till system with new handheld terminals.

• Trained teams in interaction best practices, boosting customer satisfaction survey scores.• Facilitated smooth running of shifts by ensuring effective staffing and scheduling.• Stored cash floats and delivered secure banking procedures.• Adhered to company policies and brand standards to support outstanding customer experiences.• Met health and safety guidelines to maintain compliant working environments.• Maximised Manager productivity by providing administrative support, including payroll and reporting.

• Supported management team in the completion of daily tasks.• Learned about conflict resolution and shadowed management, observed disciplinary hearings.• Liaised with managers, supervisors and other senior staff, communicating clearly and concisely.• Gained skills, knowledge and experience working across various departments, including fresh food, ambient and frozen food.• Participated in management meetings, workshops and other learning opportunities.