Sarah Simpson Email & Phone Number

North West

I am a highly motivated experienced Area Sales Manager with a proven track record in sales performance and growth. I effectively manage an area of 18 retail shops, 9 of which are double units and I consistently meet or exceed the area sales targets whilst controlling the area KPIs and profitability. During my employment at Sayers I have gained a strong background in disciplinary and grievance procedures, product knowledge, Heath & safety compliance, auditing, loss prevention, Food safety, training and development, performance management.I am extremely active within my role and lead the team from the front including being hands on when required. My attention to detail is exemplary and all shops are expected to fully comply with all legislation and meet company standards.The role requires effective time management, persistence and resilience, and an ability to keep calm under pressure, I am a quick thinker and able to resolve day to day issues any Area manger can be faced with.During the role I have been responsible for managing several problematic areas all of which has benefited from an increase in sales performance and profitability.Keys SkillsNo1 to Regional managerOpened numerous new shopsRecruitment and TrainingDisciplinary/Grievence Performance ManagementKPI managementCustomer awarenessSales stratergiesFood SafetyHealth & SafetyProfit & LossSales forecastingCustomer complaintsAuditing and ComplianceCoaching and DevelopingEffective communication skillsLoss preventionSecurity

Warrington, United Kingdom

• Oversee all store operations. • Develop and implement plans to maximise sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives. • Manage inventory. • Analyse and measure business trends. • Enhance the customer experience by leading a team of employees in providing strong customer service. • Guide the professional development of Assistant Retail Managers. • Review job applications, interview applicants, hire, and train and develop employees.

Woolston, Warrington

Responsible for supervising all of the day-to-day activities of an assigned line. Including providing guidance and training to a crew, to ensure that Safety, Production, QA and Supply Chain goals, were met and that plant rules were enforced. Also ensuring schedules were met on timely basis by producing sufficient finished product to meet sales requirements within quality and cost goals. Pro actively resolving downtime issues in a professional manner with employees and supporting departments (i.e. Safety, Maintenance, QA, Engineering, etc.). Openly communicating issues to appropriate departments. Pro actively resolving employee disciplinary issues or concerns with the assistance of department manager and HR