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● Responsible for store card performance in over 200 stores● Accountable for achieving targets set by retailer and IKANO● Agreed a workable strategy to achieve store card targets with Regional Business Managers and successfully implemented at store level● Trained store management and teams on the benefits of the store card to their business● Worked closely with Account Managers on regular incentive schemes and promotions for both internal and external customers● Routinely worked to budgets and tight time scales● Actioned regular compliance visits across the retail estate, leaving detailed reports of findings in store and recording results on compliance database

● Worked from Head Office and in the field, responsible for the visual proposition of over 100 stores● Provided store managers with practical and coaching support to ensure company directives and new initiatives were followed● Responsible for co-ordinating new store openings● Used creativity and a visual approach to produce seasonal layouts to maximise sales and profit● Reported to the company Brand Manager, communicating issues and ideas● Produced weekly reports● Communicated at all levels including directors, buyers and external contacts● Embarked on project work, which included a visual merchandising manual for stores, working towards launching a new concept store for the company and several retail conferences

● Ran the set up and launch of a new store● Managed a store team including all aspects of training and development● Scheduled rotas and managed staff absences (including Return To Work procedures etc)● Used drive and commitment to maintain outstanding levels of customer service● Maintained a commercial outlook over the whole store● Ensured 100% training and appraisal process to aid effective succession planning● Established and then motivated a team to reach the targets and standards required● Ensured rotas reflected the needs of the business and were in line with targets● Recognised colleagues' ability and acted accordingly to allow development potential to be realised● Used energy and commitment to meet sales targets● Involved with the induction and initial coaching of new managers● Involved in the launch and promotion of Bon Marche loyalty card

● Liaised with department buyer and various external company representatives● Negotiated a good buying price to maximise profit● Range planning and introduction of new merchandise● Ensured targets were met and the department kept within budgets● Trained and developed new and established team members● Ensured customer expectations were met and exceeded● Devised and launch new promotions

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