Sean Lyons Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Mallow

Munster, Ireland

Bishopstown

Responsible for managing and developing the Bishopstown store within the Herlihy group to maintain and increase gross margin through the development of the fresh food departments. Working closely with fresh food departments I have introduced new products and procedures to increase sales and drive costs down. Key Responsibilities:Margin Control, HACCP control,Shinkrige control, Personal Management,Roster Management, Sales and Standards

Multi-Site In Cork

Responsible for managing and leading stores in Midleton, Cobh, Fermoy and Mallow to successfully achieve their targets with regard to growth, turnover, margin improvement and profitability. In my role I work closely with the Store Managers and Deputy Managers to ensure they meet their key performance targets. I have excellent project management skills that I have used to manage and deliver large scale projects on time and within budget.Key Responsibilities (across all the stores): Productivity TargetsReduction in Write offs HR Management (Staff Recruitment, Training, Development, Performance Management) Supply Chain Management and Stock Control Sales and Marketing Customer Service standards Budgeting development and financial analysisBusiness planning, implementation and reviewProject Management

Grange Cork

Responsible for successfully managing this leading Supervalu supermarket with a staff of over 120. Worked closely with the Assistant Manager and Department Heads to provide a top quality service to our customers, while also delivering increased sales, profitability, and efficiency across the store. I oversaw the successful implementation of best practice operating procedures with regards to such areas as hygiene, stock control, waste management, health and safety, people management and overall operational efficiency. Key Achievements:• Increased weekly sales by 100% within a two year period• Increased overall gross margin of the store• Successful achievement of EIQA audits• Achieved 97%+ marks in audit conducted by Musgraves • Devised an effective Customer Services Strategy• Worked with HR to devise and implement, induction programme for all new staff, probation and performance management system based on skills matrix for all staff members• Conducted stocktaking analysis to drive more effective use of stock • In 2008 the store was awarded “Store of the Year” by Musgrave Retail Partners