Apr 2019 - Present
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Simon Palmer is listed as Head of Retail Operations at ScS, based in Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Simon Palmer.
Simon Palmer previously worked as Retail Stores Director at Bestway Retail and Head of Retail Central Operations - Londis at Booker Group. Simon Palmer holds Post-Graduate Research, Geotechnical Engineering from University Of Southampton.
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A retail operations professional with a track record of high achievement in fast-paced change-orientated grocery, forecourt and furniture sectors. Experienced in positively leading and successfully developing +500 store retail estates, with full P&L accountability for £1bn+ sales, +£6m operating profit businesses. Adeptly ignites and coaches company store management, franchisees and independent retail partners, operating in corporate, private and PE retail and wholesale trading environments. A competitor who delivers measurable results at pace, explicitly best-in-class customer experience, sales increases over-market, business transformation, and company-turnaround profit growth. An innovative, agile, democratic leader possessing a strong portfolio of commercial competencies, specifically having a reputation for building highly competent, motivated, disciplined teams committed to a common purpose while delivering exceptional levels of performance. Core Values: Do Right, Engage People, Take Responsibility, Always CompeteKey Capabilities:Retail Sales & Operations | Wholesale Sales & Operations | Retail Stores | Leadership | Strategic Insight | Commercial Acumen | Operational Execution | Customer Experience | Sales Growth | Stakeholder Management | Business Transformation | Business Turnaround
Listed skills include Leadership, Retail Operations, Business Transformation, Multi Channel Retail, and 37 others.
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Retail Stores Director
The UK’s largest off-licence led convenience store network, trading nationally across the Bargain Booze, Select Convenience, and Wine Rack brands. Its goal is to be the best value retailer and wholesaler in the eyes of its customers, employees and franchisees. Accountable for the sales & operations of a £430m sales, 650 franchise & corporate stores estate, delivering commercially-focused B2B franchisee wholesale account management and a disciplined approach to B2C in-store retail operations.
Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
Head Of Retail Central Operations - Londis
One of the UK’s largest convenience symbol groups, partnering 1900+ independent retailers, with £470m wholesale turnover - a compelling symbol brand that is simpler to do business with, delivering profitable growth for its retail partners and for Londis. Accountable for the execution of a business turnaround that delivered record sales growth and returned the brand to profitability. Led the integration of the business with Booker post-acquisition from Musgrave, and subsequently Londis' successful CMA submission relating to its purchase by Tesco.
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
Head Of Change - Londis
Leading wholesale convenience symbol group. Led the delivery of a cross-functional Commercial Plan under-pinning a business turnaround. Accountable for the delivery of 8 strategic programmes, including: a new brand proposition and associated franchise operating model; an updated consumer offer; an innovative B2B retailer hub portal, and; a radical logistics plan.
Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
Retail Operations Director - Londis
Accountable for £500m wholesale turnover sales to a 1900+ independent retail partner convenience store estate. Developed and executed the retail operations strategy, the central element of a business turnaround plan, leading the division through a period of significant transition and challenge.
Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
Owner, And Director
Cobalt Green Consulting Ltd
Consultancy delivering practical added-value business development solutions for retail and commercial SMEs where performance improvement was on the agenda.
Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
Commercial Director
Leading independent forecourt convenience retailer, 500+ store network trading under the SPAR & Shop'N Drive brands, with +£3bn retail turnover. Led a business turnaround plan underpinned by aggressive sales growth, while transforming the culture, operating model and cost-base. Accountable for P&L, people, sales, operations, shops, marketing, communications and HR, operating company-managed and franchise operations, leading 3000+ colleagues and 220+ franchisees.
Nov 2011 - May 2013
Director, Human Resources & Corporate Communications
UK sales & marketing oil company, with £6bn+ turnover and 4000+ staff. Accountable for leading the company’s executives in executing their leadership responsibilities during a period of significant change and uncertainty relating to the sale of TOTAL UK’s marketing assets. Led the Commercial Management Presentation to prospective buyers, resulting in the sale to Rontec Roadside Ltd.
Mar 2010 - Oct 2011
General Manager - Total Butler Ltd
Fuel Distributor subsidiary of TOTAL UK, £450m+ retail turnover and 450+ staff. Modernised the company while driving a business turn-around. Accountable for P&L, people, strategy, sales, operations, marketing, supply, logistics, finance, HR, IT and H&S - 150,000 B2C & B2B customers, 13 tele-sales centres, 37 fuel depots, a 295 truck-fleet, leading a de-centralised multi-disciplinary team.
Mar 2005 - Feb 2010
General Manager - Total Convenience Stores Ltd
UK’s largest company-managed forecourt convenience retailer, 500+ store network trading under the Budgens & Bonjour brands, £2bn+ retail turnover and 4500+ staff. Integrated the retail networks of TOTAL, FINA and ELF following the companies’ tri-merger, and led a business turnaround. Accountable for P&L, people, strategy, sales, operations, trading, and finance.
Apr 2000 - Feb 2005
Branded Wholesale Network Manager
Led the execution of a strategy to turnaround the commercial viability of TOTAL’s franchise-operated & wholesale 540 store network, generating £1.2bn turnover.
Feb 1999 - Mar 2000
Retail Network Manager
Fina Plc
UK sales & marketing oil company, with £2bn+ turnover. Accountable for improving the sales, operating result and quality of Fina’s 450+ retail store network, operating under corporate, franchise, and branded wholesale trading channels, generating £1bn turnover.
Apr 1995 - Jan 1999
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Simon Palmer education
Post-Graduate Research, Geotechnical Engineering
University Of Southampton
B.Sc. (Hons)
University Of Portsmouth
General Management Development Programme
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
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What company does Simon Palmer work for?
Simon Palmer works for ScS.
What is Simon Palmer's role at ScS?
Simon Palmer is listed as Head of Retail Operations at ScS.
Where is Simon Palmer based?
Simon Palmer is based in Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom while working with ScS.
What companies has Simon Palmer worked for?
Simon Palmer has worked for Scs, Bestway Retail, Booker Group, Cobalt Green Consulting Ltd, and Rontec Roadside Retail Limited..
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What schools did Simon Palmer attend?
Simon Palmer holds Post-Graduate Research, Geotechnical Engineering from University Of Southampton.
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Simon Palmer is listed with skills including Leadership, Retail Operations, Business Transformation, Multi Channel Retail, Strategy, Customer Experience, Change Management, and Retail Sales.
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