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Managed company expansion from 1 to 5 stores within 12 monthsDesigned and implemented commercial strategy to aid company growth in a saturated marketDriven brand awareness and raised company profile by identifying and managing external eventsWritten and published corporate policy manuals (retail operations, risk assessment, HR guidelines)Successfully implemented new procurement strategies and managed company buyersProject managed new store design (location research, supplier negotiation and floor plan execution)Responsible for setting and identifying KPIs for the companyBy identifying key areas for development and researching competitors I have successfully established Plain Lazy as a key brand in a competitive and established market. I have installed resilience and consistency into Plain Lazy by writing and introducing operation manuals to the company.

Increased sales from £1.1 million to over £1.45 million.Reduced stock loss from 1.2% to 0.5%Launched and opened several successful stores.Resolved under-achieving sales teams and stores.Planned and organised internal and external events in the south of England.I have led teams in a variety of situations to exceed targets in a competitive environment. This has been achieved by conducting training both at one to one and group levels and by encouraging accountability and enthusiasm. Utilising strong commercial awareness, I have grasped new business strategies and procedures quickly, which have proved to be of an immense benefit to the business and myself. I strongly believe in being consistently professional, energetic and constructive towards all challenges.