Tim Pickworth Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Over 15-years experience working in Retail, Property & Consultancy; primarily in Location Planning roles at Tesco, Marks & Spencer and now Geolytix. Using data to make better investment decisions and create optimal location strategies in this rapidly changing retail environment.

Paddington

London, United Kingdom

Joined M&S Property to help drive M&S Simply Food growth in the UK. Key responsibilities: 1) All site assessments and sales forecasts within the M25 and all convenience sites across the UK. 2) Creating a comprehensive Simply Foods strategy inside the M25 and a convenience store strategy across the UK. Running the bi-yearly London Property Strategy Review.

Welwyn Garden City

Given the opportunity to lead and manage the Store Research team in a ‘safe hands’ role. It was a challenging but very rewarding experience. Key achievements: 1. People management. Supporting the development needs of individuals (through regular 1-2-1s and EOY reviews). Maintaining motivation & creating a team spirit during unprecedented times of business.

Welwyn Garden City

Joined the Store Research function within Property Research after four years in the new space function. Key achievements: 1. Delivered the Express Refresh Programme review (198 stores) and took both convenience MD’s through the paper. Positively received in terms of content and presentation. 2. Applied learnings from this to create the Express Uplift.

Welwyn Garden City

Assessing the potential of all new Tesco Express sites in a geographically diverse patch (Scotland, SW London, Surrey, Bucks, Berks, Hampshire). Key achievements:1. Supporting Property pipeline by delivering sales forecasts and supporting papers for new store opportunities in my region (over 150 completed). Present sites to senior stakeholders (MD level).

Welwyn Garden City

Moved from the large format team to Express (Scotland, SW London & Surrey). Additional responsibilities (outside of core role stated in points 1 & 2 above) included:1. Facilitating the department monthly meeting. 2. Coaching new starters. Creating induction packs and supporting their early development. 3. Developing the ways of working within the Express.

Welwyn Garden City

Successfully completed the application process (online tests, interviews and assessment centres).Responsible for forecasting the potential of new large format sites (South London, Essex and Kent). Responsibilities included:1. Supporting the large format Property pipeline with accurate sales forecasts for new stores, replacements & extensions. Role involved.

Welwyn Garden City

12 month placement to support the Site Research team. Role involved writing marketing reports, tracking competitor developments & issuing store budgets. Responsible for handing the role over to our service centre in Bangalore. Writing detailed training guides for each process and spending four weeks in the UK office training two members of their team.

High Wycombe

Worked mostly in the Food Hall but also spent time in Menswear. Stock control management and end of day cash up. Relied upon to work independently.I successfully held the job down, full time, during University holidays (Summer, Christmas & Easter vacations), balancing a heavy workload and ensuring a reliable income. I was the only student to be.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Geography, 2.1

Successfully completed a 10,000 word dissertation on sustainable development within the retail sector, focusing on two major UK retailers.

Geography (A); Biology (B); Business Studies (B)

10 Gcse'S (All A Or A*), English Lit & Lang, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Design, Geography, History, French, 2 A*, 8 A Including Maths & English

Activities and Societies: Represented first team for both Football and Hockey.

Education record