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David Old

Chester,UK

Summary

Dynamic and results-focused retail leader with 15+ years’ experience at Lidl managing multi-site operations and delivering “Next Level” projects. Highly skilled at cross-functional collaboration, working with regional departments including Sales, HR, Supply Chain, Property and Logistics to deliver strategic initiatives that drive sales, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. Combining exceptional communication skills with a structured project management approach to lead teams through change while maintaining operational excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Area Manager

Lidl GB Ltd
Runcorn, UK
08.2008 - 08.2025
  • Managed operations across multiple stores in North Wales and Cheshire prior to assuming role of Area Manager.
  • Lead operational initiatives across multiple high-revenue stores, ensuring sustained sales growth and always achieving operational targets. Currently responsible for stores in the Liverpool area but have previously covered most areas in North Wales, North West and some areas in the Midlands.
  • I currently perform the role of HR ambassador for my assigned region by engaging with the regional HR team on talent planning, recruitment, and employee relations to establish robust habits and elevate HR KPIs in region.
  • Enhance order optimisation with Supply Chain teams, resulting in improved availability and reduced waste. Spearheaded auto disposal initiative, equipping management teams with necessary skills and implementing best practices.
  • Successfully opened multiple new stores and refurbished existing locations. Landed the FFC remerch in Kensington, introducing the innovative concept and layout adjustments. Collaborating with Property, Facilities, and Remerch teams to enhance project outcomes with smooth transitions and minimal disruption to trading activities.
  • Oversee and have executed cross-departmental initiatives and projects, including LTA courses, Lidl Values workshops rollout, process implementations, compliance initiatives, and technology upgrades involving PEP 2.0 and Zebras.
  • Ensure adherence of stores legal requirements in health & safety, licensing, and trading law through comprehensive team training on fit for trade topics.
  • Acknowledged as Regional Ambassador for Leadership in Sales, serving as Area Manager Trainer for new Area Manager colleagues.
  • Facilitate workshops for store management teams focused on inventory processes, procedures, and root cause analysis, showcasing expertise in achieving effective inventory control.
  • Executed new concept bundles initiative in store by launching topics, maintaining consistent follow-up and ensuring effective communication.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement in key cost control areas including cash loss, write-offs, and inventory via process optimisation and KPI analysis.

Operations Manager

Quench Café Bars Ltd
Chester, Cheshire
01.2003 - 07.2008
  • Evolved from a colleague position to a manager, subsequently achieving the role of Operations Manager.
  • Managed the operations across nine sites, leading recruitment, training, and performance management.
  • Worked with the MD, suppliers and marketing teams to improve product ranges and promotional impact.
  • Implemented operational manuals, training programmes, and compliance frameworks (COSHH, HACCP).

Student Consultant (Project)

Festive Decoration Lighting Ltd (FDL)
Stockport, UK
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Consulted on strategies to increase sales through existing client base.
  • Collaborated with management to design a new business strategy for year-round trading.

Education

A-Levels & AS-Levels - Art & Design (A), Business Studies (C) Media Studies (C) Government & Politics (D)

Christleton High School
Chester, Cheshire
09/2001 - 07/2003

GCSEs - 10 Subjects, grades A-C

Christleton High School
Chester
09/1996 - 06/2001

BA (Hons) - Business Enterprise

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09/2003 - 07/2006

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Communication & Influence
  • Operational Excellence
  • Change Management
  • Leadership & People Development
  • Inventory control

Affiliations

  • Travelling, fitness, fishing and keeping up to date with current news.

Certification

  • Chester County Council - Personal Licence Holder
  • Criminal Record Bureau Clear

Timeline

Area Manager

Lidl GB Ltd
08.2008 - 08.2025

Student Consultant (Project)

Festive Decoration Lighting Ltd (FDL)
01.2005 - 01.2006

Operations Manager

Quench Café Bars Ltd
01.2003 - 07.2008

A-Levels & AS-Levels - Art & Design (A), Business Studies (C) Media Studies (C) Government & Politics (D)

Christleton High School
09/2001 - 07/2003

GCSEs - 10 Subjects, grades A-C

Christleton High School
09/1996 - 06/2001

BA (Hons) - Business Enterprise

Manchester Metropolitan University
09/2003 - 07/2006

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