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Joel Simons

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

Results-driven retail manager with extensive experience in managing and repositioning high street stores. Proven track record in enhancing customer service standards and adapting to market changes. Recently transitioned to a corporate environment, leveraging skills to drive success in new sectors. Seeking opportunities to apply retail expertise in more familiar market areas.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work history

Store Manager

Scrivens Opticians
New Milton, Hampshire
2024.12 - Current

Manages day-to-day operations of store, ensuring exceptional customer service.

Implements effective sales strategies to achieve defined sales targets.

Overseen stock control and management to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations across all operations.

Monitored staff KPIs and managed HR processes, including rotas and training.

Executed merchandising in alignment with corporate guidelines to enhance store appeal.

Implemented a policy of continuous focus upon the highest levels of Customer Service

Sales director

Pandell Ltd. (t/a Simons Leather)
Bournemouth, England
2006.03 - 2024.10

Management and distribution of products sold via a dedicated online sales platform

Administration of website & secondary sales platform

Re-establishment of town centre high street store

Maintenance of all elements of retail store management from purchasing to sales and all elements of staffing.

Creation and management of social media accounts as a means of promotion.

Managing Director

(Simons) The Leather Shop Ltd
Bournemouth, England
2006.04 - 2012.05

Relaunch of the store brand back into Bournemouth Town Centre

Responsible for all elements of store management in both primary store and later in secondary store offering a differentiated product range.

Sales Manager

Simons Leather
Bournemouth, England
1991.06 - 2006.03

Responsible for all buying decisions and stock purchases

Dealt with staffing and HR management

Inventory management and auditing responsibility.

Oversaw redesign and refurbishment of shop exterior and interior

Product Manager

Baxter Healthcare
Newbury, West Berkshire
1987.07 - 1991.03

The management and marketing of a range of specialised medical products sold into UK health providers (hospitals) by a multinational company.

Marketing assistant

Travenol Laboratories
Egham, Surrey
1985.07 - 1986.06

Assisted all members of the Marketing and Management Teams in their day to day duties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies & Marketing

Middlesex University Business School
London

Skills

Sales expertise

Staff development & leadership

Loss prevention strategies

Visual merchandising

Product knowledge proficiency

Good communicator

Self motivated

Stock management

Point of sale operation management

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Retailing knowledge

Pricing strategies

Customer service excellence

Timeline

Store Manager

Scrivens Opticians
2024.12 - Current

Managing Director

(Simons) The Leather Shop Ltd
2006.04 - 2012.05

Sales director

Pandell Ltd. (t/a Simons Leather)
2006.03 - 2024.10

Sales Manager

Simons Leather
1991.06 - 2006.03

Product Manager

Baxter Healthcare
1987.07 - 1991.03

Marketing assistant

Travenol Laboratories
1985.07 - 1986.06

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies & Marketing

Middlesex University Business School
Joel Simons