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.
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
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.
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.
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
The management and marketing of a range of specialised medical products sold into UK health providers (hospitals) by a multinational company.
Assisted all members of the Marketing and Management Teams in their day to day duties.
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