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Julie Renshaw

Manchester

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in KPI management, team development, and stock management. Demonstrates a strong track record in driving sales growth while ensuring health and safety compliance. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve organisational success and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Area Manager

British Heart Foundation
Manchester and Lancashire
07.2015 - 08.2025
  • Led and supported 13 stores, ensuring consistent performance of KPIs and operational standards.
  • Achieved year-on-year sales growth through effective stock management and commercial merchandising.
  • Drove compliance with health and safety regulations across all stores to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Delivered training and coaching to store managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Created team engagement through strong communication concerning performance and wellbeing.
  • Supported development of volunteers by providing policy guidelines and resources.
  • Cultivated community engagement to build local relationships, enhancing customer loyalty for future growth.

Sales Manager

Debenhams, Browns of Chester
05.2011 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for the Womenswear division and concession departments with a combined turnover of £5m and a team of up to 35.
  • Deliver LFL Sales Growth and achieve KPI targets, deliver customer service and high presentation standards.
  • Recruit, train and develop employees through Debenhams company induction program and further development training programs building succession.
  • Act as duty manager when store and deputy manager are absent, responsible for up to 200+ employees.

Regional Manager

Adams Kids Ltd.
02.2003 - 01.2010
  • Delivered sales and profit goals from 17 stores across Scotland, Cumbria, North West and North Wales.
  • Managed 180 employees and oversaw profit delivery, customer focus, people management, product management, marketing, and communication.
  • Achievements include developing commercial awareness workshops, delivering training programs, and leading retail road shows.

Field Manager Secondment

Adams Kids Ltd.
10.2002 - 02.2003
  • Managed 10 stores with a turnover of £6m through coaching and development.

Senior Store Manager

Adams Kids Ltd - Trafford Centre/Stockport
02.2000 - 10.2002
  • Managed flagship store with £1.6M turnover and developed team and store operations.
  • Delivered visual merchandising training and deputised for regional manager.
  • Managed £1.5m turnover two-floor site with 25 employees.
  • Supported rollout of Adams Childrenswear into Sainsbury’s (Tu Brand).

Education

GCSEs -

Cardinal Newman High School
Manchester

Skills

  • KPI management
  • Team development
  • Stock management
  • Sales growth
  • Health and safety compliance

Accomplishments

  • Operational excellence – holding myself and my team to the highest standards, delivering an outstanding 100% result and improving bottom line profit.
  • Innovation and Visual Merchandising to lead a more trend led environment – passionate about fashion and trends encouraging future business growth and creativity across each store and each team.
  • Wellbeing and leadership and engagement – creating a positive and empowered team through consistent and clear communication, incentivizing teams through work/life balance and understanding what is important to each person. These actions achieved a score of 90% which was 20% points ahead of the business.

Training

  • Financial and commercial awareness
  • Retail Employment Law
  • Report Writing
  • Performance Management and Coaching Skills
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Company and External Customer Service Training

Timeline

Area Manager

British Heart Foundation
07.2015 - 08.2025

Sales Manager

Debenhams, Browns of Chester
05.2011 - 06.2015

Regional Manager

Adams Kids Ltd.
02.2003 - 01.2010

Field Manager Secondment

Adams Kids Ltd.
10.2002 - 02.2003

Senior Store Manager

Adams Kids Ltd - Trafford Centre/Stockport
02.2000 - 10.2002

GCSEs -

Cardinal Newman High School

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