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
2015.07 - 2025.08
- 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
2011.05 - 2015.06
- 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.
2003.02 - 2010.01
- 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.
2002.10 - 2003.02
- Managed 10 stores with a turnover of £6m through coaching and development.
Senior Store Manager
Adams Kids Ltd - Trafford Centre/Stockport
2000.02 - 2002.10
- 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
ManchesterSkills
- 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
2015.07 - 2025.08
Sales Manager
Debenhams, Browns of Chester
2011.05 - 2015.06
Regional Manager
Adams Kids Ltd.
2003.02 - 2010.01
Field Manager Secondment
Adams Kids Ltd.
2002.10 - 2003.02
Senior Store Manager
Adams Kids Ltd - Trafford Centre/Stockport
2000.02 - 2002.10
GCSEs -
Cardinal Newman High School