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Kevin McGorry
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Kevin McGorry

HORNCHURCH

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Job search status

Open to work
Preferred start date: Immediately

Desired job title

General ManagerStore Manager Store ManagerArea ManagerTrainee

Work Type

Full timePart timeContract workGig workConsultingVolunteerSeasonal work

Location preference

On-siteRemoteHybrid
Location: HORNCHURCH
Open to relocation: No

Salary range

30000/yr - 200000/yr

Important to me

Work-life balanceCompany culturePersonal development programmesCareer advancement

Summary

An accomplished, highly motivated, and commercially driven Retail General Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering top-tier performance across high-turnover, fast-paced brick-and-mortar stores. Expert in leading large-scale operations, optimizing commercial KPIs, and maximizing profitability in flagship environments. Combining a robust commercial background with a BSc in Psychology, possessing a distinct, proven capability for talent spotting, coaching, and building highly productive, customer-centric teams of up to 100 personnel. Having recently taken voluntary redundancy following a long, successful tenure at schuh, I am now highly motivated and immediately available for new leadership opportunities.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

General Manager

schuh
Oxford Circus, London
06.2023 - 06.2026
  • Directed a high-volume team of up to 80 employees, implementing robust HR policies to improve retention and foster an inclusive, goal-oriented culture focused on personal development.
  • Enhanced store outputs and KPIs while managing controllable costs and stock loss to optimise store profitability.
  • Oversaw performance and financial outputs of fast-paced, high-turnover flagship retail environment, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Concluded a highly successful 22-year career with the company by accepting a voluntary redundancy package.

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Store Manager

schuh
Tottenham Court Road, London
02.2018 - 06.2023
  • Cultivated motivated customer service teams, consistently surpassing sales targets.
  • Ensured compliance and maintained operational standards while optimising stock room practices.
  • Developed and mentored high-performing management talent, ensuring robust regional succession pipeline.

Assistant General Manager

schuh
Oxford Circus, London
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Supervised daily operations for seamless business activities.
  • Championed customer excellence while swiftly resolving floor issues in high-footfall, demanding environment, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Co-managed flagship logistics, high-volume recruitment drives, and onboarding initiatives with GM to enhance operational alignment.
  • Facilitated coordination between departments to ensure efficient execution of joint tasks.

Store Manager

schuh
Multiple UK Locations, UK
07.2011 - 06.2016
  • Locations: Brent Cross, London (2014–2016) | Wood Green, London (2012–2014) | Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, Kent (2011–2012)
  • Turnaround Management: Adapted commercial and localised strategies across diverse demographics, resulting in increased footfall and sales.
  • Strategic Input: Provided business insights and field feedback that shaped corporate strategies and initiatives.

Trainee and Deputy Store Manager

schuh
Cambridge Grand Arcade, Cambridge
07.2010 - 06.2011

Completed fast-track management programs, gaining expertise in store logistics, risk management, and retail administration.

Sales Advisor

schuh
Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex
11.2002 - 01.2009

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Greenwich
London
09.2003 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Commercial Strategy: P&L Oversight, Cost Control, Performance Analysis, Strategic Planning, Stock Management
  • HR policies implementation
  • Store Operations: Flagship Visual Merchandising, Brand Partnerships, Problem Resolution, New Store Openings
  • Leadership & Culture: Talent Spotting, Succession Planning, Staff Motivation, Training & Coaching, Performance reviews

Timeline

General Manager

schuh
06.2023 - 06.2026

Store Manager

schuh
02.2018 - 06.2023

Assistant General Manager

schuh
06.2016 - 02.2018

Store Manager

schuh
07.2011 - 06.2016

Trainee and Deputy Store Manager

schuh
07.2010 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Greenwich
09.2003 - 07.2006

Sales Advisor

schuh
11.2002 - 01.2009
Kevin McGorry