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Leanne Gilbank

Sheffield

Summary

Dynamic and sales-driven professional with a strong foundation in the retail industry, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Known for maintaining composure under pressure and possessing efficient time management abilities. Committed to continuous learning and career progression, with a keen understanding of brand dynamics and a well-organised approach to achieving sales targets.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tactical Merchandiser

Expd8, Flexforce, Logobrand, Rel
Sheffield
08.2015 - Current
  • Working for various clients I complete calls within multiple retailers.
  • My main duties include Retail audits, check stock and and fix and problems.
  • Merchandising stock onto shelves, implementing weekly book/dvd chart changes.
  • Implementing new plannograms and range changes,
  • Fsdu and POS Implementation,
  • Drive distribution through merchandising, van sales and npd’s,
  • Ensured compliance with retail standards and regulations during all store operations.
  • Ensured optimum stock levels through regular liaison with store colleagues.
  • Proposed innovative display ideas that captured the essence of each product line.
  • Collaborated with sales team to increase consumer interest in promoted items.
  • Assisted in inventory control for accurate stock management.

Trade Marketing Representative

Reach
02.2010 - 08.2015
  • Working as part of a field team on behalf of the client British American Tobacco, I had my own portfolio of stores which I visited according to my call cycle.
  • My main duties included, Efficiently planning and organising a call file according to cyclic activities,
  • Drive and maximise brand awareness within outlets by selling stock into independent retail outlets.
  • Drive consumer dialogue to help grow sales.
  • Manage cash and company assets,
  • Build and develop relationships with retailers, and help and support where necessary.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight targets and deadlines.
  • Supported team by training new starters.

Business Development Advisor

Choices UK
01.2009 - 05.2009
  • Working as part of a field team for a DVD retail and rental company, I had a portfolio of stores which I visited according to a call cycle.
  • My main duties included: Managing and developing both my rental and retail accounts,
  • Managing and maintaining stock levels within all accounts, Stock orders placed for retail accounts and returns actioned, Checking store controls via their computer,
  • Ensuring a high standard of presentation and merchandising is maintained,
  • Building relationships and gaining trust of all accounts,
  • Installations of new stores and rack changing,
  • Training given to stores if required,
  • Planning and organising a call cycle, travelling time and administration,
  • Preparing reports after each store visit and meeting administrative deadlines,
  • Working towards a shared target with the area sales representative to achieve commission.

Retail Support Representative

Entertainment UK
10.2007 - 12.2008
  • Working as part of a large field team, I had a portfolio of stores that I would visit according to a cycle.
  • My main duties included: Ensuring that each store complies with head office and supplier stipulations,
  • Checking store processes and availability,
  • Creating and Producing bespoke floorplans with stores,
  • Answering telephone enquiries from stores and redirecting various queries to the correct department,
  • Keep regular contact with my area manager, loss prevention co-ordinator and merchandiser team leaders,
  • Preparing and giving performance presentations to store managers on a quarterly basis as well as annual road shows, along with weekly conference calls,
  • Preparing reports after each store visit as well as the occasional, more ‘in depth’, Ad Hoc report,
  • Managing and Supporting merchandiser’s as well as occasional training,
  • Meeting administrative deadlines, Installations of re-developed and new stores.

Entertainment Specialist/Sales Assistant

Woolworths
10.1995 - 10.2007
  • I joined Woolworths as a sales assistant on a temporary contract in 1995. This was changed to permanent position after 3 months.
  • My duties included: Customer service, Handling till transactions, Stock replenishment.
  • In 2000 I was promoted to Entertainment Specialist, where in addition to the above my duties included:
  • Managing a large entertainment department,
  • Managing a small group of colleagues,
  • Checking stock levels on a weekly basis,
  • Communication with various representatives,
  • Prepared weekly shift rota and holidays,
  • Recruitment of temporary Christmas staff,
  • Acting as duty manager of the store when required.

Education

GCSE’s - English literature, English language, mathematics, French, science, childcare

Newfield Secondary School
Sheffield
09.1990 - 07.1995

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of retail industry
  • Good communication skills
  • Good at problem-solving
  • Can keep calm under pressure
  • Well organised
  • Want to learn and progress
  • Efficient time management
  • Brand understanding
  • Sales-Driven approach

Custom

  • Sue Warboys, 67 Ambleside Crescent, Sprotborough, Doncaster, DN5 7PR
  • Faye Williamson, 18 Polmont Road, Laurieston, Scotland, FK2 9QT

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my husband and my son, we enjoy going on holidays and days out together. We have a passion for football spending most of our weekends either watching my son play or our local team Sheffield United. I

Timeline

Tactical Merchandiser

Expd8, Flexforce, Logobrand, Rel
08.2015 - Current

Trade Marketing Representative

Reach
02.2010 - 08.2015

Business Development Advisor

Choices UK
01.2009 - 05.2009

Retail Support Representative

Entertainment UK
10.2007 - 12.2008

Entertainment Specialist/Sales Assistant

Woolworths
10.1995 - 10.2007

GCSE’s - English literature, English language, mathematics, French, science, childcare

Newfield Secondary School
09.1990 - 07.1995

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