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Lukasz Zawada

Store Manager / General Manager
Bracknell ,Berkshire

Summary

I am a dynamic Store Manager with many years of experience and multiple capabilities, including the ability to direct and develop a large team. I have a proven track record of driving excellent retail standards. I pride myself on leading from the front and having a "we can" attitude. I am a natural team player who is proud, passionate and competitive. I set high expectation for myself and this encourages my team to deliver the best possible results and achievements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Store Manager (Large Format)

Tesco plc
09.2019 - Current
  • Trained all new managers on store procedures and policies.
  • Led and motivated sales team to meet and exceed sales goals.
  • Supporting with new opening store location and +£4M store refits and assisted in recruiting and training new staff.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to design and implement innovative objectives.
  • Kept an eye on building premises for loss prevention and security purposes.
  • Hired, trained and supervised new team managers , associates by helping them to meet daily and weekly sales goals through training and mentoring.
  • Managed day-to-day operations for Large Format Store with up to +£2M in monthly sales.
  • Determined managers promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.
  • Increased profits by restructuring store layouts, enabling more efficient inventory management, financial planning and sales performance metric analysis.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
  • Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
  • Completed series of training sessions to advance from Team Manager&Lead Manager to Store Manager.
  • Expert in online in store operation - supporting group
  • Ambiguous , leading with energy , engaging the whole team to drive the retail strategy. Creating positive environment where the customers is at heart of everything.
  • Monitor the team performance across the store and nurturing talent to support the group/area - support local talent meetings
  • Manage controllable costs in line with operation model to optimise costs without detriment to store performance .
  • Currently on Area / Director Role Development

Senior Manager (Various Roles)

Tesco plc
03.2011 - 09.2019
  • Managed staff schedules and budgets for continued productive and profitable company running.
  • Led a team to deliver consistently excellent sales-floor service, continually meeting customer needs for first-class service experiences.
  • Coached and mentored Managers& colleagues to continually deliver against company KPIs.
  • Consistently hit KPI's targets by providing motivational training, leading by example by motivating team in store.
  • Performed thorough inventory inspections and stocktake duties on half year basis, ensuring records of stock levels were consistently accurate.
  • Consistently maintained time and budget targets through strategic leadership and communication.
  • Stock loss and online champion for the group/area - implemented new business plan and maintained company targets , sharing my knowledge.

Line Manager ( Various Roles)

Tesco plc
06.2008 - 03.2011
  • Managed staff schedules and budgets for continued productive and profitable company running.
  • Led a team to deliver consistently excellent sales-floor service.
  • Ensured company policies were consistently communicated and adhered to for continued compliance.
  • Coached and mentored team to continually deliver against company KPIs.
  • Consistently hit company targets by providing motivational training, leading by example.
  • Provided outstanding levels of customer care, communicating effectively and professionally to develop positive company reputation.

Customer Assistant/TeamLeader

Tesco plc
05.2006 - 06.2008
  • Maintained stock levels through consistent monitoring and replenishments when necessary.
  • Maintained clean sales floor, straightening and facing merchandise for visually-appealing displays.
  • Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer complaints.
  • Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
  • Implemented company policies and procedures, including health, safety and security.
  • Inspected merchandise to ensure high quality standards, arranging appealing sales floor displays.

Education

Business&Leadership

The Open University

Public Administration

DSW

Business/Managerial Economics

Business&Economic College

Skills

People management

Certification

Digital Skills: Retail

Timeline

Store Manager (Large Format)

Tesco plc
09.2019 - Current

Senior Manager (Various Roles)

Tesco plc
03.2011 - 09.2019

Line Manager ( Various Roles)

Tesco plc
06.2008 - 03.2011

Customer Assistant/TeamLeader

Tesco plc
05.2006 - 06.2008

Business&Leadership

The Open University

Public Administration

DSW

Business/Managerial Economics

Business&Economic College
Lukasz ZawadaStore Manager / General Manager