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Martin A Marshall

Burghwallis,Doncaster

Summary

I am an experienced and extremely competent Professional who has held management roles at varying levels for a range of companies; I strive to meet and exceed expectations and I always look to improve on what is classed as satisfactory. I am confident, committed and believe that my ability to analyse and coordinate makes me a key problem solver in any situation. I feel that I am organised, trustworthy and able to work individually or as part of a team to meet required objectives.

Driven professional with exceptional leadership abilities and knack for strategic planning and team development. Proficient in managing operations and driving sales growth through effective communication and problem-solving. Ready to make significant impact and achieve outstanding results in any role.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Area Manager

Homebargains
01.2016 - 11.2024
  • For the past 8 years I have worked in a field based role as an Area Manager, within that time I have managed a multitude of different stores across the Midlands and Yorkshire,
  • My direct responsibility was for up to 16 stores with over £100 million turnover, employing 900+ colleagues on the area.
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing new strategies for task delegation.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, leading to increased staff satisfaction.
  • Trained members of the team for improved overall productivity.
  • Promoted a positive work environment which increased employee retention rate.
  • Led multiple teams across different areas, fostering collaboration and communication.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation.
  • My role is to manage the development, performance and improvement of the operations and activities of all the stores on my area, adhering to brand values and providing customer focus, this helps sustain a commercially viable retail service aiming for maximum sales, efficiency, quality, service and profitability for the business.

Store Manager

Home Bargains
Pontefract Racecourse
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • I was in this position for just over two years and enjoyed a positive start to my career with Home bargains, after joining the company myself and my management team met and exceeded all set targets
  • The store I manage had a multi-million pound turnover employing around 40 team members and 6 management, I had total responsibility for every aspect of the stores operation from recruitment to health and safety matters and all financial aspects of the business
  • This was a very demanding role but one I enjoyed immensely and I believe it improved my skills as a manager making me an all round better retail professional

Store Manager

Heron Foods
Wombwell
05.2011 - 06.2014
  • I worked for Heron Foods as a store Manager for almost 3 years and enjoyed my time working for the company, I worked hard to improve standards and maximise profits, while in this role I often travelled to other stores within my area to help with general problem solving, stock takes and cover
  • My main responsibilities were Health and safety, store security, staff management administrative and financial requirements, working to tight budgets and an ongoing training policy that was key to running an efficient and profitable store

Store Manager

Netto Foodstores
Doncaster
01.2006 - 02.2011
  • I started working for Netto in an Assistant Managers position and was promoted to Store Manager within eight months.
  • In the position as Store Manager I had many responsibilities that were key to the effective performance of both the stores and its colleagues, these included all administration duties, staffing issues, health and safety issues, security, stock control and an ongoing training policy
  • Although my main commitment was to my own store I was often asked to travel to other stores within my region to carry out general problem solving, act as cover etc
  • In the time I worked for Netto I moved on two different occasions to new stores, this enabled me to make good use of my skills and experience in the development of these new stores.

Assistant Superstore Manager

JJB Sports
Wakefield
04.2003 - 01.2006

Golf and Bike Dept Manager

JJB Sports
Rotherham
12.2001 - 04.2003

Education

Advanced GNVQ Business & Finance -

Adwick Comp Sixth Form
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, French, Business Studies, Mathematics, Geography

Adwick Comprehensive
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
09.1993 - 06.1997

Full Alcohol Licence -

DMBC
Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Skills

  • Retail operations knowledge
  • Decision-Making proficiency
  • Leadership excellence
  • P and L accountability
  • Customer Service
  • Business development
  • Employee management
  • Territory management
  • Performance Management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending quality family time
  • Lover of Golf and Ruby
  • Reading, outdoor activities

Timeline

Area Manager

Homebargains
01.2016 - 11.2024

Store Manager

Home Bargains
06.2014 - 01.2016

Store Manager

Heron Foods
05.2011 - 06.2014

Store Manager

Netto Foodstores
01.2006 - 02.2011

Assistant Superstore Manager

JJB Sports
04.2003 - 01.2006

Golf and Bike Dept Manager

JJB Sports
12.2001 - 04.2003

Advanced GNVQ Business & Finance -

Adwick Comp Sixth Form
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, French, Business Studies, Mathematics, Geography

Adwick Comprehensive
09.1993 - 06.1997

Full Alcohol Licence -

DMBC

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