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Martin Langridge

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Summary

Customer-focused Retail Specialist with expertise in stock rotation, creative merchandise display, and visual merchandising. Experienced in supply chain management, cross-functional collaboration, and product life cycle oversight. Capable of optimising shipping and receiving processes alongside retail buying to enhance business growth and drive innovation.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Retail Sales Associate

Warner Brother, Harry Potter Studio Tours
Watford, Hertfordshire
2026.02 - Current
  • Assisted in visual merchandising, improving shop floor appeal.
  • Established rapport with customers through attentive listening and communication.
  • Contributed to sales targets through active promotion of products.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Clearance Merchandiser

QVC - Shopping Channel
Chiswick, London
1999.06 - 2025.04
  • Over 25 years at QVC, supporting Merchandising, Buying and Finance teams to maximise sales, improve customer experience and manage inventory health. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, pricing strategy, reporting and process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of clearance inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely product lifecycle management across multiple sales platforms.
  • Developed clearance pricing strategies to optimise margin, revenue, and inventory KPIs while ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies.
  • Executed clearance and promotional sales features to enhance customer engagement and increase conversion rates.
  • Compiled weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports for senior leadership, highlighting sales trends, margin, and stock health.
  • Partnered with Merchandising, Planning, eCommerce, Finance, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams to align trading strategies and deliver results.
  • Supported customer experience by reviewing feedback, resolving queries, and implementing best-practice processes.
  • Contributed to cross-departmental initiatives improving reporting accuracy, clearance processes, and customer service responses.
  • Ensured accurate pricing and labelling of all products on display.
  • Managed visual merchandising efforts, enhanced overall store appeal.
  • Analysed sales reports, implemented effective merchandise strategies accordingly.

Achievements

  • Bronze Recognition Award - Going Above & Beyond to make a significant business impact and embody The QVC Difference values.
  • Silver Recognition Award - Going Above & Beyond to make a significant business impact and embody The QVC Difference values.

Office Admin

Caterprint Ltd
Highgate
1997.08 - 1999.05
  • Managing company correspondence, including phone calls, emails, letters and packages.
  • Scheduled and arranged meetings to enhance communication and streamline appointment management.
  • Coordinated a variety of administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations.
  • Outlined core responsibilities for office administration role to clarify expectations.
  • Managing inventory of office supplies, including stationery.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Business Studies

William Morris Academy
London
1994.09 - 1995.07

NVQ Level 2 - Information Technology

William Morris Academy
London
1995.09 - 1996.07

Skills

  • Retail buying
  • Product lifecycle knowledge
  • Supply chain knowledge
  • Stock rotation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Visual merchandising
  • Display creativity
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Brand understanding
  • Customer focus

Volunteer Experience

Metropolitan Police, Special Constable, Camden, London, 2009-04, 2011-04, Special Constable with the Metropolitan Police, Voluntary Policing, minimum 16 hours per fortnight (2/3 shifts)., Key Responsibilities

  • Foot and Vehicle Patrols: Engaging in routine patrols to maintain public safety and deter crime, (stop & search).
  • Policing Major Events: Policing significant events such as Camden Roundhouse events, Mount Carmel parade, and other public gatherings.
  • Community Engagement: Improving trust and relationships with the community to address local concerns and issues.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Warner Brother, Harry Potter Studio Tours
2026.02 - Current

Clearance Merchandiser

QVC - Shopping Channel
1999.06 - 2025.04

Office Admin

Caterprint Ltd
1997.08 - 1999.05

NVQ Level 2 - Information Technology

William Morris Academy
1995.09 - 1996.07

NVQ Level 2 - Business Studies

William Morris Academy
1994.09 - 1995.07
Martin Langridge