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Richard Spooner

Richard Spooner

Ickenham,Middesex

Summary

Dynamic marketing professional with expertise in multi-channel marketing and a strong creative eye for detail. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding how strong marketing campaigns drive business growth, leveraging these competencies to deliver strategic marketing objectives which enhance brand presence.

A seasoned professional with over 30 years experience at one of the UK's largest retailers, and a consummate team player passionate about developing team members to be their best, coaching and guiding for team excellence. An innovative marketing leader with knack for driving successful campaigns, having spearheaded multiple projects leading to significant market share growth and increased consumer engagement. Excel at team leadership, strategic planning, and fostering collaborative partnerships with both internal and external key stakeholders to achieve business objectives.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Lead Category Marketing Manager

M&S Food
London
01.2018 - 05.2025
  • Growth - through the delivery of the full year multi-million pound, financial budget
  • Implementing the business transformation priorities - through creating and delivering big, bold, disruptive marketing solutions that drive the strategic objectives of key M&S food & drink categories.
  • Driving a high-performance culture, being closer to colleagues and enabling them to be their best. Championing and leading internal team building initiatives to drive engagement and individual excellence


Marketing Projects & Phase Delivery Manager

M&S Food
London
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed complex critical path for prompt delivery of campaigns supporting innovative new product launches.
  • Worked cross-functionally with a number of stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives
  • Showcased exceptional leadership skills when guiding teams during high-pressure situations leading to successful outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive work environment leading to increased employee morale and productivity.

In-Store Marketing & Store Presentation Manager

Marks & Spencer
London
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Delivered high-quality in-store marketing campaigns to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with external contractors to ensure a timely critical path.
  • Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
  • Optimised resource allocation for effective new store launches, on time and on budget.

Marketing Manager

M&S Menswear
London
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Aligned marketing objectives with business goals, ensuring coherent strategy implementation.
  • Devised product launch plans for successful market entry and uptake.
  • Developed marketing strategies for effective brand positioning.
  • Administered budget planning, guaranteeing cost-effective operations in the department.
  • Led team to drive customer engagement and loyalty.

Education

A-Levels -

Brentside High School
Ealing
/1984 - /1990

Skills

  • Customer relationships building
  • Multi-Channel marketing expertise
  • Creative vision
  • Developing people and emerging talent
  • Point of sale champion

Affiliations

  • Passionate about sports - Licensed Football Coach, Director of a local Grassroots Football Club
  • Padel Pioneer! Trying to extend the reach of the sport of Padel in the UK, with big ambitions to launch my own Padel club!
  • Dedicated follower of Food & Drink trends, with a strong appreciation for quality, innovation, and the role of hospitality in lifestyle branding

Timeline

Lead Category Marketing Manager

M&S Food
01.2018 - 05.2025

Marketing Projects & Phase Delivery Manager

M&S Food
01.2014 - 01.2018

In-Store Marketing & Store Presentation Manager

Marks & Spencer
01.2012 - 01.2014

Marketing Manager

M&S Menswear
01.2009 - 01.2012

A-Levels -

Brentside High School
/1984 - /1990

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