Simon Hutchinson

Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
Delivered products and services in line with agreed arrangements and contracts.
Managed contract negotiations between clients, seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
Negotiated contract terms for maximised client benefit and profit.
Updated databases with current client, contract and service agreements.
Closed high-value business deals through persuasive pitches and presentations.

• Main responsibilities include: effective management of relationships between the cash and carry and customer accounts; produce and manage the ongoing development of Joint Business Plans with retailers by using real-time EPOS data; develop stores using a category percentage model to maximise profitability and project management of store refits and merchandising to the symbol group standards
• Work towards annual KPI targets including: new business; store development, EPOS development, chilled development, category management and annual area sales growth of 4%

• Main responsibilities include: recruitment and management of accounts across North Wales and Chester; range reviews, pricing structures, audits and development
• Work towards weekly KPI targets which included call cycle, new business, call to order, prospecting and overall sales figure target
• Work closely with shop fitters to design and introduce ‘Food to go' concepts within stores
• Work with Corporate Account Managers to build and grow our corporate sales categories

• Main responsibilities included: recruitment and account management of independent convenience store retailers in the Best One symbol group, Xtra Local symbol group alongside Bestway and Batleys Cash & Carry's
• Monitoring sales against budget; mentoring and supporting independent retailers to achieve the best from their business with store development, category management and merchandising; weekly journey plan and quarterly call cycles; promotional pre-sells; compliance checks; and general administration

• Position responsibilities included: independent retail store development and merchandising; category management; store flow planning, including identifying the best use of space within a store to maximise sales; core range advice; drop shipment development; promotion management and general business development

• Position responsibilities included: management of a shopfloor of up to 97,500 sq.ft; management of up to 45 staff at any one time; Management of Goods In; and stock management – ordering key lines and ranges, stock rotation and merchandising

• Position responsibilities included: account management; membership recruitment of SME's; sales development via: door to door marketing, telesales and database management; local marketing; managing a sales team of 2 and a reception team of 6; staff recruitment; and staff appraisals and development

• Postings within the UK and Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Belize, London, Kuwait and Jordan
• Completed a Covert Operations Platoon (COP) course to become a Team Technician
• Trained and qualified as a Team Medic