Soames Brown
Birmingham,Warwickshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and team leadership. Demonstrates expertise in profit and loss comprehension, budget planning, and management, ensuring optimal financial performance. Skilled in supply chain management, stock replenishment, and stock level monitoring to maintain efficient operations. Committed to safety consciousness and leveraging product knowledge to drive business success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trading manager
Tesco Superstore
Petersfield, Hampshire
2023.03 - Current
- Managed daily trading activities to ensure efficient stock levels and product availability.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favourable terms and secure timely deliveries.
- Analysed market trends to optimise product assortment and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase product visibility and drive sales.
- Trained new team members on trading processes and operational procedures.
- Coordinated with marketing team to align promotional campaigns with trading objectives.
- Monitored competitor activities to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
Fresh food manager
Tesco Superstore
Petersfield, Hampshire
2021.10 - 2023.03
- Managed inventory levels to ensure fresh food availability and minimise waste.
- Supervised team members to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Implemented training programmes for staff to enhance product knowledge and customer service.
- Coordinated promotional activities to increase customer engagement and drive sales.
- Monitored product quality and freshness to maintain compliance with health regulations.
Bakery manager
Tesco Superstore
Petersfield & Orpington Extra, Hampshire
2014.10 - 2021.10
- Managed daily operations of bakery department ensuring high standards of product quality.
- Supervised team of bakers and support staff fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented efficient inventory management practices to minimise waste and ensure freshness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to secure quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Trained and mentored new staff on bakery procedures and health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated promotional activities to enhance product visibility and attract more customers.
Fresh food manager
J Sainsbury
Kenton, Harrow
2010.01 - 2014.10
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal freshness and availability of products.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for food safety and hygiene.
- Implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and appeal.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality fresh produce and maintain supplier relationships.
- Conducted regular quality checks on fresh products to maintain high standards of freshness.
Store manager
Aldi
Birmingham, Warwickshire
2007.06 - 2010.01
- Led team in maintaining high standards of store cleanliness and organisation.
- Developed and implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimise waste.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations to create a safe shopping environment.
Shop Manger
Coral
Birmingham, Warwickshire
2005.06 - 2007.06
- Managed daily operations by supervising staff and ensuring optimal customer service standards were upheld.
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and effective sales techniques to enhance overall performance.
- Implemented inventory management systems to maintain stock levels and reduce wastage effectively.
- Oversaw visual merchandising efforts to create an inviting shopping environment that attracted customers.
- Delivered excellent customer experiences with personalised service approach.
Department manager
J Sainsbury
Four Oaks, Birmingham
1994.11 - 2005.06
- Managed daily operations by coordinating staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage across departments.
- Developed and implemented training programmes to enhance team performance and promote professional growth.
- Optimised inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve product availability for customers.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss performance metrics and address any operational challenges.
Education
A-Levels - Physical Education
Bishop Walsh
Sutton Coldfield 1991.09 - 1993.05
A-Levels - Sociology
Bishop Walsh
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham 1991.09 - 1993.05
A-Levels - General Studies
Bishop Walsh
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham 1991.09 - 1993.05
Skills
- Profit and loss comprehension
- Customer focus
- Performance monitoring
- Budget planning
- Budget management
- Stock replenishment
- Supply chain management
- Stock level monitoring
- Safety consciousness
- Product knowledge
- Team Leadership
Affiliations
- In my free time i like to play Chess and Darts.And time allowing follow my football team