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Trey Watts

Wallingford,Oxfordshire

Summary

Experienced and adaptable retail leader with a strong track record across premium and high-volume retail environments, including Levi’s, John Lewis, and Waitrose. Proven ability to manage teams, drive performance, and lead through change, with hands-on experience in store operations, people development, disciplinary procedures, and large-scale stock management. Adept at stepping into senior roles during critical periods, leading transformation projects, and maintaining high standards under pressure. Committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous team improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant manager

Offspring Flagship - Selfridges
London
2026.02 - 2026.05
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
  • Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.
  • Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Created a positive work environment, resulting in higher employee morale.
  • Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.

Assistant store manager

Levis
Oxford
2024.09 - Current

Acted as Store Manager during periods of absence, ensuring smooth daily operations and high team performance.

Contributed to the store’s consistent ranking as a top performer in the region through strong leadership and execution.

Led performance management of Stylists, providing coaching, development plans, and regular feedback to drive sales and service standards.

Oversaw weekly stock management processes, maintaining a 99.9% accurate stock file and minimizing shrinkage.

Team manager

John Lewis & Partners
Oxford
2023.08 - 2024.09

Managed team performance and development, ensuring high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Conducted disciplinary procedures and led internal investigations in line with company policy.

Supported recruitment efforts by regularly hosting interviews and assisting in the hiring process.

Led and coordinated multiple large-scale stock takes, ensuring accuracy and minimal disruption to trading.

Delivered consistent people management, including coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.

Team manager

Waitrose & Partners
Thame
2022.06 - 2023.08

Held multiple leadership roles including Payment, Retail, and Twilight Manager, demonstrating flexibility across operations.

Played a key role in leading a major retail transformation project, overhauling store processes and ways of working.

Acted as Duty Manager in high-pressure situations, maintaining control and delivering swift, effective resolutions.

Supported day-to-day operations with a strong focus on team coordination, customer service, and operational excellence.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Media Studies

University of Chester
Warrington
2015-05

Skills

  • Recruitment and interviewing capabilities
  • Disciplinary procedures adherence
  • Complaint handling expertise
  • Performance metrics interpretation
  • Merchandising techniques
  • Retail software proficiency
  • Visual merchandising
  • People Management
  • Staff development
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Performance monitoring

Timeline

Assistant manager

Offspring Flagship - Selfridges
2026.02 - 2026.05

Assistant store manager

Levis
2024.09 - Current

Team manager

John Lewis & Partners
2023.08 - 2024.09

Team manager

Waitrose & Partners
2022.06 - 2023.08

Diploma of Higher Education - Media Studies

University of Chester
Trey Watts