West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Experienced retail Area/Regional manager with over 20 years’ experience gained in large FTSE 250 and private equity owned companies. Operating at a senior level has obtained a vast knowledge within the retail, leisure, automotive. and service industries. Day to day operational responsibility covering all aspects of the P&L within key locations throughout the UK, including London and the South East Worked within businesses that have gone through major strategic change programs in order to secure future growth, and deliver significant benefit for all stakeholders. Commercially astute, competitively driven,possesses a firm grasp on the realities of driving footfall, sales, ROI along with CRM, driven by a.passion for delivering a first class customer experience and superior results, Highly motivated , possessing strong leadership qualities,works well within teams and builds network links quickly, realising key drivers to success. Identifies future risk to the business with detailed financial and market analysis, and robust succession and risk assessment plans. Adopting a style to suit each situation, inspires and engages the teams, builds trust and rewards successes through a positive attitude. currently seeking fresh opportunities
Short term contract working within information management department.
Dynamic and self motivated, providing leadership to circa 500 people across 20 plus stores. Dedicated to delivering a First class customer experience.P&L accountability in excess of £50m. People leadership: Recruit,develop, motivate and engage to work alongside, a team of store management colleagues in order to deliver a superior customer experience as well as all financial and KPI numbers.An effective communicator, uses interpersonal skills in order to engage all stakeholders across the business Gets actively involved in community projects affecting customer catchments in order to promote the brand, and maximise opportunities,
working cross functionally from central operations acting as central point of contact connecting all relevant departments, managing projects, chairing project steering groups, delivering on time on budget projects, whilst collaboratively working to develop the offer in all stores. instrumental in launching cycle repair rollout and auto clinic/we fit offer across all stores.
senior SM assisting AM with running of business day to day. Organised and lead the team of a top 5 store, ensuring it was ready for IPO.