Chris Harper
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Bryan Turner
I am pleased to recommend Chris to anyone who is looking for an entrepreneurial mind who will absolutely put in the hours. His years of experience leading large, multifunctional and multi-national teams in the retail and food industry across Europe would be an asset to any firm looking for a steady pair of hands during these difficult times.
Vicky Brys
Chris was part of my region and held the role of SM in my Bolton store and then in Warrington. Chris is commercially minded and highly driven to achieve great results, even when presented with the toughest challenges. Chris has a keen eye for detail with his creative flair and is extremely competent when it comes to store operations. He took on a regional sponsorship role under my leadership and had great impact within the wider business in this area.
Bryan Turner
I am pleased to recommend Chris to anyone who is looking for an entrepreneurial mind who will absolutely put in the hours. His years of experience leading large, multifunctional and multi-national teams in the retail and food industry across Europe would be an asset to any firm looking for a steady pair of hands during these difficult times.
Vicky Brys
Chris was part of my region and held the role of SM in my Bolton store and then in Warrington. Chris is commercially minded and highly driven to achieve great results, even when presented with the toughest challenges. Chris has a keen eye for detail with his creative flair and is extremely competent when it comes to store operations. He took on a regional sponsorship role under my leadership and had great impact within the wider business in this area.
Bryan Turner
I am pleased to recommend Chris to anyone who is looking for an entrepreneurial mind who will absolutely put in the hours. His years of experience leading large, multifunctional and multi-national teams in the retail and food industry across Europe would be an asset to any firm looking for a steady pair of hands during these difficult times.
Vicky Brys
Chris was part of my region and held the role of SM in my Bolton store and then in Warrington. Chris is commercially minded and highly driven to achieve great results, even when presented with the toughest challenges. Chris has a keen eye for detail with his creative flair and is extremely competent when it comes to store operations. He took on a regional sponsorship role under my leadership and had great impact within the wider business in this area.
Bryan Turner
I am pleased to recommend Chris to anyone who is looking for an entrepreneurial mind who will absolutely put in the hours. His years of experience leading large, multifunctional and multi-national teams in the retail and food industry across Europe would be an asset to any firm looking for a steady pair of hands during these difficult times.
Vicky Brys
Chris was part of my region and held the role of SM in my Bolton store and then in Warrington. Chris is commercially minded and highly driven to achieve great results, even when presented with the toughest challenges. Chris has a keen eye for detail with his creative flair and is extremely competent when it comes to store operations. He took on a regional sponsorship role under my leadership and had great impact within the wider business in this area.
Experience
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Boundary Outlet
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Commercial Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Debenhams
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2021
Since my return from International Retail Management, I have successfully led the store teams in Debenhams Cheshire Oaks, Bolton and Warrington. Since my return from International Retail Management, I have successfully led the store teams in Debenhams Cheshire Oaks, Bolton and Warrington.
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Salad Box
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Romania
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Feb 2017 - May 2019
Successfully led the start up and launch of this new brand in the market, opening 3 units within a 10 month period. Identified new sites for expansion and negotiated with landlords, contractors and suppliers. Control and management of the P&L, including sales and expense forecasting. Devised future strategy to continue to grow and establish the brand. Successfully led the start up and launch of this new brand in the market, opening 3 units within a 10 month period. Identified new sites for expansion and negotiated with landlords, contractors and suppliers. Control and management of the P&L, including sales and expense forecasting. Devised future strategy to continue to grow and establish the brand.
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Infinity Group
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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Regional Manager
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Dec 2014 - Aug 2018
Led the Debenhams Eastern Europe Franchise, which included 6 stores across Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia, reporting directly to the Group CEO. Addressed the underperformance in Bulgaria and then successfully entered the brand into Romania and Croatia. Set the strategic direction for all markets and drove the team to deliver. Responsible for the financial budgeting of each market. Led the franchise to win 2 International Model Store of the Year Awards. Led the Debenhams Eastern Europe Franchise, which included 6 stores across Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia, reporting directly to the Group CEO. Addressed the underperformance in Bulgaria and then successfully entered the brand into Romania and Croatia. Set the strategic direction for all markets and drove the team to deliver. Responsible for the financial budgeting of each market. Led the franchise to win 2 International Model Store of the Year Awards.
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Debenhams
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Manager
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Sep 2002 - Dec 2013
Successfully led a variety of Debenhams stores of differing turnover, footprint and complexity, including 2 Flagship Stores in Leeds and Reading. Recognised as a Senior Store Manager supporting and mentoring newly appointed Store Managers. Led a 5 million GBP modernisation programme in Leeds City Centre. Successfully led a variety of Debenhams stores of differing turnover, footprint and complexity, including 2 Flagship Stores in Leeds and Reading. Recognised as a Senior Store Manager supporting and mentoring newly appointed Store Managers. Led a 5 million GBP modernisation programme in Leeds City Centre.
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Education
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1992 - 1995
Preston College
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