Head Of Merchandise

• Jul 2018 - Present

Merchandise Support Manager

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

Category Manager

• Jul 2011 - Nov 2016

Responsible for all elements of the Appliance category, including sourcing supply base, conceiving department look, flow and footprint, branding & POS, ranging and pricing decisions, and all commercial negotiations. Creation and implementation of Category Strategic Plan, which covers range and promotional planning in conjunction with key vendors, to deliver sales, GM$ and rebate targets Responsible for all elements of the Appliance category, including sourcing supply base, conceiving department look, flow and footprint, branding & POS, ranging and pricing decisions, and all commercial negotiations. Creation and implementation of Category Strategic Plan, which covers range and promotional planning in conjunction with key vendors, to deliver sales, GM$ and rebate targets

On Line Manager

• Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

Responsible for the on line business from marketing to order fulfilment. Grew sales and data base in the 2 years with a sales growth of 78% in 21 months. Put in place procedures to reduce fraud by 2.4% of sales. Managed a team of 7 staff including 2 warehouse staff. Responsible for the on line business from marketing to order fulfilment. Grew sales and data base in the 2 years with a sales growth of 78% in 21 months. Put in place procedures to reduce fraud by 2.4% of sales. Managed a team of 7 staff including 2 warehouse staff.

Senior Buyer

• Sep 1993 - Feb 2009

Responsible for the car audio category which represented 48% of the groups turn over. Managed ranges and developing new product lines as well negotiating pricing and trading terms with all vendors. Was responsible for devising and managing successful marketing and promotional activities. Overseas sourcing and brand development on exclusive brands within the business. Responsible for the car audio category which represented 48% of the groups turn over. Managed ranges and developing new product lines as well negotiating pricing and trading terms with all vendors. Was responsible for devising and managing successful marketing and promotional activities. Overseas sourcing and brand development on exclusive brands within the business.