Experience

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  Debenhams

  • Northampton

  • Senior Sales Manager

    • Aug 2018 - Present
    • Northampton

    Following the withdrawal of Dunnes Stores from the UK Market and a brief Interim Role with Trespass, I was offered the Opportunity to support and stabilise the Debenhams Outlet in Northampton. My current Position is Deputy to the General Store Manager and whilst involving all aspects of Store Operations it provides the ideal Platform to showcase Commercial Acumen, Colleague Development and Sales Growth which has performed above Company Expectation and Regional Performance.

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  Dunnes Stores

  • Northampton, United Kingdom

  • Store Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Apr 2018
    • Northampton, United Kingdom

    Acted as the General Store Manager of the multi-site outlet in Northampton. A lengthy period of involvement in the Refurbishment of the Flagship Store in Stephens Green Dublin provided a clear directive of the Company Profile and Stature. Stabilisation and re-marketing of the Northampton units was identified as key in the Company desire to develop the UK Brand.The Store produced the highest LFL Sales and increase in Profitability during this period via a process of Operational Review, External Marketing Opportunity, Brand Introduction and Stock Control.

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  TJX Europe

  • Northampton

  • Deputy Store Manager

    • Dec 2010 - Jul 2015
    • Northampton

    Held the the Homesense unit in Northampton with an annual turnover of £4.0 million,whilst awaiting the start of the anticipated expansion programme in the immediate area. The original challenge presented was to stabilise and realise the potential within the organisation in all aspects of Store Operations.The appointment presented a platform from which to demonstrate key management skills in an Off Price environment, whilst reducing shrinkage significantly in consecutive years, reducing operating costs to maximise profitability, achieving KPI targets and transforming store audit performance.

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  JJB Sports PLC

  • Northampton / Leicester

  • Store Manager

    • Sep 1998 - Dec 2010
    • Northampton / Leicester

    Having opened the unit in the new Sixfields Retail and Leisure Development, an opportunity soon presented itself to transfer to the Sports Division Superstore at Riverside Retail Park to implement the Company changeover to the JJB format, recording significant sales increases after the initial handover and subsequently retaining growth above forecasts, whilst reducing shrinkage substantially achieving annual turnovers of £4.5 million. During this period I gained experience of supporting Field Management with day to day operations and assisted the Logistics Team at the local Distribution Centre which had been opened to service the London and Southern areas.I was heavily involved in the refurbishment and opening of two key Transformation Stores in Northampton and Leicester Fosse Park, communicating with Senior Company Management, City Analysts and Brand Representatives as JJB sought to re-establish its identity on the High Street.

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  Matalan

  • Various

  • Store Manager

    • Feb 1993 - Sep 1998
    • Various

    Joined the third highest turnover store as Assistant Manager ( Commercial ) in Northampton and progressed to Manager Designate of the Corby and Oxford outlets before accepting the Store Manager position of the new 25,000 square feet unit in Kempston which became the most profitable unit in the South and ultimately to the Centre of Excellence in Milton Keynes which had been selected to showcase the updated commercial format. The role was also expanded to involve the Marketing aspects of the operation, involving visits to local businesses and organisations to promote the unique concept and a secondment to the Company Opening and Development team presented the opportunity to visit and support numerous stores nationally.

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  Etam PLC

  • Northampton / Milton Keynes

  • Store Manager

    • Oct 1987 - Sep 1993
    • Northampton / Milton Keynes

    The desire to accept the accountability of a Store Manager position resulted in a move to a Peter Brown Menswear outlet in Northampton, presenting an opportunity to assist in the transformation of the business following its acquisition by Etam PLC. Following a move to the new two floor unit in Central Milton Keynes, I became Senior Manager for one of three Menswear Divisions, with the responsibility of Area payroll costings and control and becoming a designated Relief and Training Manager.A change in Company format presented the opportunity to gain further experience in all Fashion Divisions involving a move to the Etam, Snob and Tammy multi-site in Milton Keynes. Having expanded knowledge of Apparel, it felt appropriate to seek an opening which would provide an opportunity to combine experience gained in Fashion and Homewares, hence the move to Matalan.

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  BHS

  • Northampton / Milton Keynes

  • Department Manager

    • Sep 1979 - Oct 1987
    • Northampton / Milton Keynes

    Undertook standard BHS Management training covering all aspects of Store Operations, spending considerable periods in all textile and household areas plus secondment to the Food and Restaurant Operations. The stores became Training Centres providing the opportunity to assist in the development and coaching of the twice yearly intake of Trainees.Helped to organise two major Store Refurbishments with specific control of Contractors and Marketing activity and became the Relief Office and Warehouse Manager.