Assistant Manager

• May 2018 - Present

Visual Merchandiser

• Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

Field based visual Merchandiser. Working with supermarket branches in & around Northamptonshire. Ordering forecasting & delivery in to store on a journey plan. Building strong relationships with store Management & back of house staff to insure easy movement of stock to floor & gaining best position. Helping end user with questions about quality & promotions. Field based visual Merchandiser. Working with supermarket branches in & around Northamptonshire. Ordering forecasting & delivery in to store on a journey plan. Building strong relationships with store Management & back of house staff to insure easy movement of stock to floor & gaining best position. Helping end user with questions about quality & promotions.

Store Sales Manager

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

New store opening at Castle Quay shopping centre

Store Sales Manager

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2017

Working for a Quality independent furniture store as a Manager. Starting at their Coventry branch which was a low performer within the group , turning the store into a more stable venture reducing running costs & making more profitable hitting targets regularly .Promoted to new store with new company image and branding in Banbury Oxfordshire as the Manager.Hitting targets within the first 6 months of trading from a new site . Showing growth year on year on weekly figures. Responsible for all instore sales ,,Aftersales ,Merchandising & Health& Safety Show less

BUSINESS MANAGER

• Dec 2007 - Oct 2012

Representing the Polaris bespoke eyewear brand Employed by Pureoptics and formally Caseco, responsible for all business in the UK . Polaris is a unique bespoke eyewear collection within the high value premium optical market place. Holding a role of sales, training and retail support to both independent practices and national accounts such as Boots ( Dolland & Aitchison ) and Scrivens group. Reinforcing luxury brand image and concept Training and motivating clients management and staff Negotiating product ranges for maximum sales and profitability Instrumental in bringing new innovative to Polaris. whilst with caseco selling in to independent pratices , eyewear ranges from Oga ,Helo Kitty , Julbo, and bespoke consumables . Show less

ACCOUNT MANAGER

• Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

Representing premium children's wear collections from Burberry, Chloe, Timberland, DKNY, legowear. Maintaining and servicing existing accounts, working to individual guidelines set by brand owners. Competing against strong competitors making the relationship difference and the reason to do business. Capturing space in store to maximise brand awareness and brand image. Negotiating brand mix and exclusivity within a sensitive market place. Creating more brand awareness Rebuilding strained relationships Managing and negotiating credit facilities Pioneering new strategies to win new business including instore promotions Identifying and opening new business within a short period of time in a known area Show less

BUSINESS MANAGER

• Jan 1999 - Jul 2005

Carrying a extensive portfolio of products from teams and brands such as Ferrari, Fila, Jaguar Racing , Jordan Honda, BMW Williams and Moto gp teams such as Ducati . Accountable for all new business growth with in uk , developing strategies for aggressive growth in a highly competitive market. Sole responsibility for identifying new dealerships and distribtion oportunities and monitoring progress. *1999 demonstrated growth of over 80% against prior year *Converted a cottage industry into a significant busines base and bought maturity to existing accounts *Adept in dealing with all calibre of contacts Show less

ACCOUNT MANAGER

• Aug 1997 - Dec 1998

A high profile position within an existing, dynamic corporation. Appointed to exploit my expertise in the clothing / textile industry - develop new business opportunities within sports merchandising. Direct liaison with suppliers in order to maximise return on product. Accountable for image / branding and quality of product. Dealing with the strategies of the accounts and personally dealing with them to maximise their return on sales. Develop a new kit for a Rugby League team - this was new business and represented out first major coup Developed corporate identity for high profile clients (for example, London Taxis and Fitness First) Show less

Shop Manager. Buyer

• Mar 1989 - Aug 1997

Initially employed as Sales Assistant in an exclusive designer emporium. Selling collections from premium and denim brands such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, CP Company, Lacoste. Very quickly promoted within 12 months to a senior position, duties included: Apparel and footwear purchasing budget planning and forecasting Identifying new collections, merchandising, stock control Accounts, banking, advertising, staff motivation and training Key holder Initially employed as Sales Assistant in an exclusive designer emporium. Selling collections from premium and denim brands such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, CP Company, Lacoste. Very quickly promoted within 12 months to a senior position, duties included: Apparel and footwear purchasing budget planning and forecasting Identifying new collections, merchandising, stock control Accounts, banking, advertising, staff motivation and training Key holder