Experience

Retail100 Consulting
• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director

  • Nov 2021 - Present


John Lewis & Partners

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandiser: Cookshop

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2021

• Merchandiser

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2021

  Aligning department strategy to achieve business growth for JLP. Troubleshoot low performing department team, refocusing strategic plan. Establishing the department as a priority area within the business with a 4 year market share growth.Achieved year on year sales and profit increases in 3 departments, with the most recent (cookshop at £100m+) achieving +16% over 4 years.Achieved a more focused and efficient workspace by creating new frameworks that set out a clear plan for space, option count, level of newness, markdown and stock management. Collaborated with key brands to deliver growth by establishing commercial partnerships and maintaining strong working relationships. Improved profit margins by retendering assortments. Overseeing the process to completion.Represented the trading arm for business projects provided expertise and knowledge on a range of business development projects, including: -Joint sourcing with Waitrose-Launching new concept store with Waitrose-Space Data Capture-Pricing Strategy-Future Space Show less

• Merchandiser: home & gift collections and candle shop

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

• Merchandiser - Wall Decor

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

• Assistant Merchandiser - Haberdashery, Craft, Fabrics, Yarn and Sewing Machines

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

• Assistant Merchandiser - Sports

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

• Assistant Merchandiser - IT, Gaming and mobile phones

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

• Merchandise Administrator - various roles

  • Apr 2005 - Apr 2007


Lacoste
• France
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee
• Lacoste

  • Jul 1999 - Jan 2005