
RETAIL OPERATIONS & PEOPLE LEADER
Experienced retail leader with 10+ years in high-volume and flagship environments across global brands. Proven track record in driving sales performance, leading and developing large teams, and overseeing multi-store operations. Recognised for operational excellence, KPI delivery, and building strong team culture while maintaining brand and compliance standards.
October 2024 – Present
• Support the leadership of a high-volume flagship store, contributing to improved sales performance, operational execution, and team engagement in a fast-paced environment
• Assist in developing and delivering structured training programs to improve product knowledge, sales techniques, and team capability.
• Maintain flagship visual merchandising standards to drive sales performance and enhance customer engagement.
• Ensure operational compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Foster a positive team culture through coaching, recognition, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on promotional strategies to maximise store visibility and revenue growth.
• Actively utilise customer feedback and sales data to identify opportunities for service and operational improvement.
• Led end-to-end operations of a flagship store, ensuring consistent delivery of sales targets, KPIs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Managed, coached, and developed a large team to maintain high productivity and engagement levels.
• Created and managed weekly rosters to ensure effective coverage during peak trading periods.
• Oversaw stock control, ordering, and inventory accuracy to minimise loss and maximise availability.
• Delivered onboarding and ongoing training in company procedures, compliance, and product knowledge.
• Conducted regular performance reviews and goal-setting sessions to support career development.
• Coordinated promotional campaigns and in-store initiatives to drive commercial results.
• Performed operational audits and implemented improvements to increase efficiency and standards.
• Acted as Operations Manager across four stores, supporting leadership teams and ensuring consistency across locations.
• Supported daily store operations, including scheduling, task delegation, and cash handling procedures.
• Led teams during peak trading periods, motivating staff to meet sales and service targets.
• Conducted regular performance reviews and coaching sessions to improve individual and team outcomes.
• Assisted with recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new team members.
• Resolved customer concerns professionally to maintain brand reputation and loyalty.
Team leadership & coaching
Performance management & development
Workforce planning & scheduling
Recruitment & onboarding
Flagship store operations
Inventory & stock control
Budget & KPI management
Sales analysis & reporting
Compliance & audit readiness
Customer experience optimisation
Visual merchandising standards
Stakeholder & senior leadership collaboration