MATTHEW ADAM PEGLER
Horsley,Australia
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at Coles Supermarkets, excelling in sales driving strategies and stock management. Proven track record of enhancing market share and product recognition, achieving a 27% increase in department sales. Strong relationship-building skills and a creative approach to merchandising ensure consistent customer satisfaction and operational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Manager
Coles Supermarkets
Warrawong, NSW
11.2021 - Current
- Managed daily dairy operations to ensure product quality and freshness.
- Supervised inventory management and stock replenishment for dairy products.
Duty Manager
Coles Supermarkets
Dapto, NSW
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed staff scheduling and delegated tasks to maintain efficient workflow.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and operational procedures.
Territory Sales Manager
Schweppes Australia
Sutherland, Australia
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Managing 35 supermarket accounts with success in brand recognition and market share growth.
- Implementing innovative and consistent bulk ends, displays and flexes.
- Building and maintaining honest and symbiotic relationships with my store contacts and co-workers.
Dry Goods Manager/Interim Store Manager
Coles Supermarkets
Figtree, Australia
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Accommodating to a much larger sales and profit environment.
- Earning the trust of the large surrounding customer base through strong methods of consistency and availability.
- Have fulfilled and am experienced in Dairy Manager, Fresh Produce Manager, Duty Manager, Store Services Manager, Perishables Manager and Assistant Store Manager roles throughout my career with Coles Supermarkets.
Dry Goods Manager
Coles Supermarkets
Warrawong, Australia
04.2007 - 04.2009
- Managing up to fifty staff at all times.
- Excelling in processes of stock turnover and the seasonal demands of alternate demographics.
- Maximising sales and profit growth within the constraints of a static population/area with a long-term regimented purchase history.
- Implemented by employing stringent and tactical management over rostering, wastage and overall budget expenditure, whilst instilling staff skill growth, autonomy and responsibility.
- Over the two year period, I was able to increase the Dry Goods department sales from 295,000wk to 375,000wk an increase of 27% and the General Merchandise department from 14,000wk to 19,000wk an increase of 36%, figures determined as an average over that period.
Management Trainee
Coles Supermarkets
Warrawong, Australia
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Learning merchandising standards practiced in the supermarket sector.
- Completion of Certificate III in Retail Management which incorporates standards for directly servicing the public, including understanding your demographic, knowing your product, driving sales in key areas and high quality merchandising standards.
- Rostering for all elements of store procedure to synchronize with budget constraint.
- Purchasing to manage quantity due to the increase and decrease in sales and to maintain the quality by incorporating staff training in stock rotation.
NightFill
Coles Supermarkets
Warrawong, Australia
06.2004 - 01.2006
- Learning all functions of replenishment and merchandising in the supermarket sector of retail.
Assistant Store Manager
Domino's Pizza
Dapto, Australia
08.2002 - 01.2004
- Managing up to twenty staff at any one time.
- Marketing co-ordination including coupon distributions, sponsorships, 'i98' radio announcements and several other marketing programs.
- Implemented cool-room airflow training course for key team members.
- Implemented People First/100% customer satisfaction training course.
- Completed Domino's Career Development Program which incorporates profit control, marketing, People First Culture, managing time and staff constraints.
- Rostering for all elements of store procedure to synchronize with budget constraint.
- Purchasing to manage quantity due to the increase and decrease in sales and to maintain the quality by incorporating staff training in stock rotation.
Education
Defensive Driving Course Stage 1 -
Eastern Creek Speedway
Sydney, NSW, Australia01.2013
Certificate III - Retail Management
TAFE
Wollongong, NSW, Australia01.2004
Certificate - Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAFE
NSW, NSW, Australia01.2003
Certificate - Responsible Conduct of Gambling
TAFE
NSW, NSW, Australia01.2003
Certificate I - Occupational Heath and Safety
TAFE
Wollongong, NSW, Australia01.2002
High School Diploma -
Dapto High School
Dapto, NSW, AustraliaIncomplete - Bachelor of Commerce
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, AustraliaSkills
- Creative and promotional displays
- Themed merchandising
- Retail industry expertise
- Sales driving strategies
- Product and brand recognition
- Market share enhancement
- Stock management processes
- Effective communication
- Relationship building skills
- Logical reasoning
- Energetic approach
- Target orientation
Accomplishments
- Managed a successful retail team of 80 members who over the two year period, I was able to increase the Dry Goods department sales from 380,000wk to 560,000wk: an increase of 47% (store parking restructure a factor) and was able to increase the General Merchandise department from 12,000wk to 19,000wk: an increase of 58%.
- Achieved a consistent 85%+ success rate on monthly Woolworths, Coles, Franklins and IGA targets.
- Excelled in brand recognition by creating iconic Energy, Sports, Mixers, Mineral Water and Soft Drink displays utilising current national marketing campaigns.
- Achieved substantial expansion in range growth and shelf occupancy, inclusive of fridge/impulse range and new fridge placement.
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Cardio
- Golf and keeping active
- Spending time at the beach with family
- Playing poker and spending time with friends
References
- Mr Henok Goitem, Store Manager, Coles Supermarkets Warrawong, 0469790524
- Mr Lance Langlois, Store Manager, Coles Supermarkets Ulladulla, 0411285661
- Mr Jim Pazarkovski, Store Manager, Coles Supermarkets Nowra, 0406027589
Additional Information - Public Service Activities
- Involved in over 6 years of service to IGSSA (Independent Girls Schools Softball Association) as Head Coach and Level 2 Softball Umpire.
- Worked for the Australian Electoral Commission as an Officer in Charge and various other roles in six elections.
Affiliations
- I enjoy cooking, gardening and spending time at the beach
Timeline
Dairy Manager
Coles Supermarkets
11.2021 - Current
Duty Manager
Coles Supermarkets
09.2017 - 11.2021
Territory Sales Manager
Schweppes Australia
05.2010 - 08.2011
Dry Goods Manager/Interim Store Manager
Coles Supermarkets
04.2009 - 05.2010
Dry Goods Manager
Coles Supermarkets
04.2007 - 04.2009
Management Trainee
Coles Supermarkets
01.2006 - 04.2007
NightFill
Coles Supermarkets
06.2004 - 01.2006
Assistant Store Manager
Domino's Pizza
08.2002 - 01.2004
Defensive Driving Course Stage 1 -
Eastern Creek Speedway
Certificate III - Retail Management
TAFE
Certificate - Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAFE
Certificate - Responsible Conduct of Gambling
TAFE
Certificate I - Occupational Heath and Safety
TAFE
High School Diploma -
Dapto High School
Incomplete - Bachelor of Commerce
University of Wollongong
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