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Below is an example of a high quality Management Resume for a Retail post
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John James
5 Burnbrae Avenue
Motley
Manchester
M16 7JQ
Tel: 0171 282 2817
A dedicated professional with a track record of achievement in retail
management and operations. Personal strengths include an attention to
detail, excellent motivational skills and a track record of contributing
to bottom line profitability and growth.
Key Skills
- Ability to build relationships and communicate with customers and
colleagues of all levels
- Managed and co-ordinated approximately 120 staff and 7 section managers
- Negotiated orders with many key suppliers and successfully increased
overall margins by 2%
- Experienced in direct selling and customer service to achieve maximum
customer loyalty and satisfaction
- Operated in many Project Management roles, in conjunction with normal
duties
Achievements
- Project Managed a new retail design for 3 flagship stores which increased
sales by 30%
- Introduced a number of new promotional concepts, such as multibuy
promotions and cross promotions which added an extra 5% sales
- Initiated and implemented new Point of Sales display systems which
increased sales in impulse products and financial loans and credit cards
by 25%
- Recognised for creation of innovative training program for section
managers
- Successful installation of a new product returns system, and IT Point
of Sales and reconciliation system, resulting in savings of approximately
80,000 USD per annum
- Successfully implemented a now highly successful ecommerce site
Career Summary
| Store Manager |
Fashion Apparel Outlet |
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1999 - 2005 |
| Buying Executive |
Fashion Apparel BVP Stores |
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1995-1999 |
| Section Manager |
Designer Fashion BVP Stores |
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1993-1995 |
| Sales Representative |
Retail Display Wall Designs |
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1991-1993 |
| Merchandising Representative |
Anderson Associated Merchandising |
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1989-1991 |
| Fashion and Design Section Supervisor |
Designer Fashion Stores |
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1988 - 1999 |
| Summer Intern |
Designer Fashion Stores |
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1986 -1987 |
Training and Education
- Disabled Law and Discrimination Regulations
- Health and Safety
- PC literacy
- Financial Accounting
- BSc in Retail Management (Hons)
- A levels (English, Maths, Geography and Physics)
Personal Details
Age: 36
Driving License: Full, clean
Interests
Travelling
Music
Sport (Golf, Skiing and Tennis)
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