Andrew Sherrington20 Lorton Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7DJ 07824 668662 Andysherrington@hotmail.com

Objective

Key Skills, Strengths and Abilities

A strong motivational self-believer with the ability to inspire others to develop original ideas and solutions to overcome all challenges, producing consistent measurable results and setting exemplary standards with objectivity and consistency. Able to lead from the front and adapt to, or change, any culture whist remaining commercially focused to the key performance indicators of the business

▪ Strong team builder and team leader

▪ Excellent ability to communicate effectively across all levels

▪ Proven ability to manage a complex business in a multi-tasking environment.

▪ Significant experience in successful recruiting, staffing, and training.

▪ Decision maker that will challenge the norm

Experience Format Merchandising Support Manager (Regional Manager) May 2010 - Current Oakwood Merchandising (Subsidiary of Tesco) ▪ One of a Senior team of 8 Reporting to the Head of Oakwood Merchandising ▪ Full Accountability for the Central Format, covering North England and North

Wales, including 10 KPI driven Area managers covering GM in over 220 stores and nearly 300 Merchandisers.

▪ Responsibility for the operational standards and sales performances of over 220 stores across the Tesco Supermarket estate

▪ Responsibility for all aspects of HR including coaching and development in order to promote leadership capabilities and behaviours through effective performance development plans.

▪ Senior level Influence of the operational strategy ensuring it operates in adherence with corporate requirements, budgets and operational best practice.

▪ Responsibility for identifying and responding to changes in trading conditions and ensuring action is taken to optimise sales, profit and the customer offer.

▪ Account manager for Tesco Telecoms Business, B2B and B2C accountabilities

▪ Overseer of new technology implementations to improve all aspects of the business.

Satellite Manager/ Northern Operations Manager April 2006 – April 2010 Selfridges & Co Concessions, Manchester x2, Birmingham

▪ Accountable for stock integrity, inventory management and financial audit results against company expectation within the P&L framework.

▪ Accountable for 3 stores, up to 29 staff ▪ Providing operational and hands on support on a daily basis through effective

communication to stores via verbal and electronic methods. ▪ Identifying potential loss areas within the region and applying workable prevention

strategies that contributes towards the overall company profit protection strategy. ▪ Networking effective relationships within all areas of the business to ensure first

class service to stores. ▪ Personnel management through PDP performance reviews for all team members. ▪ Day to day store operations, sales management and coaching. ▪ Highest turnover in a regional store at Trafford centre ▪ Best audit score (96%) in company for Trafford Centre Store

Assistant Manager/ Store Manager august 2002 – March 2006 Must Have IT/ Phones 4 U, Several stores across northwest

▪ Effectively manage staff and targets through effective use of merchandising, performance reviews and monthly P&L statements.

▪ Involved in recruitment and development in numerous branches ▪ Personnel management through PDP performance reviews for all team members. ▪ Monthly store raid (audit) winner 6 times ▪ First store (Chorley) in 5 years to achieve 3 months with 0 failed proofs (I.D),

totaling over 300 contracts. ▪ Implementation of company promotions and merchandising standards ▪ Help oversee and prepare a new flagship store for opening, including recruitment,

policies and procedures testing and implementation and staff training programs. ▪ Highest grossing Must Have It store (Trafford Centre) ▪ Stock management, security, banking, and administration responsibilities.

Retail Operations Manager September 2001 – July 2002 Select Service Partner, Liverpool Airport

▪ P&L based operational control over 3 retail sites within a busy airport ▪ 3 different retail stores- Electrical and gift, news agent and coffee shop ▪ Responsible for all staff recruitment, training and development within the retail

operation. ▪ Liaising with suppliers to order stock /forecast product trends and arranging

promotions and marketing campaigns. ▪ Day to day store operations, sales management and coaching. ▪ Stock management, security, banking, and administration responsibilities. ▪ Accountable to the Operations Director for UK

Education & Training Tesco Work level 3, 3 day Leadership programme

Tesco Work level 3, 3 day Advanced influencing course

Microsoft Windows Vista official Roll out Training 2 day course

Apple 1 day industry accredited advanced product training

Apple 1 day industry accredited basic product training

Phones 4 u 2 Day ‘The Sales Process II’ training

Phones 4 u 5 day ‘The Sales Process’ training

Comet 2 day sales training course

Winstanley college, 1996 – 1998 3 x A level Upholland High school 1993 – 1996 11 x G.C.S.E

References Nick Jelly, Head of Oakwood Merchandising Oakwood Merchandising Great Bank Road Wingates ind estate BL5 3XU