Mercedes Horvath
Deputy Store Manager @Aldi UK
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Store Manager @Aldi UK
Participating in Aldi’s Deputy Store Management training programme covering operations, leadership, stock management, replenishment and merchandising:• Support all daily store functions, including opening/closing routines, cash management processes, stock accuracy and customer service.• Ensuring high store standards, friendly service and efficient task execution.• Contribute to sales targets, store KPIs and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION
Budapest University of Economics and Business
Faculty of Commerce
ABOUT MERCEDES HORVATH
I am a business/commercial leader with a distinctive dual background: hands-on UK store operation experience at Aldi and 30+ years of senior-level FMCG leadership across Hungary and the CEE region, working with global brands including Unilever, Sara Lee, Pepsi Cola and Mondeléz and IKEA.After relocating from Budapest to Cambridge in 2023–2024, I made a deliberate decision to transition into UK retail. Since 2025, I have been part of Aldi’s structured Deputy Store Manager programme, gaining deep experience in:• store operations• stock and merchandising routines• people leadership and coaching• customer experience• KPI-driven performance• fast-paced operational problem-solvingTransitioned into UK retail after relocating from Hungary, demonstrating adaptability, resilience and commitment to long-term retail career development.Before entering UK retail, I spent 17 years as a top executive specialising in business turnaround, brand building, and sales leadership. Key achievements include:• Turning around four declining businesses, restoring stability, performance, and profitability• Building three premium brands to market leadership, including an Effie Award-winning launch• Leading national and international sales organisations• Delivering consistent revenue and margin growth across multinationals, SMEs and start-upsToday I combine commercial acumen, operational discipline, and people-first leadership to create strong store performance and excellent customer service.Skills: Store Operations | Customer Experience | Team Leadership | Coaching & Mentoring | Sales Strategy | Business Transformation | Operational Excellence | Retail | Strategic Thinking | Problem Solving | Multi-Tasking
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