Russell M.

Store Manager @Majestic Wine

Leatherhead, GB

Successfully turned around a failing store which was targeted for closure due to poorrevenue. I have increased turnover by 30% and reduced overheads and increasedmargin profitability. Incorporating new procedures, staff training, marketing initiatives,business development and account management of commercial accounts.* Financial duties such as banking, revenue and brand analysis and budgetmanagement.* Successfully doubled commercial business with local pubs, hotels, bars andrestaurants.* Presented and managed monthly wine tasting events.* General management duties including staff training/mentoring, appraisals, riskmanagement and credit control.* Responsible for buying in and managing budgets of multiple stock lines of beers, alesand snacks.* Invigilating WSET Level 2 exams.* Obtained WSET Level 2 distinction.