Simon Bentley

Bain External Advisor @Bain & Company

Market Harborough, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2020 — Present

Bain External Advisor @Bain & Company

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London, GB

Trusted Retail Advisor • Strategic advisor within Bain\'s expert network, providing commercial insights • Engaged in retail transformation strategy and category development • Contribute thought leadership on retail innovation and market dynamics

EDUCATION

1980 — 1986

Aston Comprehensive - Sheffield/Rotherham

English, Drama, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Maths

SKILLS

Merchandise PlanningProject ManagementStock ManagementRetail DesignSalesProject Implementation/DeliveryRetailRecruitingMulti-Channel RetailCoachingBudgetsManagementBrand DevelopmentLoss PreventionAssortmentTime ManagementTrend AnalysisProfitCreative StrategyLeadershipFmcgSourcingDesignsPeople DevelopmentFashionBrand ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategyE-CommercePerformance ManagementStore OperationsStore DesignPosDriving ResultsRetail MarketingStock ControlPProject Planning

ABOUT SIMON BENTLEY

International business development leader with a proven record of building high-value partnerships and driving growth across the UK, Europe, and US retail markets. Skilled at navigating complex, multi-market environments and forging strong relationships with clients, brands, and stakeholders at every level.Trusted by global brands such as Fabergé, TAG Heuer, Orlebar Brown, Meta, Lululemon, PVH Corp, Foot Locker, Aldi, Target, and Primark, I’m passionate about unlocking new opportunities, scaling businesses internationally, and building high-performing teams that deliver results.Backed by years in senior retail roles—including transformative work at Trek and Argos—I bring hands-on experience in commercial strategy, market expansion, and operational delivery. My background spans the full retail spectrum: in-store execution, format innovation, omnichannel strategy, and P&L leadership.

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