Carol Kane

Head of Retail North @ Crew Clothing Company

About

Experienced Head of Retail with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Results orientated, highly focused in driving sales in a commercially driven environment. Ability to engage talent and achieve strategic goals through a high performance team. Strong leader with a BA Hons focused in Business Management from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Whitley Bay

Industry

Retail

Skill

Retail, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Store Management, Sales, Customer Service, Performance Management, Human Resources, Retail Sales, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Loss Prevention, Coaching, Store Operations, Management, Profit, Apparel, Fashion, Merchandising, Recruiting

Experience

Head of Retail North

Crew Clothing Company

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

UK North

Regional Manager

T2 Tea

2018-1 - 2019-10 · 1 yr 10 mos

UK North

Managed 10 high profile stores across UK including Glasgow Buchanan Street, Birmingham Bullring, Leeds Victoria, Oxford Westgate. The T2 brand is owned by Unilever, my role was to establish the brand in the UK, which involved working with the Australian Leadership Team to determine Merchandising, Marketing, Trading, Customer Service preposition and Team structure for UK market.

Regional Manager

Oliver Bonas

2015-10 - 2017-9 · 2 yrs

Outer London, Scotland, N Ireland

Managing the out of London region with key stores in Scotland, Manchester, Yorkshire and Birmingham. Overseeing 18 stores and responsible for opening program of further 10 sites planned yearly. Role involved project work in collaboration with Support Office in addition to regional role and responsibilities.

Senior Area Manager

Paperchase

2008-11 - 2015-9 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Midlands, Ireland, Thames Valley

Managed up to 25 stores with 2 Cluster Managers, across large territory in key markets including Birmingham and Dublin. Combined T/O in excess of £20m. Worked with stand alone stores and concession partners (House of Fraser, Selfridges, Arnotts, Waterstones, Homebase). Worked closely with various head office departments to deliver projects in line with business goals. Reporting to Retail Director.

Area Manager

Bershka

2005-1 - 2008-11 · 3 yrs 11 mos

UK & Ireland

Progressed from Flagship Store Manager in Dublin to Area Manager UK & Ireland, managing 10 sites with a combined T/O £20m, including Flagships stores in Dublin and Oxford Street. Supported with roll out of brand to other European markets. Role involved liaising with Spanish H/O in order to determine suitable stock for UK market. Reporting to UK Managing Director.

Management

Office Shoes

2003-9 - 2005-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

York, United Kingdom

Progressed from P/T Sales Assistant, helping to open the Newcastle Store to Supervisor, whilst at University. Promoted to Assistant Manager Role in York, with the new store opening. Main responsibilities included team development, sales floor management, cash management, stock management.

Tele Account Manager

Molson Coors Beverage Company

2002-9 - 2003-8 · 1 yr

Leeds, United Kingdom

Work placement during University

Supervisor

Oasis Fashion

2000-9 - 2002-8 · 2 yrs

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Main responsibility Customer Service - till point, fitting room, sales floor. VM & Delivery Specialist.

Supervisor

Fenwick

1998-9 - 2000-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

F/T Supervisor role prior to starting University. Worked across various departments (Toys, Fashion, Lingerie). Main responsibility daily team set up, replenishment, cash management.