Shaun Mclaren

Experience

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  Mactag Ltd

  Aug 1990 - Jan 2007

  Managing Director

  • Managed an extensive multi-site sales and production team throughout UK, leading and motivating colleagues to exceed given targets and KPI’s. Recruiting and coaching staff and training to exacting standards.• Realised company profits of 62% over 2 year period, through disciplined and lean management. • Successfully negotiated lucrative business to business contracts with Blue-Chip companies including Jaeger, Alexon, Eastex, Next and M&S. Secured funding from regional and banking sources. • Developed new products that have now become industry standards in retail sector.• Implemented Global thinking philosophy throughout business and lead by example.• Developed and negotiated successful business sales throughout Europe, Asia and America.• Pivotal in the operational development of bespoke manufacturing within Scotland. • Introduced new revenue streams and established Mactag Ltd. as Europe’s leading trade highland wear supplier. Acquisition of 3 rival companies and integration of staff.• Received multiple awards for design, manufacturing and sales from GCC and Scottish Enterprise. Show less

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  Macgregor and Macduff

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2015

  Tailoring Manager

  • Creating a complete manufacturing and design factory, including the purchase and setup of machinery, analysing costs and recruiting and training supervisors and staff. Implementing six sigma and lean manufacturing methods.• Increased company turnover by 80% by implementing and organizing a strategic sales system. Managing and planning sales & retail processes efficiently through communicating clear vision.• Introduced and developed a bespoke, tailor made service, online and across all Scottish stores, an industry first resulting in approx. 28% revenue increase annually per store. Generated new streams of revenue for the company through regional development operations and Capital Expenditure.• Instrumental in company winning the WOW (Industry Awards) 2013 and nominated again in 2014. Show less

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  Schoolblazer

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  General Manager

  Premium school wear

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  TRESPASS (UK) LIMITED

  May 2017 - now

  Business Development Manager
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  Trespass

  May 2017 - now

  Business Development Manager