Clive Long

Experience

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  Dunnes Stores

  Sept 1987 - May 1991

  Sales Assistant
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  Dunnes Stores

  Sept 1991 - Mar 2000

  ● Cost of Sell Reduction: reduced by 35% in the first year through restricting of staffing levels and implementing more effective deployment of staff.● Stock Loss Variation Reduction: reduced by 67% through implementing tighter control of Goods Inwards function, improving staff awareness and stringent control of quality of goods from suppliers.● KPI’s. Sales targets meet consistently through effective management; Awarded performance bonuses each year.● Business Partnering. Worked closely with Area Manager on key projects involving planning and preparation of new stores in Tralee, Castlebar and Sarsfield Street, Limerick; Involved in the design of new store layouts and stock selection; Reviewed and agreed optimum range and quantities of stocks to be carried in each new store with Buyers from Head Office.● Representational/Buying. Attended Trade Shows in Birmingham with Area Manager and Buyers during 1997 and 1998. Show less

  • Homeware Textile Manager

    Oct 1996 - Mar 2000

  • Homeware Textile Manager

    Feb 1996 - Oct 1996

  • Homeware Textile Manager

    Sept 1992 - Feb 1996

  • Assistant Homeware/ GardenCenter Manager

    Jun 1992 - Sept 1992

  • Assistand Homeware Manager

    Apr 1992 - Jun 1992

  • Management Trainee

    Sept 1991 - Apr 1992
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  Market Hardware Limited Ennis

  Mar 2000 - Aug 2000

  General Manager

  Recruited as General Manager for the development and transfer of an established business to new retail park● Project Management. Involving the closing of the old store in the town center and the planning, layout and opening of the new store. The implementation of a new computer system for point of sale.

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  Toymaster LTD

  Aug 2000 - Oct 2005

  Store Manager

  Recruited as General Manager in 2000 for the opening of a new Toymaster store. In 2005 opened and managed as second Toymaster store in Limerick. Toymaster is a buying group for independent Toy retailers.Key Responsibilities● Planning. The successful opening and managing of two Toymaster stores in Limerick● Quality and Standards. Responsible for all recruitment and training of Supervisors and Colleagues in the areas of sales, customer services and merchandising procedures.● Merchandising. Implemented flow design and layouts for new stores.● Sales Focus. Achieved sales targets consistently through effective customer awareness by implementing strong advertising campaigns.● Project Innovation Developed key projects to increase market share of business in Munster through corporate nights.● International Buying. Attended trade shows in New York, Nuremberg, London and Birmingham.● Business Partnering. Worked with other independent Toy retailers in purchasing and distribution of stock. Show less

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  Woodie's

  Oct 2005 - Dec 2018

  Key Responsibilities● Delivery of the store budget for each period and achieving sales and KPI’S.● Proactively analysing Store P&L and implementing action plan to maximise bottom line.● Control and delivery payroll and headcount budgets including the recruitment of store colleagues.● Deliver world class customer service, actively coaching and motivating the store team.● Performance Management. Supporting colleagues through coaching and development. Leading others through setting agreed objectives, conducting performance discussions and continuous review. ● Ensuring engagement levels are high in the store.● Resolve customer queries and complaints.● Ensure that all security, stock, cash control and administration procedures are followed.● Comply with health and safety regulations, maintain operational basic standards to ensure an effective and safe environment. Show less

  • Store Manager

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Store Manager

    Sept 2008 - Feb 2015

  • Store Manager

    Oct 2005 - Sept 2008
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  McMahons Builders Providers

  Jan 2019 - now

  McMahons Builders Providers has been providing quality building supplies and DIY materials to the trade and public for over 185 years.We offer a one stop shop offering to our customers, with a wide range of products catering for the Builder, DIY enthusiast and Home owner. Our vast product range includes building materials, plumbing & heating, timber & sheeting, insulation, plant & tool hire, painting & decorating, doors & floors, bathrooms, garden and outdoor and much more.Our commitment to quality and expertise ensures that when customers visit one of our stores, they can always be assured they are getting top quality products, great value and expert advice and assistance from our friendly and knowledgeable teams. It is this ethos that has enabled McMahons Builders Providers to become one of the most respected builder’s merchants in the country. Show less

  • Branch Operations Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2019 - now