Paul Cheney

A highly accomplished Divisional Manager with extensive experience in leading teams to exceed sales targets and drive business growth. Proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives to optimise operational efficiency and increase profitability. Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve exceptional results. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilise my skills and contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation.

• Dreams - 10 Years, Divisional Manager
• Implemented comprehensive performance management and training programs to maximize team potential and business contribution.
• Led multiple projects in collaboration with directors and the executive team.
• Held full P&L accountability, driving towards achieving optimum EBITDA.
• Actively participated in executive meetings, providing support to the Retail Director.
• Spearheaded Project 360, a multi-functional project aimed at ensuring a seamless customer journey with a focus on a digital platform.
• Transformed the concept and presentation of all stores by managing the new concept store in Solihull, attending commercial meetings, and consistently providing performance feedback and identifying opportunities.
• Oct 2017-Apr 2018: Seconded to 'Head of Retail South' to drive and support five Divisional Managers across 85 stores while a new Head of Sales completed induction.
• Actively coached, mentored, and performance managed Divisional Managers.
• Achieved significant growth in service and sales (+3.4% like-for-like) within a six-month period.
• Dec 2016: Secondment as the leader of the national program, "Passionate About Winning," utilizing Olympic-style coaching to identify opportunities for delivering marginal gains.

Drove sales and profitability by increasing average transaction value and absolute conversion rates

2 x A’levels - Solihull Sixth Form

10 x GCSE’s - Handsworth Grammar School