Retail Appointment July 2017 TRAP_July 2017_DigitalEdition | Page 19

Kevin Corr, Charles Tyrwhitt’s Retail Director talks about growth, people development and quirky beginnings. “Charles Tyrwhitt will be celebrating its 31st birthday this year. :HKDYHHQMR\HGVLJQLŤFDQWVXFFHVVDQGUHFRJQLWLRQVLQFHRXU humble beginnings and our ambition to keep pushing forward, upward and outward is still as keen as ever. Unlike many retailers in recent times we are heavily investing in an expanding network of stores across the UK and key international territories, most notably America. We will be opening 6 new stores in the coming 6 months and more thereafter. There is a real sense of vitality and energy in the business which is simply infectious. It’s such an exciting time for us. “6 new stores in the coming 6 months” :LWKVXFKJURZWKFRPHVRSSRUWXQLW\VSHFLŤFDOO\RSSRUWXQLW\IRURXUSHRSOH,DPGHHSO\ passionate about developing and promoting talent from within. We work closely with our retail teams in order to understand their career goals and help them to achieve these. It is highly UHZDUGLQJWRVHHFDUHHUVťRXULVKKHUHDQGRIFRXUVH&7ťRXULVKHVDVDUHVXOW The moment I joined CT I felt at home. The people here are full of heart, enthusiastic and EULOOLDQWO\TXLUN\WKHUHZDVDQRŪFHFKRFRODWHFRQJDLQP\ŤUVWZHHNVsZKHUHHOVHZRXOGWKDW happen?) We are gathering momentum, its fun and I predict great things for our future here.” - retail management vacancies - store sales team vacancies Charles Tyrwhitt has opportunities across their retail network YLVLWZZZ&76KLUWVFRXNFDUHHUVWRÛQGRXWPRUH Store Manager Attractive salary West Sussex This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior area manager or regional manager to join this British premium ladieswear brand in a pivotal role. Reporting to and occasionally deputising for the retail director, this is a high profile, demanding and varied role. You will be responsible for an area of 28 stores in prominent locations throughout the capital with a combined turnover in excess of £35 million. The area consists of several flagship stores and is therefore an extremely visible area within the company. Recruitment, training and performance management of a team of store managers will be key to your success and will complement the skills you bring from your current role. The ability to drive results through people is essential, as is a daily focus on exceeding customer service expectations. Superb commercial skills, including a proven record in driving sales through monitoring KPIs, are essential. Previous field-based experience within a similar size region is essential, as is past experience within both high street and mid-market or luxury womenswear. For further information about this role and for a confidential career discussion, please call Mayuri Manickavasagar on 020 7462 9985 or email [email protected] London 020 7436 0220 Midlands 0115 845 6481 retailappointment.co.uk fashionpersonnel.co.uk 19