
Katherine Reidy
Retail Deputy Manager | 9+ Years Driving Sales, Teams & KPIs
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Results-driven retail manager with 9+ years delivering sales growth, strong KPIs, and exceptional customer experiences. Proven leader in team development, product knowledge, and operational efficiency, underpinned by a solid administrative background.
Experience
Deputy Manager - Screwfix - Stamford
(2019-01)
- Lead day-to-day branch operations, supporting the Store Manager in driving sales targets and KPI performance
- Coach and develop team members on product knowledge, customer engagement, and upselling techniques
- Oversee cash reconciliation, stock management, and compliance with company policies and GDPR standards
Supervisor - The White Company London - Stamford/Peterborough
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Supervised retail floor team, maintaining brand standards and delivering a premium customer shopping experience
- Drove repeat custom through relationship-building and tailored product recommendations
- Supported visual merchandising updates and contributed to consistent achievement of store sales goals
Manager - Moshulu (coastguard road ltd) - Stamford
(2012-01 - 2018-12)
- Managed all store operations across 6 years, including recruitment, staff training, and performance management
- Delivered consistent sales growth by embedding product expertise and customer-first culture across the team
- Oversaw merchandising, stock control, and banking, ensuring smooth and compliant daily operations
Settlements Administrator - Travelex - Peterborough
(2010-01 - 2012-12)
- Processed and reconciled high-volume foreign currency settlements within a fast-paced financial services environment
Portfolio Administrator - Barclays Wealth - Peterborough
(2007-01 - 2010-12)
- Administered client investment portfolios, maintaining accurate records and supporting wealth management operations
Credit Control Administrator - Carlsberg Group - Headingly, Leeds
(2006-01 - 2007-12)
- Managed credit control ledgers and chased outstanding accounts to reduce debtor days for a major FMCG group
Customer Accounts Clerk - Gamestec Ltd - Horsforth, Leeds
(2005-01 - 2006-12)
- Maintained customer accounts and resolved billing queries within a gaming and leisure services business
Customer Service Administrator - Lloyds TSB OSC - Peterborough
(2004-01 - 2005-12)
- Delivered customer service administration support within a high-volume banking operations centre
Supervisor - Halfords Ltd
(1999-01 - 2004-12)
- Supervised retail team at Halfords, driving sales performance and supporting store operations over 5 years
Sales Assistant - Shoe Express
(1998-01 - 1999-12)
- Delivered frontline retail sales and customer service in a fast-paced footwear environment
Sales assistant - Burtons Menswear
(1998-01 - 1998-12)
- Provided customer-focused sales support within a menswear retail setting
Education
GNVQ Level 2 - Business and Finance - Stamford College
NVQ Level 2 - Retail and Customer Service - Halfords
GCSE - 9 GCSE's Including English and Math - Casterton Community College

