Sean Anthony

High-achieving International Relations graduate and Store Manager with a proven track record of rapid career progression in fast-paced retail environments. Promoted to senior leadership within four months at Søstrene Grene, following successful management tenures at Robert Dyas and Superdrug. I combine analytical skills from my BSc background with a hands-on leadership style to drive KPIs, optimize store operations, and develop high-performing teams.

Store Manager at Sostrene Grene (2026-01 – Present)

Assistant Store Manager at Sostrene Grene (2025-09 – 2026-01)

• Promoted to Store Manager within four months of joining the brand, following a successful tenure as Assistant Store Manager and a proven track record of leadership. Becoming the company's youngest ever Store Manager
• Overseeing recruitment, training, and performance management to maintain high service standards.
• Directing all store operations, including visual merchandising, inventory control, and KPI analysis to drive profitability and brand consistency.
• Regularly collaborating with senior management to implement strategic growth initiatives and ensure the seamless execution of the brand's unique customer experience.

Acting Store Manager at Robert Dyas (2025-06 – 2025-09)

Assistant Store Manager at Robert Dyas (2024-09 – 2025-06)

• Managing day-to-day operations of a high-volume retail store
• Leading my team to smash ambitious targets
• Motivating and supporting Supervisors and Sales Assistants
• Transferred to a more challenging store after just 6 months of impressing senior management with leadership qualities
• Responsible for hiring and training new staff to meet the needs of the store
• Budget over-sight

Supervisor at Superdrug (2023-02 – 2024-06)

• Managing and supporting a team of around 20, including sales assistants, fragrance advisors', pharmacists, beauticians and nurses
• Trusted to serve as the duty manager across 7 different stores between London and Surrey, managing diverse teams and strengthening my adaptability.
• Successfully balanced a full-time retail management role with a comprehensive university course by maintaining balance and preparation

Covid Marshal at London Borough of Harrow Council (2020-12 – 2021-09)

• Setting up and controlling vaccination centres during the peak of the pandemic
• Managing agency staff at pop up events
• 75% of the team were let go after 6 months due to dwindling infection rates within the borough whilst myself and a few selected colleagues were invited to stay on with more specialised roles
• Stakeholder engagement

BSc (hons) in International Relations - Politics – University of Surrey (2024-06)

A-Levels in Business, Sociology, Geography – The Harefield Academy (2021-07)