Kyle Bradbury
Christchurch,CHCH
Summary
Ambitious Category Manager experienced in driving profitability and margin expansion with vision and ecommerce strategies. Systematic approach in building strong vendor relationships and driving negotiations. Attentive to dynamics of different markets and trends affecting clients. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated practiced in customer relations, sales and inventory control. Demonstrated skill at improving store operations, increasing top line sales and reducing costs. Successful at sales growth, customer growth, budgets and goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
woolworths NZ
11.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented category strategies to increase market share for assigned categories.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth in specific product lines.
- Identified new products, vendors, and services that could benefit the organization.
- Created promotional campaigns to boost sales of top-performing items within assigned categories.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted advertising campaigns based on consumer trends.
- Maintained relationships with key suppliers while managing supplier portfolios effectively.
- Developed processes for tracking store shelf space allocation by category.
- Prepared reports summarizing current market conditions and their impact on assigned categories.
- Led training sessions for staff members related to new products within assigned categories.
- Collaborated with suppliers to determine strategies for improving sales and profit.
Longlife Manger
Woolworths NZ
12.2008 - 02.2018
- Developed and implemented store policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and stock shelves with new merchandise.
- Implemented new methods for reducing shrinkage and increasing profitability.
- Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before submitting them for processing.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals.
- Provided feedback on employee performance reviews during annual evaluations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, disciplined, coached, and mentored employees.
Store Manager
New World Foodstuffs (South Island)
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
Education
NCEA Level 1,2
St Bedes College
10-2010
Skills
- Product Management
- Demand forecasting
- Promotional planning
- Vendor Relations
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Pricing Strategies
- Marketing Coordination
- Merchandising Strategies
- Employee Training
- Customer Service Management
- Team Development
- Team motivation
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership Development
- Staff Management
References
Tim Cartwright
General Manager of Fresh Choice
Woolworths NZ
timothy.cartwright@woolworthsnz.co.nz
Karl Wilson
Merchandise Manager of Fresh Choice
Woolworths NZ
karl.wilson@woolworthsnz.co.nz
Aaron Murray
South Island Operations Manager of Woolworths NZ
Woolworths NZ
aaron.murray@woolworthsnz.co.nz
Timeline
Category Manager
woolworths NZ
11.2019 - Current
Store Manager
New World Foodstuffs (South Island)
02.2018 - 09.2018
Longlife Manger
Woolworths NZ
12.2008 - 02.2018
NCEA Level 1,2
St Bedes College
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