1. Sean Clarkson
8 Hauxley Drive
Northburn Dale
Cramlington,
Northumberland,
NE23 3UZ
Email: seanclarkson@sky.com
tel: 07813931281
Professional Profile
A dedicated and results-driven Store General Manager with a highly successful background in
the achievement of sales growth, store excellence, strong cost controls and people development.
16 years as a Store General Manager, with my current store enjoying the strongest sales within
the North East of England. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and the ability to
develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part
of, as well as managing, motivating and training, a successful and productive team, and thrives in
highly pressurised and challenging working environments.
Works with a CAN DO approach, develops a ONE TEAM culture and is energised by BRINGING
THE BEST OUT OF HIS PEOPLE
Career Summary
2009-2014 Wm Morrison Supermarkets Tynemouth
Store General Manager
-Developed the store from a negative sales growth situation, ranked 4 within the area, to a
positive sales growth, leading to rank 1 within the area and the North East.
-2012. Store received industry award for ‘Best Meat and Fish’.
-2011 Most profitable Pharmacy within the company.
-2010, store was commended for achieving the third best payroll percentage over the Christmas
period.
2001-2009 Wm Morrison Supermarkets Seaburn
Store General Manager
-Took the store from -5% sales growth in 2001 to +10% sales growth in 2005.
-Developed my people that lead to the store attaining 5 Department Managers of Regional Trainer
status. The highest amount within the North East.
2000–2001 Wm Morrison Supermarkets Darlington
Store General Manager
-First appointment as Store General Manager that allowed me to exercise my salesmanship, fiscal
skills and people development.
-Within 12 months took the store to the highest sales growth (%) with in the region, by focusing
on strong availability and great customer service.
Career Summary cont.

2. 1998-2000 Wm Morrison Supermarkets
Store General Manager (Designate)
-Successful closure of two stores and successful co-ordination of store re-fits at a further two
stores.
-Created a strong network that would support me on my future as SGM
1998- Wm Morrison Supermarkets. Deputy Store Manager
-Promoted to Deputy Store Manager at Tynemouth store to which I experienced for 13 months
before promotion to SGM Designate
-Developed the store to experience its full sales potential.
-Worked closely with the Store Personnel Manager to ensure training and resources were met to
company standard and in particular the checkout operation.
-Worked closely with the management team to ensure the store had resources in the right place at
the right time, allowing for great customer service.
-Developed the in-store promotional package to develop sales, with many promotional lines
ranked 1 within the company
-Installed a CAN DO approach that ensured the store had a great reputation for compliance and
execution of change.
1997- Wm Morrison Supermarkets. Assistant Deputy Manager, Doxford Park Store
-Joined the senior team to launch a successful new store.
1996- Joined Wm Morrison Supermarkets -Assistant Deputy Manager
1984-1996- Safeway. Various roles
-Part of the companies ‘Conversion Team’ that supported the company convert Presto stores to
Safeway stores. Responsible for Grocery operations.
Education and Qualifications
4 A Levels Mathematics, Economics, British History and General Studies
7 O Levels Including English and Mathematics Professional Development
IT Skil
Personal Details
Driving Licence Full/Clean
Health Excellent; non-smoker
Interests Formula 1, Golf, Music, Theatre, Travel, Family (including Lewis, the
dog) and Cuisine
References Are Available On Request

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