Robin L.
Professional with 35+ years in operations & business development in Retail
An experienced team builder and coach, specialised in * Business & Relationship development, * Start-up of business initiatives. A proactive go-getter who takes ownership, knows his bit, and can live ...see more
- Retail & Ecommerce
- Professional Services
- Strategy & Business Development
€400
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
Business Partner - Founder Brainspirators Club - Investor, Philantropist, Epicurean.
Independent3 years
Current position
Jan 2020 - PresentAvailable for FOC Coaching, Business, Franchise, and People Development.
Head of New Business Development
Specsavers11 years
Jun 2007 - Nov 2018
Developed permanent creative solutions for the many challenges in a demanding environment. Structured and simplified complex business models and solving business problems. Designing leg...see more
General Manager
Van Neerbos Bouwmarkten4 years
Mar 2003 - May 2007
DIY Mega stores.
Hands on Change management
Inventive coach to management teams
Super stores retail leader
Successfully restructured five of their most challenging stores; staffing and ...see more
Director of Sales a.i.
Digiglobe Mobile Services B.V.11 months
Jan 2002 - Dec 2002
Successfully setting up a B2B sales organisation in the Dutch automotive industry
Country Manager
Time Group Ltd.3 years
Mar 1999 - Dec 2001
Setting up a B2C & B2B Sales & Service organisation in NL. Successfully opening 11 new stores
from scratch. Recruited all staff: NL head office, support and store teams.
Country Director of Operations
Habitat Holland B.V.2 years
Feb 1997 - Mar 1999
High-end home furnishing retailer.
Lead the retail operations in NL
International Director of Operations a.i. (Germany, Duesseldorf based)
Habitat International S.A.6 months
Jul 1996 - Jan 1997
High-end home furnishing retailer.
Start-up of the German division. Recruitment, Operations. Business Development. Compliance and processes. Support and contribute to the start-up of th...see more
Operations & Personnel Manager
Habitat Holland B.V.10 years
Jul 1986 - Jun 1996
Operational retail management
HR policies and execution
Senior Management Trainee (UK, London based)
Habitat Designs Ltd.1 year
Jan 1985 - Jun 1986
Operational management
Start-up business in NL
Sales Manager
Vendex KBB6 years
Sep 1978 - Feb 1985
'80-'84 Middle management trainee
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Retail & Ecommerce
- Professional Services
Role experience
- Strategy & Business Development