Alan Dodsworth

Background

About Alan Dodsworth

A Multi Channel Retail / Commercial Operator with 20+ years Senior Leadership experience, growing turnover and profitability across Retail Stores, Wholesale, E Commerce, Export, National Accounts, Travel Retail as well as Franchisee and Distributor Partnerships. International business development having held GM and Multi-Channel Sales Director roles in Europe, focusing on global export markets. Covering a diverse product mix including Health and Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Optical and Technology sectors. Prioritising people development to build high performing teams with strong succession planning achievements. Cross functional operator having been field and head office based, overseeing key functions such as Customer Services, Sales Operations, Marketing, Training and Property. Exposure to challenging remits including Store Openings, Expansion, Acquisitions, Transformation and Turnaround, Brand Repositioning, and Private Equity. Currently involved in supporting small businesses and start ups to launch and grow their market share.