Jenny, Store Manager

My career began with Maplin in 2001. After graduating from University in Sheffield I started working as a cashier in the Sheffield City branch. I really enjoyed working with the team there and after a year I was promoted to Sales Team Leader, which gave me more responsibility.

In June 2003 a new branch was opening in Aintree and as this store was close to my home, I decided to go for the position of Assistant Manager. I helped to train all the new staff before the store opened as well as merchandising the shop floor. In January 2006 the Store Manager left and I was asked to take on the role temporarily. I was successful in my probationary period so was given the permanent position.

Since becoming Store Manager I have visited many other stores in the North West to offer support with any problems they have from merchandising standards to training issues. I have also been a stock take manager for the last 12 months, conducting 100% stock takes in 7 other stores.

I have enjoyed a very successful year in Aintree and really enjoy working with the team I have built up here. Maplin offers many opportunities for promotion with new stores opening more frequently and more positions being created at Head Office. I look forward to the next challenge that is offered to me.