Darren Cross

Experienced retail professional with over 18 years in various leadership roles at Asda, skilled in stock management, team co-ordination, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, maintain high standards, drive sales targets and achieve monthly/quarterly KRAs. Seeking new opportunities to continue management experience and passion for learning in a dynamic environment.

Hindley Green, UK
0+
Years experience
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Skills
Work Experience
Night Manager
Asda, Middlebrook
2025 — PresentCurrent
  • Ensure all delivery is worked and every gap on the shop is full or processed
  • Manage rotas, one to one briefings, file notes, disciplinary's, etc
  • Reach target sales, manager wage budget, customer measure, customer satisfaction index, etc
  • Maintain warehouse standards and general shop floor areas
  • Led staff meetings to review operational effectiveness and promotional changes
  • Modular planning and seasonal changes
Ambient Section Leader
Asda, Middlebrook
2018 — 2020
  • Stock control and replenishment
  • Waste and markdown management
  • Daily huddles to review operational effectiveness and promotional changes
  • Coached colleagues to improve standards and efficiency
  • Conducted compliance checks
Fresh Section Leader
Asda, Middlebrook
2017 — 2018
  • Maintained high standards on the shop floor
  • Managed date rotation and availability process hourly
  • Organised seasonal events
  • Coordinated donations through local communities
  • Promotional change and modular planning
General Merchandise Section Leader
Asda, Middlebrook
2014 — 2017
  • Managed foyer focus and front of store promotions
  • Implemented modulars and aisle weekly changes
  • Controlled stock and maintained high warehouse standards
  • Handled customer service
Chilled Colleague
Asda, Middlebrook
2008 — 2014
  • Maintained shop floor tidying
  • Upheld warehouse standards
  • Controlled stock
Window Fitter
Safestyle, Warrington
2006 — 2008
  • Travelled with a team across the region fitting brand new windows and doors
  • Assisted in various duties and maintained efficiency
  • Experienced new surroundings and learned new skills
  • Travelling with a team all over the region fitting brand new windows and doors to our customers.
  • Assisting in various duties and remaining efficient.
  • Experience new surroundings and learn new skills
Skills
Fast TyperMicrosoft OfficeComputer LiterateAdaptabilityTime ManagementOrganisation
Education
A-Levels, Maths and Business Studies
Rivington & Blackrod High School Sixth Form, Horwich
2003 — 2004
GCSE
Rivington & Blackrod High School, Horwich
1997 — 2002
CHARACTERISTICS
Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork skills
INTERESTS
Travelling and Football
  • Gaming
  • Football
  • Running