Mark Sweeney

As Donated Goods Strategy Manager , I am entrusted with developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance our donation collection methods across the entire island of Ireland. My focus is on creating sustainable solutions that not only improve convenience for donors but also maximize the impact of their donations.
I am passionate about harnessing the power of strategic partnerships to drive positive change. Collaborating with retailers , organisations,stakeholders, manufacturers… Show more

As Donated Goods Strategy Manager , I am entrusted with developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance our donation collection methods across the entire island of Ireland. My focus is on creating sustainable solutions that not only improve convenience for donors but also maximize the impact of their donations.
I am passionate about harnessing the power of strategic partnerships to drive positive change. Collaborating with retailers , organisations,stakeholders, manufacturers, and community leaders, I am committed to exploring new avenues for growth and impact in the realm of donated goods management.

Join me on this exciting journey as we work together to create meaningful and lasting change in the lives of individuals and communities served by Oxfam Ireland.

Let's connect and collaborate towards a brighter, more sustainable future!
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Reporting to the Managing Director , day to day responsibility for 51 stores with a staff of 250 plus staff throughout Ireland with 3 Area Managers reporting directly to the Managing Director
My main responsibilities are as follows:
-Attract, develop, and retain top talent by creating a positive, supportive, work environment. Directly influence the talent development and business results of several field teams through the the P.M.P and related tools, such as development planners and… Show more

Reporting to the Managing Director , day to day responsibility for 51 stores with a staff of 250 plus staff throughout Ireland with 3 Area Managers reporting directly to the Managing Director
My main responsibilities are as follows:
-Attract, develop, and retain top talent by creating a positive, supportive, work environment. Directly influence the talent development and business results of several field teams through the the P.M.P and related tools, such as development planners and performance worksheets.
-Ensure that successful on-boarding and development occurs throughout the district.
-Communicate the potential that others have to grow and develop
-Encourage outstanding business results by focusing on specific behaviors and outcomes.
-Personally model the professional conduct expected of all GameStop leaders.
-Respond favorably and quickly to all business opportunities identified through sales reports, profit and loss statements, turnover reports and exit interview data, store visit reports, audits, compliance reporting, and customer service data.
-Validate that stores are scheduling budgets based on sales trends and business needs.
-Empower store teams to act quickly and creatively to resolve customer issues, and respond effectively to customer issues elevated to the multi-unit or corporate level within three days.
-Review stores’ shrink results, conduct inventory counts, and report results to Inventory Control in a timely manner. Follow up on all shrink issues through in dept investigation.
-Collaborate with the Regional Loss Prevention Manager to respond favorably to all shrink reduction and safety opportunities as well as identify potential risks
-Monitor stores’ appearance and ensure all company standards are maintained through compliance documents.
-Discuss store relays and promotions with each Store Manager to ensure accurate and timely
-New store openings and refit ensuring a POA is developed and implemented and delivered Show less

Answering to the Regional Manager responsible for 13 Stores and 80 + Staff
Overseeing the running of 13 busy retail
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of Staff
Staff Performance Monitoring
Assisting Operations Manager with day to day running of… Show more

Answering to the Regional Manager responsible for 13 Stores and 80 + Staff
Overseeing the running of 13 busy retail
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of Staff
Staff Performance Monitoring
Assisting Operations Manager with day to day running of South/South East Region
Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.
Drafting Staff policies.
Drafting of Training Manual for New iPOS Navision In Store Retail System (Team)
Training of 30 Managers on how to use iPOS System
Drafting of multiple staff training documents. Show less

Largest Sales Region in GameStop Northern Europe
Answering to Irish Operations Manager, responsible for 14 Stores and 80 + Staff
Overseeing the running of 14 retail stores
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of Staff
Staff Performance Monitoring… Show more

Largest Sales Region in GameStop Northern Europe
Answering to Irish Operations Manager, responsible for 14 Stores and 80 + Staff
Overseeing the running of 14 retail stores
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of Staff
Staff Performance Monitoring
Assisting Operations Manager with day to day running of South/South East Region
Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.
Drafting Staff policies.
Drafting of Training Manual for New iPOS Navision In Store Retail System (Team)
Training of 30 Managers on how to use iPOS System
Drafting of multiple staff training documents. Show less

Answering to Irish Operations Manager, responsible for 4 Stores and 20+ Staff
Overseeing the running of 4 busy retail stores
Day to Day running of a busy retail store.
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of instore team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of staff
Merchandising and instore marketing… Show more

Answering to Irish Operations Manager, responsible for 4 Stores and 20+ Staff
Overseeing the running of 4 busy retail stores
Day to Day running of a busy retail store.
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of instore team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of staff
Merchandising and instore marketing
Window Displays
Staff Performance Monitoring
Assisting Operations Manager with day to day running of South/South East Region
Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.
Drafting Staff policies.
Drafting of Training Manual for New iPOS Navision In Store Retail System (Team)
Training of 30 Managers on how to use iPOS System
Drafting of multiple staff training documents. Show less

Day to Day running of a busy retail store.
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of instore team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of staff
Merchandising and instore marketing
Window Displays
Staff Performance Monitoring

Day to Day running of a busy retail store.
Monitoring of KPI's and Store P&L
Training and motivation of instore team
Maketing and Promotion ideas for 50+ stores
Store Audit/Stock Counts
Shrink Analyst
Shrink Investigation
Loss Prevention
Brand Development
Disciplinary Procedures
Hiring of staff
Merchandising and instore marketing
Window Displays
Staff Performance Monitoring