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Ian Smith

Inquirer · DISC type cd
Tesco at 22 yrs 5 mos
📍 United Kingdom

With over two decades of experience at Tesco, this individual has progressed from a General Assistant to a Lead Maintenance Manager. Their career highlights a deep expertise in retail operations, project management, and team leadership, supported by a PRINCE2 Foundation certification.

Based on their stated interests, they follow major UK retail brands, including John Lewis & Partners in addition to their long-term employer, Tesco. This suggests a keen awareness of the broader retail landscape and competitor strategies.

Unique fact: They have built their entire career at Tesco, showcasing exceptional loyalty and a journey from the sales floor to a senior management position.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Tesco
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ian shows up

ROI Conscious
Hard To Convince
Demanding

They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Priorities

Topics Ian cares about

Retail Operations
Has extensive experience managing operations for up to 18 Tesco Express stores, focusing on budgets, standards, and personnel management.
Team Leadership
Currently leads a team of 20 technicians across 70 stores and has previously managed and developed store managers.
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Career

Work history

Tesco
22 yrs 5 mos
10-2000 - 6-2003
Section Manager
Tesco stores plc
6-1995 - 10-2000
General Assistant
Tesco
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Education

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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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