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Octavia Benham

Observer · DISC type ic
Head Of Ecommerce at Dreams
📍 Chesham, England, United Kingdom

Octavia Benham is the Head of Ecommerce at Dreams, where she has rapidly progressed through several roles including Online Trading Manager and Merchandiser. An alumna of Kings College London with a degree in Anatomy, she is a recognized voice in the retail sector, speaking at industry events on analytics and omnichannel strategy.

Originally aspiring to be a doctor, Octavia is a strong advocate for self-belief and being open to new career experiences. She values mentorship and feels empowered as a woman in business, appreciating the support she received at Dreams after returning from maternity leave in 2021. Her early achievements include community leadership and Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Unique fact: Octavia was shortlisted for the prestigious Spirit of Excellence Award at the 2023 People in Retail Awards.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head Of Ecommerce
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chesham, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Octavia shows up

Assertive
Curious
Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Octavia cares about

Omnichannel Strategy
Featured as a panelist at the 'Omnichannel Futures' conference, discussing the integration of digital and physical retail experiences.
Social Commerce & UGC
Emphasizes using user-generated content (UGC) to help online customers visualize products in real-world settings, enhancing their research and engagement.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
Head Of Ecommerce
Dreams
7-2019 - 5-2021
Online Trading Manager
Dreams
3-2017 - 7-2019
Junior Merchandiser
Dreams
10-2016 - 2-2017
Assistant Merchandiser
Dreams
9-2012 - 7-2013
Gap Student
CHESHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
In the press

Media appearances

Interview: Octavia Benham, Head of Ecommerce at Dreams. Featured in The Retail Bulletin
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Education
2013 - 2016
Anatomy
King's College London
2005 - 2012
Education details unavailable
Chesham Grammar School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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