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Matthew Thomas Earle-Robertson61 veronica street Kloofendal Roodepoort Gauteng South Africa

Matthew.earle-robertson@builders.co.za

Contact : +27 0725951097

Capability Profile

Leader Clarity of Vision Curious Mind Achievement Oriented

Customer Focussed Passionate Strategic Thinker Action Oriented

Good Communicator Energetic Values based Optimistic

Major Career Achievements Successful planning and opening of Builders Warehouse New Market Alberton Successful planning and opening of Builders Express Carnival Mall Brakpan Successful planning and opening of Builders Express Potchefstroom Successful planning and opening of Builders Express Raslouw Pretoria Successful planning and opening of Builders Express Sunward Park JHB South Successful planning and opening of Builders revamp Glen Eagles Glen vista Completion of NQF 5 6 7 programs while at Walmart / Massmart Successful planning and opening of 6 Cashbuild store nationally Successful planning and opening of 5 Arthur Kaplan Jewellers nationwide Successful planning and opening of two WORLDS FINEST WATCHES at Sandton JHB and V&A waterfront

Capetown. Completion of franchise management course at WITS Business School Edgars University Part of the integration team when WALMART purchased controlling share of Massmart Successful planning and opening of several John Craig , Marcello shoes stores nation wide Edgars University Customer Service Culture at Edgars

Qualifications2014 /16 NQF 7 Advanced diploma in leadership coaching2016 NQF 5 Crucial conversations.2015 Retail strategic planning (Babsons)2013 NQF 7 Senior financial management program 2012 NQF 6 Retail financial management 2001 Franchise management course Wits Business School 1986 Matriculated Potchefstroom High School For Boys

Strategic Planning New concept lower LSM profile chain business plan , financial model and roll out strategy Hybrid concept of two channels into one Builders trade Depot and Builders warehouse Forge or integration group of WALMART purchasing majority share of massmart Strategic 10 year plan for Cashbuild company roll out Strategic plan for Arthur Kaplan Jewellers

Elected Positions 2011 Elected company ethics officer Builders Trade depot2012 Elected Company equality officer Builder Express2010 Builders trade depot Operations forum Massmart representative

Building value through Growth Operations executive BTD Regional operations 3 territories BUILDERS WALMART National operations manager Cash build National operations manager Arthur Kaplan Jewellers Regional Manager John Craig apparel and foot wear Divisional manager Miladys ladys apparel Store manager Edgars apparl

Professional Background

Date Company Role

2009 – Present WALMART Regional operations manager 3 statesMASSMART Operations Executive Builders Trade Depot

2005-2009 CASHBUILD NATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

2003-2005 MEDICINE CHAIN PROTECTOR GROUP Country operations retail manager NamibiaAnd South Africa

1999-2003 Arthur Kaplan Jewellers National Operations Manager

1994 -1999 Johan Craig Apparal and Marcello footwear National Operations Manager

1989- 1994 Edgars Stores Trainee manager , supervisor , floor manager and store manager

EntrepreneurshipSupported my wife in establishing her own interior decorating company from 2001 to present

Business Processes and Systems Change management and implementation of SAP into Cashbuild Inplementation and change management of SAP into Builders Trade depot Numerous implementations of store within store concepts

Transformational Change WALMART integration panel and spear group Arthur Kaplan management buy out strat panal John Craig change management forum

Career History

October 2009 – present Walmart /Massmart Builders warehouse Builders Trade Depot and Builders Express DIY Regional Operations Manager of Johannesburg SE Orange Freestate and NorthWest Provinces

Responsible and fully accountable for the total operation of 3 Provinces Gauteng , Free state and Northwest BUILDERS STORES comprising of small to big box format to the total turnover of 1.7 Billion Rands.

Key Responsibilities To ensure our customer pledge of SAVE MONEY LIVE BETTER is met To ensure that all key indicators of the operation from turnover , margin , operating margin ,expenses, GMROM ,

GMROI, GMROL ,ROS , ROI and Net profit is optimized and objectives achieved To successfully strategize and obtain market share in catchment areas where within we trade. To formulate and maintain a value based culture within the operation at all levels thus showing respect for the

individual and the customer To drive and motivate a team spirit that gives meaning to our DNA formula of success and live these indicators daily To have a functional and fluid development and training program to ensure succession and career advancement is

achieved To actively strategize and procure location and prime positioning for future development of brand and foot print Planning and opening of all new stores and closures Debtors and external sales development Regional team development and achievement of goals To daily entrench and engage in healthy relationships with customers , suppliers , vendors or potential partners for

the business.

Achievements Store of the year award 2010 , 2011 , 2012 and 2015 Builders trade depot and Builders Express Young Achiever of the year CEO citation Southgate Bex Tier 3 or optimum achievement of goals in 2014 based on sales and profit Highest store opening targets for Bex Sunward 2014 and Bex Cranival 2015 Trading density optimization Successful implementation of vendor transport delivery system SAP implementation Completion of various NQF 567 diplomas with the latest Advanced Diploma in Leadership Coaching

March 2005 – October 2009 CashbuildNational operations manger

Responsible and accountable for full operations of store foot print throughout South Africa

Key Responsibilities All operational indicators , sales margin management operation expense control and net profit Planning and opening of all new store development Marketing Debtors book Succession and human resource development Customer service Asset control Return on investment

Achievements Multiple stores of the year 90% ROS of stores of 10% and above

Successful achievement of store roll out strategy Implementation of Lafarge Cement into the business

September 2003 – July 2005 Medicine chain Protector Group

72 pharmies over two countries responsible for the front retail offering and sales operation.

Key Responsibilities To achieve all operational indicators from a retail view Sales targets Margin management Expense control Logistics Marketing Human resource development and training Profitability of retail sector of stores Upgrade of all existing stores to a customer friendly environment and experience Roll out of new vision stores and planning thereof.

Achievements Achievement of set objectives i9n sales and margin indicators Development of staff and product knowledge of retail realted produst Attention to detail of merchandising Optimization of space Achievement of trading density targets.

Arthur Kaplan Jewellers 1999 -2003National Operations Manger country

Fully accountable for the entire operation of 32 stores country wide .in the high niche market of jeweller and watches

Key Responsibilities Full financial and operational indicators Stock management Margin management Marketing Buying Store design . planning and new store opening and closures Human resource development and succession Debtors book control Brand awareness

Achievements Multiple store manager , store and region of the year awards New store openings Development ,planning , design and implementation of new chain WORLDS FINEST WATCHES Successful planning and implementation of management buy out of company from holding company Franchise management course

1994-1999 John Craig Group and Marcello shoes Divisional manager

Fully accountable for Koko SHOES , John Craig Gauteng and Marcello shoes Nationwide offering apparel to the enspiring market and imported Italian crafted shoes.

Key Responsibilities Key operational indicators Human resource Debtors book Expense control Margin management Marketing New store rollout and closures Strategic 5 year plan for expansion

Achievements Multiple store of the year manager of the year and division of the year awards Successful roll out of new stores Achievement of financial and operational objectives Market share gain

January 1989 – 1994 Edgars Stores Ltd South Africa Trainee manger , supervisor , floor manager and store manager

Started my career from the army with a drive to succeed but respected that I needed to start at the bottom and work hard to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities Learnings in all departments with in the environment from cosmetics to window dressing from finance to stock control With each position similar objectives of operations each on a broader scale as I progressed in my career

Achievements With a young healthy drive I stretched and achieved set goals and progressed and learnt retail on the journey

Personal Interests

2 years military service holding rank of Platoon Sergeant instructor .

A provincial and national (Namibia) rugby player I played until retiring for career purpose I still today am a passionate supporterLove to play Golf when the opportunity comes , I dedicate my free time to my family so where possible with work I have a game

An optimist that enjoys life!

I am of the school of passion and commitment I may be with a company for ten days or ten years but each day I will give my all and strive for nothing else but success and I see this as a type of hobby

Married to Madeleine that keeps me grounded and in touch for 24 years with a beautiful daughter Mia 12 who I will gladly give my last drop of blood for.

I have Dual citizenship having been born and bred in Australia till the age of 13 then moved to South Africa where I also achieved citizenship.