1. Cotswold Outdoor Ltd Wendy Bruton HR & Training Advisor

2. My Outdoor Career…. Started in the outdoor industry in 1993 First role –Survival Aids – part time retail sales Moved to Cotswold Outdoor Ltd in 1994 - retail sales assistant

3. My Outdoor Interests…. Mountain Biking Hill – Walking Natural History and conservation Running Camping

4. My Outdoor Career Part Time Retail Sales Assistant Full Time Retail Sales Assistant Assistant Store Manager Store Manager HR & Training Advisor

5. Retail Roles…. Serving customers Kit knowledge Merchandising Systems Cash handling Stock replenishment

6. “ teamwork, like-minded people, really interesting products, friendly, fun, interesting job, great training, enjoy problem solving, feels great to help, interact with customers and get the sale…” Why work in outdoor retail?

7. Retail Management roles…. Responsibility for the team, customer service, stock and the building Overseeing great customer service Problem solving Management admin Developing the business

8. An Assistant Manager…. “ lots of challenges, everyday is different, tasks are customer driven, need great organisation skills and time management, really feel involved in the decision making, responsible for the success or failure of the store, feel a real pride in the job….” The thoughts of……..

9. My current role…. Recruitment Advice Performance development Reporting Lots of projects…..

10. How did I get to my current role? Support from Cotswold Outdoor Experience Qualifications Regular involvement in working groups throughout career

11. “ The opportunity to make a real difference. Getting involved in interesting projects, helping to develop the way we will work in the future, using my knowledge to support managers and staff. Working in an industry that I enjoy.” What I love about my job ……..

12. Cotswold Outdoor Ltd Established in 1974 Part of a group including A.S.Adventure Bever Zwerfsport Stores, mail order and website

13. Cotswold Mission The best and most complete range of outdoor brands Honest advice based on a friendly approach and product knowledge from the best staff who are passionate about the outdoors A commitment to work with local communities to promote the development and understanding of outdoor activities

14. Stores 50 Stores – March 2010 Plans for another 10+ this year Over 1000 employees – the majority work in our stores

15. Your Outdoor Career…..? Apply direct to stores or on-line at recruitment@cotswoldoutdoor.com recruitment@cotswoldoutdoor.com Speak to me about current opportunities Visit www.cotswoldoutdoor.comwww.cotswoldoutdoor.com

16. Your Outdoor Career…..? I’m happy to take any questions …..