Eithne Lavin
Burlington,ON
Summary
Results-driven professional with 15+ years of experience consistently making strategic decisions that positively impact customer satisfaction and drive company growth. Leveraging customer feedback and conducting thorough market research, achieved increased market share in the Home Furnishing category. Recognized for visionary leadership, unwavering integrity, and innovative thinking, Highly respected within the industry. Obsessively focused on customer satisfaction, Instrumental in achieving success and driving business forward.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Commercial Manager (Chief Commercial Officer)
IKEA Canada Ltd.
08.2017 - Current
Accountable for 3bn sales goal
See attachment for full details of job description
Board Chair on some local market boards
Board participant in country boards
Matrix responsibilities to the market and work directly with Ingka global matrix
Country Sales Manager
IKEA Canada Ltd.
09.2019 - 01.2023
see attached job description
Deputy Country Sales Manager
IKEA Canada Ltd.
08.2017 - 08.2019
Store Commercial Manager
IKEA Dublin
07.2014 - 07.2017
130M turnover store
Accountable for Sales, Design and Logistics teams
Various Role in Commercial stream
IKEA Croydon
07.2012 - 06.2014
Sales Manager
Home Furnishing and Retail Design Manager
Rebuild / Remodel Project Manager
Various Roles in Selling
IKEA Dublin Store
09.2008 - 06.2012
Textiles and Bath Manager - 11M euro turnover
Home Furnishing Accessories Sales Manager - 42M euro turnover
Ladies Fashion Department Manager
Dunnes Stores
06.2005 - 08.2008
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Business And Economics
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 01.2005
Master of Science - Marketing
Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Dublin, Ireland01.2004
Skills
- Executive team leadership
- Business development and strategic planning
- Corporate budget management
- Brand Marketing
- Channel Management
- Pricing strategy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Rapport and relationship building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
References
- Available on request
Timeline
Country Sales Manager
IKEA Canada Ltd.
09.2019 - 01.2023
Deputy Country Sales Manager
IKEA Canada Ltd.
08.2017 - 08.2019
Country Commercial Manager (Chief Commercial Officer)
IKEA Canada Ltd.
08.2017 - Current
Store Commercial Manager
IKEA Dublin
07.2014 - 07.2017
Various Role in Commercial stream
IKEA Croydon
07.2012 - 06.2014
Various Roles in Selling
IKEA Dublin Store
09.2008 - 06.2012
Ladies Fashion Department Manager
Dunnes Stores
06.2005 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - Education - Business And Economics
University College Dublin
Master of Science - Marketing
Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street, Dublin 2
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