Hear first-hand about what it’s like being selected and taking part in the Worldpay everywoman in Retail Ambassador Programme from past winner Leigh Nelson.
LEIGH'S NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS
Job Title: Retail Director
2016 Retail Ambassador
- Leigh joined Specsavers as a Dispensing Assistant in 1996.
- Within five years, Leigh was appointed as Store Director, spearheading the opening of Specsavers, Newtownards.
- Seeing the need for specialist dispensing she undertook a degree in Dispensing Optics and specialised in dispensing children and learning disabilities.
- Over the last 15 years, Leigh has grown the store from four to 20 staff, expanded the optical, lab and diversified into hearing.
- In 2016 the store was awarded Investors in People Accreditation, marking the highest standard of people management in the UK.
"We've seen a raised professional profile, we are not just considered as a high street opticians, but one with business and medical credentials behind us too"
What's you story? Nominations for the 2017 Worldpay everywoman in Retail Ambassador Programme are open until 15 May. It's free to nominate and you can enter yourself or someone you know.
LEIGH'S AWARD EXPERIENCE
WHAT BEING NAMED A RETAIL AMBASSADOR DID FOR ME
BECOMING A RETAIL AMBASSADOR HAS ALLOWED ME TO INSPIRE CHANGE as …
I have encouraged more female staff to seek out higher professional opportunities within the business
Drawing on the theme of “Reinventing Retail” this year’s 10th anniversary programme recognises the role that technology has played in the transformation of the retail industry over recent years as well as what its impact is predicted to be in the future.
I THINK TECHNOLOGY WILL TRANSFORM RETAIL BECAUSE…
Know someone like Leigh who deserves to be recognised? Nominations are open for the 2017 Worldpay everywoman in Retail Ambassador Programme, put yourself or someone you know forward today.
