Jessica Winward
About Jessica Winward
Jessica Winward is a Retail Strategist based in London, England, with expertise in retail buying and supply chain management. She has worked at various companies in the retail sector, including EDITED and Boohoo Group PLC, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in French Studies from The University of Sheffield.
Current Role at EDITED
Jessica Winward serves as a Retail Strategist at EDITED, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing retail strategies that align with market trends and consumer behavior. Her work involves analyzing data to inform decision-making processes and enhance customer experiences. Based in London, England, she contributes to the company's mission of providing actionable insights for the retail sector.
Previous Experience in Retail
Prior to her current role, Jessica Winward worked at Boohoo Group PLC - Dorothy Perkins as an Assistant Buyer L2 from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she was involved in various aspects of the buying process, contributing to product selection and inventory management. Additionally, she gained valuable experience through work placements at Coast and Marks and Spencer in 2015, where she focused on buying. These roles provided her with foundational knowledge in the retail buying process.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Winward holds a Bachelor's Degree in French Studies from The University of Sheffield, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. In 2020, she furthered her education through online studies for 11 months, enhancing her knowledge in retail-related topics. She possesses expertise in retail buying and supply chain management, complemented by a strong background in data analysis and customer success within the retail sector.
Early Career Development
Jessica began her career in retail with work experience placements in 2015 at Coast and Marks and Spencer, where she gained insights into the buying process. She also participated in a postgraduate program at the Fashion Retail Academy for one month in London. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the retail industry.
Passion for Customer Experience
Jessica Winward has a passion for integrating product and sales strategies to enhance customer experiences. Her approach focuses on understanding consumer needs and leveraging data to create effective retail strategies. This commitment to customer success is a key aspect of her work as a Retail Strategist.