Teresa Paul
About Teresa Paul
Teresa Paul serves as the Category Director at Wickes, a position she has held since 2018. She focuses on enhancing commercial strategy and fosters a culture of trust and self-development within her team.
Work at Wickes
Teresa Paul has held various positions at Wickes since 2007. She started as a Buying Efficiencies Project Manager, where she worked for 10 months. Following this role, she served as a Buyer for Tiles, Wallcoverings & Window Decorations from 2011 to 2013, and then as a Buyer for Paint, Decorating Accessories, Woodcare, and Lighting from 2008 to 2011. Teresa progressed to become a Category Manager from 2013 to 2014, and then a Senior Category Manager for Timber and Sheet Materials from 2014 to 2016. She was appointed Head of Trading from 2017 to 2018 before taking on her current role as Category Director in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Teresa Paul studied at Aston University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Studies with a 2:1 classification from 2008 to 2012. She also attended Cardinal Newman School. Her educational background supports her expertise in commercial strategy and supplier management within the retail sector.
Background
Teresa Paul has a comprehensive background in retail management, particularly in category management and buying. Her career at Wickes spans over 15 years, during which she has developed a strong understanding of product categories and supplier relationships. She has promoted a culture of trust and self-development within her teams, focusing on enhancing commercial strategies.
Achievements
In her role as Category Director at Wickes, Teresa Paul has focused on enhancing commercial strategy within her product area. She has developed and maintained supplier strategies aimed at promoting cost savings and business efficiencies. Her leadership style emphasizes team development and trust, contributing to a positive work environment.