Rebecca Smith
About Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith is a Senior Category Manager at notonthehighstreet.com, where she has worked since 2015. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and has extensive experience in retail and business development, including roles at John Lewis and Rothschild.
Work at notonthehighstreet
Rebecca Smith has been with notonthehighstreet.com since 2015, where she holds the position of Senior Category Manager. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing category development and strategy. Additionally, she serves as the Head of Development, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency. Her tenure at notonthehighstreet.com spans nine years, during which she has played a significant role in shaping the company's product offerings and market approach.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Smith earned her Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business management and strategy, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background in Retail and Business Development
Before joining notonthehighstreet.com, Rebecca Smith held various positions in retail and business development. She worked at John Lewis in multiple roles, including Buyer for Computing and Printing from 2011 to 2014 and Buyer for Premium Beauty from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Business Development Manager at John Lewis Partnership from 2009 to 2011. Her experience also includes a position at Rothschild in Leveraged Finance from 2002 to 2006 and a brief role at Tiffany & Co. in Business Development in 2007.
Professional Experience at John Lewis
Rebecca Smith's career at John Lewis included significant responsibilities in product buying and business development. She worked as a Buyer for Computing and Printing for three years and then transitioned to a Buyer for Premium Beauty for one year. Her earlier role as a Business Development Manager at John Lewis Partnership focused on Electricals and Home Technology, where she contributed to product strategy and market positioning.