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It’s a hole in one for Gavin

Sports fanatic Gavin Jobe is ‘swinging’ his way to success as he becomes director of The Golf Bunker store in Royal Quays Outlet Centre, North Shields.

35-year-old Gavin from Killingworth, Newcastle, has a great affinity for the sport and comes with a wealth of sales and business experience to help build on the success of the store.

Gavin, said: “My interest in golf came through my father and I have enjoyed the sport as a hobby from a very young age. So much so, that I still play at an amateur level as Captain of Parklands Golf Club, Gosforth.

“I have 12 years worth of sales and management experience in sports retail under my belt. For me, the next level was to take this experience and move forward as owner of my own store.

“Having settled in well over the last couple of weeks, I am expecting a busy summer as we look forward to introducing a range of new products. My aim is to make The Golf Bunker a top class store for people who are looking for the very best products at the right price.

“Royal Quays is a great venue, it is accessible and convenient for customers and I am looking forward to driving the store forward in the months ahead.”

The Golf Bunker specialises in a wide range of golf equipment including golf clubs, clothing, shoes, bags, balls and at a minimum of 30% off the RRP.

Royal Quays Centre Manager, Judith Ramshaw, said: “Gavin has settled in well to life at the centre and has a real get-up-and-go attitude that will help to ensure the store will go from success to success. It is great to see his passion and determination shining through.”

Royal Quays has 50 stores which employ around 300 staff, making it an important employment hub for the North Tyneside area.

It is home to a number of top brands offering up to 60% off RRP such as Marks & Spencer Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Clarks, Next and Mountain Warehouse, along with a vast range of local, independent retailers specialising in areas such as sport, fashion, jewellery, music and electrical items.

As well as attracting famous brands, since it was opened in 1996, Royal Quays has achieved great success in assisting local retailers looking to get to the next stage of their development.

Packages include competitive and flexible rent agreements that can be linked to store performance as well as expert advice from the on-site management team on marketing, shop design, presentation and sales.

For more information, please visit www.royalquaysoutlet.co.uk

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Royal Quays Outlet Centre .