Lee Hayes

Lee Hayes currently serves as a Store Manager at Life Style Sports and a Learning and Development Trainer for River Island, focusing on the North of England and Scotland. With extensive experience in retail management, Lee has previously held roles as a District Manager and Store Manager at Deichmann, where performance and compliance were key areas of oversight. At River Island, Lee designs and delivers tailored learning solutions for retail colleagues, while also facilitating onboarding programs. Earlier positions include managing operations at Level 7 Academy as a Site Manager and BTEC Tutor, and driving significant sales growth as an Assistant Manager at The Hungry Guest during challenging times. Lee's foundational experience began at Co-op, where management of top-performing stores contributed to consistent sales growth and team development. Lee holds A levels in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from Buckingham School.