Description
ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Analyzed sales trends, selected product lines, and negotiated pricing structures for a sales territory, increasing sales revenue $700K in first year. - Monitored, tracked and evaluated the growth of high profit margin products and departments that resulted in surpassing corporate profit plan by 10%. * Responsible for overall management of 25,000 sq. ft., $18M business, including 7 departments, 5 managers/supervisors, and 125 employees. * Centralized operations of a 3,500-sq. ft. receiving department, which improved functionality, productivity and working conditions. * Managed a $560K payroll budget, which included determining pay, bonuses, and raises. Responsible for reconciling and adjusting discrepancies between projected and actual payroll. * Organized, planned and managed the implementation of floor plans, staffing plans and merchandise assortments for 5 national grand openings for a $200M operation. * Initiated, designed and developed a new employee training resource manual which standardized nation-wide company employee training procedures. * Managed, organized and maintained a portfolio of 200 clients by qualifying and reviewing profitable relationships, client prospecting, and prioritizing and qualifying new business opportunities