Description
Top performer. Self-starter area manager with excellent experience in managing multi-unit merchandizing environments, multi-award winner, offering a history of strong sales result. Over 15 years of expertise in all facets of the retail industry. Intelligent, imaginative and self-motivated. Outstanding ability to work in a highly demanding environment. Excellent English and Spanish reading and writing skills. Exceptional skill in identifying, analyzing and seeking resolutions to problems. COVER LETTER: Thanks to its success in the late 20th century the company decides to diversify its portfolio of products to offer accessories including bags, fragrances, watches, eyewear between others. Manage and control the overall operation of the assigned location in line with company policies and procedures. Exceeded both sales and profits projections for eight consecutive quarters by a 30%. Increased sales in more than 20% total annually. Data collection and reporting concerning sales present and proposed exposure, and future marketing trends forecasting. Review budgetary targets achieve the necessary operating standards and customer service levels to secure required profitability. Responsible for training new employees on the company's vision, products, and policies, as well as providing them with the knowledge needed to deliver the best customer service possible. Including DM/SM/ASM/SA. Assist Store Managers and Assistant Managers regarding budget matters and administrative tracking. Manage and develop control methods of inventory twice a year and on a regular basis. Assist Store Managers with training, development, and payroll (ADP). Responsible for recruiting and training employees for new store openings, as well as the hiring and development of employees for existing stores within assigned area. Responsible new store openings, stocking, supervision of all required process, including technical and design ones. Maximize the sales performance of all sales associates by setting targets, motivating and coaching individually and on a team level, increased sales 25% for three consecutive years. Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services. Execute events, on a monthly and quarterly basis. Partnering with different local companies or associations to ensure successful ones. Ensure visual merchandizing standards across locations are reflecting the brand values whereas promoting a clear and strong brand image. Prepare and analyze periodic reports. Comparative sales, categories performance, staff performance, KPI, and related reports. Train staff member regarding opening and improving credit lines and loans transactions through Synchrony Bank. Doubled sales per representative from $2 million to $5 million. Suggested new products that increased earnings by 23%.