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Aaron Johnston

West Bloomfield

Summary

Professional Assistant Store Manager with 6 years' experience in training and managing retail staff. Exceptional team leadership qualities and operational management capabilities. Well-versed in delivering exceptional customer communication and customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Coach
06.2022 - Current
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members while providing constructive feedback resulting in enhanced productivity levels.

Assistant Store Manager

Michael Kors
06.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for all facets of store operations and logistics (Transfers, RTS, RTV, damages).
  • Effectively executed monthly visual floor sets introducing new merchandise to the store as a visual leader.
  • Consistently top sales sales performer each year showing growth of 25% annually.
  • Facilitated training and talent development to all new hires to increase performance in sales and service.
  • Partnered with store manager to develop and implement merchandising plans to guarantee profitability on weekly basis.
  • Proposed and implemented store events with local charities to grow store volume.
  • Lead positive team building and leadership meetings in regards to sales, customer service and overall store performance.

Sales Representative

Nordstrom
07.2008 - 06.2017
  • Ranked #11 sales associate nationally in Rail department.
  • Denim specialist in charge of communicating with buyers on inventory levels,replenishment and industry trends.
  • 6 year pacesetter (2010-2016), consistently meeting the highest of standards of sales goals exceeding $550,000 annually.
  • Customer service All Star 2016.
  • Facilitated the training of new sales associates with regards to product knowledge and daily responsibilities.
  • Handles all aspects of Customer Service (returns, orders,alterations and customer follow ups).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • POS systems operations
  • Stock management
  • Sales strategies

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Coach
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Michael Kors
06.2017 - Current

Sales Representative

Nordstrom
07.2008 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services

Michigan State University
Aaron Johnston