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AARON W. BAUER

Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary


Performance-oriented Leader offering exceptional record of achievement. Motivate and Inspire peers, leaders and teams to exceed expectations while building brand loyalty. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Strong communicator that collaborates with Corporate and Field Teams to align on proficiencies that drive results. Diverse background lends to enhanced performance in domestic and international markets.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manager

Tommy Hilfiger
04.2009 - Current
  • Provide supervision and leadership to Store and warehouse teams on Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, California, and Arizona. Volume responsibility $140M
  • Train and Develop Leadership Skills to drive Key Performance Indicators in the pursuit of delivering double digit Sales Plan and Comp performance results
  • Statistical Analysis to maximize store results through planning and allocation decision making, process and procedural directives for proficiency, and Profit and Loss maximization
  • Provide visual merchandising direction to create an appealing store experience, and exceed expectations through Customer Service Engagement. Customer Satisfaction at 81% to place in the top tier of the Company. Consecutive years posting #1 in Hilfiger Club sign ups
  • Chair for Inclusion and Diversity through Associate Engagement by supporting local volunteer activities, register collection campaigns, and events. District recognized for leading Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein by raising over $750k through Corporate Social responsibility register collections
  • Develop relationships and attend events that encourage business/community partnerships. Leverage the Visitor Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and Mall Marketing Managers to gain insights and take action to increase traffic and trends within the business
  • Promote succession plan through motivation, recognition, inspiration, and training of internal talent. Maintain strong external candidate base through recruiting and networking
  • Developed Pacific Island strategies to foster long-term performance, growth, stability, and results
  • Emphasize the importance of safety and security for all employees while protecting the assets of the company through shoplifting prevention training and awareness. Consistently ranked in the top 2 posting best results between .3% -.6% in loss

District Sales Manager

Lane Bryant
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Provide supervision and leadership to stores in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Volume responsibility $20M
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies for the District. Received 14 achievement awards for exceeding Sales Plan, Comps, Credit and Shrink expectation. Best Shrink control at .44% and Conversion at 42%
  • Exceeded annual sales targets through strategic planning, territory optimization, and customer relationship building. Ranked in top 10% for customer compliments and posted 89% customer satisfaction
  • Recognized potential talent within the team members. Enhanced involvement throughout the District through AOR responsibilities
  • Enhanced team morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing achievements, and promoting professional development opportunities
  • Analyzed data trends to monitor performance metrics and develop actionable insights for continuous improvement efforts
  • Developed an enhanced Store Opening Process to be applied within Policy and Procedure for the Organization
  • Coordinated 3 community service projects which provided 2100 new coats for elementary age students

District Sales Manager

Bath & Body Works
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Provide supervision and leadership to Bath & Body and dual White Barn Candle Company in the Chicago market. Volume responsibility $21M
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results. Improved performance ranking from 158 to 25
  • Led sales meetings to communicate objectives, review progress against goals, and discuss areas for improvement. Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth. Leveraged Holiday 'candle-selling' campaign to exceed expectations for the Company supported 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation
  • Presented $150,000 to the 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation on behalf of BBW. Requested by the CEO to speak to Corporate Office Personnel, Executives, and Field Leadership on the importance of community relationship building and 'giving back'
  • Developed a new version of the Store Opening Process to be adopted in Policy and Procedure. ROI included an average savings of 350 hours per project and reduced the timeline to store opening

Education

BBA - Management And Marketing

University of Portland
Portland, OR
05.1992

Skills

  • Business development and planning
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Customer relationship building
  • Revenue and Profitability Growth
  • Visual Presentation and Merchandising
  • Operations
  • Decision-Maker
  • Strategic Thinker

Timeline

District Sales Manager

Tommy Hilfiger
04.2009 - Current

District Sales Manager

Lane Bryant
01.2005 - 01.2009

District Sales Manager

Bath & Body Works
01.2004 - 01.2005

BBA - Management And Marketing

University of Portland

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