Andre J. Perkins
Dunwoody,GA
Summary
Results-driven retail leader with 10+ years of experience driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and high-performing teams in specialty retail. Proven ability t translate business insights to strategic action plans that improve sales performance, guest interaction and experience, and talent development. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering consistent year-over-year results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Ulta Beauty
Dunwoody, GA
09.2018 - 02.2026
- Lead and develop a team on cross-functional leaders to deliver sustained year-over-year sales, service, and operational excellence.
- Drive business performance through strategic planning, prioritization, and execution across retail, services and operational workflows.
- Analyze sales, labor, inventory, and service trends to identify opportunities and implement data-driven action plans that improve store performance.
- Champion a guest-centric culture by setting clear expectations around standards, credit and loyalty, and brand experience.
- Partner with district leadership to execute company initiatives, improve compliance, and support enterprise-level business objectives.
- Build leadership bench strength through coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
Assistant Store Manager
7 For All Mankind
Buckhead, GA
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Partnered with the Store Manager to recruit, onboard, and develop top retail talent.
- Led a high-touch, clienteling-driven sales environment focused on guest engagement and long-term customer retention.
- Drove KPI's through effective floor leadership, coaching, and motivation of the sales team.
- Ensured visual merchandising and brand standards were consistently executed to enhance the guest experience.
Sales/Visual Presentation Manager
BeBe
Buckhead, GA
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Drove daily and seasonal sales results through strong leadership, collaboration, and execution of business priorities.
- Reviewed and analyzed store reporting to identify sales trends, opportunities, and operational needs.
- Executed, and maintained visual merchandising standards using corporate directives and floor-set documentation.
- Partnered with store leadership to ensure operational excellence in promotions, markdowns, replenishment, and inventory management.
Education
Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CASkills
- Retail Leadership & Team Development
- Business Acumen
- KPI & Trend Analysis
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Guest Experience Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Performance Management
- Change Leadership
Accomplishments
- Delivered +10% year-over-year sales growth in retail, and +13% year-over-year sales growth in services while exceeding company performance benchmarks.
- Improved KPI performance across multiple categories through consistent analysis and follow-through.
- Developed multiple leaders who advanced into next-level management roles, building strong leadership benches through succession and development plans.
- Improved inventory accuracy outcomes through operational excellence and process workflow execution.
Timeline
General Manager
Ulta Beauty
09.2018 - 02.2026
Assistant Store Manager
7 For All Mankind
08.2017 - 09.2018
Sales/Visual Presentation Manager
BeBe
01.2015 - 07.2017
Diploma -
Berkeley High School