Ben Archer
Hinckley
Summary
Respected retail management professional with multi-store management experience covering a 10 store district. Proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
The Home Depot
11.2020 - 02.2025
- Sales Driven - exceeded sales plan year over year consistently ranking in the top 3 within the district, driving key initiatives and following trends to order up on top selling classes.
- Oversee store's monthly P&L statements improving and exceeding monthly profitability leveraging improvement to shrink numbers year over year, limiting worker's compensation claims and driving
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control and drove a reduction in shrink YoY for 4 years straight.
- Development of associates and leadership team to grow talent within the district - having multiple promotions within my tenure throughout the district.
District Execution Manager
The Home Depot
01.2012 - 11.2020
- Instills an enthusiastic commitment to customer and supplier service as a key driver to company goal attainment
- Lead by example and ensured the execution of all safety standards, service directives, and company goals were met
- D21/22 captainship for the Northern Division - Built strong relationships with peer and SSC partners, worked directly with 'backyard' suppliers on project readiness and communications
- D26/29B captainship for the Northern Division - built stronger relationships with 'backyard' suppliers and utilized as a liaison from the SSC partners, as well as solve problems globally when they arise
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives to optimize execution processes and procedures.
- Delivering on Safety standards - District is 5 years OSHA free with an emphasis on safety and continuing to drive to 6 years
Operations Assistant Manager
The Home Depot
09.2010 - 01.2012
Merchandising Assistant Manager
The Home Depot
04.2005 - 09.2010
Department Supervisor
The Home Depot
06.2003 - 04.2005
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
03.2003 - 06.2003
Education
High School Diploma -
Parma Sr. High School
Parma, Ohio01.2001
Skills
- Customer Service Oriented
- Global Perspective / Mindset
- Communicates Effectively
- Builds Strong Relationships / Networks
- Manages and Develops Talent
- Works Effectively / Efficiently
Timeline
Store Manager
The Home Depot
11.2020 - 02.2025
District Execution Manager
The Home Depot
01.2012 - 11.2020
Operations Assistant Manager
The Home Depot
09.2010 - 01.2012
Merchandising Assistant Manager
The Home Depot
04.2005 - 09.2010
Department Supervisor
The Home Depot
06.2003 - 04.2005
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
03.2003 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Parma Sr. High School
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