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Work History
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Bobby Warren

Champaign,IL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Meijer and Walmart, enhancing sales and reducing shrink to remarkable levels. Excelled in competitive analysis and team leadership, driving operational excellence and fostering strong community ties. Achieved top market credit champion status and significantly improved profit margins by focusing on strategic growth and relationship building.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Director

Meijer
Champaign, IL
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales in the market.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.

Market Director

Meijer, Inc.
Louisville, KY
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • April 23 moved to Milwaukee Market leading a team of 9 stores with 2300 TM’s
  • January 23 moved to Columbus Market as MD (Market Director) overseeing 10 stores – with some of the highest volumes in the region
  • Oct 2022 Promoted to Lou Lexington- Overseen operations mini market of four stores building teamwork within a team of 1000 team members, developing sales strategy, while involving myself in the community
  • MDDP -promoted March of 2022 to develop my personal skills to enable myself to influence a group of stores to reach beyond their potentials while developing a talent pool to flow to the company
  • Worked with GR, regional teams, and store partners to identify gaps in performance and improve metrics

Store Director

Meijer, Inc.
New Albany, IN
02.2016 - 02.2022
  • Overseeing 230 team members with $65-$70 million in annual sales
  • Store currently exceeding store contribution plan & beating last year store numbers
  • Teaching processes and establishing Meijer routines at both stores while developing new leaders with two most recently going into TLDP at 220
  • Promoted in 2016 to store director from store director in training at 162 Dixie in Louisville, KY with $40-$45 million in sales with 200 team members
  • Partnered with Home Office in company test of roll-out of both table and SKU reduction in produce for shrink improvement at store 162
  • Market Credit Champion – led company in 2018 with no zero days at 162
  • Reduced Shrink in Fiscal Year 2018 by 60% to plan at 162
  • Greeting Lead Market last two years at store 162 / top 20 in 2019 greeting
  • Rolling 13 period turnover saw reduction every period at store 162
  • Assisted Market Manager covering vacations as needed and mentoring for other store directors where needed
  • Selected 1 of 3 for hiring committee on all future candidates in market for SD’s & LL’s 2018

Store Manager

Walmart Stores, Inc.
Louisville, KY
01.2010 - 08.2015
  • Delivered excellence by modeling exceptional customer service throughout all departments and associate levels
  • Managed and had adherence to full Profit & Loss accountability based on corporate standards and guidelines
  • Maximized performance by consistently analyzing metrics related to sales, wages, productivity, asset protection, safety controls, and quality assurance standards
  • Implemented strategies which ensured peak performance, streamlined operations, and increased profitability during tenure
  • The supercenter was designated a corporate training store where I was successful in promoting 6 assistants while supervising 10 salaried managers and 300 associates
  • Set the best recorded shrink numbers for the year in this store at .06 percent
  • Identified as the market champion overseeing compliance activities over 9 stores in all areas of compliance including OSHA (Occupational Safety Hazard Association), Weights & Measures, Food Safety, cash control

Education

associate degree -

Indiana Wesleyan University

Skills

  • Competitive analysis
  • Financial forecasting
  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Self motivation

Hobbies and Interests

Active Member of the Kosair Shrine supporting various charitable activities benefiting Kosair Charities

References

Available Upon Request

Phonenumbers

502.938.9332, 616-690-7954

Affiliations

  • Board Member of the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin. Inc
  • Board Member of Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association's

Timeline

Market Director

Meijer
02.2024 - Current

Market Director

Meijer, Inc.
02.2022 - 02.2024

Store Director

Meijer, Inc.
02.2016 - 02.2022

Store Manager

Walmart Stores, Inc.
01.2010 - 08.2015

associate degree -

Indiana Wesleyan University

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