Brent Zipkin
Canton,GA
Summary
Experienced manager with proven success in surpassing sales targets and optimizing P&L in high-volume retail settings. Expertise in leading diverse teams, implementing training programs, and driving community engagement to boost customer satisfaction and financial outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
The Fresh Market
Seminole, FL
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Promoted from ASM to Store Manager and ran operations of two separate stores in the Tampa region in Florida.
- Oversaw store finances, including sales plan forecasting, labor budgeting, and inventory analysis, ensuring compliance with P&L standards and achieving average weekly sales of $300k.
- Trained and managed teams on services including Periscope, Ultipro, Icims, CGO, BOH, and inventory management to enhance store performance.
- Conducted daily store huddles and management meetings, and held conference calls with TFM leadership.
- Supported community relations by attending local events, organizing donations for hurricane relief, and marketing sampling programs to attract new customers during weekend events.
Assistant Store Manager
The Fresh Market
Alphaertta, GA
02.2018 - 10.2024
- Managed store generating $10M in revenue and led team of over 60 members.
- Supported management efforts in three Fresh Market locations to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated relocation for 15 team members during store closure.
Grocery Manager
The Fresh Market
Marietta, GA
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Established vendor relationships, tested new product lines, and executed planogram updates while overseeing a team of 12.
- Managed inventory and ordering across grocery, dairy, frozen, coffee, candy, and bulk departments to ensure product availability.
- Oversaw store operations as Manager on Duty, taking on keyholder responsibilities when other managers were unavailable.
Merchandiser
Costco Wholesale
Atlanta, GA
07.2009 - 09.2015
- Managed product displays to enhance customer visibility and promote sales.
- Implemented planograms to optimize product placement and maximize space efficiency.
- Coordinated inventory replenishment to ensure stock availability for customers.
- Constructed sales floor displays and organized stock in warehouse to enhance product visibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
Devry University
Atlanta, GA05-2012
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Customer Engagement
- Task Management
- Staff Training
- Financial analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration & Teamwork
Timeline
Store Manager
The Fresh Market
10.2024 - 07.2025
Assistant Store Manager
The Fresh Market
02.2018 - 10.2024
Grocery Manager
The Fresh Market
09.2015 - 02.2018
Merchandiser
Costco Wholesale
07.2009 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
Devry University