Clint Johnson
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Focused Store Manager versed in all aspects of running retail establishment, including opening and closing procedures, banking, merchandising and recruiting. Keeps operations efficient, productive and on-track to consistently meet and exceed expectations. Sales expert with unparalleled communication and relationship-building talents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flagship Store Manager
Herschel Supply Co.
Vancouver, BC
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed daily operations of the store, including hiring and training employees, setting sales goals, developing promotional strategies, and maintaining inventory.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure staff members were meeting expectations and providing excellent customer service.
Store Manager
Inspired Cannabis Co
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed a team of 12 employees, including an Assistant Manager, and trained them in a variety of merchandising and organizational functions
- Maintained healthy staff morale by creating a fun, educational environment with a high level of employee engagement
- Engaged with Brand Representatives from our Licensed Producers in order to organize engaging in-store events and product knowledge sessions for the team
- Admin responsibilities such as labor/payroll, inventory management, & ordering
- Adhered to strict BC/Federal compliance policies in order to maintain a risk free environment for our customers to participate in the cannabis lifestyle
Brand Relationship & Client Services Manager
Sephora
09.2022 - 10.2023
- My role with Sephora was two-fold, with half of my time spend growing and maintaining complex brand relationships with our store; facilitating in-store events, organizing new products launches, and providing detailed information directly to brand representatives around store-level performance
- My other role saw me grow talent, lead, and oversee our in-store Beauty Studio
- This required me to oversee and create robust training materials, maintain consistency around service performance, and grow the business through creative means
Store Manager
Lush Cosmetics
09.2018 - 09.2022
- I managed a team of over 35 members while growing our business at a flagship location near the Lush Cosmetics HQ
Store Manager
Vitaly Design
02.2017 - 09.2018
- In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of a clothing/accessory business, I also grew my team through robust development plans and assisted in creating detailed product launch and merchandising strategies with head office
Education
Digital Marketing -
Brainstation
09.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Personnel Development
- Visual Merchandising
- Sales/KPI Strategies
- Store Operations
Certification
Digital Marketing
Timeline
Flagship Store Manager
Herschel Supply Co.
08.2024 - 03.2025
Store Manager
Inspired Cannabis Co
10.2023 - 08.2024
Brand Relationship & Client Services Manager
Sephora
09.2022 - 10.2023
Store Manager
Lush Cosmetics
09.2018 - 09.2022
Store Manager
Vitaly Design
02.2017 - 09.2018
Digital Marketing -
Brainstation