Dave Bialota
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Accomplished Regional Pro Sales Director and Store Manager with a proven track record at Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, excelling in sales strategies and networking. Achieved top company margins and significantly grew Pro business, demonstrating exceptional leadership and public speaking skills. Developed multiple Store Manager candidates, showcasing a commitment to mentoring and performance excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Pro Sales Director
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Led a high-performing sales team through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
- Ranked #1 in margin to plan company-wide 3 consecutive half's
- Ranked #3 overall in the Company 3 consecutive half's in 2023 and 1H of 2024
- 100% Engagement and 96% Leadership index on 2023 Best Survey
Store Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
09.2011 - 05.2022
- Responsible for $65,000,000 Class 5 Unit
- Grew Pro business from $4.5 million in 2100 to over $16.0 million in 2022
- Nominated for Store Manager of the Year in 2021
- Developed 3 Store Manager Candidates
Store Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Responsible for $50,000,000 Lowe's Store
- Achieved over $6,000,000 in Installed Sales
- Region 21 Customer Focus Champion 2010
- Region 21 Customer Focus Champion 2009
- Developed 3 Store Manager Candidates
Store Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
09.2004 - 03.2008
- Responsible for $45,000,000 million Lowe's Store
- Gold Customer Focused Store 2006
- Gold Customer Focused Store 2007
- Achieved Inventory Plan 4 Consecutive Years
- Developed 3 Store Manager Candidates
Store Manager
Sears Roebuck
04.2002 - 03.2004
- Responsible for $40,000,000 Sears "A" Store
- Responsible for attached 22 bay Auto Center
- Successfully led store through total business conversion in 2003
District Business Manager - Brand Central
Sears Roebuck
06.2000 - 04.2002
- Responsible for Brand Central Vertical Business in 22 Stores in District 273
- Liaison between the Stores and Sears Home Office with concentration on Merchandising and Assortment for Appliance and Electronics Business
- Coached and Developed Sears Brand Central Managers on company selling and merchandising programs
District Business Manager- Home Improvement
Sears Roebuck
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Responsible for Home Improvement Vertical Business in 22 Stores in District 273
- Liaison between the Stores and Sears Home Office with concentration on Merchandising and Assortment for Home Improvement Business
- Coached and Developed Sears Home Improvement Managers on company selling and merchandising programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
University of Buffalo SUNY
Buffalo, NY05.1990
Skills
- Sales Strategies
- Networking and Relationship Building
- Leadership and Coaching
- Delivering Results
Timeline
Regional Pro Sales Director
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
06.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
09.2011 - 05.2022
Store Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
03.2008 - 09.2011
Store Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
09.2004 - 03.2008
Store Manager
Sears Roebuck
04.2002 - 03.2004
District Business Manager - Brand Central
Sears Roebuck
06.2000 - 04.2002
District Business Manager- Home Improvement
Sears Roebuck
08.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
University of Buffalo SUNY
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