David Edwards
Milton,FL
Summary
Seasoned District Manager bringing 25 years of progressive experience in [Industry] environments devoted to boosting sales and bottom-line profitability with performance-oriented strategies. Talented team builder and analytical problem-solver with sound judgment and strong business acumen. Effectively deepen customer, team and vendor relationships with articulate and persuasive communication style.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
Zips Car Wash
Pensacola, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service satisfaction.
General Manager
Insta-Loan
Pensacola, FL
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Analyzed financial statements of potential clients to determine creditworthiness and risk level.
- Reviewed loan applications, verified income sources, and evaluated collateral value.
- Negotiated terms of loans with borrowers, including interest rates and repayment schedules.
- Approved or denied loan requests based on established criteria.
- Managed a portfolio of existing loans and monitored payment status.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding loan services in a timely manner.
- Identified areas for improvement in the loan process and implemented solutions accordingly.
District Manager
Channel Control Merchants
Pensacola, FL
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service satisfaction.
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Monitored local market conditions to determine competitive trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
Area Operations Manager
Family Dollar
Mobile, AL
06.2013 - 07.2019
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Organized promotional events in order to drive sales volume in the district's stores.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.
- Ensured that all stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.
- Reviewed inventory levels at each store in order to ensure adequate stock availability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL05-1993
Skills
- Hiring And Recruitment Strategies
- Sales And Market Development
- Business Growth Management
- Business Development And Planning
- Recruiting And Hiring
- Relationship Selling
- Sales Metrics Analysis
- Complaint Handling
- Mentoring
- Sales Forecasting
Affiliations
FORMER BIG BOTHER VOLENTEER
Accomplishments
SELECTED AS EMERGING LEADER WITH FAMILY DOLLAR 1 OF 6 OUT OF 600 DISTRICT MANAGERS
10 SM THAT I SUPERVISED HAVE BEEN PROMOTED TO DISTRICT MANAGER
DM OF THE YEAR FOR FAMILY DOLLAR 2015
STORE MANAGER OF THE YEAR HARCO DRUG 1995
MANAGED 30 FAMILY DOLLARS IN THE MOBILE METRO AREA
Timeline
District Sales Manager
Zips Car Wash
10.2022 - Current
General Manager
Insta-Loan
01.2021 - 10.2022
District Manager
Channel Control Merchants
07.2017 - 01.2021
Area Operations Manager
Family Dollar
06.2013 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Gulf Coast State College