Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Top Five Strengths
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Eric Mitchell

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

I'm highly motivated and self-driven. I am also a very energetic, enthusiastic, and a fast-learning individual. Experienced with team leadership and retail management , customer service, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams and adapt to changing business needs. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance store performance and staff productivity. Focused on driving sales and maintaining collaborative work environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

DICK'S Sporting Goods
Morehead, NC
03.2016 - 06.2025
  • I've run multiple stores during my career.
  • Inventory movements. Placing orders and delivery's.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Creating a culture of outstanding customer service.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
  • Monthly goal setting, weekly follow up
  • Developed training programs to enhance team skills and improve customer service excellence. Personal daily sales goal sheets with morning, hourly and end of shift check ins and with in the moment coaching.
  • Mentored staff in best practices, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving targets.
  • Personal Improvement Plans and Professional Development.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Managed inventory processes, including stock room replenishment and merchandise presentation standards.
  • Implemented sales strategies that increased customer engagement and boosted overall revenue.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Department moves (Planograms)and seasonal resets.

Achievements

  • My stores won the president club award twice, which is the top preforming store for the quarter.

Manager

Best Buy
Littleton, CO
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • I was responsible for managing upwards to 28 associates in the building.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance customer service strategies and drive sales performance.
  • Streamlined operational workflows, enhancing efficiency in daily store operations and staff scheduling.
  • Mentored junior managers on leadership best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
  • Driving sales metrics.
  • Customer service.
  • Department moves and changes.
  • Money management.
  • I Managed the Appliances and Home Theater departments for 6 years with BestBuy

Achievements

  • Our Store won Top Gun (#1 Store in the company)

Assistant Store Manager

Ultimate Electronics
Littleton, CO
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • I was responsible for training associates on products and systems
  • Floor management, schedules, and driving sales.
  • I also was required to sell when needed.
  • Motivating the staff to focus on selling strategies, execute company strategies, and provide excellent customer service.
  • Achievements
  • My Littleton store was one of the flagship stores for the company and was one of the top performing stores.
  • Me and my team took the appliance division to number one in the company for three years in a row.
  • I was the first appliance manager and helped launch their appliance division when I started with the company.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.

Education

High School -

Chatfield High School
Littleton, CO
03.1993

Skills

  • Problem-solving 20years
  • Customer service and engagement 20 years
  • Planograms - 21 years
  • Time management - 21 years
  • Loss Prevention - 20 years
  • Sales Management - 21 years
  • Recruiting - 20 years
  • Retail Sales - 25 years
  • Merchandising - 20 years
  • Team development 21
  • Inventory Control - 20 years
  • Management - 21 years

Accomplishments

  • Supervised teams of over 100 staff members.
  • Collaborated with teams of 50+ associates in the development of complete new store grand opening.
  • Won Top Gun, number 1 out 1284 stores in all metrics for a fiscal year with in a big box company.

Top Five Strengths

  • Analytical
  • Relator
  • Competition
  • Achiever
  • Command

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

DICK'S Sporting Goods
03.2016 - 06.2025

Manager

Best Buy
01.2008 - 12.2016

Assistant Store Manager

Ultimate Electronics
01.2003 - 01.2008

High School -

Chatfield High School
Eric Mitchell