Eric Spencer

• Led store teams in executing merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
• Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining a clean shopping environment.
• Coordinated training programs for associates, fostering professional development and improving overall team performance.
• Implemented inventory management processes that optimized stock levels while reducing waste and loss.

• Managed multiple departments and associates while ensuring a safe, clean, customer‑focused store
• Served as Safety Manager for entire location, achieving highest scores on recent State and County audits
• Reviewed sales and loss data to develop and adjust action plans for profit improvement
• Executed monthly and annual inventories, accounting for product, sales, and shrink
• Supported training, development, and performance growth of associates

• Liaison between 140 stores and corporate leadership, managing priorities across multiple levels independently in the field
• Organized and presented quarterly sales plans to executive leadership
• Planned and executed food show events averaging $10M in store product purchases through delivery
• Developed profit loss action plans with weekly follow‑ups and monthly executive reporting
• Coordinated store remodels and openings, supporting teams throughout construction

• Monitored sales trends and adjusted product placement to maximize customer visibility.
• Conducted weekly product audits to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborated with vendors to streamline ordering processes and improve delivery timelines.
• Trained staff on best practices for inventory control and waste reduction techniques.