Frederick Batton

• Manage a portfolio of 30+ retail accounts generating $1.25M+ in annual revenue
• Consistently grew three separate routes to 110%+ of sales plan year-over-year
• Own full P&L responsibility at route level including ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with store leadership to secure premium product placement and promotions
• Analyze sales trends and adjust ordering strategies to maximize in-stock conditions and minimize shrink
• Execute merchandising strategies that drive increased visibility and revenue growth

Target — Jan 2022 – Oct 2022

• Led a team of 40+ employees in a high-volume grocery department
• Directed daily operations including staffing, inventory flow, merchandising, and performance management
• Monitored key performance indicators (sales, in-stock, shrink) to drive operational improvements
• Coached and developed team members to improve productivity and engagement
• Ensured compliance with food safety standards and corporate operational procedures
• Played a key role in achieving store-level sales and operational targets

• Supervised backroom and stocking operations in a high-volume retail environment
• Led team performance through scheduling, coaching, and productivity management
• Improved freight processing efficiency and shelf availability through operational execution
• Ensured compliance with safety standards and company processes
• Supported overall store operations and cross-functional team coordination

• Directed full-store operations with responsibility for 185 employees and overall business performance
• Monitored and analyzed KPI trends including sales, labor, shrink, and inventory turnover
• Managed store-level budgets, implementing cost controls and budget offsets to maintain profitability
• Drove revenue growth through strategic planning, merchandising execution, and team leadership
• Led hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management across all departments
• Improved operational efficiency through process optimization and accountability standards