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Gary Zarecki

Appleton,WI

Summary

Savvy Senior Store Manager with 12+ years overseeing staff, daily activities and business strategies. Dedicated to coaching and retaining talented employees through training, task delegation and motivational techniques. Highly skilled at overseeing operational activities ranging from accounting to complex customer issue resolution for budget control, positive experience and smooth operations. Well-grounded Retail Store Manager with background leading retail location daily operations. Focused when responding to problems, mentoring staff and identifying areas needing improvement. Excellent motivator with upbeat attitude and history boosting employee and customer retention. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Store Manager

Johnson Fitness & Wellness
07.2023 - Current
  • Supervised employees for exceptional store operations, customer retention and positive brand experiences.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.

Retail Store Manager

Johnson Fitness & Wellness
12.2015 - 07.2023
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.

Retail Store Manager

2nd Wind Exercise Equipment
02.2012 - 12.2015
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.

Fitness Consultant

2nd Wind Exercise Equipment
01.2011 - 02.2012

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Mid-State Technical College
Stevens Point, WI

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Inventory Control
  • Corrective Actions
  • Retail Store Management
  • Staff Management
  • Store Maintenance
  • Store Coverage
  • Goal Attainment

Timeline

Senior Store Manager

Johnson Fitness & Wellness
07.2023 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Johnson Fitness & Wellness
12.2015 - 07.2023

Retail Store Manager

2nd Wind Exercise Equipment
02.2012 - 12.2015

Fitness Consultant

2nd Wind Exercise Equipment
01.2011 - 02.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Mid-State Technical College
Gary Zarecki