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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Gavin Courtney

Arlington,WA

Summary

Over 25 years of experience leading retail sales teams to exceed revenue and profit goals through training and coaching. Proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar districts and maximizing all key performance indicators. Expert customer service specialist. Expert relationship and culture builder, Inclusion Specialist, channel developer, negotiator, and sales strategist. I have a positive attitude, passion, and enthusiasm to help drive sales in any industry. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. 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

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Arch Support Specialist Manager

The Good Feet Store
12.2022 - Current

Store Manager. Driving positive year over year sales through providing clients with proper arch supports to help increase the quality of life.

Employment Success Manager

PRIDE Industries
02.2022 - 10.2022

Hiring and onboarding individuals with disabilities, and barriers to enter the workforce.

Director of sales

Angel of the Winds Arena/Spectra Venue Management
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Creating a person-to-person relationship with all clients
  • Selling and maintaining current sponsors and partners
  • Responsible for reaching out to new clients and presenting the benefits to a sponsorship in the arena
  • Driving the revenue of the Arena
  • Responsible for making sure all annual Suite lease holders are taken care and making sure their needs are met throughout the season
  • Exceeded budget in the short amount of time I was there.

District sales manager

Mattress Depot USA
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for the day-to-day sales operations which included driving sales through coaching and mentorship, strategic planning, metric/KPI analysis, and collaboration amongst fellow District managers and Training managers.

District sales manager

SLEEP TRAIN, INC. (acquired by Mattress Firm)
03.1998 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for the day-to-day sales operations which included driving sales through coaching and mentorship, strategic planning, metric/KPI analysis, and collaboration amongst fellow District managers and Training managers.

Education

Skills

  • Presentation & Public Speaking
  • Enthusiastic
  • Customer Service specialist
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Perseverance
  • Servant leadership mindset
  • Consistent
  • Humble
  • Strategic thinker
  • Positive Mental Attitude
  • Driven
  • Time Management
  • District Sales/trainer Leadership
  • Sales Strategy & Improvement Planning
  • Sales and Operations Training & Development
  • Recruiting/onboarding
  • Workforce development
  • Inclusion Specialist
  • Merchandising Specialist
  • KPI/Performance Metrics
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Program Development Strategies
  • Internal & External Customer Satisfaction
  • Culture Specialist
  • Schedule Management
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Project Planning
  • Professional and Courteous

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Presidents Club Multiple years through effectively helping drive positive year over year sales.

Timeline

Arch Support Specialist Manager

The Good Feet Store
12.2022 - Current

Employment Success Manager

PRIDE Industries
02.2022 - 10.2022

Director of sales

Angel of the Winds Arena/Spectra Venue Management
08.2021 - 02.2022

District sales manager

Mattress Depot USA
09.2017 - 01.2020

District sales manager

SLEEP TRAIN, INC. (acquired by Mattress Firm)
03.1998 - 09.2017

Gavin Courtney