Gregory A. Peters
District Manager
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 14 years of management experience in retail operations and sales, recognized for initiating impactful merchandising and customer service programs. Expertise in recruiting, training, and retaining top-tier sales and management talent, fostering a motivated workforce that consistently achieves exceptional results. Proven track record of managing multiple units to drive sales growth while ensuring teams deliver outstanding customer service. Committed to producing quality bottom-line results through strong leadership, effective communication, and the cultivation of robust relationships with external business partners and vendors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
7-Eleven Convenience Store
St Petersburg, Fl
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Managed operational oversight for multiple stores to maintain compliance with established corporate standards.
- Analyzed market trends and established effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth throughout all locations.
- Provided mentorship to store managers, focusing on best practices for operational success and superior customer service delivery.
- Conducted analysis of sales data to optimize inventory management and enhance product offerings.
Store Manager
7-Eleven
Pinellas Park, FL
07.2010 - 12.2022
- Supervises all sales and business development functions, including new product rollouts, customer relationship development, and order fulfillment.
- Manages daily invoice reports, daily paperwork, money and provides cross-functional team training, coaching and mentoring.
- Provides continuous education and coaching to all levels of store staff, trains personnel in effective selling, inventory control, merchandising techniques, customer service protocols, and product lines.
- Maintains weekly scheduling and payroll.
- Assists in opening of new stores, continuous help with franchisees during and after store grand opening, including merchandising, assisting with order forecasting and paperwork.
Self Contractor for Sets and Lighting
Home Shopping Network
St. Petersburg, FL
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Follow Blue print designs to construct sets for TV segments
- Build and tear down sets.
Co-Manager
Racetrac
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2004 - 09.2009
- Assist store manager in sales and business development, including new product rollouts, customer service programs, and order fulfillment.
- Daily paperwork and invoice management, as well as daily shift duties.
- Execution of seasonal plan-o-gram changes, monthly promo-kits, as well as daily plus selling.
- Training and daily coaching of both current and new employees.
Education
Studied for a degree - Business
Marshall University
06.1995
Skills
- Strategic leadership abilities
- Candidate selection
- Organizational strategy development
- Service excellence
Accomplishments
Was awared Corporate East Area Leader of the Year award for 2023 for changing over 12 store between corporate and franchise and opening 1 brand new store while maintining the corporate integrity of 10 other stores in my Area
Timeline
District Manager
7-Eleven Convenience Store
12.2022 - 03.2026
Store Manager
7-Eleven
07.2010 - 12.2022
Self Contractor for Sets and Lighting
Home Shopping Network
10.2009 - 06.2010
Co-Manager
Racetrac
06.2004 - 09.2009
Studied for a degree - Business
Marshall University