Gregory Wohlenberg
Sprouts Farmers Market
Jefferson,GA
21
years of professional experience
Accomplished Grocery Management Professional experienced in driving sales growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction while effectively reducing costs. Achieved operational efficiency through strategic inventory control, team leadership, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Focused on fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing staff development to deliver measurable results.
Work History
Grocery Manager
10 Years 3 Months- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and product freshness.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient inventory management and product rotation systems.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance store layout and product visibility.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service excellence and operational procedures.
- Coordinated promotional events to drive sales and increase customer engagement.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Enhanced store presentation through regular merchandising updates and innovative display techniques.
Unit Store Manager
8 Years- Oversee daily sales and business operations. Supervise staff of 150-plus. Hire, train, and monitor employees. Set and administer sales budgets, prepare staff schedules, and ensure compliance with state and federal food safety regulations. Prepare and deliver reports for senior executives. Review orders, communicate with vendors, and manage facility maintenance. Direct merchandising, inventory control, shrinkage, and expense control.
- Increased annual sales from $18.7M to as much as $24M by through merchandising, display, and customer service improvements.
- Produced 14.5% to 19.5% average annual growth, versus 10.5% for rest of territory.
- Increased annual sales from $18.7M to $24M through merchandising and display enhancements.
- Led store to Number 1 ranking for cleanliness and safety out of 22 stores in district.
- Rebuilt management team to enhance quality and service levels.
- Focused on staff training to achieve increases in customer service.
- Facilitated sales growth by enhancing display and holiday merchandise planning.
- Lowered spending by streamlining inventory ordering and eliminating overstocking.
- Monitored inventory levels, saving over $15,000 annually in supply costs.
- Managed $5.6M remodel over 10 months, ensuring project milestones were met. Ensured all equipment installed properly, store cleanliness and safety maintained, and sales grew throughout the project.
Education
Diploma
Training in Food Safety, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Sales Budgeting, Safety, The OZ Principle, and Empowering Yourself
Skills
Coordination of inventory
Inventory coordination
Customer support
Facility management
Customer management
Inventory analysis
Staff training
Merchandising management
Staff management
Visual displays
Store operations
CAREER NOTES
Began career as Stock Clerk at MET FOODS. Rotated through Grocery and Deli departments, stocked shelves, maintained inventory, and processed price changes.
Timeline
Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
05.2016 - CurrentRead More
Unit Store Manager
KROGER
01.2006 - 01.2014Read More
Grover Cleveland High School
Diploma
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