Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

Jabari James

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic Multi-Unit Retail Sales & Operations Leader with over 15 years of extensive retail experience with Wal-Mart and CVS in the Atlanta DMA, aspiring to the Region Vice President position at BODYARMOR. I am eager to apply my profound expertise in strategic market execution, stakeholder engagement, and team empowerment to drive exceptional results and contribute to the company's growth and success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

District Leader

CVS
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - Current
  • Strategic Sales and Partnership Leadership: Spearheaded an innovative sales strategy in collaboration with beverage companies like Coca-Cola United, MillerCoors and others resulting in a remarkable 47% increase in front store sales for three day holiday event.
  • Turnaround Expertise in Regional Management: Transformed Region 42's performance from the lowest in the division to the top tier, exemplifying my ability to rapidly deploy effective strategies and resonate with diverse markets and teams.
  • Community Relations and Issue Resolution: Addressed and resolved ongoing city code violations through strategic communication with city officials, effectively transforming contentious relationships into constructive partnerships and stopping citations.
  • Mentorship and Talent Development: Lead the Region in number of team members promoted to District Leader in a market that was the lowest performing market prior to my takeover.
  • Team Building and Communication: Focused on creating a strong team environment, underscored by effective communication and motivational leadership.
  • Growth Identification and Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with key stakeholders to uncover growth opportunities within the district and enhance sales performance.
  • Strategic Market Research and Expansion: Conducted market research to identify potential expansion areas, contributing significantly to regional sales volume growth.
  • Operational Management and Customer Insights: Provided expert guidance on operational aspects such as inventory management, process design and utilizing customer feedback surveys to drive improvements in satisfaction levels.
  • Performance Metrics and Regional Tracking: Developed and established key performance metrics to track and measure progress towards organizational goals across multiple regions.
  • Cross-District Collaboration: Played a pivotal role in cross-district projects and initiatives, collaborating closely with stakeholders to align goals and strategies.
  • Corporate Leadership and Relationship Building: Built strong, effective relationships with corporate leadership teams, facilitating high-level strategic alignment.
  • Geographic Team Coordination: Enabled seamless communication and coordination between team members across various geographic locations, enhancing operational cohesion.
  • Internal Promotion Program Development: Established a program promoting internal managerial talent, fostering a cohesive and effective leadership structure.

Health and Wellness Director

Wal-Mart
Georgia
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Foundational Retail Expertise from Corporate Internship: Began my career as an intern at Wal-Mart's corporate office in Bentonville, where I received a comprehensive crash course in the essentials of top-tier retailing. This formative experience laid the groundwork for my deep understanding of the retail landscape and success factors for a leading retailer.
  • Award-Winning Leadership and Operational Efficiency: Recognized as Wal-Mart Health and Wellness Director of the Year in 2017, a testament to my consistent delivery of sales targets and operational efficiencies within a $125 million P&L.
  • Strategic Merchandising and Planogram Innovation: Developed and executed effective planograms for store layout, optimizing product placement to maximize sales and enhance the customer experience, showcasing my expertise in strategic merchandising.
  • Change Leadership through ‘Train the Trainer’ Initiatives: Initiated and led a 'train the trainer' program, empowering store managers and team leaders to disseminate knowledge effectively, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Stakeholder Alignment and Growth Driving: Excelled in aligning internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, and finance to collaboratively drive growth and operational success, establishing myself as a key change agent within the organization.
  • Customer Service Excellence: Implemented innovative customer service procedures, significantly boosting satisfaction levels and enhancing brand loyalty.
  • Financial Management and Operational Streamlining: Demonstrated financial acumen and strategic performance analysis, employing data-driven methods to improve profitability and streamline operations.
  • Vendor Relations and Strategic Negotiation: Skilfully negotiated contracts with vendors, building strategic partnerships that benefited product and service procurement.
  • Safety Compliance and Standards Enforcement: Ensured strict adherence to safety standards, upholding an impeccable safety record across the district.
  • Leadership in Talent Development and Team Building: Mentored new employees, focusing on developing diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams, fostering a culture of professional growth and excellence.
  • Operational Productivity and Quality Management: Monitored and enhanced productivity, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and effectively addressing associate and customer concerns.
  • Market Expansion and Financial Strategy Implementation: Directed innovative financial strategies, optimizing operations, driving investments, and identifying key areas for market expansion.
  • Performance Turnaround and Action Planning: Formulated and executed action plans for underperforming stores, leading to improved performance metrics and positive organizational change.

Education

Doctorate -

Florida A&M University
01.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Team Building & Development
  • Sales Expertise
  • Change Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Operational Excellence
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Compliance & Safety Awareness
  • Effective Communication
  • Project Coordination
  • Merchandising Acumen
  • Problem Solving
  • Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy
  • Market Analysis
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Planogram Design
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Retail Operations Management

Affiliations

  • Health and fitness advocate
  • Spending time with my dog
  • Traveling adventures

Accomplishments

  • 2017 Health and Wellness Director of the Year - Wal-Mart Inc
  • 2023 sales leader for expanded - CVS
  • Class President 3 years

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

District Leader

CVS
01.2020 - Current

Health and Wellness Director

Wal-Mart
01.2008 - 01.2020

Doctorate -

Florida A&M University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Jabari James