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JEFF KOCH

JEFF KOCH

Management
Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dynamic District Manager recognized for driving sales growth and improving customer satisfaction through strategic inventory and operational management. Expertise in mentoring and developing talent into leadership roles, fostering a strong team-oriented culture. Achieved consistent comp growth, demonstrating a commitment to financial excellence. Career objectives include further enhancing operational efficiencies and scaling team performance to sustain continued success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Dollar Tree
Vancouver, WA
08.2022 - Current
  • 2023 District Manager of the Year-Top Gun in Sales
  • Managing 16 store managers in addition to 48 assistant managers and over 240 associates, ensuring a strong foundation of policy and procedural knowledge that sets them up for success
  • Mentored 4 individuals up to store manager roles
  • Drove company initiatives to a higher level
  • Focused on maximizing sales, customer satisfaction, and operating profits
  • Double digit comps year-over-year

Store Manager

TJX Sierra
Hillsboro, OR
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Increased 14 of 16 customer service components
  • Mentored merchandise coordinators to fill District open positions.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Successfully managed the in-store re-merchandising project within the goal.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Store Manager/MMIT

World Market
Vancouver, WA
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Top store in the district for overall performance.
  • I took store sales from being last in the district to first in comp sales.
  • Raised store standards to above expectations.
  • Exceeded company goals for the point of sale Feeding America campaign.

District Manager

Big Lots Stores
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Achieved top volume district in the region at $65 million
  • Successfully remodeled 4 stores and opened 3 new stores
  • Reached #1 district in the region in overall markdown percentages, shrink control, store merchandising, and store standards
  • Attained top district in the region, and top 5 in the company for overall donation dollars raised for Nationwide Children's Hospital point of sale campaign

Store Manager

Lowe's Stores
Pocatello, ID
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Opened a new 150,000 square foot store
  • 25 million in annual sales
  • Top 10 in the region with customer focus scores

Education

Associates - Business Management

Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Associates - Business Management Studies

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Team Building
  • Operational Management
  • Workforce Development
  • Talent Retention Programs
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • Performance Review Management
  • Sales Operations Coordination
  • KPI Analysis
  • Training Curriculum Design
  • Visual Merchandising Strategy
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Effective Listener
  • Team building practices
  • Staff development

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Timeline

District Manager

Dollar Tree
08.2022 - Current

Store Manager

TJX Sierra
03.2021 - 08.2022

Store Manager/MMIT

World Market
05.2020 - 03.2021

District Manager

Big Lots Stores
01.2010 - 01.2020

Store Manager

Lowe's Stores
01.2005 - 01.2010

Associates - Business Management

Mid-State Technical College

Associates - Business Management Studies

Truckee Meadows Community College

Work Availability

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