Jeremy Striz
Fort Mill,USA
Summary
Passionate and versatile people leader invested in exceeding organizational goals while providing a world-class customer and associate experience. Fueled by internal drive to succeed, committed to serving others, and grounded with utmost integrity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Account Director
Lowe's Companies Inc
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Led a team of 6 Territory Managers, 1 Senior Manager, and 80 Account Managers serving the Residential Property Management industry
- Organically partnered with all functional partners, inclusive of Operations, Merchandising, Purchasing, Credit, Marketing, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition, to effectively facilitate my team's success
- Responsible for delivering annual sales in excess of $400MM comprised MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) and rehab/renovation
- Comfortably leveraged autonomy to conceptualize and implement Organizational strategy based on identified needs and opportunities
- Created and sustained a Sales culture grounded in consultative, needs-based selling
Senior Director, National Accounts and Project Support
Lowe's Companies Inc
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Led the Organization's National Accounts Division consisting of 2 Directors, 8 Senior National Account Managers, 34 National Account Managers, and 4 eProcurement Sales Managers
- National Accounts delivered $1.6B in sales revenue in 2021 and grew to over $2B in 2023
- Responsible for leading the Organization's Project Support Division consisting of 2 Directors, 4 Senior Managers, 6 National Account Managers, and 59 Project Support Representatives
- Projects Support delivered $185MM in sales revenue in 2021
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions
Division Pro Sales Director, South
Lowe's Companies Inc
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Led Pro Business throughout the South Division, which includes 630 stores, 49 Districts, 5 Regions
- The Division delivered $7.8B in 2021 sales
- Was responsible for leading 5 Regional Pro Sales Directors and 69 Pro Sales Managers, which represents the Organization's Outside Sales Division
- Led a high-performing sales team through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies
Division Sales Manager, South
Lowe's Companies Inc
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Was responsible for leading the South Division for Lowe's Pro Supply, which was comprised of 4 Regional Sales Managers, 72 Outside Sales Representatives, and 5 Branches
- Lowe's Pro Supply is the MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) entity within Lowe's primarily designed to service the multifamily industry
- The South Division delivered $343MM in sales in 2021
Regional Pro Sales Director
Lowe's Companies Inc
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsibilities encompassed leading 13 Pro Sales Managers generating over $112MM in sales and supporting 132 stores delivering $2B in Pro volume
- Outside Sales portfolio consisted of 364 complex accounts
- Primary verticals represented within the portfolio were: Remodelers, Restoration, Government, Non-Profit/Disaster Relief, Property Management, SFR/Property Investment, Construction, Hospitality
District Manager
The Home Depot Inc
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Led 9 stores, 36 salaried managers, and roughly 1400 hourly associates that spanned 3 markets (Augusta, GA, Columbia, SC, and Rock Hill, SC)
- Managed a District that generated $250MM in annual sales and increased sales by 6.5% versus the previous year
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities
Regional Pro Sales Manager
The Home Depot Inc
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Influenced an inside sales team within 129 stores that contributed to roughly $1.5B in annual sales
- Led an outside sales team of 9 salaried direct reports which covered 6 states and generated roughly $105MM in annual sales
- The portfolio grew by roughly $20MM in sales and decreased customer count by 90 from 2014 to 2017
- Oversaw a complex customer portfolio that consisted of roughly 230 customers
- Trades represented with the portfolio included Property Management (commercial and residential), SFR/Property Investment, Specialty Restoration, Remodel/Renovation, Government/Institutional, Hospitality, Single-Family and Multi-Family Development, Plumbers, and Electricians
Store Manager
The Home Depot Inc
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Led a high-performing team of 3 salaried managers and 150 hourly associates to $27MM in annual sales in FY2013 from $16.5MM in FY2010
- The store led the Region (129 stores) in sales growth in 2012 and finished #2 in 2013
- Oversaw and influenced all aspects of the business, including staffing, associate development, scheduling, in stock, store appearance, customer experience, merchandising, Pro sales, and Services
Merchandising Execution Manager
The Home Depot Inc
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Led a team of associates supporting 9 stores responsible for various merchandising tasks, inclusive of seasonal resets, planogram set integrity, and general service
- Responsibilities encompassed staffing, training, associate development, safety, timely project execution, and quality control
Store Manager
Dollar General, Dollar General Market
05.2001 - 01.2008
- Managed 7 different traditional store locations within several cities in middle TN from May 2001 through July 2004
- Opened and managed the Company's first Dollar General Market, a 20,000 SF grocery/general merchandise hybrid, in July 2004 in Nashville, TN
- Went on to open and manage another location in Lewisburg, TN from 2006 to 2007
- Finished my career with Dollar General managing a Market location in Knoxville, TN from 2007 to 2008
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Management
Maryville College
Maryville, TN05.2001
Skills
- Talent development
- Sales negotiations
- Strategic development
- Team collaboration
- CRM software proficiency
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical problem solver
- Verbal and written communication
- Consultative selling techniques
- Goal setting and achievement
- Customer portfolio management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Division Account Director
Lowe's Companies Inc
10.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Director, National Accounts and Project Support
Lowe's Companies Inc
11.2021 - 10.2023
Division Pro Sales Director, South
Lowe's Companies Inc
06.2021 - 11.2021
Division Sales Manager, South
Lowe's Companies Inc
02.2021 - 06.2021
Regional Pro Sales Director
Lowe's Companies Inc
04.2019 - 02.2021
District Manager
The Home Depot Inc
08.2017 - 09.2018
Regional Pro Sales Manager
The Home Depot Inc
01.2014 - 08.2017
Store Manager
The Home Depot Inc
10.2010 - 01.2014
Merchandising Execution Manager
The Home Depot Inc
01.2008 - 10.2010
Store Manager
Dollar General, Dollar General Market
05.2001 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Management
Maryville College
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