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JOSEPH MOTTOLA

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic retail leader with a proven track record at Party City, driving a 48% increase in balloon sales through strategic merchandising and team leadership. 5 HC stores in the top 10 in Company. Top overall sales in the company. Expert in operational management and loss prevention, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration among diverse teams to achieve outstanding sales performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Team Leader

Party City
San Diego, CA
09.2004 - 03.2025
  • Lead daily operations in a high-volume retail environment, focusing on sales growth and team management
  • Manage payroll for a team of 31 employees within 2 locations, ensuring compliance with company policies
  • Oversaw training, sales, and merchandising operations at dual sites.
  • Drive sales in seasonal departments by maintaining merchandising standards and planogram integrity, enhancing sales with everyday tie-ins
  • Conduct daily inventory scans and manage stock replenishment within 24 hours
  • Facilitate effective communication through daily emails and task management for team members
  • Expanding our top department - balloons which resulted in 48% of overall sales

Multi-Unit Manager

Halloween City
San Diego, CA
07.2008 - 12.2022
  • Oversee the operations of 13 temporary Halloween locations, ensuring compliance with company standards, and driving sales performance.
  • Direct hiring, training, and performance evaluations of management and sales staff.
  • Manage payroll for over 140 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Execute the setup, store layout, merchandising setup, and teardown of temporary locations, including inventory management, and the return of company assets.
  • Collaborate with marketing to enhance sales through local events and promotions.
  • Implement loss prevention strategies to minimize theft, and optimize inventory flow.
  • 5 HC locations in the Top 10.
  • Top in overall sales of company.
  • Top store in OMNI sales.

Education

High School Diploma - Art, general education

Durant High School
Plant City, FL
05.2003

Skills

  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Operational Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Merchandising Standards
  • Training and Development
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Event planning
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • Building brand awareness
  • Customer engagement
  • Point of Sale (POS) Systems
  • Data Analysis Tools
  • Visual Merchandising Techniques
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Team Collaboration Tools
  • Training and Development Programs

Key Expertise Highlights

  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Operational Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Merchandising Standards
  • Training and Development
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Performance Evaluation

Timeline

Multi-Unit Manager

Halloween City
07.2008 - 12.2022

Store Team Leader

Party City
09.2004 - 03.2025

High School Diploma - Art, general education

Durant High School

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