Joshua Seaver
Robards
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Big Lots, specializing in operational excellence and talent development. Expertise in enhancing training programs and empowering store teams and managers to drive business growth, improve talent retention, and achieve top KPI performance. Collaborative servant leader dedicated to enriching store culture and fostering customer engagement. Skilled in transforming challenges into achievements while nurturing team growth and development through effective communication and strong business acumen.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Variety Wholesalers Inc.- Big Lots! Division
Central TN | KY | IN
02.2025 - Current
- Achieved successful launch of 18 new locations from April 2025 to June 2025. Recruited 72 new managers to drive operational excellence.
- Identified and nurtured potential leaders, successfully promoting 25+ employees to pivotal roles, such as store manager to market manager.
- Led operational strategies to drive sales growth across multiple store locations.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and customer service.
- Monitored inventory levels and optimized supply chain processes to reduce costs.
- Led the company in Sales Volume, Sales Plan, and KPI's for FY 2025.
- Leading the company in KPI's, Sales, and Sales to Plan for FY 2026, including Score Card measurables.
District Training Manager
Big Lots
Evansville, IN
10.2005 - Current
- Achieved P/L success through operational excellence, talent development, store presentation, and customer experience
- Achieved top 10% in the Region in performance measurables regularly
- Authored employee development plans in collaboration with supervisors to align with company objectives, resulting in promoting 20+ employees to management level positions
- Achieved turnover below 80% including retaining talent with 5+ years of tenure for more than 75% of my staff
- Spearheaded personal development for staff members in Furniture, Dock to Stock and Physical Inventory, influencing the district to regularly achieve top 10% results for the Region in Furniture metrics and Operational efficiency
- Achieved top performance in Region and Company operating as a Philanthropy Champion on attachment and dollars raised on multiple campaigns
Store Manager
Fred's Discount Stores
Central City, KY
08.2004 - 10.2005
- Achieved P/L success through operational excellence
- Maintained top 10% sales and profit results in the district
- Achieved above 85% Customer Efficiency Score
Assistant Store Manager
RTM Restaurant Group Arby's
Louisville, KY
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Oversaw the Team Member Training Program
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and menu knowledge
- Key role in store achieving top 3 results to P/L results in the company 2002
Education
High School Diploma -
Ballard High
05-2000
Skills
- Strategic Servant Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Talent Development/Retention
- Business Acumen
- Collaborative
- Excellent communication
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Results Driven
- Complex Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
AWARDS
Top Reward Signups, 2018-2024, Top District Comp Sales, 2012, 2016, 2020-2024, Top District Plan Sales, 2014, 2016, 2020-2024, Top Credit Cards apps in Region/Company, 2022, Top 3 Credit Card apps in the Region, 2023-2024, Top Nationwide Children's Hospital Donation Attachment % and dollars raised in Region, 2022-2024, Top Feeding America Campaign in Region, 2023, Top American Heart Association Donation Campaign in Region, 2024, Company Philanthropy Ambassador, 2021-2023, Wheels up Winner for Region/Company Multi-Donation Campaign, 2024, Operations and Presentation Q4 Tour District Winner, 2016-2017, 2019, 2021-2024
Timeline
District Manager
Variety Wholesalers Inc.- Big Lots! Division
02.2025 - Current
District Training Manager
Big Lots
10.2005 - Current
Store Manager
Fred's Discount Stores
08.2004 - 10.2005
Assistant Store Manager
RTM Restaurant Group Arby's
07.2001 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Ballard High