Juan Sarmiento
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Store Manager with over a decade of experience in driving profitable sales, enhancing customer experiences, and developing high-performing teams. Expertise in inventory management, visual merchandising, and operational excellence. Adept at leading teams to exceed performance goals while fostering a culture of continuous growth, integrity and engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager – Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace
Levi’s Strauss & Co
04.2023 - Current
- Guided profitable sales and achieved financial plans by leading the store team to exceed performance goals in Conversion, Units Per Transaction, and Sales vs Traffic
- Recruited and managed hiring, payroll, and termination processes for all levels of store personnel, ensuring compliance with LS&CO Operational Excellence policies
- Leaded training initiatives for new hires, promoting product knowledge and selling practices
- Achieved labor cost targets by optimizing scheduling based on traffic patterns and sales forecasts
- Reduced shrinkage through robust inventory controls and loss prevention strategies
- Enhanced visual merchandising to create compelling, customer-focused displays aligned with corporate standards
Assistant Operations Manager
Levi’s Strauss & Co
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Delivered operational excellence by managing payroll, cash handling, scheduling and inventory controls
- Led merchandising teams to meet productivity goals, effectively utilizing RFID-enabled tools
- Trained and developed new hires, ensuring alignment with LS&CO culture and standards
- Fostered a positive work environment, contributing to high employee retention and growth
- Partnered with the store manager to drive process adoption and operational effectiveness
Brand Assistant Manager – Dolphin Mall
Vans (VF Corp)
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Executed monthly apparel and footwear floor sets, maintaining high merchandising standards
- Trained employees on product knowledge, enhancing overall customer service quality
- Collaborated with stock teams to streamline BOH processes and ensure seamless operations
Associate Store Manager
Levi’s Strauss & Co
12.2012 - 11.2018
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
Florida International University
01.2008
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Inventory Management (RFID-enabled processes)
- Visual Merchandising & Store Presentation
- Payroll & Budget Management
- Customer Experience Enhancement
- Employee Training & Development
- Operational Excellence & Compliance
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Store Manager – Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace
Levi’s Strauss & Co
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Operations Manager
Levi’s Strauss & Co
04.2019 - 04.2023
Brand Assistant Manager – Dolphin Mall
Vans (VF Corp)
11.2018 - 04.2019
Associate Store Manager
Levi’s Strauss & Co
12.2012 - 11.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
Florida International University
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