JUSTIN BEHRE
44 Center Grove Road H10 Randolph,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Director with 7 years in retail management and sales strategy. Elevated Short Hills YellowKorner Gallery to a top five global ranking for six years, managing operations across 100+ galleries. Achieved 100% Club status at ADP for four years by driving results and leading high-performing teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager-Franchise & Affiliations
ADP
Florham Park, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Identified client needs and provided innovative solutions to enhance cash flow, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with health care reforms, payroll, and tax laws.
- Cultivated relationships and assessed client needs to present tailored ADP solutions, setting appointments and gathering leads from established business partners.
- Implement sales strategies that are targeted to decision-makers and business owners to build a network and capture new business.
Director of Operations
YellowKorner
Short Hills, NJ
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Consistently exceeded sales goals as the gallery sales leader increasing gallery sales by 33% in 2020 to $800K to recover from pandemic conditions.
- Recovered and reorganized an underperforming gallery enabling them to increase sales level to meet targets.
- Orchestrated gallery relocation six times, managing project timelines and resources to ensure successful transitions.
- Planned and implemented the launch of new galleries across the country (Texas, California, & New Jersey).
- Managed logistics for North American galleries, ensuring efficient allocation of artists and products to support sales optimization.
- Led and supported managers with day-to-day operations and acted as a point of escalation.
- Worked closely with global senior management on the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
- Prepared and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, analyses, and reports of operational finances with the CEO.
- Managed escalated customer issues, incident reports, and legal actions.
- Built and maintained a sustained client base, enhancing client retention and generating customer referrals.
Assistant Gallery Director
YellowKorner
Short Hills, NJ
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with Gallery Director to enhance operational effectiveness, drive sales, and increase profitability.
- Deputized for Gallery Director regarding recruitment, hiring, and training.
- Reviewed and managed team performance to ensure alignment with objectives.
- Planned and executed floor sets efficiently, following company guidelines and fostering idea collaboration among team members and director.
- Monitored social media presence of the company's brand engaging with users, strengthening customer relations.
Education
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD01-2008
High School Diploma -
Easton High School
Easton, MD01-2005
Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Customer engagement
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Transformation initiatives
- Operating model assessment
- Policy compliance
- Governance standards
- Control measures
- Risk management
- Reporting proficiency
- Resource recruitment
- Onboarding processes
- Upskilling programs
- Franchise training
- Prioritization skills
- Franchise development
- Verbal communication excellence
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Corporate culture commitment
Timeline
District Manager-Franchise & Affiliations
ADP
06.2022 - Current
Director of Operations
YellowKorner
05.2015 - 05.2022
Assistant Gallery Director
YellowKorner
07.2013 - 04.2015
Chesapeake College
High School Diploma -
Easton High School