JUSTIN COSGROVE

PHOENIX,AZ

Summary

Dynamic leader with 20 years of experience in retail management at Sea of Green Tempe, driving over $2M in annual revenue. Expert in product knowledge and customer rapport, fostering strong client relationships. Proven track record in sales growth and team management, enhancing brand visibility across multiple regions.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

PRESIDENT

SEA OF GREEN TEMPE

08.2003 - 07.2025

Fostered long-term client and vendor relationships by offering tailored guidance and campaign generation.
20 years’ operating a high-performing retail location specializing in indoor and greenhouse cultivation, generating $2.1M in annual revenue.
Started as an entry level sales employee in 2003, the business was sold in 2007, through 100% sweat equity.
Leads Sales. Provide consultation and product recommendations to gardeners at all levels, from hobbyists to commercial facilities.
Managed a team of 3 full-time employees, overseeing daily operations, including inventory management, customer service, sales, vendor relations, finances, and weekly planning.

Outside Sales Representative

AMERICAN AGRITECH - BOTANICARE

05.2009 - 05.2010

Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
Product support for 50+ retail garden stores in the Midwest and the East coast.
Trained store staff and owners on our company products and services
Increased brand awareness and market share for assigned regional shops
Managed CRM of accounts and organized scheduled daily client visits of 5-7 stores in over 7 states
Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
Attended trade shows and conferences regularly to increase brand visibility.

Education

Business Administration

Devry

Phoenix

Internship - Greenhouse Operations

Phoenix Botanical Gardens

Phoenix, AZ

Skills

Windows Systems and Apple IOS
Google Suite
Google Drive

Google Business Admin
Office Suite

Lightspeed Shopify

Point of Sale Systems
Inventory control
Ordering and Receiving
Reorder Points
Web function integration
Database functions and mapping

About Me

Highly creative, dedicated, and personable. My ambitions are always to learn more and grow wherever I am at. Have over 20+ years of customer service experience in a high-paced retail environment.

As an owner, I had to learn many skills anything from administrative tasks such as maintaining point-of-sale system database, lead sales and team management. I have strong independent work habits and problem-solving skills.

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