Kenneth Munson
Edgewater,FL
Summary
Dynamic Retail Store Manager with a proven track record at Southern Paint & Supply, excelling in sales analysis and customer service. Successfully drove foot traffic and sales through innovative merchandising strategies, while effectively training and motivating staff. Expertise in inventory control and optimizing store operations to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Southern Paint & Supply
08.2016 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and store presentation.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a customer-focused sales culture.
- Implemented promotional strategies, driving increased foot traffic and sales performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, enhancing product selection and merchandising efforts.
- Monitored financial performance, implementing cost-control measures to maximize profitability.
- Coordinated team scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage during peak business hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Collaborated with upper management to develop strategic plans for store growth and expansion.
Retail Store Manager
Aubuchon Hardware
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Continuously assessed store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.
- Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
- Submitted orders for new inventory.
- Upheld brand identity standards within the store location through consistent signage presentation merchandise displays following corporate guidelines.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Education
High School Diploma -
York High School
York Beach, ME06-1995
Skills
- Customer service
- Strong multi-tasking
- Retail operations
- Highly motivated
- Inventory control
- Accurate money handling
- Visual merchandising
- Sales analysis
- Stock management
- Hiring and training
- Upselling and cross selling
Accomplishments
- Achieved the #2 national store ranking within 1 year.
- Exceeded monthly store sales goals 12 months in a row.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of customer appreciation day.
Certification
- Industrial Paint Coatings Training - Weekend Course
- Certificate of Expertise in Exterior Stain, Benjamin Moore Paint - 2013
- Professional Interior Coating's For Woodworking Companies Training
Timeline
Retail Store Manager
Southern Paint & Supply
08.2016 - Current
Retail Store Manager
Aubuchon Hardware
01.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
York High School