KEVIN VERBRYKE
Wapakoneta,OH
Summary
Results-driven sales professional skilled in management, coaching, and business development. Builds strong relationships to drive sales and maximize revenue. Develops high-performing teams and collaborates across functions to meet operational goals and enhance customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
Lima, OH
10.2015 - Current
- Increased store top line sales from $31M to $48M between 2017 and 2026
- Directed the growth of a large box retailer by overseeing daily store sales and business operations, implementing effective sales strategies, and maintaining high quality standards.
- Oversees two locations, ranging from $25M to $48M in annual sales.
- Manages over 150 employees, ensuring excellent customer service, safe and clean stores, and full shelf focus.
- Fostered employee engagement, resulting in improved BEST metrics and increased annual sales revenue.
- Developed and implemented strong inventory controls, achieving inventory plan of 6 periods.
- Analyzes P&L/scorecard metrics and implements strategic action plans to improve key profitable metrics.
- Cultivated long-term relationships that enhanced operational efficiency and ensured compliance with policies and procedures.
- Supported the community through the Lowe's Heroes Program as well as additional product and volunteer activities.
Assistant Store Manager
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
, OH
11.2008 - 10.2015
- Coordinated daily store operations including store opening/closure, analysis of vital store reports, customer service, delivery program, payroll, and administrative duties to ensure smooth functioning.
- Maintained corporate merchandising standards through effective execution of merchandise resets, zone recovery, freight flow, inventory replenishment, price integrity, promotional/seasonal sets, merchandise display, product literature, and housekeeping.
- Managed security and supervision of assigned personnel, providing training and mentoring while ensuring overall safety and compliance.
- Managed security, supervision, training, mentoring, and scheduling of all assigned personnel, ensuring overall safety.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with team members to improve store processes and enhance efficiency.
Sales Merchandising Manager
THE SCOTTS COMPANY
, OH
03.2006 - 10.2008
- Mentored retailers in planning and executing advertising plans and traffic-building promotions, enhancing retail performance.
- Led a team of 10-20 merchandisers yearly to implement merchandising and sales
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product assortment and placement.
- Created visually appealing displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Trained staff on merchandising best practices and product knowledge.
- Conducted regular visits to stores in order to monitor stock levels, customer service standards and employee engagement.
- Attended trade shows, conferences, seminars and other networking events related to the industry.
Education
LOWE'S STORE MANAGER TRAINING PROGRAM -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 04.2015 - 06.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS AND APPLIED ECONOMICS
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Store operations
- Sales strategy
- P&L analysis
- Product Display
- Customer service
- Effective Communication
- Team leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict management
- Employee involvement
- P&L analysis
Technical Acumen
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Outlook
Timeline
Store Manager
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
10.2015 - Current
LOWE'S STORE MANAGER TRAINING PROGRAM -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
04.2015 - 06.2015
Assistant Store Manager
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
11.2008 - 10.2015
Sales Merchandising Manager
THE SCOTTS COMPANY
03.2006 - 10.2008
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS AND APPLIED ECONOMICS
The Ohio State University