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Kirk Stotler

Hedgesville,WV

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive experience in sales growth and operational improvements. Skilled in team building, staff training, vendor management, and maintaining visual merchandising standards. Brings strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a focus on customer satisfaction to ensure smooth store operations and drive success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager of Operations

Giant Martins
01.2019 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with the Store Manager to develop strategic plans for sales growth and operational improvements.
  • Managed daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and employee productivity.
  • Oversaw staff scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.
  • Fostered a positive workplace culture by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities such as integrity, professionalism, and open communication.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new employees, aimed at building high-functioning team focused on stock management, visual merchandising, and general store operations.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards throughout the store to create an appealing shopping environment for customers.
  • Logged operational documents, store-to-store transfers and shipment receipts as set forth in company policy.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Executed successful store opening and closing procedures, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
  • Established strong vendor relationships for timely delivery of products, reducing stockouts and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process to build a high-performing team of sales associates.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.

Store Manager

Food Lion
08.1994 - 12.2018
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Education

No Degree - Business And Information Systems

Shepherd University
WV

Skills

  • Store maintenance
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service and Engagement
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Store operations
  • Relationship building and management
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Goals and performance
  • Team Management
  • Hiring and Training
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Retail Operations
  • Sales Growth
  • Sales Techniques
  • Marketing and Promotions
  • Display Setup
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Workforce Management
  • Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Vendor Management
  • Pricing and Markdowns
  • Human resource policies

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager of Operations

Giant Martins
01.2019 - 06.2024

Store Manager

Food Lion
08.1994 - 12.2018

No Degree - Business And Information Systems

Shepherd University
Kirk Stotler