Lawrence Meyer
Janesville,WI
Summary
Determined and responsible Store Manager with more than 10 years of success boosting efficiency and streamlining procedures for retail companies. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Effectively balance goals with proven resources and optimize long-term success. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Account Assistant position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Zumiez
10.2017 - Current
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using a wide variety of training tools.
Assistant Store Manager
Zumiez
10.2016 - Current
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
- Interviewed, hired and trained numerous staff associates and equipped them to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
Store Manager
Zumiez
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Oversaw, trained and encouraged 3 Assistant Managers, promoting culture of efficiency and performance.
- Increased profits through authentic sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm and experience to a skilled team of salespeople.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting contents of the cash register.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using 7 step sales process and brand training tools.
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Analyzed sales data and kept up to date with market trends.
- Increased revenue by productively directing time and resources to applicable areas and exceeding specific sales goals.
- Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
- Held weekly meetings with Store Managers and Assistant Managers to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Hired, trained and managed sales staff and administered and implemented commission plans to support area sales goals.
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
09.2014 - 06.2015
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
09.2012 - 09.2014
Store Manager
Journeys
01.2011 - 09.2012
Store Manager
Journeys
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing a platform for all to voice concerns.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed a new store location from ground up by hiring and training an efficient team.
Education
Highschool Graduate Diploma - General Studies
Clinton High School
Clinton, WI06.2008
Skills
- Maximizing Profitability
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Goals and Performance
- Relationship building and management
- Excellent customer service skills
- Customer-oriented
- Mathematical aptitude
- Operations
- Training and mentoring
- Strategic thinker
- Staff training and development
- Sales experiences
- Excellent problem solving skills
Accomplishments
- Increased sales goals by $100,000+ at Journey's from 2011 to 2013.
- Was a certified inventory auditor for Journey's for 4 years.
- Promoted 12 successful Store Managers in the span of my career.
Timeline
Store Manager
Zumiez
10.2020 - 04.2021
Store Manager
Zumiez
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Zumiez
10.2016 - Current
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
06.2015 - 10.2016
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
09.2014 - 06.2015
Area Sales Manager
Journeys
09.2012 - 09.2014
Store Manager
Journeys
01.2011 - 09.2012
Store Manager
Journeys
01.2010 - 01.2011
Highschool Graduate Diploma - General Studies
Clinton High School
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