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Martin Tozer

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

District Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

HuHot Mongolian Grills
10.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation. Each location having 2 or 3 managers and anywhere from 20-40 hourly employees
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Manager, Channel Growth

Panera Bread LLC
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Oversaw the Dakotas, Boise, and Washington East markets, Supported three regional managers on all things Channel including Drive Thru Catering, Delivery, and e-commerce operations
  • -Supported all three markets in developing and rolling out Bakery of the Future for Panera Bread
  • Actively worked with the Panera Corporate Food Cost Team to identify any opportunities with our regional systems and how they integrate with the new bakery operations
  • Coached GMs/OPs in training and developing Channel Specialists and Catering Leads across all three markets
  • Roll included leading monthly online meetings, in-person café visits, bi-weekly online meetings with each individual CS, and in person classes taught in café

Operating Partner/TGM

Panera Bread LLC
02.2015 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Union Gap, WA #1878
  • Hired before the Café was built and was involved in helping oversee the building being completed, hiring, and training a full staff
  • Responsible for all overseeing all aspects of café operations
  • Oversaw all the hiring, training, coaching, and development of a staff of40
  • Hired the current OP and AGM at café opening 9 years ago and they are still in position today

Distributor Network Field Manager

Click Wholesale Distributing
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Company Overview: Renton, WA
  • Communicate, execute, and report, as necessary, to facilitate attainment of monthly, quarterly, and annual plans for beer, wine, and spirit suppliers
  • Tasked with informing and educating the sales staff of the various network partners to advance Click Wholesale’s brands and culture; increase overall sales performance and brand familiarity
  • This role included one on one training as well as giving group presentations of up to two dozen sales professionals

General Manager

Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company
06.2010 - 09.2013
  • Company Overview: Snoqualmie, WA
  • -Oversaw the expansion of the Taproom facility from45 seats to a total of120 seats: retail sales increased80%
  • -Negotiated all contracts for the brewery including multi-year hop, grain, foodservice, merchant services, and more
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

Sales Manager

Bottles of Grapes
10.2008 - 02.2010

Company Overview: Ellensburg, WA

  • Hired and trained a sales team professionals
  • Coordinated sales strategies with all suppliers and disseminated the information to all sales employees of the company to ensure the company was compliant with the suppliers plans
  • Created a wholesale beer distribution component of the business, including bringing on new suppliers, establishing pricing, and launching the program with retailers
  • The portfolio development added $250,000 in annual sales revenue with a gross wholesale margin of 30% to the business

Sales Manager

Lynch Distributing
07.2002 - 10.2008
  • Company Overview: Yakima, WA
  • Received and analyzed sales and marketing programs from national suppliers, ensure that the information is disseminated to the sales staff and implemented in retail outlets
  • Oversaw geographical expansion of the company’s territory, hired, and trained sales professional, and developed the strategy to bring on new customers to ensure the expansion was profitable
  • The territory expansion added $200,000 in revenues the first full year with a combined wholesale margin of28%
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.

Education

01.2021

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01.2004

B.S. - Administrative Management

Central Washington University
01.2000

Skills

  • Leadership skills Leading teams ranging from 20 to 150
  • Recruiting and hiring Proven ability to develop and implement plans to reduce turnover and increase retention
  • Strategic planning Having been involved in all aspects of growth and expansion projects from planning to building and hiring/training staff
  • Customer service Years of experience and training on meeting customer needs and expectations

Timeline

District Manager

HuHot Mongolian Grills
10.2023 - Current

Manager, Channel Growth

Panera Bread LLC
01.2021 - 10.2023

Operating Partner/TGM

Panera Bread LLC
02.2015 - 01.2021

Distributor Network Field Manager

Click Wholesale Distributing
09.2013 - 10.2014

General Manager

Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company
06.2010 - 09.2013

Sales Manager

Bottles of Grapes
10.2008 - 02.2010

Sales Manager

Lynch Distributing
07.2002 - 10.2008

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B.S. - Administrative Management

Central Washington University

Martin Tozer