Experienced Retail Manager with a high-volume organization, in the following positions: Store Manager, Co-Manager, and Merchandise Manager. Supervised staff in all of store functions. Staff capacity 150-350
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
RFM Retail Sales Consulting Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Worked with many independent retailers in all 50 states, including Canada.
Supervised Sales Representatives to meet sales goals.
Supervised our consultants, assigned to work with our clients, by providing support.
Problem solving: handle changeling situations and provided solutions.
Consulted with customers to access needs and proposed optimal needs.
Established strong customers relationships through excellent communications and attentive service.
Corporate Vice-President
G.A. Wright Sales Inc.
05.1985 - 12.2020
Supervised Sales Representatives and set performance targets in reaching sales goals.
Spearheaded innovation efforts, identifying areas for growth within existing markets or potential new ones.
Supervised Retail Consultants assigned work contracts with our retail client.
Conducted training seminars with new consultants.
Managed office staff and conducted weekly meetings.
Held and conducted quarterly meetings with our Regional Sales Representatives.
Regional Sales Representative
New England Regional Sales Representative
01.1993 - 09.2007
Met sales goals during my capacity as a Regional Sales Representative.
Fulfilled customer queries over phone, in-person and through email to provide and maintain highest level of customer care.
Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving any issues promptly.
Outline programs to help retailers to enhance Marketing & Advertising, set up a Sales Program to accomplish their goals.
Worked closely with consultants to accomplish a client’s goal.
I attended quarterly sales meeting to enhance my sales skills.
I also assume the role of problem solving with a client and/or with a consultant.
Consultant
Independent Consultant
05.1985 - 01.1993
Worked over 100 retail consulting contracts with retail clients, in all 50 states as well as in Canada.
Implementing our sales & marketing programs while working with retailers with improvements in employee training, Improving customer service, working with clients to better manage their business, to become more profitable.
Evaluated clients needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
Store Manager
K-Mart Cooperation
09.1972 - 05.1985
Was recruited by Regional Vice President, while attending University of Arizona. Joined the K-Mart Corporation after graduation.
Store Manager (4 locations)
Co-Manager (2 locations)
Merchandise Manager (2 locations)
Assistant Store Manager (4 locations)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-1973
Skills
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Sales goal achievement
Professional appearance
Goal driven
Professional and Positive
Accomplishments
Experienced Retail Manager with a high-volume organization, in the following positions: Store Manager, Co-Manager, and Merchandise Manager.
Supervised staff in all of store functions. Staff capacity 150-350